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Henry Louis “Chicken” Rice Jr, 49, of Decatur, IL passed away April 22, 2024, in Decatur, IL. Henry was born August 1, 1974, in Decatur, IL, the son of Henry Louis and Gloria Jean (Pugh) Rice Sr. Surviving are his father, Henry Louis Rice Sr; children, Daimond Glaze, Deasia Spence, Tationa Rice,...

Patsy June (O’Dell), (Dorsey) Hamilton, 87 of Washington, IL (formally of Decatur, IL) went home to be with Our Lord on April 21st, 2024. Patsy was born January 16th, 1937, to Tilmon & Lucille (Syfert) O’Dell in Decatur, IL. Patsy married the late James R. Dorsey, August 3rd, 1953. They had 5...

Jesse James “Squeak” Mathews, Jr., 77, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Jesse was born in Decatur on December 17, 1946, the son of Jesse James Mathews, Sr., and Mildred Bernice (Denton) Mathews. He served honorably in the US Army during...

Viola Marie Runyen, 95, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 7:29 A.M. on Friday (04-19-2024) in her home. Viola was born on November 11, 1928, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Richard Elmer Hawkins and Wanetta Marie (White) Hawkins. She married Clarence F. “Ike” Runyen on August 9, 1947. Clarence and...

Timothy Lee Wilson 72 of Riverton passed away on April 19,2024 at Lincoln Village Healthcare. He was born August 8, 1951, to Carl and Doris Wilson. Timothy was a proud Vietnam veteran. He was a life member of the VFW post10302 and American Legion post 32. He loved to be with family and friends...

Kyler James Valentine, beloved child of Kami Peifer and James Valentine, passed away April 18, 2024. Although he did not live to take a breath, he was deeply loved by his parents and his siblings Bryson, Brantlee, Bryker, and Rowan. He was greeted in heaven by his brother Morgan Jo. His brief...

Marilyn B. Walsh 87 of Taylorville passed away on April 17, 2024, at Taylorville Care Center. Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Trinity Church in Stonington, IL on Monday, April 22 at 11:00 am with Reverend Piotr Kosk. Marilyn’s family will receive friends and family one hour prior to the...

Decatur – William M. "Will" Matich, 43, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024. He was born on May 4, 1980, in Springfield, IL the son of Mark and Nancy (McCafferty) Matich. An electrician in the Decatur area for many years, Will loved to listen to music, play his guitar and spend time...

Judith (Judy) Ann Patterson, 65, of Decatur, IL went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2024. Judy was born April 23, 1958. Daughter of Roy Lee Thompson and Sandra (Crutchfield) Melton. Her early years and fondest memories were spent with her cousin Carol, at their grandparents' home in the...

"Remembering with love Naiari Amoura Yates [11-15-23] - [ 4-15-24]. Naiari entered the world and was placed in the arms of her mother Jeszaire Yates. Naiari graced this world on November 15, 2023, at 3:42 in the morning, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Sweet Naiari was known for...

Joanne Lynn Bonham, 52, of Decatur, IL passed away April 15, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Joanne was born March 23, 1972, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Thomas and Mazie (Robison) Street. Joanne was a member of Church of the Living God Temple #2 and Love Fellowship Christian Church. She...

James S. Merry, 86, of Decatur Il. Passed away on April 14, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born September 2, 1937, to Robert and Agnes Merry in Kincaid, Il. He married Marilyn Smeltzer on April 12, 1957 in Taylorville, IL. James retired in 1992, after 36 years of service with Caterpillar...