Perry County Resident David Brent Dartt, 51, Dies Feb. 11

Cannelton resident David Brent Dartt, 51, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, leaving behind three children, eight grandchildren and a wide circle of friends in Perry County. Huber Funeral Home’s obituary lists visitation Monday, February 16, beginning at 11:00 AM and a funeral service at 1:00 PM CST at Huber Funeral Home, Cannelton Chapel, with Pastor Jason Johns officiating and burial to follow in Derby Cemetery.

Huber Funeral Home records identify Dartt’s children as Jennifer Proctor (Brandon), Amber Coyle (Joey) and Johnathon Dartt (Kendall). Survivors named in the obituary also include his sister Jennifer Baumeister (John); brothers Johnny Dartt (Chelsey) and Rodney Lamkin (Tanya); stepfather Larry James; and grandchildren Jakoby, Jensen, Kolton, Xavier, Bentley, Kenzleigh, Addy and Parker. The obituary notes he was preceded in death by his parents Mary (Applegate) James and David Dean Dartt, Sr., and by three grandchildren, Nevaeh, Brynleigh and Jacory.

The Huber obituary sketches Dartt’s interests and personality: "David enjoyed collecting sports memorabilia, playing basketball, listening to music and traveling." It adds that "He was a devoted family man who deeply loved his mom and cherished his time with his children, grandchildren and friends" and that "David had a great sense of humor and quick wit. He loved to tease his sister, tell jokes and make everyone laugh."

Community response on Huber Funeral Home’s Facebook post was substantial: the post recorded 157 reactions, 61 comments and 137 shares. Local voices included former teacher Nan DuPont, who wrote, "So very to hear this. David was a student of mine at Cannelton Elementary and a nice young man," and a personal message from Amber Nicole reading, "I love you so much Dad I'm gonna miss you so much." Those responses reflect the immediate impact the death has had across Cannelton neighborhoods and local networks.

The obituary requests financial help: "Because the loss of David was so sudden, the family kindly asks that memorial contributions be made to help with his funeral expenses." Huber Funeral Home’s online page also offers options "to order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of David Dartt" through its flower store; no specific fund or account was listed in the obituary.

Prism News republished a short notice summarizing Huber Funeral Home’s obituary, identifying Dartt as a lifelong Perry County resident with ties to Cannelton. The funeral-home listing does not provide a cause or circumstances of death; the family’s description of the loss as sudden is the only reference to timing and nature of the passing. The schedule for visitation, the 1:00 PM CST service on Monday, February 16, and burial at Derby Cemetery remains as published by Huber Funeral Home.