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Cheryl Lynn Solomon
Aug. 03, 2024
Cheryl Lynn Solomon, 73, of Oakley, Illinois, passed away August 3, 2024. Cheryl was born in Decatur, Illinois, on May 18, 1951, the daughter of Ralph and Mary (Patton) Reed. She was a member of the Eisenhower High School Class of 1970. She married Ronald G. Solomon on March 17, 1991. She worked...
Sue M. Howard
Aug. 01, 2024
Sue M. Howard, 84, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Thursday (08-01-2024). Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Cheryl Ann Wisley
Jul. 30, 2024
Cheryl Ann Wisley, 75, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away July 30, 2024, while visiting family in North Carolina. Cheryl was born in Decatur on October 5, 1948, the daughter of Robert and Nellie (Long) Travis. She married James Wisley on July 18, 1970, at First United Methodist Church in Decatur....
Evelyn Hurley
Jul. 29, 2024
Evelyn Hurley 93 of McMinnville TN passed away on July, 29.2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was born April 10.1931 to Theo and Pearly Myers. Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Sandra (Terry) Mausey; sister Corrine Boyce; grandchildren, Dustin (Malanie) Mausey and Travis...
Shirley Maxine Elkin
Jul. 28, 2024
Shirley Maxine Elkin, 85, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away July 28, 2024, in Decatur. Shirley was born in Iola, Illinois, on March 30, 1939, the daughter of Robert and Hattie (Burgess) Elkin. She had a love of learning that saw her earn a bachelor's degree and then, in 1979, a master's degree in...
Kenneth D. Lourash
Jul. 27, 2024
Kenneth D. Lourash, 79, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 9:34 P.M. on Saturday July 27, 2024, in his home. Kenneth was born on August 29, 1944, in Long Creek, Illinois, the son of George Edward Lourash and Ione Hope (Coward) Lourash. He married Mary Sue Frazier on January 14, 1972, in Decatur, IL....
James Edward Tackaberry Jr
Jul. 27, 2024
James Edward Tackaberry, Jr., 58, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away July 27, 2024, in his home. Jimmy was born in Decatur on June 17, 1966, the fourth of six children born to James and Rosemary (Bowden) Tackaberry, Sr. He was a graduate of MacArthur High School, Class of 1985. He worked for over...
William Larry Daugherty
Jul. 26, 2024
William Larry Daugherty, 73, of Decatur, IL, passed away on July 26, 2024. Larry was born on September 23, 1950 to William Ollie and Leola (Seaton) Daugherty in Glen Dean, Kentucky. On November 13, 1978, he married his loving wife, Carolyn (Knierim) Daugherty. They shared 45 years together. Larry...
Martha Douglas
Jul. 25, 2024
Martha Douglas Of Decatur Passed away on July 25,2024. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 9,2024 from 5 to 7pm at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the Decatur Kingdom Hall at1pm with burial rites to follow.
Marla Kay Walker
Jul. 25, 2024
Marla Kay Walker, 72, formerly of Warrensburg, Illinois, passed away July 25, 2024, at the Loft Rehabilitation of Rock Springs Nursing Home in Decatur, surrounded by her family. Marla was born in Decatur on August 7, 1951, the daughter of Merle and Marilyn (Dilley) Seats. She was a member of the...
Misty Yvonne Cole
Jul. 23, 2024
Decatur – Misty Y. Cole, 43, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Misty was born on October 30, 1980, in Marietta, GA, a daughter of Bernie Young and Nancy Peppers. She worked at Mueller Company as a foundry utility operator and loved attending Bike...
Tex A. Sides
Jul. 20, 2024
Tex Allen Sides, 74, of Blue Mound, Illinois, passed away July 20, 2024, in his home. Tex was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, on January 5, 1950, the son of Arnold and Violet (King) Sides. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. During his time in the service, he earned a...