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Alvin Andrew Moore
Aug. 21, 2021
Alvin Andrew Moore, 57, of Decatur, IL, passed away August 21, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Alvin was born March 15, 1964, in Decatur, IL, the son of Franklin and Joyce (Brannon) Moore. He was an autobody technician by trade and had worked for Ming Autobody. Alvin enjoyed antique cars. He...
Dawn Marie Smith
Aug. 20, 2021
Dawn Marie Smith, 46, of Decatur, IL passed away on August 20, 2021 at her residence. Dawn was born on October 17, 1974 in Decatur, IL the daughter of John and Shelly (Topple) Smith. Dawn is survived by her 2 sons: Deven McBride and Darrion McBride; brothers: Michael Smith, Jason Smith, Zachary...
Mildred Louise Reed
Aug. 19, 2021
Mildred Louise Reed, 94, of Decatur, passed away August 19, 2021 at her home. Mildred was born on June 28, 1927 in Decatur, the daughter of Adrian and Grace (Thompson) Bush. She married Wilbur L. Reed on December 22, 1945. She loved gardening, hunting mushrooms, and picking the wild raspberries...
Rickey Leon Major
Aug. 19, 2021
Rickey Leon Major, 51, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Larry Cochran
Aug. 19, 2021
Larry Cochran,81, of Oreana, IL passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at his home. Larry was born August 21, 1939 in Cowden, IL to H. Russell and Ruth Carson Cochran. Larry was barber in Decatur for 46 years, most of them at Cec’s Barbershop. Larry is survived by his children, Shara (Mike) Oyler...
James Eugene White
Aug. 18, 2021
James Eugene White, 88, of Decatur, passed away on August 18, 2021, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. James was born on June 1, 1933, in Blue Mound, Illinois, the son of Harry Winfield and Myrtle Zella (White) White. He served proudly in the Air Force and later worked for many years for GE. He...
Alicia Ann Morlock
Aug. 18, 2021
Alicia Ann Morlock born November 19, 1985 went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2021. We will miss her contagious laugh and smile. She will live on in our hearts forever. Alicia was the daughter of Mike and Debbie Morlock. She is survived by the biggest joy in life, her daughter Kaylee,...
Bennie Lewis
Aug. 17, 2021
“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” John 8:36 On August 17, 2021, our beloved father, son and brother, Bennie Lewis, transitioned into eternity, and he will be truly missed. Bennie was born September 20, 1943 in Murphysboro, IL to the late Willie Mae Langford...
Marian A. Dondeville
Aug. 17, 2021
Marian A. Dondeville, 94, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Marian was born on July 19, 1927, in Champaign, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Nellie Elizabeth (Kaller) Larry. She married William E. Dondeville Jr. on November 9, 1963. Marian was a...
Barbara Jean Hill
Aug. 16, 2021
Barbara Jean Hill, 86, of Decatur, IL, went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2021, with her daughter Deanna and good friend Adele Manks by her side. She was born on February 9, 1935 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Albert “Herold” and Russie Adcock. She was preceded in death by her only sibling...
Bruce Carl Bramer
Aug. 16, 2021
Oreana – Bruce Carl Bramer, 63, of Oreana, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL. Bruce was born on February 22, 1958, in Decatur, IL the son of Richard C. and Beverly J. (Rupp) Bramer. Bruce attended Community Bible Church and was a member of the Steel...
Beverly J. Turman
Aug. 16, 2021
Beverly J. Turman, 87, of Decatur, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021. Beverly was born January 31, 1934 in Peoria, Il the daughter of William and Francis Moore. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Amos C. Turman; son, Tim Himmelrick; brothers, Bob, Ronald and Carthy Moore and...