Gary Franklin Williams of Covington died on December 4, 2023 at 7:30 pm at the VA Illiana Health Care System, Independence House in Danville, Illinois. Gary was born on December 31, 1947 to Franklin Arthur Williams and Hazel Marie Huffman Williams. He was raised by Lester and Florence Huffman on the family farm near Bismarck, Illinois.           Gary went to Grange Hall and Bismarck Henning...

         Larry Wise, 82, a lifelong resident of Olivet passed away at home on December 2, 2023. He was born in Danville on March 18, 1941 to William and Leora Wise. They preceded him in death.          Larry grew up in Olivet and attended Ridge Farm High School, graduating with the Class of 1959. In 1961 he married the love of his life, Wilma, in Ridge Farm. They spent many wonderful summer days on their boat in...

Donald Morman, 78, of Danville, Illinois passed away in his home on December 2, 2023. He was born in the same city on June 17, 1945 to Verlon “Buck” and Wilma (Ray) Morman, both of whom precede him in death. He spent 58 years of his life with Penny Sue Saunders, whom he married on March 5, 1965 in Oakwood, Illinois. She will miss Donnie dearly. Along with his wife, Donnie is survived by many other loving family members, including his children Donnie Jr (Christine) and Bryan...

Danville – Matthew Robert Winters, 39, of Danville, passed away at 4PM on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at his home. He was born August 31, 1984 in Mountain Home, ID to Rodney Winters and Julie (Killin) Alverson. He is survived by his parents, Rodney Winters and Julie (Mike) Alverson; his partner, Tabitha Shoaf; brother, Jason (Holly) Winters; grandparents, Bob and Dottie Winters and Sarah Killin; a special aunt, Cindy Walters; special cousin, McKenzie Perry; as well as many very...

Vickie Davis, 67, of Danville, IL passed away at 1:39 AM at Accolade Healthcare in Danville, IL. Vickie was born on March 8, 1956 in Danville, IL the daughter of James and Mary (Smith) Davis. Survivors include her son, T.J. (Laura) Davis of Bismarck, IL, two grandchildren, Dylan and Colt Davis of Bismarck, IL, one brother, Mike Davis of Westville, IL, several nieces and nephews and special friend, Sheri Whaley of Catlin, IL. Vickie is preceded in death by her parents and four siblings,...

Rebecca Ziska 99, of Urbana, IL. went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2023. She was born on July 27, 1924 in Lancaster, South Carolina, the daughter of Ralph and Nannie Beckham. Becky attended Woman’s College of the University of North Carolina and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earning a master’s degree in botany. During this period, she met her husband, Bill. Together they moved to Champaign to further his education at the University of Illinois. Her love...

Hoopeston, IL. – Curtis Allen Phelps, 59, of Hoopeston, IL., passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born August 21, 1964, in Danville, IL., son of the late Jack and Beckie (Allen) Phelps Curt married Sarah Koester on January 8, 2022, in Lebanon, IN and she survives. Surviving along with his wife are his children: Ryan (Kristi) Phelps, Kara Phelps, Janine Phelps, Quentin (Amanda) Phelps, Jackson (Alexus Minick) Phelps and Connor...

Indianapolis, Ind. – Stephen Russell Flaherty, 83, of Indianapolis, IN., and formerly of Danville, IL., passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born September 17, 1940, in Danville, IL., son of the late Russell James and Beatrice (Hilton) Flaherty Stephen married Retha Butts on April 17, 1966, in Danville, IL., and she survives. Other survivors include his daughter: Megan (Brian) Page of Indianapolis, IN; a brother:...

Charles M. Appelman was called home on November 26, 2023 at his home in Kentucky. He was born to Beulah and Raymond Appelman on February 4,1955, He spent most of his life in Catlin Illinois, attended Catlin High School and graduated in 1973. He married Marla J. Johnson on Nov. 9,1974 and they had 5 children. He later married Paula Homan on April 30,1994. Together they had 1 child and he raised 2 stepchildren. He worked at Quaker Oats/PepsiCo for 35 years, retiring in 2017. In his...

H. Allen Runner, 88, of Danville passed away on November 26, 2023 at Hawthorne Inn in Danville, IL. Al was born on November 11, 1935 the son of Lomer and Edith (Gearhart) Runner in Macomb, IL. He married Nancy “Nanc” Baum on February 12, 1961 and she preceded him in death on June 14, 2014. Al is survived by his children, James Runner of Milford, IL and Kari Peelman of Danville, IL, six grandchildren, Brandon (Kaylee) Runner, Chad, Tyler and Clara Runner, Alissa (Kris) McCarter...