Gerald "Jerry" Jones
May 30, 2020
Gerald "Jerry" A. Jones, 71, of Springfield, IL passed away on Saturday May 30, 2020 at his home in the company of his family.
Jerry was born in Decatur on December 30, 1948 the son of Loy A. and Patricia A. (Merritt) Jones.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta; his parents; and...
Beverly J Treat
May 29, 2020
Beverly J. Treat, 70, of Waverly, IL, passed away at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield on Friday May 29, 2020.
Beverly was born in Springfield on November 16, 1949 the daughter of Robert Eugene and Alma Ruth Richardson.
She was preceded in death by her parents (Grandpa and Gramma Rich), and her brother , Ronald....
Maurice "Jeff" Jefferson
May 28, 2020
Maurice (Jeff) Jefferson, departed this life on May 28, 2020 at St. John's Hospital.
He was born on January 6 1937 in Chicago, IL, to Julius Jefferson and Everta Copening. He attended school in Herrin, IL and played basketball. After graduation, Maurice joined the United States Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his...
Virginia Lee (Mathias) Stacey
May 28, 2020
Virginia Lee Stacey, 79, of Illiopolis, passed away May 28, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Virginia was born on February 9, 1941 in Ramsey, IL. the daughter of James and Cleta (Bolt) Mathias. She married Roy L. Stacey on April 12, 1980 and he preceded her in death in 2015. She is survived by her daughter; Kathy Frazee of...
Carol L (Horrighs) Mitchell
May 26, 2020
Carol L. (Horrighs) Mitchell, 72, of Springfield IL. Passed away in Tuesday May 26, 2020.
Carol was born on November 24, 1947 in Springfield, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Merritt) Horrighs.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and her brother.
Carol is survived by her children, Thomas W. Mitchell...
Georgia Louise (Sparrow) Leonard
May 25, 2020
Georgia Louise (Sparrow) Leonard, 80 of Rochester took the Lord's hand on May 25, 2020. Louise was born on April 3, 1940 in Hannibal, Missouri; the daughter of George and Anna (McGuire) Sparrow. She married her one and only true love Richard "Leon" Leonard on March 31, 1958. He preceded her in death in 2019. Louise is survived by...
Albert "Mr. Weasel" Eads
May 22, 2020
Albert W. Eads, 73, of Springfield, IL, passed away at Memorial Medical Center on Friday May 22, 2020.
Albert was born on May 7, 1947 the son of Albert and Opal (Vaughn) Eads in Springfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sisters, Carolynn McCann and Anna Eads.
Albert is...
Staci D Garlits
May 19, 2020
Staci D. Garlits, 56, of Springfield, IL passed away on Tuesday May 19, 2020 in the company of her family.
Staci was born in Springfield on November 27, 1963 the daughter of Harold and Juanita (Burris) Monroe.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Staci is survived by her husband Charles "Dale"...
Mary Rebecca Pickrell
May 18, 2020
Mary Rebecca (Becky) Pickrell 101, passed away May 18th 2020 at Decatur Illinois Randall Residence/Keystone, where she had lived for over ten years. Due to Covid-19, a private memorial Service will be July 12 at Illiopolis Christian Church with Rev. Melissa Ebken officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations in memory of Becky Pickrell to the Illiopolis...
Rodney Henry Mitchell
May 18, 2020
Rodney Mitchell was born January 17, 1955 in Muscatine, Iowa to Marguerite and Bill Mitchell. Rodney was the 4th child of his siblings. Rodney surrendered his life to the most high God in 2017 to the House of Jacob Church, Brother Daniel Ashford presiding.
Rodney Mitchell departed his life May 18, 2020 at 10:05PM at his home...
Jay Elliott Bell
May 17, 2020
J. Elliott Bell, 64 , of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at his Residence in Springfield.
Elliott was born on July 28, 1955, the son of Mary Jane (Brittin) in and James Marshall Bell. He married Velma McLaurin on  July 4, 2018
Elliott was an avid sports fan, especially MLB and NBA....
George Oscar Thomas
May 17, 2020
George Oscar Thomas, 97, of Sherman, IL, passed away on Sunday May 17, 2020 in the company of his family.
George was born in Sangamon County on July 31, 1922 the son of George Thomas Sr. and Bertha (Price) Thomas.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Rose Darlene Thomas; his...
Ashley E. O'Dell
May 16, 2020
A bright light quit shining in our lives. It breaks her family's heart to say that Ashley Elaine O'Dell born November 29, 1990 passed from this world on Saturday, May 16, 2020.
Ashley will be missed by her many family and friends. She was energetic, fun-loving and a wonderful mother to her sons, Jaxton & Easton Day....
Patricia E. Watts
May 14, 2020
Patricia E. Watts, 83 of Springfield, Illinois died Thursday, May 14, 202 at The Arbors at Centennial Pointe in Springfield.
She was born on December 5, 1936, in Galesburg, Illinois. She was married to James Peal in 1957.
Pat was married for a second time to Charles Watts on December 2, 1988.
Surviving...
John Faloon
May 14, 2020
Obituary for John O. "Jack" Faloon, Sr. John O. "Jack" Faloon, Sr., of Springfield, IL, passed away at 11:11 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on November 24, 1929, in Chicago, IL to John D. and Helen Faloon. He married Darlene Faloon (Briscoe) on April 18, 1969; she preceded him in death...
Judith (Judy) K. Thomas
May 12, 2020
Judith (Judy) Kay Thomas, 66, of Springfield, IL, passed away at her residence on Tuesday May 12, 2020.
Judy was born in Springfield, on July 14, 1953 the daughter of Betty J. (Ausmus) Lester and William Aber.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, James (Butch) Boone, Joe Jones; son-in-law, James Gerrity, and...
Beverly June (Kikendall) Marshall
May 10, 2020
Beverly June Marshall, 87, of The Villa Health Care East, Sherman, IL, formerly of Springfield and Mechanicsburg area, made her heavenly journey on Mother's Day, May 10, 2020. June was born August 11, 1932 in Springfield, the daughter of Clyde E. and Verna Borman Kikendall. She married Robert L. Marshall on October 25, 1952. She was preceded in death...
Shirley Ann (Leka) Rhoades
May 7, 2020
Shirley Ann Rhoades, 80, of Springfield, IL, passed away on May 7, 2020 at the Villas in Sherman.
Shirley was born on October 26, 1939 in Mercedes,TX, the daughter of Loyd and Leandra (McMannis) Leka.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ray Rhoades; her parents; and her brothers, Loyd Leka Jr. and Christopher...
Tavin Edward Benton
May 5, 2020
Tavin Edward Benton, 21, born September 22nd, 1998, escaped this world on May 5th, 2020, outside Amarillo, TX. Tavin was a simple man. He was an adventurous, fun-loving, hilarious, handsome guy who loved the outdoors. He did not like (hated) the feeling of being cooped up, often setting up a tent in the backyard just to sleep under the...
Hayden Matthew Stout
May 5, 2020
Hayden Matthew Stout, 22, of Rochester, IL passed away outside of Amarillo, TX, on May 5, 2020. Hayden was born in Jacksonville, IL on January 13, 1998 and is the son of Gary W. Stout Sr. and Dixie L. (Lowe) Stout. He was a 2016Â graduate of Rochester, IL and was employed as a cook at Boone's Saloon in...
