Toni Lee McBride, 73, of Ludlow, Illinois passed away unexpectedly at her home on the afternoon of Saturday, March 8, 2025. She was born December 12, 1951 in Rantoul, IL, a daughter of Leo and June (Tippit) Bina. She is survived by a son Tom (Melissa) McBride of Rantoul, a daughter Christina (Nick) Carpenter of Gifford, a brother Jim...
Bill Nicholson Conard, age 97, of Danville, IL, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, in Lafayette, IN. Born on June 14, 1927, to the late Mabel and Jonah Conard, Bill lived a full and meaningful life marked by dedication to family, hard work, and a love for his community.
Bill was a proud graduate of the University of Illinois, earning...
Mr. Gene Autry Smith was born April 26, 1936, to his parents Jimmie and Eather Ella (Caffey) Smith in Grenada, MS. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in Grenada. And would later reaffirm his faith at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in Champaign, IL. In 1953, he left Turrell, AR deciding to make his way to Detroit,...
Richard Cross, 67, of Cayuga, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.
He was born on February 14, 1958, son of the late Chester and Elmira (Irvin) Cross.
Richard was united together with Linda Smith on August 10, 1993. She preceded him in death on August 17, 2022.
Survivors include his children: Gage...
David Eugene Kiser, a dedicated paramedic for Medix, passed away on March 5, 2025, in his hometown of Danville, Illinois. Born on November 28, 1969, David was known for his commitment to helping family, friends, and neighbors with any projects they undertook.
David proudly served as an electrician in the Navy and had a passion for ballistics and marksmanship. He enjoyed...
James “Jim” Zarn, 59, of Danville, IL passed away at 11:35 PM on March 4, 2025 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, IL.
Jim was born on September 17, 1965 the son of John and Yuriko (Toyoda) Zarn at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. He married Abbie Carpenter on September 1, 1995 in Danville, IL and she survives.
Survivors include...
On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, Meredith Ann Stokes climbed the stairway to Heaven, and into the arms of her Special Angel, her husband Joe, who preceded her in death on July 16, 2017.
Meredith was born to Dora Brown and James Denzel Hartman on December 19, 1937, in Clinton, Indiana. She spent five years in...
Lois Maxine (Schofield) Edgington, Danville, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 4, 2025, at Hawthorne Inn in Danville. Maxine looked forward to heaven to see her Savior. She was ready to exchange a body with chronic pain for a new one.
Lois Maxine was born on September 12, 1927, to Clyde and Lillian (Custer) Schofield in...
Sandra Kay West, born on November 11, 1939, in Danville, IL, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, in Danville, IL. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose legacy will continue to live on through her family.
Sandra is survived by her son, Kenneth West, and her daughter, Kay Jones. She was proud of her grandchildren: Kevin West, Candace...
Danville - Shirley Jean (Wheeler) Cole passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Kokomo, Indiana. She was surrounded by lots of love and all three of her children were with her when she died. Born August 26, 1932 in Springfield, Illinois, she was the eldest daughter of Harry Wilson Wheeler and Bertha Louise (Noll) Wheeler. She...