John L. Pendleton

Oct 7, 2023

Bismarck John L. Pendleton, 70 of Bismarck, IL passed away at his home, with his loving wife and beautiful granddaughter, Miya, by his side on October 7, 2023.

John was born November 21, 1952 in Hazelhurst, MS the son of Wilbert and Lillie B. (Stringer) Pendleton. He married Judy Evans on January 2, 2004 in Danville and...

Jacob Colburn Wright

Oct 6, 2023

Jacob Colburn Wright, 31, of Danville, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and loved ones at 8:24 pm on October 6, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Jacob was born on September 18, 1992 the son of Gregory Warren and Nina Sue (Gerbsch) Wright in Danville, IL.

Jacob is survived by his...

Thelma (Sanders) Merchant

Oct 6, 2023

Thelma Pauline Sanders Merchant, 83, of Rantoul passed away at Newman Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Newman, on Friday (Oct. 7, 2023). She was born Jan. 13, 1940, in San Angelo, Texas, to Walker and Rosalie (Swain) Sanders. She married Merle Merchant on June 29, 1956, in San Antonio. He preceded her in death on April 5, 2023. Also...

William 'Bill' R. Woodard, Jr.

Oct 6, 2023

William "Bill" Woodard, Jr., 63, lifelong resident of Cayuga passed away on October 6, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on May 28, 1960 in Danville to parents Sandra and William Woodard, Sr. They preceded him.

Bill attended and graduated from North Vermilion High before pursuing his bachelors degree in special education....

Randall G. Matthews

Oct 5, 2023

Randall G. Matthews, 75 of Farmer City, IL. passed away peacefully at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, IL. on Thursday October 5, 2023. He was born in Danville, IL. on September 27, 1948 the son of Glen and Emma (Mullins) Matthews. They precede him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Matthews, daughters, Kim...

Melvin Quinn Rose

Oct 5, 2023

Melvin Quinn Rose, 80, of Cayuga, IN, passed away October 5, 2023, at IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. He Was born June 2, 1943, in Newman, Illinois, the son of Melvin Austin and Edith Merle {Smith} Rose. He first married Carolyn Conrad. Quinn later married Karon Crippin. Then he married Ramona Monie J. Delp, until her passing on July...

Dorothy Burton

Oct 4, 2023

Dorothy Burton- On October 4, 2023 Dorothy Ann (Paris) Burton went to be with her heavenly father. She was born on August 23, 1946 the daughter of Charles and Norma Paris.

She is survived by four daughters, Kelley Chambers (Michael), Crystal Avant (Carlos), Tonya Burton and Mary Burton. She was also a wonderful grandmother to twelve grandchildren...

Charles Rudisill

Oct 3, 2023

In Loving Memory of Charles Marion Rudisill

Charles was the son of Cloyd and Elsie Pearl (Willis) Rudisill, they precede him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Vera (Hassinger) Rudisill and his children, David (Gwen) Rudisill, Cheryl Deckard, Robin Kirkum, Peggy (Ralph) Valentine and Jerry (Jennie) Rudisill.

He was preceded in...

Spencer D. Williams

Oct 3, 2023

Spencer Williams 86, of Monticello, IL. formally of Derby, KS. and Montgomery, TX. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

He was born on November 25,1936 in Trenton, MO., the son of Chase and Leda Williams. They precede him in death.

Spencer is survived by his children,...

Dianne Lockwood

Oct 2, 2023

Dianne Kay Lockwood, 61 years of age, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at Hawthorne Inn.

Dianne was born on December 9, 1961, the daughter of John "Jack" and Ruby Lockwood of Oakwood.

She grew up in the Oakwood/Fithian area until moving to Urbana after graduating from Oakwood High School. She attended Parkland College....