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Reverend Doctor Gilbert Thomas Fletcher, 90, went to be with Jesus on March 25, 2025. He was the son of Nathan & Zelma (Taylor) Fletcher. After graduating from High School in Bath, IL, in 1952, he worked at Peoria Caterpillar before joining the Navy where he served as a welder. While at boot...

Vincent Tyler Rowan, "Tye" Vincent Tyler Rowan, affectionately known as Tye, passed away on March 24, 2025. Born on December 11, 1969, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Tye was raised and lived in Decatur, IL. He is survived by his loving mother, Carol Forbes; his sister, Staci Bonds; his brother,...

Nelda Florence McCoy (Friese), 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 24, 2025. Nelda was born in Shelbyville, IL on July 25, 1937. Nelda was a devoted wife, loving mother, and doting grandmother. She was a devout Christian and was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. She...

Michael Joseph Bush, 67, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away March 24, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Michael was born in Decatur on August 20, 1957, the son of Harold and Beulah (Litchtenberger) Bush. He married Elizabeth Lewis on December 28, 1980, in Decatur. Michael was a cable worker for...

Charles William Ridlen, 92, of Decatur, died on March 22, 2025. A celebration of life memorial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on May 3, 2025, at Maranatha Assembly of God. He was born on September 22, 1932, to Chares Frederick Ridlen and Doris Franklin Ridlen. He was the oldest of five children;...

Daisy Leona "Peaches" Howell, 55, of Decatur, IL, departed this life and our hearts on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at her home. The mortal life of our beloved Daisy Leona Howell began on January 24, 1970, in Decatur. She was the first daughter of Patricia E. Howell and the late Michael...

Christine Marie Kitchen, 44, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away March 21, 2025, in her home. Christine was born in North Miami, Florida, on March 5, 1981, the daughter of Cynthia (McCluney) Kitchen. She earned an associate’s degree and then became a pharmacy technician. In her spare time, she...

SULLIVAN- Jacqueline Thomas Grace, 94 of Sullivan, formerly of Decatur, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, in the Arthur Home. Services to celebrate Jacqueline’s life will be held at 11 am Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior...

Aspen Denise Taliferro-Bobbitt, beautiful, beloved daughter of Akili Taliferro-Bobbitt Sr. and DeAsia Curry, was born resting in the arms of Jesus on March 15, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Aspen, our angel, leaves behind to cherish her memory: her loving parents; her big brother Akili...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Terry L. Davis, a beloved husband, dad, grandpa, brother and uncle, who peacefully passed on March 15, 2025 at the age of 73, in his home surrounded by family. Terry was a proud Army Veteran, Union Carpenter, and as he would say, "a jack of...

Decatur – Betty Jane Elliott, 99, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025. Betty was born on November 17, 1925, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of William Thomas and Clara Elizabeth (Schlemm) Flesch. She worked in the accounting department for Amoco and enjoyed going out with her...

Sheila Kay Eskew, aged 54, passed away on March 14, 2025, in Champaign, Illinois. Born on August 29, 1970, Sheila graduated from Stephen Decatur High School and furthered her education at the University of Illinois at Springfield. Sheila was known for her warm, humorous, and loving personality....