Jan 21, 2022

Surrounded by his family, Stephen Chester Simpkins went to be with his Heavenly Father at 5:30 PM on Friday, January 21, 2022, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois, while awaiting a heart transplant.

He was born on December 24, 1956, in Danville, Illinois, to Janice and Chester M. Simpkins, both of whom preceded him...

Jan 20, 2022

Herbert "Herbie" Long, 78, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Pleasant Meadows Senior Living in Chrisman, IL. He was born on July 20, 1943 the son of Elmer and Clara (Cooksey) Long in Hoopeston, IL.

Herbie leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Sandra Long; children, Carol (Mark) Hannus and Shawn (Stephanie) Taylor; grandchildren, Christopher...

Jan 19, 2022

Valerie "Vi" Meeker, 96, of Danville, passed away on Wednesday January 19, 2022 at Hawthorne Inn in Danville. Vi was born on April 24, 1925 in Danville the daughter of Wesley and Maggie (Ewing) Yarger. She married the love of her life Walter Meeker Sr. on September 6, 1942 in Danville. He preceded her in death.

Vi...

Jan 19, 2022

Carolyn L. Walser passed away on January 19, 2022 at Hawthorne Inn in Danville. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 3:00 pm at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville. A visitation will take place prior from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Sunday. Rev. Ann Schwartz and Dean Christianson will be...

Jan 18, 2022

Rick Randles, 65, of Covington passed away on Monday, January 18 at Franciscan Health Center in Lafayette Indiana. Rick was born March 1, 1956 the son of Walton and Helen Sue (Dennis) Randles.

Rick leaves behind his siblings Debra (Bob) Hole, Randy Randles, Denise (Eric) Dismore, Todd (Julie) Randles, many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews...

Jan 18, 2022

Ruby G. Meeker, 107, of Danville, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. She was born in Danville, IL on January 25, 1914, the daughter of Sylvanus and Jessie Lamm.

Ruby is survived by her son, Floyd (Sharon) Meeker; grandchildren, Dale (Kim) Pinegar, Nancy (Terry) Dines, Greg Ingalsbe, Kevin (Candi) Ingalsbe, Cindy (Ed) Elliott, Robbie (Kelly) Meeker,...

Jan 17, 2022

Robert "Bobby" Taylor, 73, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 17th after a short battle with Pancreatic cancer. He was born on November 14th, 1948, to Bruce and Lucille Taylor. Bobby is survived by his wife of 37 years Traci, daughter Katie, son Beau (Sarah), and the joy of his life, granddaughter Sloane. Also...

Jan 17, 2022

Danville Dean L. Jones, 80, of Danville passed away at 9:07 PM on January 17, 2022 at his home in Danville, IL with his family by his side.

Dean was born on July 19, 1941 the son of Melvin and Gladys (Lee) Jones in Danville, IL. Dean was a graduate of Bismarck High School. He married Martha...

Jan 17, 2022

Danville Lola Lafern "Fern" Burnside, 90, of Danville, IL passed away at her home on January 17, 2022 at 3:56 PM.

Lola was born on July 13, 1931 in Glendale, IL. She was the daughter of Harry and Ethel (Trammel) Schuchardt.

Lola was first united in marriage to Thomas Trovillion, he preceded her in death...

Jan 16, 2022

Newburgh, Ind. - Michael Paul Gouty, 76, of Newburgh and formerly of rural Covington passed away at 9:40 p.m. CST Sunday, January 16, 2022 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.

Mike was born October 10, 1945 in Danville, Illinois the son of the late Paul Herschel and Alma Louise (Brewer) Gouty.

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