Mark Allen Carter, 79, of Blue Mound, IL, passed away at 5:45 A.M. on Sunday (03-06-2022) at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mark was born on August 24, 1942 in Decatur, IL, the son of Charles Artie Carter and Anna Marie (Letner) Carter. He married Judith Ann Humes in 1968 in Blue Mound, IL. He was a member...

Helen G. Murphy, 88, passed away in her home on Friday, March 4, 2022. Helen was born on October 8, 1933 in Rural Fayette County, IL, the daughter of Edward and Ruth (Sigler) Black. She married Russell Murphy Jr. on January 8, 1952 in Rossville, GA. Russell passed away on April 14, 2005. Helen...

Charles Henry Faith, Jr., 93, of Decatur, passed away March 4, 2022 in his home. Charles was born in Decatur on February 5, 1929, the son of Charles and Rose (Tauche) Faith, Sr. After high school graduation he served proudly in the United States Navy during World War II. He later worked as a...

Robert Pierce Phillips, 79, of Decatur, IL passed away March 2, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Robert was born July 18, 1942 in South Dakota. He married Jayne Marie Pumphrey Pickel, July 28, 2016 in Decatur, IL. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and was an avid pool player. Surviving are his wife,...

Harry Irvin Bragg, Jr, 60, passed away at 7:40 P.M. on Wednesday (03-02-2022) at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Harry was born on April 20,1961 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Harry Irvin Bragg, Sr, and Patsy Ann (Compton) Bragg. He married Karen L. Oakley on September 13, 2001 in Decatur, IL. Harry...

Linda Lou Brown, 74, of Decatur, IL passed away March 2, 2022 at her residence. Linda was born January 4, 1948 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Lloyd L. and Lois (Massey) Bruns. She married Steven Brown on December 5, 1975 in Cerro Gordo, IL. Linda enjoyed being outside in the sunshine as much as...

Kerry Patrick (“Buck”) Hubbard, 58, of Decatur, passed away March 1, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Buck was born in Decatur on June 27, 1963, the son of Gene and Ethel (Cook) Hubbard. He worked as a laborer in the construction business, doing many different jobs. He married Phyllis Ragsdale...

Linda Challans, 74, passed away at St. Mary’s hospital in Decatur Il on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Linda was born on December 7, 1947 to Mary and Wilber Stanley. Linda was a faithful member of Decatur Second Church of God for over 20 years. She loved spending time with her family. Even though she...

Marilyn Lorna Metzger, 80, of Decatur, passed away March 1, 2022 at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital. Marilyn was born in Chicago on July 15, 1941, the daughter of Clifford and Marie (Matz) Brantner. After earning her college degree, she worked as a business manager and retired from Rolling Prairie...

Charles Francis Belz, 90, passed away on February 27, 2022 in Decatur, IL Charles was born to John and Mabel Belz on July 1, 1931 in Dolton, IL. Charles married Drucilla Rose Hicks in July of 1972 at the Dolton, Il firehouse. Charles liked to fix up cars and sell them. Charles is survived by his...

Christine Ginger, 60, passed away at her home in Decatur Il surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 27, 2022. Christine graduated from Eisenhower High School, and Mr. John’s School of Cosmetology. Christine married the love of her life Carl W. Ginger in 1978. Professionally she worked as a...

Deborah Lemae Long, 58, of Decatur, passed away February 27, 2022 at her home. Deborah was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on September 12, 1963, the daughter of Gerald and Sandra (Leigh) Lynch. She married Jeff Dunn on March 31, 1995 in Felsmere, Florida. She worked as a paramedic, and in her...