Taylorville - Nancy Jo Garren, age 70, a loving great-grandmother, grandmother, dedicated mother, and child of God, passed away on July 31, 2024. Born in Mattoon, IL, on June 6, 1954, Nancy was known for her love of her family, was a huge animal lover, helping the needy, and her legacy of family...

Barry Joseph Skaggs Sr., 63 passed away July 29, 2024, at his residence. He was born November 29, 1960, to Charles and Barbara (Surgis) Skaggs. He married Debbie Rogers on December 27, 2018. Barry was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Barb Skaggs, one brother, one niece, and two...

John Edward (Jack) Frankovich, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated educator, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loving family, on July 28, 2024. Born in Joliet, Illinois, on March 12, 1927, to Michael and Kathryn Frankovich, Jack lived a life full of service, love, and...

Kenneth L Carter, 93, of Clinton, went to his heavenly home on July 23rd, 2024. He received his perfect heavenly body. Kenneth had a very strong, unwavering faith and fought the good fight, always looking to God. He always sought out God’s wisdom with praying and reading the Bible when facing any...

Timothy Hunt ,70, of Decatur passed away on July19,2024. Timothy was born September 22, 1953 in Decatur IL to Timothy Young and Laura Hunt. Timothy is survived by his wife Winona Hunt; sons, Timothy Jones, Marcus Young Anthony(Christine) Boston, Orlando Boston and Milo Boston; daughters, Shawnda...

Decatur – Sharon Lynne Oakes, 81, of Decatur, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024. Sharon was born January 12, 1943, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Lester Harold and Gertrude Louise (Davis) Bradshaw. She worked as a real estate agent and loved to play Bingo and the slot machines. She married...

Charles Ralph Pinkston, 88, of Moweaqua, Illinois, passed away July 14, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Charles was born in DeKalb, Illinois, on July 6, 1936, the son of LeRoy and Genevieve (Busse) Pinkston. He married Lucille Alekner on December 26, 1964, in Decatur. Charles served honorably...

Eugene Louis (Gene) Fry 76 of Decatur transitioned to his heavenly home at 1:40 P.M. Saturday, July 13th at St. John's Hospital in Springfield Illinois with his family by his bedside. Gene was born January 10th, 1948, in Latham Illinois the son of Wilmur and Maxine (Gladys) Fry. Gene Married...

Mattoon - Lee Ray Kirkpatrick, 74, of Mattoon, formerly of Decatur, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.

Kenneth Lewis Hedrick, 93, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 5:30 A.M. on Saturday (07-06-2024) in Imboden Creek Senior Living and Rehab. Kenneth was born on June 13, 1931, in Springfield, IL, the son of August George Hedrick and Nora Mae (Colburn) Hedrick. He married Phyllis Jean Pryde on September...

“Lonnie Lee Melton, 61, of Naples, IL, passed peacefully surrounded by family July 4th, 2024. He was born January 7th, 1963, in Peoria, the son of Thomas and Darlene Melton. Lonnie, his brother, Tommy, and sisters, Sandra and Mary, all grew up in Peoria together. He married Kathryn Jane Melton in...

Robert Dale “Smokey” Carter, 70, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away June 27, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Decatur on January 30, 1954, the son of Robert and Helen (Matlock) Carter. He married Carol Eversole on June 19, 1981, in Decatur. They shared 32...