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Linda Elaine Garvin
May 01, 2022
Linda Elaine Garvin, 73, passed away on May 1, 2022 in Decatur, IL. Linda was born to Chester and Nellie (Pedigo) York on May 11, 1948 in Lovington, IL. She married Joseph Garvin and they enjoyed marriage together until Joseph’s passing. Linda is survived by her son, Eric Garvin; 3 grandchildren...
Amanda Lee Norman
Apr. 30, 2022
Amanda Norman, 28, passed away on April 30, 2022 in Decatur, IL. Amanda was born to Martin Eugene and Angela Marie Norman on February 13, 1994 in Decatur, IL. Amanda graduated from General Douglas MacArthur High School in 2016 with her sister, Alonna. She was a member of South Shores Christian...
Joan M. Davis
Apr. 28, 2022
Joan M. Davis, 94, entered Eternity on April 28, 2022. Per her wishes, cremation rites were accorded by Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. A brief, informal service has been planned for interested family and friends at Riverside Baptist Church on Friday, May 6 at 10:30a. No flowers. Memorial:...
Jeffrey Alan "JD" Edwards
Apr. 25, 2022
Jeffrey “JD” Alan Edwards, 49, of Bloomington, IL passed away April 25, 2022 at Celebration Hospital, Orlando, FL. Jeffrey was born March 21, 1973 in Aurora, IL, the son of Robert and Carolee (Long) Edwards. He married Dee Kilcoyne on October 22, 2016, in Bloomington, IL. JD was a nurse,...
Betty Ann Inman
Apr. 24, 2022
Betty Ann Inman, 98, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 in Huntsville, AL with her family by her side. Betty was born February 7, 1924, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Harve and Susie (Kenward) Kiser. She married the love of her life, Everett Inman, in Fort McClellan, AL on...
Cynthia Kay Snead
Apr. 24, 2022
Cynthia Kay Snead, 73, passed away on April 24, 2022, in Decatur, IL. Cynthia was born to Henry and Marjorie Martin on April 16, 1949, in Decatur, IL. Cynthia was passionate about cooking and animals. She loved her family and Florida work friends. She loved Florida, most especially its beaches...
David Kent Tapscott
Apr. 24, 2022
David K Tapscott, 83, of Decatur, IL, passed away on 4/24/2022 in his home. He was born 9/9/1938 in Decatur, IL, the son of Howard and Helen (Brozio) Tapscott. He worked for Illinois Power Company as a draftsman for over 35 years. He was an avid golfer, bowler, and enjoyed flying radio-controlled...
Irene Mason Hines
Apr. 24, 2022
Irene Mason Hines, 82, of Decatur passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022. In August 2000 Irene retired from Caterpillar and enjoyed several years working alongside her husband Ron as a Gate Attendant at Coon Creek camp ground. Irene and her husband also enjoyed traveling with their camper. Prior...
Judith Ooton
Apr. 23, 2022
Judith Ooton ,77, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022. She was born on February 5, 1945 in Springfield Il. Judith was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Ooton and brothers Lewis and David Wolf. Judith is survived by her son, Darren Johnson; daughter, Dawn Bankers; grandchildren,...
Kenneth Duane Wheeler Sr
Apr. 23, 2022
Kenneth D Wheeler Sr., 63, passed away peacefully in his home April 23rd 2022 just before his 64th birthday. Kenny was born in Decatur, Illinois on April 28, 1958, the son of John and Phyllis (Seeley) Wheeler. He was a Sergeant in the 1St Cavalry Regiment based in Ft. Hood Texas. He served...
Juanita Leona Jones
Apr. 23, 2022
Juanita L. Jones, 95, of Decatur, IL died on Saturday, April 23, 2022. After cremation, she will be buried at the city cemetery in Waterloo, IL. Juanita was a graduate of Northwestern University in Dental Hygiene. She married Dr. Rex Jones and spent many years travelling in Europe and Asia as an...
Jacqueline Irene Harrell
Apr. 23, 2022
Jacqueline Irene Harrell, 78, of Mt. Zion, passed away April 23, 2022 at Heritage Health in Mt. Zion. Jacqueline was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, on January 2, 1944, the daughter of Howard and Iva (Goulding) Wolfe. She was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her family and the...