Betty Lou Watts
Aug 13, 2025
Betty Lou Watts, 94, of Westville, IL passed away at her daughter’s home in Carmel, IN August 13, 2025.
Betty was born on May 25, 1931 the daughter of James and Mary Ellen (Gossett) Allie in Danville, IL. She married Raymond Watts on April 7, 1951 in Danville, IL and he preceded her in death on April 14, 2017.
Survivors include her...
Jaxxon Tyler Wright
Aug 11, 2025
Jaxxon Tyler Wright, 3, of Danville, IL passed away at 4:24 PM on August 11, 2025 in Danville, IL.
Jaxxon was born on July 28, 2022 the son of Britani Maring and Justin Wright in Urbana, IL.
Survivors include his parents, Britani Maring and Justin Wright of Tilton, IL, siblings, Adalynn Maring, Matthew Miller and Julia Wright all of Tilton, his maternal...
Alice Faye {Lesko} Gibson
Aug 11, 2025
Alice Faye {Lesko} Gibson, 80, passed away on August 11, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. She was born on September 24, 1944, in Danville, Illinois to the late Andrew and Jennie {Stasavich} Lesko.
Alice attended Schlarmann High School and graduated alongside the class of 1962. She would later build a successful career as a claims adjustor for Berbaum...
John Patrick "JP" Calvin
Aug 11, 2025
John Patrick “JP” Calvin, 76, of Danville, IL passed away at 12:55 PM on August 11, 2025, at the Illiana Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center in Danville, IL.
JP was born on February 12, 1949, the son of Harold and Vivian (Kerr) Calvin in Danville, IL. He married Jody Wallace on September 17, 1977, in Danville, IL, and they had 3 children...
Danny J. Griffin
Aug 10, 2025
Danny J. Griffin, 64, passed away in his home in Indianola with his loving wife by his side on August 10, 2025. He was born on February 24, 1961 in Clinton, Indiana to the late Carl and Sondra “Sonnie” Griffin.
Danny dedicated numerous years to the agricultural industry, retiring from Premier Co-Op after several years. Before this, he devoted nearly 20...
Russell M. Schwab
Aug 9, 2025
Russell M. Schwab, a proud patriot and caring soul, peacefully departed this life on August 9, 2025, in Paxton, Illinois, at the age of 62. He was born on July 11, 1963, at Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul, Illinois.
A proud member of his community, Rusty enjoyed sharing his passions with those around him. He was an avid history buff,...
Edna Alberta Harper
Aug 8, 2025
Edna Alberta “Bert” Harper,
With profound love and gentle sorrow, we announce the peaceful passing of Edna Alberta Harper, formerly of Perrysville, on August 8, 2025, at the age of 85. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Alberta’s life was a quiet yet powerful testament to love, commitment, and care.
Born on June 20, 1940, in Cayuga, Indiana, Alberta was...
Mary E. Lambert
Aug 7, 2025
Mary Ellen Lambert, 93, of Rantoul, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025. She was born in Decatur, IL on January 28, 1932, the daughter of John Oliver Knotts and Sallie Ann Knotts.
Mary is survived by her children, Jerry Knotts of Decatur, Carol Taulbee of Melvin, Debbie Calvillo of Rantoul, Patty McNamara of Paxton, Webster Smith of Rantoul, Tamy Smith...
Lynnette McMahan
Aug 5, 2025
Alyce Lynnette (Randolph) McMahan, 80, of Covington, IN, passed away August 5, 2025, at WellBrooke of Crawfordsville after a long illness.
Born Dec. 9, 1944, she was the daughter of Lindley F. and Mary Alice Mitchell Randolph. She grew up in southern Fountain County on Silver Island, pioneered by her ancestors, where she was surrounded by grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins....
Lois E. Jones
Aug 4, 2025
Lois E. Jones, 81, of Mahomet, passed away on August 4, 2025, in Urbana, IL. She was born in Monmouth, IL, on August 29, 1943, the daughter of Rev. Harold and Lois Bodeen. On April 12, 1964, Lois married her beloved husband, Philip Jones, he survives.
Lois is also survived by her sons, Brad (Sara) Jones, Tim (Michelle) Jones; grandchildren, Tony...