Donna Jean Ratliff, 67 departed from earth to eternity on May 24, 2021 at 10:09 p.m. Donna was born on June 20, 1953 in Memphis, TN the daughter of James E. Morris and Mary Lou (Horton) Morris. Donna graduated from Tilghman High School, Paducah, Kentucky. Donna raised some of her siblings before...

Richard Lee Westerfield, age 82, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 22 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Richard was born on June 24, 1938 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Richard Eugene and Ruth (Harrington) Westerfield. After proudly serving his country in the Navy, he worked as a forklift...

Erma J. Reed transition to paradise on May 21, 2021, surrounded by her family. Erma, the daughter of Odell and Bertha (Greer) Reed, was born on November 16, 1949, in Brownsville, Tennessee. She leaves to cherish memories—her soul mate of forty-nine years, Thomas Reed Jr, three daughters-Janetta...

Ernestine Mull, 76, of Decatur, Illinois took her heavenly wings and went on into Glory land to be with the Lord on Friday, May 21, 2021 in her residence. Mrs. Mull was born on July 9, 1944 in Osceola, AR the daughter of O. B. Bryson and Mae Francis Bryson (Ford). She was united in holy matrimony...

James J Madell, 84, of Decatur, IL died May 15, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Missouri, and lived in Decatur, IL since 1946. Jim was predeceased by two brothers, Thomas and John Madell. He is survived by his former wife, Joan Schmitz Madell, four daughters and their husbands: Janet...

Decatur-Jerry Lee English (85) passed peacefully May 13th at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 18 at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe Ave, Decatur. Visitation from 12-1 PM with service to follow. Burial will be at Macon County Memorial Park,...

Monticello – Bertie L. Hawkins, 72, of Bement, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021, in Kirby Medical Center, Monticello, IL. Bertie was born on July 28, 1948, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Everett and Peg (Jacobs) Burcham. A member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Bertie operated a daycare for many...

Roosevelt Davis was born on April 21, 1928 in Brownsville, Tennessee to the union of Louis T. “Cal” and Mattie Bell Davis. After tarrying his earthly home for 93 wonderful years, Roosevelt was called to Glory on May 6, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital in the presence of family. Roosevelt...

Irving Bernard “Nardo” Washington Sr., 52, of Decatur departed this life on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Irving was born on December 2, 1968 in Darling, MS, the son of Lola Love and Benjamin Bams. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in Decatur, IL and was employed in his...

Loretta Fair Wrigley, 87, of Decatur, IL went home to be with her Lord on April 30, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Loretta was born on November 24, 1933 in Dover, Tennessee, the daughter of Wilton and Loma Link Wallace. Loretta married David F. Wrigley on May 20, 1950 at St. James...

Indianapolis – Amy T. Bond, 79, of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of Decatur, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021. Amy was born on July 13, 1941, in Gunnison, MS, the daughter of Jack Johnson Todd, Sr. and Eleanor Alexander Johnson. Amy worked as a CNA at Decatur Memorial Hospital until her retirement...

Helen Minnie Nance, 97, of Decatur, IL passed away April 30, 2021 at Fair Havens Senior Living. Helen was born August 16, 1923 in Pana, IL, the daughter of Jerome and Mildred (Herm) Mizeur. She married Joseph Lee Nance on November 30, 1942. Helen was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. She...