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Debra June Benson, 55, of Warrensburg, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family. Debra was born October 31, 1963, in Decatur, the daughter of Donald and Doris (Woods) Benson.​ Survivors include her significant other, Kent Klinger; a brother, Donald Benson...

Joan “Joey” Short, 83, of Clinton, passed away, Tuesday night, February 5, 2019 at 7:50 p.m. at John Warner Hospital in Clinton.  She was born February 15, 1935 in Clinton, the daughter of Estle “Tubby” and Isabelle Reid Lowe.  She married Robert Short on November 29, 1956 in Clinton.  He...

Decatur – Helen Jean Amos, 93, of Illiopolis, passed away, Thursday, January 31, 2019. Helen was born November 26, 1925, in Grindstone, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Henry Emil and Beatrice Virginia (Muarry) Davidson.  She married James Larry Amos on December 7, 1945, in Brownsville,...

Michael D. Coventry, 34, of Decatur, IL passed away January 31, 2019. Michael was born on March 9, 1984 in Decatur to David and Cheryl (Kershner) Coventry. Michael attended St. Patrick Elementary and Macarthur High School, then Art Academy in St. Paul, MN. A kind and generous man, he often gifted...

Fred T. Singleton, 80, of Decatur, was called home on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.   Fred was born May 12, 1938, in Brownsville, TN, to Joseph Earl and Helen (Mann) Singleton. He married Eunice White on December 30, 1959 and together they raised five beautiful children, in Brownsville, TN. Fred...

Decatur – Daniel G. “Dan” Richardson, 58, of Decatur, passed away, Sunday, January 27, 2019. Dan was born April 22, 1960, in Decatur, the son of Stephen B. and Deanne (Miller) Richardson. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Shirlene Richardson and his grandparents Chris and Ross...

Decatur – Lois Irene “Irene” Schneider, 100, of Decatur, IL, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019, at Imboden Creek Living Center.  Irene was born September 24, 1918, in North City, IL, the daughter of Aaron P. and Georgia M. (Kirk) McKenzie. Irene was a member of Our Lady of The Holy Spirit...

Cornelius L. Diggs, Decatur, IL passed away in his sleep from complications of a cardiac arrest and cancer on January 22, 2019 at the age of 84. He was a member and Deacon of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church for over 30 years, serving as assistant superintend of Sunday school, assistant...

Decatur – Rev. Ozell L. Banks, 63, of Decatur, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital.  Ozell was born June 1, 1955, in Decatur, the son of Walter and Willie B. (Hunter) Banks. A U.S. Army veteran, Ozell was a retired truck driver. He was a member of the Decatur CB club...

Rankin Duckworth, 95, of Decatur, was called home Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Generations at McKinley Court in Decatur.  Rankin was born October 12, 1923, in Brownsville, TN to Hosie and Addie (Cobbs) Duckworth, Sr. He married Minnie Perkin in July of 1968. She passed away May 20, 2006. Rankin...

James Dale “Jim” Martin of Decatur, IL died Tuesday January 8, 2019 at Silverado Memory Care in Plano, Texas.   Visitation will be from 6 PM to 8 PM, Friday, January 18, 2019 at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home; Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM Saturday, January 19, 2019 at St. Thomas Catholic...

Baby, Jeremiah Maclin, was born into the arms of Jesus, January 8, 2019 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.    Jeremiah is survived by his parents, Shatia Brooks and Jerry Maclin of Decatur, IL, and sister, Shamaya Brooks.  Funeral services have been scheduled for 1:00 PM, Monday, January 14, 2019 at...