Decatur - Scott P. Smith, 66, of Decatur, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025. Scott was born on July 1, 1958, in Decatur, IL the son of M.E. "Mick" Smith and Dorothy J. Smith. Scott worked as a plumber for many years and for the last few years worked on the grounds department at Graceland...

Gary Dean Osborn, 62, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away March 9, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Gary was born in Decatur on March 23, 1962, the son of Larry Osborn and Rose Oliver. He worked as a roofer for many years and then later worked on cars for Wilson’s Garage. In his spare time, he...

Niantic - James R. Owens Sr, 80, of Niantic, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, at HSHS St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, IL. James was born on September 21, 1944, in Decatur, the son of Luke James Owens and Evelyn (Salsbury) Owens. He attended Riverside Baptist Church and worked as a gas station...

Lyle Doyle Simpkins, 92, passed away at 8:53 A.M. on Thursday (03-06-2025) at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Lyle was born on February 4, 1933, in Vandalia, IL, the son of John Simpkins and Velma M. (Doyle) Simpkins. He married Julie McCain Smith on November 19, 1992, in Louisville, KY. They were...

Clarence Oliver Golightly Jr., 99, passed away on Monday March 3, 2025 in Taylorville, IL. Arrangements are in care of Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Clarence was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Ellen Newman, and his son, Robert Eugene Golightly. He is survived by daughters, Kathy Ilene...

Terry Wayne Propst, 77, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 11:40 P.M. on Sunday (03-02-2025) in his home. Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great friend to many. Terry was born on September 14, 1947, in Decatur, IL, the son of Wayne David Propst and Mary...

Decatur – Patricia A. Grant, 89, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025. Patricia was born on August 27, 1935, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of James J. and Dorothy J. (Peebles) Moran Jr. Patricia attended St. Mary of the Woods College and Millikin University. She worked as a...

Robert Scott Busboom, 62, of Foley, Alabama, formerly of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on February 26, 2025. Scott was born on November 3, 1962, to Wayne and Patricia Busboom in Champaign, Illinois. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle , nephew, and friend, whose life...

Decatur – Gerald L. “Jerry” Stephens, 68, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Celebration of life will be held at West Decatur Church of God in Harristown on Saturday, March 1st from 1 to 3 PM. Jerry was born on January 29, 1957, in Decatur, IL. He graduated from Lakeview High...

Elvina Lavina Farthing, 73, died February 23, 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was born on September 20, 1951, in Alton, Illinois to Mable Marie Burchell and George Michael Collins. She married Thomas Lee Farthing on June 18, 1974. They were divorced later after over 20 years of...

John Arthur Lyons passed away on February 22, 2025 at the VA Home in Quincy, IL. He was born on May 27,1947 in Springfield to Arthur and Dorothy Lyons. He lived in Riverton and Rochester IL before moving to Decatur. He graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1965. After graduation, he...

Carolyn M. Bonnell, aged 82, passed away on February 22, 2025, in Decatur, IL. Born on December 8, 1942, Carolyn was a cherished member of her community and a beacon of love and support in her family. Carolyn was a graduate of Argenta-Oreana High School and spent her life dedicated to her family...