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Decatur – Betty M. White, 96, of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Betty was born April 8, 1924, in Decatur, the daughter of Marvel and Mabel (Chatham) Thurston. She worked at Taylor Pharmaceutical and loved to crochet and dance. She married Wilson P. White on November 30,...

Dennis R. Franklin, 68, of Mt.Zion, IL., passed away August 17, 2020 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Dennis was born September 14, 1951 in Hannibal, MO, the son of Margaret Franklin Kerby and Jean Matthew Franklin. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Following his military service, he...

Mark Anthony Richert, 55, of Decatur, IL, passed away on August 16, 2020, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. He was born in Decatur, IL, on September 29, 1964, to the late Walter Richert and Mary Whitaker. Mark graduated from Lakeview High School and continued his education at Eastern Illinois...

Briella McLemore, 2 days old, of Brownstown, IL, passed away August 15, 2020 at Cardinal Glenn Hospital in S. St. Louis, MO. Briella was born August 13, 2020 in S. St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Ashley and Chris McLemore. Surviving are her parents; maternal grandfather, Charlie Evans; Paternal...

Arthur A. “Art” Adler, II, 70, of Decatur, passed away on August 15, 2020 at Villa Clara in Decatur. Art was born August 25, 1949, the son of Dr. Arthur A. and Sally Rose Gaske Adler, Sr. Art is survived by his brother Michael Melton, nephews: Jason Melton, Michael C. Melton; Joe Melton; niece:...

Karen Lee Schmidt, 76, of Evansville, IN, passed away August 15, 2020 at Shelbyville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Her family is thankful for their extraordinary care and compassion. Karen was born September 14, 1943 in Alton, IL, the daughter of Kermit and Evelyn (Narup) Keehner. She...

Ronald “Petie” Beasley, 61, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord, Friday, August 14, 2020, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Petie was born September 12, 1958, in Decatur, to Lawrence Lee and Marjorie Marie (Harris) Beasley. He was a member of New Salem Baptist...

Decatur-Dennis M. Salmons, 60, of Latham, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Dennis was born October 8, 1959 in Decatur, Illinois the son of Russ Salmons & Juanita Ward, the youngest of 7 children. Dennis was a loving and caring husband of 35 years...

Patricia Marilyn Davis, 76, of Bement, formerly of Decatur, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020, at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital, with her loving family by her side. Patricia was born April 12, 1944, in Decatur, IL, to Burl Eugene and Mary Louise (Andrews) Beals. She married William Robert “Billy...

Rae Michele Blankenship, 56, of Decatur, went peacefully to be with the Lord on August 10, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Rae was born November 30, 1963, in Decatur, to Charles F and Carol A. (Cooley) Blankenship. She was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. She...

Jose Hilario Hernandez-Arredondo, age 38, was called home to Jesus August 10,2020. Jose was born May 19, 1982 in San Luiz De La Paz, GTO, Mexico to Hilario and Hortencia Hernandez. He was united in marriage to Yuliana Luna on June 8, 2007 they made their home in Decatur. Jose was a workaholic...

Richard Eugene Brown, 84, of Decatur, IL passed away August 10, 2020 at Prairie Creek Village. Richard was born September 14, 1935 in Borger, TX, the son of, Clyde and Mary Brown. He married Susan Stage on June 24, 1983 in Decatur, IL. Richard was a truck driver for 50 years. He was a member of...