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-Shirley Cox, 82, of Decatur, passed away at 9:07 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Fair Havens Christian Home with her family by her side. Private graveside services to celebrate Shirley’s life will be in Graceland Cemetery Saturday, June 27, 2009 with Pastor Joel Ruppert officiating. Memorial...

Maryellen Durham, 83, of Decatur, passed away Monday, June 22, 2009 at McKinley Court Care Centre. Maryellen was born on April 15, 1926 in Bloomington, Illinois the only child of Walter and Mabel (Kearney) Vose. Maryellen married her one true love, James W. Durham, on November 21, 1945. Jim...

Moweaqua – Barbara Lanbdin Jones, 73, of Moweaqua, passed away at 3:15 am Monday, June 22, 2009 in her home. Memorial services to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held Sunday, June 28, 2009 during the 10:00 am morning service at Fame Evangelical Church where she had been a member since 1972....

Decatur-Robert Eugene “Red” Morthland, 71, of Decatur, passed to be with the angels above Saturday, June 20, 2009 in his peaceful home surrounded by his family. Services to celebrate Red’s life will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour...

Mt. Zion-Jim E. “Tennessee” Gregory, 80, of Mt. Zion, passed away at 6:48 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2009 at his residence with his family by his side. Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded. Memorial services to celebrate Jim’s life will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday June 23, 2009 at Faith Outreach...

Decatur-Doris A. Knight, 70, of Decatur, passed away at 1:38 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital with her family by her side. Services to celebrate Doris’ life will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Cox officiating. Visitation...

Decatur-Ronald Christopher “Chris” Collins, 38, of Decatur, passed away at 11:50 am Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital with his family by his side. Graveside services to celebrate Ron’s life will be held at noon on Saturday, June 13, 2009 in the veterans section of Graceland Cemetery,...

Decatur-Betty L. Ayers, 59, of Decatur passed away 5:07 am Friday, June 5, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A celebration of Betty’s life will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at First General Baptist Church with Pastor Randall Garrett officiating. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is...

Decatur – Mary J. Settles, 55, of Decatur, surrounded by family, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 4, 2009. Memorial services to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Ivan Woods officiating. Memorial...

Decatur-Mary G. Watrous, 84, of Decatur, passed away 3:05 am Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Fair Havens Christian Home. Private family memorial services will be held at Moundford Free Methodist Church with Pastor Bob Smith officiating. Memorial services to celebrate Mary’s life will be held 11:00 am...

Decatur – Gary Oliver, 51, of Decatur, formerly of Hillsboro, passed away at 8:39 am Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Services to celebrate Gary’s life will be held at 11:00 am Monday, June 8, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Dennis Mumaw officiating. Visitation...

Decatur-James Medford Dearing, 85, of Decatur passed away at 1:38 a.m. Monday, June 01, 2009 in Heartland of Decatur. Services to celebrate James’ life will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services at the funeral...