Shirley Travis, 90, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, in Mt. Zion, IL. Arrangements are pending at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.

James Thomas “Jim” Tribe, age 81, died at 1:05pm on Christmas Day 2025.  Jim was born at home in Wayne County, Illinois, on 4/14/1944. He was the oldest boy of 7 children born to Owen Orlando and Gladys “Marie” (Kiger) Tribe. He grew up farming and learning how to figure things out and the...

Ronald Lyman Leach, 84, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away December 25, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones in his home.  Ron was born in Decatur on December 12, 1941, the son of George and Mary Sue (Connley) Leach. He married Laura Krebsbach on December 9, 1966, in Minot, ND. Ron served proudly...

Denny Lee Sumpter, 81, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 11:00 P.M. on Wednesday (12-24-2025) at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Denny was born on October 18, 1944, in Decatur, IL, the son of Everett Lee Sumpter and Ida Rose Ella (Matherly) Sumpter. He worked at Firestone here in Decatur, IL, for many...

Derrick Curtis Kline, 30, of Pana, Illinois, formerly of Monticello, passed away December 23, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.  Derrick was born in Decatur, Illinois, on May 11, 1995, the son of Joseph and Sandra (Jenkins) Kline. Derrick was a beloved uncle to scores of nieces, nephews,...

Margie “GiGi” Ann Beckham-Neal, 96, passed at 4:20 A.M. on Tuesday (12-23-2025) at The Arc at Hickory Point, Forsyth, IL. Margie was born on August 20, 1929, in Mt. Vernon, IL, the daughter of Guy E. Peterson and Mary E. (Baker) Peterson. She married Joel Beckham on September 17, 1949, in Mt....

Linda F. (Cassell) Davis, 83, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at home. Linda Faye (Cassell) Davis was born on December 3, 1942, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Everett and Helen (Berry) Cassell. She married Garry E. Davis on June 20, 1964. Linda graduated from Stephen...

Jessie Howard Bunch, Sr., 88, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away December 22, 2025, at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.  Jessie was born in Glasgow, Kentucky, on August 14, 1937, the son of Bill “Willie” and Louvenia (Strode) Bunch. He married Mary L. Brookman, and they shared 18 years...

Shirley Louise Babcock, 86, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away December 21, 2025, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.  Shirley was born in Decatur on November 22, 1939, the daughter of Ernest and Lorraine (Mendel) Koshinski. She married Walter Babcock on August 28, 1960, in Decatur, and...

Alan Dale Berry, 66, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away December 20, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.  Alan was born on January 23, 1959, the son of Marvin and Jacquline (Fisher) Berry. He was an accomplished carpenter who used his skills both professionally and in service to others. He...

Thomas Gasaway, 77, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Decatur, IL. Arrangements are pending at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Kion Hakeem Dillon, beloved child of Alisha Tillman and Kashawn Dillon, passed away December 13, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.  Kion was born on June 8, 2025, in Springfield, Illinois. He was a loving child who was always happy. His beautiful smile lit up the room. He was an angel who will...