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Decatur-James W. (Jimmy) Burton, 83, of Decatur, died October 25, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Services to celebrate James’ life will be held on 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2013 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with visitation one hour before services. Burial will be at Macon County...

Richard “Keith” Cable, 73, of Eureka, IL passed away Friday, October 25, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Honoring Keith’s wishes cremation services will be provided by Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. No services are planned at this time. The family Richard “Keith” Cable is being served by the...

Decatur-Wesley “Red” Lyons, 32, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2013. Wes was born on January 16, 1981 in Rushville, IL the son of Rixie Irene Stephenson and Nicky Randall Lyons. He enjoyed fishing. Surviving are his wife Rebecca; mother, Rixie Bowman (Dan); children, Rixie and...

Lindsay Sanderson, 21, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013 in her home. Per her families wishes cremation services will be provided by Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. No services are planned at this time.

Cisco-Kayleigh Lynne Kaufman-Coppess, infant daughter of Karie Kaufman and Michael Coppess, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, October 23, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her parents Karie and Mike, brother Kaygan Coppess,...

Decatur-James W. “Bullet” Dick Sr., 90, of Decatur, passed away 3:54 a.m. with his family by his side, Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Heritage Health in Mt. Zion. Jim was born December 13, 1922 in Findlay, Illinois, the son of William and Goldie (Larck) Dick. He proudly served his country in the...

Decatur-Mary Bales, 91, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2013 in Symphony of Decatur. She was born July 6, 1922 in Decatur, Illinois. She proudly served her country as a nurse in the U.S. Army during W.W. II. Graveside services to celebrate her life will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, October...

Carlos Raset Leyva IV, infant son of Tesla Henderson and Carlos Leyva III, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus Monday, October 21, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Carlos leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother Tesla of Decatur, father Carlos Leyva III of Decatur, brothers Zion,...

Decatur-Gene Robert Sickles, 71, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013 in Symphony of Decatur. Gene was born December 18, 1941 in Pana, the son of Francis and Dreamus (Creekmur) Sickles. He was previously employed with Smalley Construction. He leaves behind his son Carl Sickles and...

Decatur-Helen LaVerne Denning, 87, of Decatur, left this world Sunday, October 20, 2013 to join her parents, husband Robert, grandson Shane Henry, sister Marie Holt, and many others in her home with her family by her side. She was born October 22, 1925 in Jefferson City, Missouri, the daughter of...

Wilma C Ball, 88, of Decatur, passed away Monday, October 14, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Wilma was born July 30, 1925 in Mt. Pulaski, the daughter of Fred C. and Alma C (Danner) Horn. She was an avid golfer and bowler and a loyal and active member of the Royal Order of the Moose. She...

Decatur-Mark David Younger, 56, of Decatur, passed away Monday, October 14, 2013 in St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born September 12, 1957, in Decatur, Illinois, the son of David and Barbara (Hunt) Younger. He graduated from St. Teresa High School and Millikin University. He worked for D. Piraino...