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Warren L. Hobbs
Apr. 25, 2025
Warren L. Hobbs, 76, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. Warren was born on June 25, 1948, in Columbia, SC the son of Archie and Mary Hobbs. He was a bindery director at Huston Paterson Printers. He married Diana Dworak on July 6, 1968. Warren leaves behind his wife, 4 children, many...

Harold E. Renfro
Apr. 25, 2025
LOVINGTON- Harold E. Renfro, 91 of Lovington, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife and son at 2:28 AM Friday, April 25, 2025, at Eastview Terrace, Sullivan. Services to celebrate Harold’s life will be held at 11 AM Monday, April 28, 2025, at the First Church of God in Lovington....

Melvin Tucker
Apr. 24, 2025
Melvin Tucker, 50, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Assumption, IL. Arrangements are in care of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Carolyn Bea Jones
Apr. 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of Carolyn Carolyn Bea Jones, 84, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 1:10 A.M. on Tuesday (04-22-2025) at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Carolyn was born on September 18, 1940, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Charles Addison McGeorge and Dorothy Eileen (Eaton) McGeorge. She married Ola...

Michael Anthony Allen
Apr. 21, 2025
Michael Anthony Allen, 62, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away April 21, 2025, in his home. Michael was born in Panama City, Florida, on June 12, 1962, the son of Phillip and Willow Dean (Smith) Allen, Jr. He was a retired bookkeeper who enjoyed crafting and gardening in his spare time. Michael is...

Leah Janice Buth
Apr. 21, 2025
“The smallest footprints made the biggest imprint on our hearts” -unknown Leah Janice Buth entered the world at 4:17 a.m. on April 21, 2025, at 1 pound and 1.5 ounces, 8 inches long, to loving parents Katie and Ellis V. Buth. Leah was welcomed into Heaven at 9:12 a.m. Leah was surrounded by love...

Darlene Ann Conder
Apr. 21, 2025
Darlene Ann "Annie" Conder, 86, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, in Mt. Zion, IL. She was born in Casner, IL, on June 7, 1938, to the late Chester Alvin Jones and Iva Hooker Jones. She was the tenth of twelve children. Darlene had a wonderful sense of humor, always looking to get a laugh or...

Shannon Eugene Borntreger
Apr. 21, 2025
Shannon Eugene Borntreger, 54, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away April 21, 2025, in his home. Shannon was born in Decatur on March 5, 1971, the son of Mose and Kathy (Strachan) Borntreger. As a youth, he enjoyed basketball, fishing, and playing with remote control cars. Following a life-changing...

Kenneth Edward Brousil
Apr. 20, 2025
Kenneth Edward Brousil, 83, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Decatur, IL. He was born in Chicago, IL, on August 30, 1941, to the late Joseph and Marie Brousil. Ken served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged, he began a...

Jean M. Stables
Apr. 18, 2025
DECATUR- Jean M. Stables, 70 of Decatur, passed away at 8:30 pm Friday, April 18, 2025, in her home with her husband by her side. Graveside services to celebrate Jeans life will be held at 10 am Thursday, April 24, 2025, in the Arthur Cemetery, Arthur, IL. Visitation will be held from 5-7 on...

Freddie William Harpool Jr.
Apr. 17, 2025
Freddie William Harpool, Jr, 76, of Centralia, IL, passed away at 8:02 P.M. on Thursday (04-17-2025) at St Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Freddie was born on January 2, 1949, in Monticello, IL, the son of Freddie William Harpool and Delores Elaine (Ridge) Harpool. He married Delanis...

Kourtney Lea Collins
Apr. 17, 2025
Kourtney Lea Collins, 29, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away at 7:01am on April 17, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Kourtney was born on April 18, 1995, in Decatur, the daughter of Marty and Lisa (Walters) Collins. Kourtney is survived by her son Braylen Eugene Collins; mother Lisa Collins and...