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Barbara Ann Edwards
Feb. 21, 2021
Barbara Ann Edwards, 88, of Decatur, IL, has passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, February 21, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Barbara was born, May 7, 1932, in Springfield, OH, the daughter of John W. and Ida Mae (Laughlin) Redden. She married Roy Lee Edwards, January 30, 1955 in...
Judge John L. Davis
Feb. 21, 2021
Decatur – John Loyle Davis, 78, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL. John was born May 25, 1942, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Herman Loyle and Beatrice Ruth (Hill) Davis. He graduated MacArthur High School, Millikin University and St....
Rick J. Weingart
Feb. 19, 2021
Rick Jon Weingart, age 58, died of natural causes unexpectedly at his home on February 19, 2021, in Decatur, Illinois. Rick is survived by his sister Kim (Steve) Wing, Cameo Island, WA; brothers Perry Weingart, Chicago, IL, Steve Weingart, Decatur, IL, Scott (Brenda) Moretz, Northwood, IA; nieces...
Viola P. Fuqua
Feb. 18, 2021
Decatur – Viola P. Fuqua, 93, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021. Viola was born September 12, 1927, in Decatur, the daughter of Charles C. and Goldie Belle (Sapp) Cassidy. She was an officer/minister in The Salvation Army for many years. Viola married Paul Fuqua on July 27, 1946...
Franci Lorraine Higgins
Feb. 17, 2021
Franci Lorraine Higgins died on February 17, 2021 in Decatur, IL at age 89. Born June 14, 1931 in Colorado, she lived predominantly in Illinois, but spent many years in Washington, Nevada, and Arizona. Franci is survived by her daughter Erin Haney Klug, son-in-law Christopher Klug, and grandson...
Kenneth Priest
Feb. 17, 2021
Kenneth Wilson Priest, 74, of Decatur, IL, passed away February 17, 2021 at Bement Health Care Center. Kenneth was born March 2, 1946. Kenneth married Vivian Pride, his wife of 62 years. He worked as a forklift driver for Firestone. He enjoyed working, collecting model cars and coin...
Nicholas R Rogers
Feb. 16, 2021
Nicholas R. Rogers, 35, of Decatur, IL passed away February 16, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Nicholas was born May 11, 1985, in Streator, IL, the son of David and Candace Rogers. He was raised by his parents Candace and Mark Boje. Nicholas married Amber Jones on March 9, 2012 in Louisville,...
Jerome Allen Bailey
Feb. 16, 2021
Mt. Zion – Jerome Allen Bailey, 87, of Mt. Zion, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL. Jerome was born July 15, 1933, in Randolph County, Alabama, the son of Fred Allen and Nannie Sue (Jackson) Bailey. Jerome worked as a mechanic for Firestone until...
Donald Jackson, Jr.
Feb. 15, 2021
Donald Jackson, Jr., 46, of Decatur, IL passed away February 15, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Donald was born March 10, 1974 in East St. Louis, IL. Donald was a Semi Professional Wrestler and wrestled under the name of “The Mississippi Madman”. Donald also developed a tag team with his best...
Benita Harn
Feb. 15, 2021
Decatur – Benita Harn, 78, of Decatur, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Benita was born March 21, 1942, in Del Rio, TX, the daughter of Jesus and Maria (Camarillo) Crowder. A homemaker, Benita was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Benita married...
Carolyn Alida Wilder
Feb. 15, 2021
Decatur – Carolyn Alida Wilder, 86, of Decatur, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021. Carolyn was born February 12, 1935 in Litchfield, IL, the daughter of James and Margaret Ruth Davis. Carolyn married Eugene Wilder on January 15, 1955. They were married for 57 years until his death and she was...
Mr. Donald "The Mississippi Madman" Jackson
Feb. 15, 2021
Mr. Donald "The Mississippi Madman" Jackson, 46, of Decatur, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete with Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.