Local obituaries for Tell City, Cannelton and Perry County in Indiana

Dec 28, 2024

Rockport, Indiana -

 Marie E. Sweat, 95, passed away on December 28, 2024. 

 She was born in Berkersheim, Germany on June 2, 1929, the daughter of Johann and Elizabeth (Schneider) Leister.

 Marie enjoyed caring for her home and family, sewing, family gatherings and her neighbors. She loved her dog, Max, and was thankful for his company.

 Her surviving family members include her son, Kenny...

Dec 26, 2024

Tell City, Indiana

Wayne D. Edwards, 74, passed away on December 26, 2024, in Columbus, Indiana.

He was born on October 23, 1950, to Clyde “Jack” and Minnie (Brown) Edwards.

Wayne was known as “Hot Dog” in his younger years. He had worked for Swain Industries in Seymour and Evanston, Best Chairs in Cannelton and Meggitt (the former Stewart Warner). He was a...

Dec 25, 2024

Tell City, Indiana

David W. Arnold, 59, passed away on December 25, 2024, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville. 

He was born to Earl and Geneva (Combs) Arnold on October 25, 1965, in Tell City. 

David was married on November 5, 1995, to Audrey McFall. Together, they had two girls that David loved to tease. He was an amazing dad, that...

Dec 24, 2024

Cannelton, Indiana – 

Henrietta M. Dickman, 96, formerly of Cannelton, passed away in Granger, Indiana, on December 24, 2024.  

She was born in Cannelton on February 15, 1928, a daughter of George and Goldie (Kieser) Neyenhaus. Henrietta was a 1946 graduate of Cannelton High School. She and her husband, Earl K. “Jack” Dickman lived in the Shelbyville area and after his...

Dec 14, 2024

Bristow, Indiana

Hubert F. Harpenau, 91, passed away on December 14, 2024, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand.

He was born on July 1, 1933, to Herman and Anna (Hagedorn) Harpenau. 

Hubert was a veteran of the United States Army and was extremely honored to experience a recent trip with the Honor Flight of Southern Indiana.

He was a lifetime member of...

Dec 13, 2024

Leopold, Indiana

Cindy L. Davis, 54, passed away December 13, 2024, surrounded by her family. 

 She was born on February 10, 1970, and was a 1988 graduate of Southridge High School. 

Cindy had managed Circle S (Main and Payne Street in Tell City), was a manager at Pilot Truck Stop (at Carefree, IN) and had worked at Masterbrand (Ferdinand) for 15 years, where...

Dec 6, 2024

Cannelton, Indiana

Linda Lou Ball, 85, passed away December 6, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 7, 1939, to Walter and Hazel (Brown) Amos. 

Linda retired in 2001 from Masterbrand after 26 years. She was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ. 

On June 30, 1992, Linda married Harold Ball, sharing 26 years together until his...

Dec 1, 2024

Tell City, Indiana – 

Lisa Diane Taylor, 54, passed away peacefully on Dec. 1, 2024, surrounded by family, at her home in Tell City. 

 She was born in Dallas, Texas on October 22, 1970, the daughter of Betty Kathleen “Kathy” Stang and Billy Don Taylor. 

Lisa was an extremely outgoing and strong-minded woman who had a contagious smile with a beautiful spirit to...

Dec 1, 2024

Owensboro, Kentucky

Matthew W. “Matt” Terry, 61, passed away on December 1, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. 

He was born on September 25, 1963, to Garr and Kathleen (Morgan) Terry. 

Matt had worked for 36 years at Maxwell Brothers Lumber, in Hawesville, before his health forced him to retire. 

He enjoyed hiking, walking, watching his TV...

Dec 1, 2024

Tell City, Indiana – 

Rosalie A. Rogers, 89, passed away on December 1, 2024, at Oakwood Health Campus. 

She was born in Danville, Illinois, on September 16, 1935, the daughter of Dr. Henry P. and Opal A. (Eagleton) Lawrence. 

Rosalie had a bachelor’s degree in education and taught elementary students for several years, later deciding to stay home with her young children. 

She was...

Nov 28, 2024

I have fought the good fight , I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness,

Which the Lord, the righteous Judge,

Will award to me on that day.

 2 Timothy 4:7-8



Tell City, Indiana –  

Jermie L. Farmer, 71, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 27,...

Nov 26, 2024

Grandview, Indiana

Roberta A. “Bobbi” Sabelhaus, 65, passed away on November 26, 2024, at her home, with her two sons by her side. 

She was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on October 26, 1959. 

Bobbi worked as a CNA for over 20 years, retiring from The Waters of Huntingburg in 2022. She also worked for The Timbers of Jasper. 

If you ever met Bobbi, you...

Nov 25, 2024

Tell City, Indiana

 Gary O. Gebhard, 73, passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2024, at his home.

 He was born on July 29, 1951, to Oscar and Tillie (Daum) Gebhard.

 Gary was a 1969 graduate of Tell City High School and was the co-owner, along with his brother, Keith, of A & G Motors and Perry County Auto Parts.

 Gary was a member of...

Nov 24, 2024

Tell City, Indiana

Gale Pat Jones, 76, passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2024, at his home in Moore Haven, Florida. 

Born on March 25, 1948, to Ezra and Lucille (Laflin) Jones, he graduated from Tell City High School.

 Pat served as a sergeant in the United States Air Force, flying with the 17th Special Operating Squadron during Vietnam. Pat was the illuminator...

Nov 23, 2024

 Juanita I. Cooper, 97, passed away on November 23, 2024 at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville.

She was born on November 27, 1927, daughter of the late Otis and Ada (Robling) Brown. 

Juanita retired from General Electric. She loved to visit with her family and friends. 

She is survived by sisters, Wanda Williams and Nina Vaughn; a brother, Harold Brown, and...

Nov 16, 2024

Rome, Indiana -  

Debbie Baize, 64, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  

She was born on October 13, 1960, in Cleveland, OH, to Frank M. and Janice J. (Papesh) Adamic. She was a 1976 graduate of Daviess County High School in Owensboro, Kentucky and was a 1980 graduate of Owensboro Junior College of Business....

Nov 16, 2024

Tell City, Indiana - 

Edward S. Hoffman passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2024, his 89th birthday. 

He was born near Bristow on November 16, 1935, the son of William "Bill" and Eleanora (Schaefer) Hoffman. Ed was united in marriage to Dorothy Holman on August 24, 1957, at St. Isidore Catholic Church.

Ed retired from Abbey Press, in St. Meinrad, where he was...

Nov 11, 2024

Utica, Kentucky -

David E. Reed, 77, passed away on November 11, 2024, in Owensboro, Kentucky.

He was born in Canton, Illinois, the son of Samuel D. and Hazel L. (Patterson) Reed.

David retired as a district service manager for Mac Trucking and enjoyed his job as...

Nov 6, 2024

Tell City, Indiana -

Marie Bolin, 92, passed away on November 6, 2024.

She was born March 26, 1932, the daughter of William and Hilda (Eads) Huff.

Marie was a 1951 graduate of Troy High School. She was united in marriage on July 4, 1952, to Russell...

Nov 6, 2024

Tell City, Indiana –

Anona Mae Lawson, 76, passed away on November 6, 2024, at Heartford House in Owensboro, Kentucky, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Tell City on January 27, 1948, daughter of Russell and Flora (Kellems) Terry.

Anona worked most of her life...