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Viola Lelia Richardson
Aug. 15, 2026
Viola Lelia (Lane) Richardson, 79, of Arcola, (formerly Bloomington) Illinois, passed away on August 15, 2026, at The Haven of Arcola after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 7, 1947, in Duffield, Virginia, to the late James Ervin Lane and Dora Devota Lane. Viola grew up in a...
Zelda Charleen Billings
Aug. 14, 2026
Zelda Charleen Billings, 89, passed away at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Springfield, IL. on Friday (08-14-2026). Arrangements are incomplete at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home.
Michael Eugene "Mike" Hagan
Aug. 12, 2026
Michael Eugene “Mike” Hagan, 80, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away in his home on Wednesday, August 12,2026. Mike was born on March 28, 1946, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Leo H. Hagan and Ledwina (Ford) Hagan. He was raised in Easton, Illinois, and graduated from Easton High School in...
Bo Scott
Aug. 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Bronson “Bo” Scott Bronson Scott, lovingly known as Bo, born March 1, 1981, in Decatur, Illinois, passed from this life surrounded by the love and memories of those who knew him. A visitation period to share memories and celebrate his life will take place from 5:00 PM to 7:00...
Roberta "Bobbie" Jean Bland
Aug. 06, 2026
Roberta “Bobbie” Jean Bland, 81, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 5:58 P.M. on Thursday (08-06-2026) at her home. Bobbie was born on October 2, 1944, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Archie Francis Neff and Jacqueline (Finley) Neff. She married James “Jim” Dale Bland on August 19, 1967, in Decatur,...
James Ray Duncan
Aug. 02, 2026
Found where the fish are always biting James Ray Duncan (Jim), 83 years of age, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois at Springfield Memorial Hospital. James was joined in matrimony to Linda Kay Miller-Gaitros on February 9, 1979. Son of Fay N. (Vanegriffe) Duncan-Dubois...
Kathleen M. Eckles
Jul. 28, 2026
Kathleen Marie Eckles, 72, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Springfield, IL. Born on May 19, 1954, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of William and Helen (Curtis) Woodruff. Kathleen married her beloved husband of 28 years, Jim Eckles, on June 5, 1998. Kathleen was a firecracker; she was a...
Barbara Lynn Huggins
Jul. 27, 2026
It's with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Lynn Huggins, of Centralia, Illinois, on July 27,2026. Born June 6, 1944, in Joliet, IL to John and Mae (Callis) Burke. She shared a deep and enduring love with Dusty Rhodes, with whom she enjoyed camping, motorcycle riding, and...
Gary William Jackson
Jul. 27, 2026
Gary W. Jackson, 71, of Latham, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 27, 2026, in Springfield, IL. He was born on March 8, 1955, in Decatur, IL, to the late James Jackson and Marilyn Luebke Jackson. He was a lifetime farmer and served as a longtime director of the Farmers Grain Company...
Jeff Holladay
Jul. 20, 2026
Jeff Holladay, 60, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, in Springfield, IL. He was born in Springfield on August 3, 1965, to the late Darrell Lee Holladay and Carole Annize Flood Holladay. He is survived by two siblings, two aunts, two cousins, four nieces and nephews, and several grand nieces...
Roger Dale Baugh
Jul. 13, 2026
Roger Dale Baugh, 69, of Sullivan, IL, passed away at 10:25 A.M. on July 13, 2026, in Sullivan Health Care and Senior Living. Roger was born on December 18, 1956, in Terre Haute, IN. He is survived by two sons: Roger Baugh, Jr, and Matthew Baugh. Roger was preceded in death by his parents. A...
Houser, Tommy
Jul. 12, 2026
Tommy “Tom” Bryan Houser, 74, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Springfield, IL. Born on July 19, 1951, in Illinois, the son of Ora Wayne and Eula Irene (Cain) Houser. Tom married his beloved wife, Tammy Belt, on November 27, 2004, spending a wonderful 22 years together. He enjoyed music,...