Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.
Ava Jo Davis
Aug 4, 2022
Ava Jo Davis, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 25, 1937 in Fort Blackmore, VA to the late Clyde and Nancy Collett (Begley). She worked as a school bus driver in Sarasota, Florida, until she retired and relocated back to Virginia. There she enjoyed time with her...
Melissa Lou (Leeper) Ritter
Aug 1, 2022
Melissa Lou (Leeper) Ritter passed away on August 1, 2022, at the home of her son in Anderson, Indiana.
She was born July 10, 1943, to John Ivan and Lilly (Arentz) Leeper. Melissa grew up in Lewistown and after graduation attended The Art Institute of Chicago. She later became a beautician.
She married William (Bill) Ritter on July 25, 1965.
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Terry Arnold
Aug 1, 2022
Terry Lee Arnold passed away in his home in Indianapolis on August 1st, 2022. He was born June 16th, 1957 to John and Julia Arnold in Indianapolis, Indiana. Terry was a truck driver for most of his career driving a semi for Frito Lay, Consolidated Freight for the majority of his life.
Terry enjoyed teasing and joking with family and...
Debra Sue Setters Civils
Jul 31, 2022
Debra Sue Setters Civils, 65 of Indianapolis died July 31. She was born on November 29, 1956 to Benjamin Lee Setters and Sue Kathryn Horton Setters in Covington KY. Debbie was married to her husband, Kenneth Civils, on August 29, 1982.
Debbie was an animal lover and a avid rider of Tennessee Walking Horses. Debbie and Kenny spent many years...
Barbara Jean Spurgis
Jul 30, 2022
Barbara Jean Spurgis (McKay) passed away on Saturday, July 30, at the age of 80. She lived most of her life in Michigan until 2002 when she moved to Indiana to be near her family. Barbara was influenced by her family to be a loving and caring woman, always giving her time to others. She was known for her kindness...
Ervin "Booty" Lee Melson Jr.
Jul 29, 2022
Ervin Lee “Booty” Melson Jr, age 68, of Anderson, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 30, 2022. He was born on July 6, 1954, to the late Ervin Lee Melson Sr. and Barbara Ann (Norton) Melson.
Ervin worked as a ground’s keeper for the city of Anderson for many years. He was a quiet man that kept to...
Annie Scott Murrell
Jul 25, 2022
Annie (Ann) Bessie Nelson entered this world on April 11th, 1936. She was the second child born to Reverend Elijah Nelson and Mattie White Nelson. After the death of her natural mother, she was lovingly taken in by her second mother, Mable Tyler Nelson.
Annie attended public schools in Shreveport, Louisiana where she participated in school choir, theater, and was...
Paul Joseph Davenport Jr
Jul 24, 2022
Paul Joseph Davenport Jr. 53 of Indianapolis,IN passed away unexpectedly in his home at CrossRoads At Madison Park on July 24, 2022. He was born December 3, 1968 in Indianapolis,IN to the late Paul Davenport Sr. and Sue Davenport.
Paul went to Southport High School.
He loved music, loved to go fishing and hanging out with his family and...
Terry Lyn Bunch
Jul 23, 2022
Terry was born Dec.11, 1954 to James R Bunch and Juanita Lemaster. Terry was 67 years old and has had health problems for several years. He had been married but was divorced. Terry is survived by his mother, Juanita Lemaster, and was proceded in death by his father James R Bunch and his Brother Timothy ” Tim”. He is survived ...
Steven Michael Deem
Jul 23, 2022
Steven Michael Deem, 72, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 23, 2022. He was born on October 22, 1949, in Parkersburg, WV to the late Carl Davis and Ruth (Shively) Deem. Steve graduated from Greencastle High School in 1969. He worked as a Skilled Assembler for Allison Transmission for 45+ years, retiring on December 31, 2016. Steve was also a...
Ms. Charlene P. Mcpherson
Jul 23, 2022
If you have any information regarding the next-of-kin for Ms. McPherson, please contact the funeral home at 317-637-3733.
Robert J. Morse
Jul 22, 2022
Robert J. Morse, age 60, of Anderson, passed away on July 22, 2022, at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born on November 6, 1961, to James and Judith Morse.
Robert served in the United States Navy for several years. Robert was someone that you could not keep in one place for to long. He had...
Jennifer G. Ball
Jul 22, 2022
Jennifer G. Ball, age 47, currently residing in Anderson, passed away on July 22, 2022, at Community Hospital Anderson, after a hard, trying life-long battle with diabetes. She was born on October 27, 1974, in Waynesburg, VA to Tom Ward and Laura (Forte) Shaw.
Jennifer was a saint in every sense of the word. She homeschooled her children for 10...
Angela M. Cleaver (Davis)
Jul 21, 2022
Angela Marie Cleaver, 72, of Kokomo, Indiana left her earthly home on; July 21, 2022.
She was born on August 17, 1 949 to her Johnny and Delores Davis. Angela enjoyed several
Hobbies including cooking for family and friends, traveling just about anywhere, visiting with mug club members, the “Moonies”, at the Half Moon Restaurant, watching racing (especially NASCAR and...
