Todd R. Hill, 45, of Decatur, died January 27, 2023, from a long battle of cancer. He was born July 14, 1977, the son of John (Bump) and Paula (Elsea) Hill. He attended Argenta-Oreana Schools and graduated from Millikin. He worked for the family farm for many years. He loved to fish, watch the...

Thomas Allen Johnson, 72, passed away on January 27, 2023, in Decatur, IL. Thomas was born to Herbert and Daphne Johnson on May 1, 1950, in Fort Dodge, IA. Joined the United States Airforce in August of 1969 and served for 4 years. Thomas was decorated with the National Defense Service Medal,...

Mary Lou Rankins, 80, of Las Vegas, NV formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away on Thursday (01-26-2023) at Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, NV. Mary was born on June 7th, 1942, in Mt. Vernon, IL, the daughter of John Brookman and Bessie (Atchison) Brookman. She married Eldon Sie Rankins in 1988...

Edna Swift, 79, passed away on January 26, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL. Edna was born to Cecil and Estelle Smith on June 8, 1943, in Trigg County KY. Edna grew up in Paducah KY. She married Jerry Swift on September 9, 1961. In the many years that Edna and Jerry spent to together...

Patricia Jane Buckley, 82, of Decatur, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Pat was born December 20, 1940, daughter of Homer Earl and Golie (Cole) Starbody. She retired from Federal Kemper Insurance after 35 years of service as a Main Frame Systems Software Tech....

Theresa Welch Bell, 76, passed away on January 25, 2023, in Decatur, IL Theresa was born to George W and Anna (Welch) Bell on August 29, 1946, in Decatur, IL. Over the years, Theresa worked at Federal Kemper Insurance and Horace Mann Insurance. Theresa was charming and always the life of the...

Richard Childress, 80, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital on January 24, 2023. Richard was born on August 14, 1942, to Clinton and Edith Childress. Richard is survived by his wife, Joyce Childress; son, K.C. (Amanda) Childress daughters, Claudette (Randy) Cox and Lynette (Ben) Stollard;...

Mitch D. Roasio, 61, of Decatur, passed away January 22, 2023 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Justin Gerald O’Bryan, 48, died on January 19, 2023, at his home in Marseilles, IL, following a brief struggle against injury and illness. Justin was born in Decatur, IL on October 31, 1974. He spent most of his young life in Chicago, IL, being raised by his father, Jeffrey O’Bryan, and his...

Pearlie Mae Taliaferro had a vibrant outgoing personality and never met a stranger. She was a compassionate child of God and a true believer. Pearlie was a beautiful, young spirited, intrepid woman who has left this world too soon. She sadly departed this life on January 17, 2023. Pearlie Mae was...

Norma Jean (Henry) Marks was born New Madrid, MO. on December 30, 1939 to Clem Jr. and Edith Henry. Norma was the second of ten children; the tenth child was still born. The remaining nine children consisted of six girls and three boys. Norma was a pleasant, thoughtful and caring daughter,...

Marian Pritchard, 89, passed away on January 17, 2023, at The Hickory Pint Christian Village in Forsyth, IL. Marian was born to Floyd and Opal Plotner on February 19, 1933, in Philo, IL. Marian is survived by her son, Doug Hanly; grandson, Josh (Melissa) Schoen and great-grandson Jaxon; nephew,...