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Darla K. Thompson, 58, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Cremation will take place at Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. There will be no public services. The family of Darla K. Thompson is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland...

Decatur-Charles E. Brightman, 68, of Danville, formerly of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014 peacefully in his home. He was born February 19, 1946, in Lovington, IL, to Harold and Edna Brightman, later to be raised by George E. (Pappy) and Edna Huckstep. He proudly served his country in...

Wayne Alfred Stanley, 89, of Decatur, IL, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014, at Heartland Health Care Center, Decatur. Wayne was born January 29, 1925 in Decatur, IL, the son of Floyd and Nora (Claybaugh) Stanley. He married Helen Mae (Johnson), also of Decatur, on March 15, 1942 in St. Charles,...

Decatur-Randy Lee Holland, 61, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Randy was born July 6, 1952 in Covington, TN, the son of Ernest and Beatrice Holland. He leaves behind his wife Marsha of Decatur, stepchildren Shawn Martin and Makayla Cooper and husband...

Decatur- Frances M. Tilinski-Farrell, 98, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Eastview Terrace in Sullivan. She was born April 25, 1916 in Decatur, the daughter of Alexander and Sylvia (Bell) Riley. She married Walter Tilinski on October 30, 1934. He preceded her in death October 1,...

Decatur-Joycelyn K. Bradshaw, 83, of Decatur, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014 at Heritage Manor in Mt. Zion. She was born February 3, 1931 in Decatur, the daughter of Melvin and Sara (Weakly) Arthur. She was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed...

Decatur – Brantley Gene Reed, son of Angela and Tony Reed, born December 1, 2013, has gone to spread his wings on Monday, May 26, 2014 from home. Even though on this earth for a short time he touched so many hearts and lives. From the First Student Bus Co. where his mom worked to Jenner Sales...

Decatur-David Lee Brookman, 67, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. He was born January 18, 1947 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, the son of John and Bessie Brookman. He proudly served his country in the USMC in Vietnam. He was previously employed with Wagners...

Kevin Andrew “Melvin” Hammel, 54, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, May 24th at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Kevin was born December 6, 1959 in Decatur, IL to Richard and Betty Hammel. Kevin worked several jobs in his life. He was a very caring person and loved life. He was a good brother and a...

Decatur-Patricia P. “Pat” Rogers, 60, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014 in her home with her family by her side. She was born May 15, 1954 in Decatur, the daughter of Michael and Pearl (Howard) Durbin. She was previously employed at Decatur Memorial Hospital retiring after seventeen...

Barbara Forcum, 84, of Decatur passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014 in Heartland of Decatur. Honoring Barbara’s wishes services will be private. Arrangements provided by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Decatur-Carrie E. “Betty” Hughes, 96, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Betty was born January 16, 1918 in Decatur, Illinois the daughter of Ralph E. and Edna M. (Taylor) Vaughan. She was previously employed as a LPN at Decatur Memorial Hospital retiring...