All Obituaries

Janelle Marie (Jones) Leary, 46, of Greenwood, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018. She was born to Wayne and Marie Jones on February 17, 1972 in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Janelle earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from the University of Indianapolis. She worked as a registered nurse at Riley Children’s Hospital for 12 years. She recently was working at Community South Hospital and Johnson Memorial Hospital. Janelle was very passionate about her work, and taking...

Melvin Babbs, 97, of Greenwood, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018. He was born to Bruce and Lola Babbs on August 28, 1921 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Melvin was a veteran of the United States Army. He loved spending time cooking. He was the owner and head chef at Babbs Restaurant. He was an avid fisherman and gardener. Melvin was a NASCAR fan and his favorite driver was Jimmie Johnson. Melvin loved animals, especially cats. He also had a hobby of collecting rocks. Melvin is survived by...

George (Red) J. Ferree, 91, of Nineveh, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 16, 2018. He was born on September 29, 1926. George was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving in World War II. He then attended Purdue University where he studied mechanical engineering. George married his sweetheart, Helen, on November 11, 1948. This November they would have celebrated 70 years of marriage. George and Helen enjoyed traveling and taking yearly vacations...

Anna M. Young, 91, of Nineveh, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018. She was born to Sol and Lilly Mae Anderson on May 18, 1927 in Caneyville, Kentucky. Anna loved to hand sew. She hand sewed many blankets and pillow cases. She loved baking pies. Anna enjoyed singing, she played the steel guitar for many years. She loved to spend time gardening in the summer time. Anna loved spending time with her family. Anna is survived by her four children, James Young, Harold Young, Roger (Denise)...

Norm Ege II, of Greenwood, went home with our Lord and Savior on September 12, 2018.  He was born to the late Rose Browning and Norm Ege I on July 6, 1946 in Indianapolis.   He married his beautiful and loving wife, Donna K Ege (Robinson) on February 4, 1966. They spent 52 wonderful years together as husband and wife.  Together, they were blessed with 3 children – Dawn Johnson, Kim Ege and Norman (Edie) Ege; 9 grandchildren – Tiffany Harrison,...

Louie E. Coates, 92, of Greenwood, passed away September 11, 2018. He was born to Lawrence and Angie (Pennington) Coates on August 13, 1926 in Smith Grove, Kentucky. Louie was a veteran of the United States Army. Louie was the owner and operator of C & L Body Shop for 27 years. He enjoyed working on cars. One of his favorite cars was a Model A. He loved listening to bluegrass and old-time country music. Louie loved watching western movies. He enjoyed being outdoors. Louie would cut and...

Stephen M. Pryor, 67, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018. He was born to Wilma Pryor on September 23, 1950 in Martinsville. Stephen worked as a custodian for the Perry Meridian School District. He loved to go golfing, boating, and fishing. Stephen loved being outside and doing yard work. To Stephen, working at the schools was more than just a job, it was his calling to minister to the children. Stephen is survived by his brother, Jack (Nola) Pryor; nieces, Randi (Jerry)...

Robert Ray Edwards, Sr., 81, of Plainfield, Indiana went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 15, 1937 to John and Katherine Edwards. He served four years in the United States Army as a heavy machinery operator. He also worked as a truck driver for 35 years for CTT Transit before he retired in 1992. Robert married Diane Huddleson Edwards, the love of his life, on December 18, 1954. He is survived by his four sons, Robert...

Christopher W. Wright II, 16, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018. He was born to Christopher and Rosemary Wright on August 18, 2002 in Indianapolis. Christopher was a sophomore at Franklin Community High School. He was a member of the Franklin Community High School Marching Band, Blue Regiment. Christopher loved to read, draw, listen to music, and go climbing. He enjoyed traveling with his grandparents. Christopher loved to go fishing with his grandpa. He loved to have fun...

Steven Michael Fancher, 46, was born May 18, 1972 in Indianapolis. IN. He passed away September 5, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital. He is survived by his mother and father (Brenda and Ronald Fancher), his brother (Brian Fancher) his 3 children (Amber Beeles, Jacob Fancher, and Samantha Fancher, and his 4 grandchildren (Hayden, Kinsley and Audrey Beeles and Ryan Fancher). He was preceded in death by his sister, Rebecca Gordon.  He was raised in Greenwood, IN and went to Greenwood...