Decatur – Florence M. “Fannie” Moore, 98, of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Fannie was born in Decatur, IL, on January 31, 1923, the daughter of Michael and Adeline (Romeo) Grosso. She was a member of Ss. James and Patrick Parish and worked at Woolworth’s and Bergner’s....

Reggie Ryan Merrill, 68, of Argenta, IL passed away January 3, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Reggie was born May 31, 1953, in Beardstown, IL, the son of Paul Eldon and Charlotte (McCombs) Merrill. He married Donna Kapper on July 3, 1976, in Decatur, IL. Reggie was a tire builder for Firestone. He...

Sharon Lee Cunningham, 78, of Decatur, IL, entered into the presence of the Lord at 3:30 p.m. on Monday (01-03-2022) peacefully at home surrounded by family. Her firm belief in God supported her through her struggle with cancer and ultimately gave her peace. We are thankful she is in the arms of...

Willie Mae Currie, 82, of Urbana, passed away December 31, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Willie (“Polly”) was born in Brownsville, Tennessee, on July 22, 1939, the daughter of Lawrence Ingram and Henry Vinilla Duckworth. She worked as a CNA. Her most important work,...

Decatur - William Karl, 78, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Taylorville Memorial Hospital. William was born in Hammond, IN, the son of Robert and June Gaffron, Sr. William was a US Army veteran and worked as a laborer. Burial with military rites will be 10 am, Friday,...

Zachary T.E. Grant, 34, of Decatur, IL passed away December 30, 2021. Zachary was born August 8, 1987, in Decatur, IL, the son of William Curt and Susan Joyce (Rohman) Grant. Zach was a heavy equipment operator with SNC Solutions LLC. He enjoyed his work serving the railroad industry. He loved...

Taylor “Tay Tay” Little was born 05/24/1994 in Chicago Illinois to Sedrick Little and Shontrale Williams. She departed this life at St. Mary’s hospital on December 28, 2021. Taylor graduated from MacArthur H.S in 2012. She worked as a machinist, forklift driver, and cashier. She worked until her...

Renee Francine Copeland Saunches, 72, of Decatur, peacefully transitioned to eternal life at 9:35 am, Monday, December 27, 2021. She was born on September 27, 1949 in Decatur to Fred and Ernestine (Chiles) Copeland. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Thomas; daughter Nicole of St....

Michael D. Saunders-Hall, 51, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Sunday (12-26-2021) at 3:14 A.M. at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Michael was born on February 24,1970 in Evanston, IL, the son of James Edward Saunders and Mary Kathrine Jones. He married Stepheni K. Huston on June 5, 2015 in Decatur,...

Daniel Elmer Barnett, 67, of Decatur, IL passed away December 25, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL. Dan was born April 6, 1954 in Decatur, IL, the son of Elmer and Margaret (Rakers) Barnett. He married Rhonda Reynolds on September 25, 1976 in Decatur, IL. Dan was a 49 year employee of...

Efrem O. Jones, 30, of Decatur IL., passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 in Decatur IL. Efrem was born on November 22, 1991, in Decatur IL., the son of Willie E. and Vanessa E. (Goodwin) Jones. He was employed with Fuyao Glass America Inc. He was also an incredibly talented self-employed...

Candy L. Hughes, 60, of Decatur, IL, passed away December 24, 2021 at her home. Candy was born February 9, 1961 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Carl C. Hughes, Jr. and Wanda A. (West) Hughes - Peck. Candy worked as the office manager for Central Illinois Coatings. She was an avid fan of NASCAR,...