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
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da Bell
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
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
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
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
Harold Phelps
Harold E. Phelps, 82, of Lovington, IL, passed away at his residence at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021.
A celebration of Harold’s life will be held at the First Church of God Family Life Center at 101 N. Washington in Lovington at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at the Keller Cemetery with military rites by the Lovington American Legion Post 429. Assisting with the arrangements is Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Pastor Larry Traxler will be officiating.
Harold was born November 11, 1938, in Lovington, IL. He was the son of Delmar and Mary (Woolridge) Phelps. Harold married Mary Jo (Davis) on February 28, 1958. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Tim (Terry) of North Aurora, IL, and Troy (Christie) of Martinsville, IN, grandchildren Marc (Noel) Phelps, Matthew (Mackenzie) Phelps, Kyle (Courtney) Phelps, Kelsey (Jason) Bjork, Jacob (Sady) Cranfill, and Hayley (Chase) Angrick. He also leaves 10 great grandchildren: Chatham, Fisher, Porter, Cooper, Liam, Brock, Blake, Mackenzie, Carter and Ryker. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Delmar, Jr., Donald, and Jerry.
Harold worked at Progress Industries in Arthur, IL; at Bridgestone Firestone in Decatur, and at Sam’s Club in Decatur. Harold served in the Army National Guard for many years. Harold loved sports. For over 40 years he enjoyed refereeing high school basketball and football games. He also umpired baseball for Decatur’s Park District for 10 years.
Harold was an active member of the LaPlace Church of the Brethren, where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher.
The family requests that memorials be made to the LaPlace Church of the Brethren and the Lovington First Church of God.
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
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
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