Archie McCorvie
Archie “Mac” Edward McCorvie III, 73, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac. Read More
Category Archives: Obituaries
Obituaries 3-17-2021: Ryan Hess
Ryan Hess
Ryan Shane Hess, 35, of Sullivan, passed away at 5:39 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2021, at his home in Sullivan.
Memorial services were held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Memorials may be made to Moultrie County Illinois PAWS, 10 Leisure Acres, Sullivan, IL 61951 Read More
Obituaries 3-17-2021: Lawrence Ford
Lawrence Ford
Lawrence S. Ford, 96, of Bethany, died March 9, 2021, in Decatur Memorial Hospital with family at his side.
The third of nine children, Lawrence was born December 23, 1924, in Pierson, Illinois, to Wesley and Muriel Ford, deceased. He is survived by sisters Marie Smith, Ruth Scott, Nancy Conway and brothers Robert Ford (Carol) and Arthur Ford (Linda). He was preceded in death by Eugene Ford, Floriene Viles, and Phyllis Lehman. Read More
Obituaries 3-17-2021: Wanda Bell
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Wanda June Bell of Windsor joined the Lord on March 13, 2021.
She was a resident of Copper Creek Cottages in Mattoon where she lived for the last year.
Wanda was born August 11, 1924, to Jesse Franklin and Nelle Olive Waters Swinford and lived nearly all her life in Windsor. Read More
Obituaries 3-17-2021: Harold Phelps
Harold Phelps
Harold E. Phelps, 82, of Lovington, passed away at his residence at 9 a.m., Thursday, March 11, 2021.
A celebration of Harold’s life was held at First Church of God Family Life Center in Lovington at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 14. Burial was in Keller Cemetery with military rites by Lovington American Legion Post 429. Assisting with the arrangements was Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Pastor Larry Traxler officiated. Read More
Obituaries 3-17-2021: A.D. Birt
A.D. Birt
A. D. Birt, 74, of Sullivan, passed away at 8:49 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in his residence.
According to his wishes, there will not be any services. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Read More
Obituaries 3-17-2021: Ronald Powell
Ronald Powell
Ronald E. Powell, 86, of Sullivan, passed away at 3:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Celebration of Life services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Larry Wright officiating assisted by Pastor Bobby York. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service time. Family requests casual attire. Burial will be in Camfield Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Read More
Obituaries 3-10-2021: Rose Crawley
Rose Crawley
Rose Anna Crawley, 74, of Dalton City, passed away March 7, 2021, in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Rose was born February 5, 1947, in Oconee, Illinois, the daughter of Clyde Ewin Hicks and Mildred Virginia (Eller) Hicks.
Rose married Raymond Larry Dean Crawley October 24, 1968. She was a homemaker with young children, then returned to the workforce in real estate and later in receiving and delivery at Sears. She was active in her community by serving on the Bethany School Board and as an officer of the Bethany Band Boosters during the 1980s, serving on a multitude of committees and fundraisers to see the Marching Mustangs go to Florida. She was known for her generous spirit, being a wonderful cook, loving wife, mother, and grandma, who loved her sons-in-law as her own. Read More
Obituaries 3-10-2021: Donald England
Donald England
Donald A. England, 94, of Kirkwood, Missouri, passed away peacefully with his two daughters by his side on the evening of February 25, 2021, in Sunset Hills, Missouri. He loved and is loved by his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph D. and Marie E. England; wife of 60 years, Laura June; brother, Harold England, and sisters, Helen Thomas, Doris Lindley, and Wilma Stephens.
He is survived by his wife, Alice “Pauline” Smith; children Michael Rohn (Jan) England, Steven Mark (Adele) England, Timothy Kyle England, Laura Lynn (Robert) Ross, and Leslie Ann (Phillip) Thornburg; grandchildren Joe, Jack, Tian, Will, Jacob, Eli, Patrick, Michael, Emily, Glenn, and Neil; great-grandchildren Ava and Gus and many nieces, nephews, and other loved ones. Read More
Obituaries 3-10-2021: Lawrence Manley
Lawrence Manley
Lawrence Wayne Manley, 80, of Windsor, passed away at 10:40 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Cochran Grove Cemetery in rural Windsor. Read More