Obituaries

Aug 6, 2022

Steven Allen Owens, 60, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 6, 2022.  He was born on September 23, 1961, in Indianapolis to the late John and Josephine (Napier) Owens.  Steve attended Arsenal Tech High School.  He worked hanging dry wall until he couldn’t work anymore.  Steve loved fishing, dancing, singing, listening to music and playing with his grandkids.

He is...

Aug 6, 2022

Della May Terry, 76, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 6, 2022.  She was born on October 8, 1945, in Tompkinsville, KY to the late Oscar and Stella (Geralds) Monday.  Della graduated in 1962 from Warren Central High School, Indianapolis, IN.  She retired from RCA after 17+ years of doing multiple jobs, including proofing the quality of the recordings themselves. ...

Aug 6, 2022

Sandra J (Capps) Helton passed from this world on 8/6/2022. Sandra was born 3/7/1941 in Boston, MA. Sandra came to Hamilton Co in 1957. She worked at the Uptown Café, Riverwalk and Firestone Factory in Noblesville. She also took care of the elderly in her home. Sandra was married to William B Capps Sr. in her younger life and, married...

Aug 5, 2022

Christian Alexander London, age 25, of Anderson, passed away unexpectedly after a long battle with mental illness and drug usage. He was born on June 18, 1997, to Christopher London and Brandy (Mahaney) Hoskins.

Christian was truly one of a kind. He was ornery, mischievous, funny, and extremely full of life. He had the best smile when he was happy....

Aug 4, 2022

Bradley Arnold, age 74, of Anderson, passed away at his home on August 4, 2022 surrounded by his family.  He was born in Hayward, CA on April 6, 1948, to the late William and Bernice (Hernandez) Arnold.

Bradley retired from the railroad after many years. He was an honest, hardworking man who loved to be outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Aug 4, 2022

Christina Suzanne Abrams McQuade, 42, of Fairland, IN, passed away unexpectantly in Indianapolis on August 4, 2022.  She was born on March 15, 1980, in Indianapolis to Gary and Patricia “Susie” Abrams.  Christina, also lovingly known as Chrissy, graduated from New Palestine High School.  She was a cosmetologist.  Christina loved to make people feel beautiful, especially her daughters.  She loved...

Aug 4, 2022

Our beloved, Anthony Dewayne Garcia of McCordsville, Indiana passed away unexpectedly from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident on August 4th, 2022 at the age of 37.  He was born in Noblesville, Indiana on December 2nd, 1984 to his doting mother, Helen.  Anthony Dewayne was Helen’s only child.

Anthony had a working career in various industries, but later in life...

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...

Aug 2, 2022

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

Jul 24, 2022

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 ...