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Mary Martha Doyle, 91, of Decatur, died Wednesday, December 12, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born December 8, 1921 in Millersville, IL, a daughter of John Edward and Mary Etha (Russell) O’Brien. A member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Mary worked in the Ammo Depot in...

Jarvas L. Thomas 'J5', 21, of Decatur, passed from this life into eternity on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 in Decatur. Jarvas was born August 15, 1991 in Decatur, son of Leo and Edna (Thurmond) Thomas. Jarvas accepted Christ at his church, Abundant Life Christian Center International at 1705 N....

Decatur-Gaston Leonard Moreau, 91, of Decatur passed away on Friday, December 7, 2012 in Aspen Ridge Care Center. Gaston was born on December 15, 1920 in Pana, IL the son of Leonard and Simone (Henneau) Moreau. He served his country proudly during WWII and the Korean War in the US Navy. He was a...

Annie Moss Williams, Decatur II, departed this life Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Fairhaven’s Christian Home. She was born November 23, 1928 in Dyersburg TN to Joise Bolden and Johnnie Williams. She moved to Decatur at a very young age to be raised by her grandmother. She attended Stephen Decatur...

Decatur-Mark R. Ayers, 58, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2012 in his home with his family by his side. No services are planned. Per Mark's wishes cremation will take place at Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. Mark was born June 6, 1954 in Taylorville the son of Burbin and Virginia...

Mary Frances Stanley Turner, 85, of Fairview, NC, formerly of Decatur, passed away Saturday, December 01, 2012 at The Oaks at Sweeten Creek. A native of Decatur, Ill, she was the daughter of the late Fred Arthur Stanley and Anna Borcher Stanley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis...

Gordon A. Maze was a fixture on North Water Street as the long-time proprietor of the Belvedere Inn tavern. He came to Decatur in the 1950s, served in the Army and took over the Belvedere in the mid-1960s. It had been the site of a coal yard and grainery, a soup kitchen and then a tavern. During...

Decatur ' Wilma May Smith, 86, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital. Wilma was born June 21, 1926 in Moultrie County, a daughter of Clinton and Lena (Bolsen) Hale. A member of Ss. James & Patrick Catholic Church, Wilma worked in food service for Decatur...

Decatur-Sandra Joyce Thompson, 58, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Homegoing services to celebrate Sandra's life will be Saturday, December 8, 2012 in Faith Memorial Funeral Home in Bessemer, Alabama. Local visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday,...

Anna M. Tueth, 100, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012 in Fair Havens Christian Home, Decatur. Anna was born in Lake City on August 19, 1912, the daughter of Edward and Anna (Fitzgerald) Tueth. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and St. Mary's...

Jessie Denise Currie, 51, of Decatur, passed from this life Wednesday, November 28, 2012 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Jessie was born June 10, 1961 in Detroit, MI, daughter of Jesse J. and Mamie D. Currie. She leaves behind to cherish fond memories her father, Jesse J. Currie of Decatur;...

Nedra Nadine Garriott, 95, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Imboden Creek Living Center. Nedra was born July 8, 1917 in Jasper County, Illinois, the only child of Darwin and Gladys (Moore) Pickens. She was a member of Northwest Christian Church and was retired from Grigoleit...