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Beverly Humphries
Aug. 22, 2012
Beverly A. Humphries, 81, of Elllisville, MO, formerly of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012 in her home with her family and friends by her side. Beverly was born May 13, 1931 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of George and Hazel (Howell) Humphries. She worked for Standard Oil (Amoco and...
Ronald C. Sutton
Aug. 18, 2012
Decatur- Ronald Sutton, 80, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. A service to celebrate the life of Ronald will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2012. At Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with a visitation from 6-8:00 p.m....
Raymond Francis Floyd
Aug. 18, 2012
Raymond F. Floyd, 99, of Decatur, died Saturday, August 18, 2012 in Decatur Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Floyd was born February 9, 1913 in Harvel, son of Eugene and Minnie (Leonard) Floyd. A member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, Raymond worked as laborer for many years with 23 years at...
Terry Bledsoe
Aug. 17, 2012
Terry Bledsoe Sr., 62, of Decatur passed away on Friday August 17, 2012 in St. Mary's Hospital. Terry was born on July 27, 1950 in Decatur; the son of Don and Alberta (Preston) Bledsoe. He was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of Maranatha Church. He loved to watch NASCAR and to go...
Leslie L. Shaw Jr.
Aug. 17, 2012
. Decatur- Leslie L. Shaw Jr., 76, of Decatur, passed away Friday, August 17, 2012, at St. Mary's Hospital. A service to celebrate the life of Leslie will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday,...
Greg Stilwell
Aug. 16, 2012
Greg Robert Stilwell was born June 29, 1959 in Decatur, IL, the son of Jean and Ralph Stilwell. He married Kristen Hillman on May 31, 1991 in New Port Richey, FL. They were married twenty-one years. His passions were his family and music. Greg was an accomplished musician, songwriter, and...
Shirley M. Mahan
Aug. 15, 2012
Our mother, dad's wife went to heaven, as the sun arose this morning of August 15, 2012. Shirley Margaret Bandy was her given name, born to Zora (Watts) and John Bandy in Lovington, Illinois April 7, 1927. She graduated from Decatur High School. Worked as a cashier at Piggley Wiggley during her...
Margaret E. Friend
Aug. 15, 2012
Margaret Ellen Friend 88 was welcomed into our Lord's hands on August 15 at Champaign County Nursing Home. Honoring Margaret's wishes cremation was accorded at Graceland/Fairlawn. Interment will be September 14 at 11AM at Union Cemetery in Argenta/Whitmore. Memorial contributions may be directed...
John L. Chargois III
Aug. 11, 2012
. Decatur- John L. Chargois III, 67, of Decatur, departed this life on Saturday, August 11, 2012, at D.M.H Emergency Room. A service to celebrate the life of John will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 2012 at St. Peter's A.M.E Church, visitation will be from 6-8:00 p.m. Friday, August...
Franklin Fyke
Aug. 11, 2012
Franklin Fyke, 60, of Decatur, died Saturday, August 11, 2012 in Decatur Manor Health Care. Mr. Fyke was born June 22, 1952, in Decatur, son of Oval Richard and Ruby Mae (Proffitt) Fyke. Franklin worked as a machinist for 33 years at Mueller Company. Surviving is his children: Jennifer (Rod)...
Carl W. Chandler
Aug. 11, 2012
Decatur-Carl W. Chandler, 66, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2012 in his home. No Services are planned Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Edna M. Scott
Aug. 10, 2012
Decatur-Edna M. Scott, 85, of Decatur passed away Friday, August 10, 2012 in her home. Graveside services to celebrate Edna's life will be 10 a.m. Monday, August 13, 2012 in Fairlawn Cemetery with the 'Flight Home' Ceremony to conclude the service. Memorials may be directed to the American Heart...