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Robert Louis Smith, 82, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Eastern Star Home in Macon, Illinois, with his family present. Robert “Bob” was born on March 31, 1943, in Decatur, to Kenneth Lee Smith and Ruby Irene Jordan Smith. He married Patricia...

Jacqueline Joan (Newton) Vanderford, 87, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Decatur, IL. Born on November 29, 1938, in Urbana, IL, the daughter of Lloyd Sinclair Newton and Minnie Pearl (Jennings) Newton. Jacqueline is survived by husband, Tommy Vanderford; Children, Donald (Debbie)...

Ann Lee Walters, 85, fell asleep in death Thursday, February 12, 2026. She was born August 20, 1940, in Galesburg, Illinois to Melvin & Mayme Dawson.  She married Thomas L. Walters on July 18, 1964.    She is survived by her daughter, Theresa Widmer of Decatur, Illinois; four siblings -...

Roger Dean Dick, 84, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in Decatur, IL. He was born on October 12, 1941, in Bethany, IL, a son of the late Robert Dick and Geraldine Creek Dick. Roger graduated from Lovington High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. For 35...

Sabin R. Johnson, of Arcola, IL, passed away peacefully at 11:34pm on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln in Mattoon, IL, with his family at his side. Sabin was born on December 15, 1956, in Tucson, Arizona. He was the son of John R. Johnson and Marilyn Boot.  Sabin married Sharon...

DECATUR – Nancy Jo Ellis of Decatur passed away peacefully at 12:08pm Friday, February 6, 2026, in her home with her children by her side. Nancy was born on February 23, 1940, in Decatur, IL. She was the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Davern) Seman. She married David L. Ellis on March 1, 1958,...

Roger Wayne Frey was born April 10th, 1957, in Decatur, Illinois to Leo and Rosanna Frey. After roughly 69 years of life, he passed away from heart complications on February 4th, 2026, at HSHS St John’s Hospital of Springfield.  He lived and worked in multiple places but retired in the spring of...

Roy McClee Black, 85, or Decatur, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at home. Roy was born on February 23, 1940, the son of James Arthur "Slim" and Florence Francis Richards Black in Somerset, KY. He married Darlene Jean Jones Dedman on March 28, 1987, in Decatur, IL. He was a retired...

Jesse Lee Hunt, 82, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away February 1, 2026.  Jesse was born in Crofton, Kentucky, on March 12, 1943, the son of Rex Lee and Ruby Eren (Boyd) Hunt. He married Phyllis Sheets on December 21, 1963, in Decatur. They enjoyed over 60 years of married life until her death in...

Mark James Clark, 65, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away January 26, 2026, in his home. Arrangements are pending at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.

William Lynn Cason, age 63, of Decatur, Illinois, peacefully departed this life on Friday, January 23, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones at Decatur Memorial Hospital. William was born November 9, 1962, in Brownsville TN, to Maggie Cason-Jelks. He was raised in a strong and devoted family that...

Decatur – Donald K. “Don” Hyland, 92, of Decatur, formerly of Mt. Zion, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Don was born on June 14, 1933, the son of Fred and Goldie Ferne (Broughton) Hyland. He was a farmer in the Mt. Zion area for 40 years. After retirement Don worked as a funeral...