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Georgia Ann Davis Johnson, 55, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her family. Georgia was born February 22, 1961, of Gunnison, MS, daughter of John Calmese and Rosie Lee (Davis) Wright. She worked for Steak’n Shake for over 30 years and Wagner...

Charlotte Caroline Kapper, 88, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Lincolnshire Memory Care, with her family by her side. Charlotte was born July 31, 1928, in Decatur to Roy Otis and Stella (Bashford) Weaver, Sr. She married Virgil J. Kapper on April 4, 1948, in Decatur. She is...

Carolyn “Joyce” Shields, 86, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 4, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family. Joyce was born April 17, 1930, in Sheffield, Alabama to John Carol and Carrie Pauline (Hawk) Piper. She graduated from Millikin with a BA in Education. She went on to...

Paul Wayne Fear, 88, of Forsyth, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side. Paul Wayne was born June 18, 1928, in Newton, IL to Joseph John and Elizabeth Agnes (Schedlbauer) Fear. He served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952. He...

Betty Jean Ellis, 55, of Decatur, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016, in her home surrounded by her family. Betty was born July 6, 1961 in Brownstown, IL to William Edward and Mary Jane (Roberts) Ellis. She loved watching ghost stories, How it’s made and other TV shows. But most of all she...

Eunice “Rob” Underwood, 86, of Decatur passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Rob was born on November 23, 1929 in Louisville, KY the son of Ellis and Lessie (Elmore) Underwood. He was a farmer and he served his country proudly in the U.S. Army. He then joined the...

Decatur-Cali Nicole Miluv Drake, two month old infant daughter of Shaniqua Bradfrord and Deonte Drake Sr. of Decatur, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, September 25, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Cali was born July 12, 2016 in Decatur, Illinois. She leaves behind to cherish...

Bette Jeanne Curry, 77, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016, at Heartland Manor Care in Decatur with her family by her side. Bette was born January 27, 1939, in Decatur to Clyde Harold and Gloria Dee (Brownlee) Davis. She married Raymond Arthur Curry on April 15, 1983, in Decatur....

Decatur – James Leroy Belcher, 81, of Decatur passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 in St. Mary’s Hospital E.R. James was born November 15, 1934, in Decatur, the son of John W. and Marguerite Belcher. An Air Force veteran, James worked as a diesel mechanic at Norfolk & Southern Railroad...

Charles Elmer Butler, 95, of Decatur, passed away Monday evening, September 19, 2016, at Heartland Health Care Center in Decatur. Charles was born September 10, 1921, in Sullivan, to Morey and Katie (Morgan) Butler. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He married Maxine...

Catherine E. Lacey, 81, of Decatur, passed away in Fair Havens Christian Home on Sunday, September 18, 2016. Catherine was born August 23, 1935 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Ralph and Gladys (Poe) Doty. She married Kenneth Lacey on June 13, 1987 in Decatur, IL. He preceded her in death on June...

Decatur-James Wallace, 41, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. James was born December 8, 1974 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of John and Charmayne (Westenhaver) Wallace. He attended Stephen Decatur High School and was previously employed with B&W...