Feb 14, 2024

Dolly Pippa McBradlyn was born still at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois, on February 14, 2024, at 6:42pm, to parents Molly McLay and Barry Bradlyn. She was delivered at 22 weeks 3 days gestation, weighed 5.5 ounces, and measured 7.25 inches long. Dolly was originally an embryo made in New York City on January 10, 2023 with love...

Feb 13, 2024

Henning Vernell "Vic" E. Estes, 87, of Henning, IL passed away at 12:52 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at his home with his family. He was born November 17, 1936 to Joseph and Gladys (Foote) Estes. He married Mary L. White on June 24, 1956 in Danville, IL. She survives.

Also surviving are three children, Robin...

Feb 12, 2024

Brian M. Freeman, 59, of Veedersburg found the ultimate fishing hole on Monday, February 12, 2024 only moments after his family whispered in his ear to go catch the crappie and bluegill. He was born on December 30, 1964 to Robert and Phyllis [Wampler] Freeman in Danville, Illinois. They preceded him in death.

Brian attended North Vermilion...

Feb 11, 2024

Candy L. Gurney, 58, formerly of Westville passed away on February 11, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She was born December 30, 1965 in Danville to parents Jerry and Roxy [Calloway] Bertelli. Candy attended Westville High School and graduated with the Class of 85.

She was a CNA for several years before deciding her passion...

Feb 11, 2024

Shirley Jean Bartley, 88, of Westville passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville. She was born at home on February 8, 1936 to parents Dayton and Ruth Elliot Carter.

Proud of being born and raised in Georgetown, Shirley attended Georgetown Schools. After school, she worked...

Feb 10, 2024

Robert Wayne Davis Sr., 77, of Danville, IL, passed away the evening of Saturday, February 10th. Known as Bob, he was born on January 13, 1947 to Robert John and Flossie B. (Mahan) Davis in Chicago. Not even 21 years later, he found the love of his life in Carol Andrews, and they married in Elgin, Illinois on January...

Feb 7, 2024

Newnan, GA - How do you condense the adventures of a life well lived into a handful of words? How do you provide a snapshot of the LOVE that is Tharon...a person larger than life? There's too much to say. In no particular order, we offer a glimpse of this extraordinary soul. Sgt. Tharon "Bear" Sackett, a phenomenal father,...

Feb 7, 2024

Alice I. Haegele, 97, formerly of Champaign, Illinois passed away on February 7, 2024 at Aviston Countryside Manor in Aviston, Illinois. Alice always had a song in her heart and throughout her life spread joy and caring through her piano playing.

Alice was born in Carbondale, Illinois. She was the oldest of four girls born to John...

Feb 6, 2024

Carol Lee Swearingen, 83, of Danville, IL passed away at 12:12 AM on February 6, 2024 at Arcadia Care in Danville, IL.

Carol was born on November 30, 1940 the daughter of Wesley Wayne and Elsie Waneta (Weber) Middleton in Danville, IL. She was formerly married to Samuel Cox and later married William Swearingen in June of...

Feb 6, 2024

Robert "Bob" E. Jones, 85, of Danville, IL passed away on February 6, 2024 at 1:38 PM at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Bob was born November 20, 1938 in Danville, IL, the son of Jewell and Julia (Foley) Jones and was raised by his father and step-mother, Jewell and Beulah Jones.

Survivors include his...