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Clarence MacArthur Taylor
Oct. 31, 2013
Clarence MacArthur Taylor Jr, 71, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013 in St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born March 20, 1942 the son of Clarence Taylor and Emma Joe (Jordan) Taylor in Brownsville, TN. He married Shirley Hines on June 20, 1964 in Decatur, she survives. Clarence loved to work on...
Willie F. Newbon
Oct. 28, 2013
Bishop Emeritus Willie Frank Newbon, 77 of Decatur transitioned from this life to be with the Lord on Monday October 28, 2013 at Kirby Hospital in Monticello, Illinois. Bishop Emeritus Willie F. Newbon was born October 23, 1936 in Brownsville, Tennessee to Willie F. and Mattie Jelks Newbon. He...
Carol L. Carter
Oct. 26, 2013
Carol L. Carter, 50, of Decatur passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2013 in her home. Carol was born on June 18, 1963 of Decatur, IL the daughter of Floyd and Dorothy (Frazzee) Eversole. She worked for GCA. She enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, and being outdoors. She loved cooking. She...
Martha Jo Peters
Oct. 26, 2013
Martha Jo Peters, 70, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013 in St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born November 3, 1942 in Decatur, the daughter of Chalmer Wilson and Florence Catherine (Volk) Lord. She was a RN and loved to help people. She always took care of anyone she could. She...
Earl L. Conner
Oct. 25, 2013
Earl L. Conner, 79, of Decatur, passed away Friday, October 25, 2013 in his home with his family at his side. Earl was born October 14, 1934 in Sweet Lake, LA and grew up in Lake Arthur, LA with 10 brothers and sisters. During his senior year in High School he was voted best dressed and most...
Gregory W. "Grumpy" Edwards
Oct. 22, 2013
Decatur-Gregory W. “Grumpy” Edwards, 65, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2013 in St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born November 21, 1947 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Robert and Dorothy (Garner) Edwards. He proudly served his country in the USMC and U.S. Army with the 101st Airborne...
Lester Glenn Sperry
Oct. 21, 2013
Decatur- Lester Glenn Sperry, 68, of Decatur, passed away Monday, October 21, 2013 in his residence. Arrangements are incomplete with Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Margaret (Willenborg) Ragan
Oct. 16, 2013
Margaret (Willenborg) Ragan, 62, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013 in Heartland Health Care Center. Margaret was born July 28, 1951 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Anthony and Teresa (Emmerich) Willenborg. She loved spending quality time with her family and friends. She enjoyed...
Tracey T. Snipes
Oct. 15, 2013
Tracey Terrell Snipes was born July 5, 1973 to Elder T. Willie Snipes Jr. and Darnella Snipes, in Ripley Tennessee. He attended public school graduating from MacArthur High School before attending Community College for one year. Tracey was a strong believer in telling stories. He loved sports,...
Jonny Lee Tyson
Oct. 13, 2013
Jonny Lee Tyson, 61, of Decatur passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Jon was born on June 2, 1952 in Clinton, IL the son of Thomas Marion and Verna Catherine (Camp) Tyson. He was an Army Veteran, worked for ADM and was a member of Grain Millers Union Local #103G....
Rolland G. Trudeau
Oct. 13, 2013
Decatur- Rolland G. Trudeau, 65, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Rolland was born May 22, 1948 in Malone, NY, the son of George and Madonna (Miller) Trudeau-Fort. He was previously employed with Laborers Union Local #159. He enjoyed the outdoors and...
Walter Moore
Oct. 09, 2013
Walter Moore Sr., 73, of Decatur left his earthly home at Decatur Rehabilitation & Health Care Center to join the Lord in Heaven on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. Walter was born on July 16, 1940 in Tunica, MS the son of Lamb and Lizzie (Dorsey) Moore. He loved music and had genuine talent as he...