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Nancy Lou Cooper
Oct. 18, 2018
Nancy Lou Cooper, 65, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018, after a hard fought battle with cancer, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born October 24, 1952, in Centralia, IL, to Ray and Dorothy (Redferin) Huggins. She worked at...
Bruce Massey, Sr.
Oct. 18, 2018
Bruce Edward Massey was granted his angel wings on October 18, 2018 at 5:37 a.m. His final days were spend surrounded by his wife and children. Bruce touched many lives throughout his memorable life. Bruce was the third child of George Massey and Grace Massey. Bruce was a graduate of Burlington...
Miles Lee Crosby
Oct. 18, 2018
Baby, Miles Lee Crosby, went home to be with his Heavenly Creator, October 18, 2018 at Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL. Miles was born October 18, 2018 in Urbana, IL, the son of Devin Crosby and Haley Sandberg. Surviving are his parents, Devin Crosby and Haley Sandberg of Decatur, and Grandparents,...
Margery Beals
Oct. 17, 2018
Margery Beals, 92, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at Hickory Point Christian Village. Margery was born August 29, 1926, in Scott County, Tennessee to Herbert and Esther (Lay) Williams. She married Archie Beals, Jr. on December 18, 1947. He passed away April 17, 2017. She...
Gary L. Bordner
Oct. 15, 2018
On Monday, October 15, 2018, Gary Bordner “Cork”, husband, father, son, brother and coach, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Decatur, IL on January 2, 1953. Gary will be forever remembered by his loving wife Joetta and two children, Stacey (Jason) Root...
Betty Winchester
Oct. 15, 2018
Betty Winchester, 91, of Sullivan, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 in St Mary’s Hospital of Decatur. Arrangements are incomplete with Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Mary Jo Clark
Oct. 15, 2018
Mary Jo Ewing Dyson Clark, 76, of Decatur, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018, at Fair Havens Christian Village. Mary was born May 20, 1942, in Logans Port, IN, to Clifford and Leota (Harris) Ewing. She is survived by her son, Jimmy (Lucy) Dyson of Danville, IL; her brother, Clifford D....
Betty N. Winchester
Oct. 15, 2018
Betty N. Winchester, 91, of Sullivan, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born April 28, 1927, in Decatur, to Fred and Mable (Dodsworth) VanHyning. She married James L. Winchester on May 7, 1948 in Decatur. He passed away...
Shirley Marie Bower
Oct. 12, 2018
Shirley Marie Bower, 76, of Decatur, passed away October 12, 2018, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born January 9, 1942, in Decatur, to Kenneth and Louise (Harminson) Thomas. She married Dale Bower on August 22, 1959 in Lovington, IL. Together they owned and operated B...
Lois Lawrence
Oct. 11, 2018
Lois Marie Lawrence, 99, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Hickory Point Christian Village. Lois was born in Palestine, IL to Mayo and Bertha (Meeks) Adams on September 19, 1919. Lois was a graduate of Millikin University with a bachelor and master’s degree in music...
Donald Bailey
Oct. 11, 2018
Donald Lynn Bailey, 93, of Mt. Zion, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Donald was born June 30, 1925, in Lovington, IL to Everett M. and Lela (Hudson) Bailey. He married Dorothy Bailey. She passed away. He worked as a machine operator for Borg Warner for over...
Mary Elaine "Elaine" Craig
Oct. 11, 2018
Effingham – Mary Elaine “Elaine” Craig, 88, of Sullivan, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018, at Lakeland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Effingham. Elaine was born March 24, 1930, in Dalton City, IL, the daughter of John W. and Lizzie F. (Burris) Sides. A member of the First Church of...