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Imogene P. Powell
Mar. 09, 2009
Decatur – Imogene P. Powell, 86, of Decatur, passed away at 1:25 pm Monday March 9, 2009 at McKinley Court. At the family’s request, services will be private. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to your Charity of...
Mary Ann White
Mar. 09, 2009
The soul of Mary Ann White quietly passed into eternity Monday, March 9, 2009, after a long illness while surrounded by her family. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Family requests memorial...
Judith Ann Mason
Mar. 07, 2009
On March 7th, 2009 at 12 pm, Judith Ann Mason, 59, was set free and returned to the arms of her Heavenly Father. In the comforts of her own bedroom, she passed with husband Terry and sons A.J and Jonas at her side. A memorial celebrating her life will be held at Woodland Chapel, 655 Airport Road,...
Charlotte Imogene Masters
Mar. 07, 2009
Decatur-Charlotte Imogene Masters, 83, of Decatur, passed away at 1:10 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Services to celebrate Charlotte’s life will 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2009 in the chapel of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor...
Birdy James Owen
Mar. 07, 2009
Decatur-Birdy J. Owen, 60, of Raceland, LA, formerly of Decatur passed away Sunday, March 7, 2009 at Ochsner St. Ann’s Hospital. Services to celebrate Birdy’s life will be private with burial at a later date as cremation rites were accorded. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral is assisting his family with...
Randy L. Knowles
Mar. 07, 2009
Decatur-Randy L. Knowles, 52, of Decatur, died March 7, 2009. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Mt. Auburn Cemetery with the “Flight Home” Ceremony concluding the service. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Online...
Doris Vest
Mar. 06, 2009
Decatur-Helen “Doris” Vest, 99, of Decatur, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Friday, March 06, 2009 in Imboden Creek Living Center. Graveside services to celebrate Doris’ life will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2009 at Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Baptist Church....
Sue Ellen Swafford
Mar. 06, 2009
DECATUR- Sue Ellen Swafford, 55 of Decatur, passed away at 9:35 am Friday, March 6, 2009 at her home. Services were held on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Heritage Behavioral Center. Online condolences can be sent to the family at...
Caden Michael Sollman
Mar. 05, 2009
Decatur-Caden Michael Sollman, 6 months, infant son of Jeffrey and Laura, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus on March 5, 2009. Services to celebrate Caden’s life will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2009 in the chapel of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m....
Evelyn Ballinger
Mar. 04, 2009
Decatur-Evelyn Ballinger, 95, of Nashville, Illinois, formerly of Decatur, passed away at 11:50 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Nashville. Services to celebrate Evelyn’s life will be at a later date. Interment will be private at Graceland Cemetery....
Makilah Rae Tyus
Mar. 03, 2009
Decatur-Makilah Rae (Pruitt) Tyus, 4, of Decatur, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus at 11:25 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Services to celebrate Makilah’s life will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2009 in the chapel of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Monday...