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Decatur – Ruth Dyson, 87, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017, in her daughter Tracy, and son-in-law Arlton’s, home surrounded by family. Ruth was born July 26, 1930, in Halls, TN, a daughter of Roy Lee and Lula Beatrice (Hudson) Tappler. She was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary...

Decatur – Robert Eugene “Bob” Elam, 94, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at McKinley Court Nursing Home, Decatur, IL. Bob was born October 23, 1923, in Decatur, IL, a son of Hubert James and Elnora Pauline (Hummel) Elam. A WWII Navy veteran, Bob was the owner/operator of...

Moweaqua – Reyburn W. Voyles, Jr., 74, of Moweaqua formerly of Decatur, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017, in St. Mary’s Hospital. Rey was born August 29, 1943, in Decatur, the son of Reyburn and Lucille Voyles (Melhorn). Rey served in the Army during the Vietnam war and was stationed in...

DECATUR — Howard Phillips, age 87, of Decatur, IL, passed November 18, 2017. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 25 at 1 pm at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. A viewing will be held at noon.

Decatur – Thomas Estrada, 59, of Decatur, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Thomas was born September 18, 1958, in Havana, Cuba. He was a member of Living Word Evangelistic Ministry and worked as a handyman. Thomas married Regina Tyus April 21, 1988 in St. Louis,...

FORSYTH—Donald Charles Van Lyssel, age 74, of Forsyth, IL went home to his Creator on November 11, 2017, peacefully, at his home. Don was born on July 5, 1943, in Appleton, WI, the only son of George and Josephine Van Lyssel, both of whom preceded him in death. Don married the love of his life,...

James Charles “J.C.” Moore began life’s greatest adventure on November 9th, 2017 passing quietly from this life with his family by his side. J.C. was born January 22, 1925 in Sullivan to Shelby and Fern (Pifer) Moore. J.C. was raised by his mother and two aunts, Freda and Irene, with the loving...

Decatur-Jerri Crawley, 57, of Decatur, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 in her home with her family by her side. Jerri was born August 8, 1960 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Donald and Betty (Manley) Tucker. She was previously employed as the manager of the Ayerco Gas Station in...

On November 2, 2017, Nikki Nicholas, a talented, strong, feisty, & beautiful woman won her battle against cancer. Someone this brave who fought this long and hard should never be considered to have lost. We have lost a faithful friend, wise mentor, devoted sister, loving wife, dear aunt,...

Decatur-Robert H. Harding, 79, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017 in Fair Havens Christian Home. Bob was born February 4, 1938 in Houston, Texas, the son of Harvey and Druscilla (McDonald) Harding. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He was previously...

Herman Lyle Hale passed away October 30, 2017, peacefully in his home in Erie Pennsylvania. He was 90 years of age. Herman was born October 14, 1927, in Decatur, Illinois to Mabel and George Hale. His wife Dorothy Hale, brother Charles Neil Hale, sisters Shirley Finley, Margarette Wood, and Helen...

Kimberlea McKey, 60, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2017 at home with her family by her side. Kimberlea was born on July 10, 1957 in Hartford City, Indiana to Larry Banbury and Carol Morris. She married the love of her life, Thomas, on March 19, 1982 in Las Vegas,...