Robert L. Leighty

Jun 23, 2021

Robert L. Leighty, 93, passed in his sleep on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. He was born April 20, 1928, in Veedersburg, IN, to Hazel and Ivan Leighty.

The family moved to Danville, IL when Bob was small. He attended Danville Schools before joining the Army and spending two years in the service. Bob had his own truck...

Arturo Ramirez

Jun 22, 2021

Arturo Ramirez, 81, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Swedish Hospital in Chicago, IL.

Arturo was born in Dexter, New Mexico in 1939 the son of Rosendo and Dora Ramirez. He moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa in his early 20s where he got married and had two daughters. Following his desire to advance himself, he...

James 'Jim’ Holman

Jun 22, 2021

James "Jim" Holman, 83, of Georgetown, passed away at 4:55am, Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana. He was born in Perry County, Illinois the son of Cleopatra Holman Ellis, who preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Dora Libby Bailey Swisher, and they had three children together who survive him:...

Robert Earl Pratt Jr.

Jun 22, 2021

Robert Earl Pratt Jr., 62, of Alvin, Illinois passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2021. He was born on July 30, 1958 to Robert and Rose (Cassidy) Pratt.

He married his first wife, Teresa Stawser and together they had one son, Jason (Karyanna) Hedgecock of Rossville. He then married April Lawrence and together they had two daughters,...

Charles E. Erwin Jr.

Jun 22, 2021

Charles E. Erwin, Jr. "Chuck" of Ridge Farm, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at age 74. He was born February 24, 1947, in Kankakee, Illinois to Charles Sr. and Helen Erwin. Both parents have preceded him in death.

Chuck graduated from Watseka Community High School in 1966 and soon after...

Geraldine Hayden

Jun 22, 2021

Geraldine Marie (Omeara) Hayden, 89, passed away Tuesday, June 22,2021 at Accolade Healthcare in Paxton, IL.

She was born in Milford, MA on April 8, 1932 to Joseph and Gladys (Brissette) Omeara. Geraldine married Richard Matthew Hayden on August 7, 1954 in Stoneham, Ma.

Geraldine is survived by her brothers Joseph (Dottie) Omeara and James...

Lavonya 'Blue' Carter

Jun 21, 2021

Born January 23, 1954, son of Walter and Thelma Carter, left this life to join those gone before him Monday, June 21,2021.

LaVonya leaves behind his soul mate and love of his life Lori. Also surviving are their three children Quincy Carter of Texas; Andrew (Rebecca) Campbell of Texas; Marcie (Todd) Britton of Indiana. Also surviving are...

Kenneth Nelson Moore

Jun 20, 2021

Kenneth Nelson Moore, 70, of Tilton, IL passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Carle Hospital Champaign, IL.

Kenny was born in Greencastle, Indiana on September 23, 1950, to Lloyd "John" and Marvel (Foley) Moore.

He graduated from Greencastle High School and retired from General Motors. In retirement Kenny loved working in his garden, going...

Richard 'Rick' Leon Crowder

Jun 19, 2021

Kingman, Ind. - Richard 'Rick' Leon Crowder, 60, of Kingman and formerly of Clinton and Newport, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 19, 2021at 9:40 p.m. EDT at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville in Crawfordsville, Indiana.

He was born December 12, 1960 in Clinton, Indiana, the son of the late Cora Marie (Williams) McArty and Richard D. McArty.

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Kayla M. Smith

Jun 18, 2021

Kayla Michelle Smith, a beloved mother, sister and daughter, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Kayla is survived by her Mother Janet Stroud (Rolla Dolph), her Father Jerry Smith, Her brothers Christopher Powell, Donnie Powell, Joshua Powell, her sisters Alexa Ball, and Aleya Stroud. She is survived by her Grandmother Janet Fugate...