Obituaries

Jan 13, 2025

Geoffrey Dominic Hinton, 64, formerly of Pawnee, IL, passed away on January 13, 2025 at Carlinville Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Carlinville, IL. He was born in Princeton, NJ on September 13, 1960 to Norman D. Hinton and Jo Ann (Sloate) Hinton. Geoffrey lived in Pawnee, IL starting in 1971 and graduated from Pawnee High School in 1978....

Jan 8, 2025

Robert Eugene "Bob" "Barney" Parnell, 88, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Primrose Retirement Community in Decatur, IL.

Bob was born on July 11, 1936, in Springfield, the son of Orville and Julia (Mason) Parnell. He married Peggy Seitz on September 9, 1967. Bob was an avid fisherman and hunter and belonged to...

Jan 3, 2025

Darrell E. Downey, 55 of Springfield, IL passed away on Friday January 3, 2025. Darrell was born in Springfield on May 26, 1969, the son of Daniel and Nancy Downey.

He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Sr. and sister-in-law, Billie Jo.

Darrell is survived by his daughter, Kaitlyn Downey of Springfield; grandchildren,...

Jan 3, 2025

Sharron K. Schmidt, 79, of Springfield, IL. Passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

Sharron was born in Springfield on December 2, 1945, the daughter of Henry "Hank" and Adophia (Loeb) Franz. She married Karl S.H. Schmidt on May 20 1967.

Sharron was an instrumental figure in bringing girl's soccer to...

Dec 31, 2024

Martin Robert Garcia, 61, of Springfield, Il passed away on December 31, 2024. Martin was born in London, England to Sandra Kidd and Francesco Garcia on May 4, 1963. When Martin was young, the family moved back to the United States.

Martin went on to serve in the United States Army for almost 30 years before retiring....

Dec 26, 2024

William "Bill" J. Coker Jr., 86, of Springfield, IL died on Thursday December 26 ,2024. Bill was born in Auburn, IL on May 1, 1938 to William J. Coker Sr. and Mary Florence (Gillmore) Coker.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mary Louise Coker Rimini; and good friend, Joseph Anderson.

Bill is...

Dec 25, 2024

Danny Charles Alexander, age 72, was born on March 23, 1952, in Mattoon, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Alexander and Minnie (Way) Alexander. Danny was a man of milestones. Most notably, he became the first man to walk—or rather, have his son Jason Alexander (of Mattoon, IL) meet him—at the halfway point on Highway...

Dec 25, 2024

Mark Allen Brockman, 67, of Pleasant Plains, IL passed away on Wednesday December 25, 2024.

Mark was born in Springfield, IL on June 14, 1957 to Lucien and Beverly Brockman. He worked in construction all of his adult life. Mark enjoyed mushroom hunting and being an avid outdoorsman.

He was preceded in death by his...

Dec 23, 2024

Eva Pauline Spain Neff Scurlock, 92, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at her home. Eva was born in Mechanicsburg, IL on March 22, 1932, the daughter of Earl and Essie (Harbert) Spain. She married John Neff on June 6, 1952 and together they had 6 children. She then married Bob Scurlock in 1979 and he...

Dec 21, 2024

Dwayne P. Graham, 71, of Springfield, IL passed away on Saturday December 21, 2024.

He was born on May 30, 1953, the son of George and Audene Graham. He married the love of his life, his best friend, Christine Crifasi, on September 29, 1984. Together they lived the American Dream. They were fortunate enough to build their...

Dec 18, 2024

In Loving Memory of Cheryl Jones

Cheryl Jones, a pillar of strength, resilience, and love, passed away on 12/18/2024 at the age of 70. Known for her open heart and unshakable spirit, Cheryl was a guiding light to her family and all who knew her.

As the proud mother of Stormy (Mark) Udell, Garrett Jones,...

Dec 16, 2024

Deloris Joy Barber, 87, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at Regency Care in Springfield, IL.

Deloris was born in Rochester, IL. on November 25, 1937, the daughter of John and Lillie (Rhodes) Walter. She married Albertus "Bert" Barber on October 20, 1990. They were married 31 years until Bert's passing in 2022.

Dec 14, 2024

Joseph "Joe" Jachino, 70, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Joe was born on May 4, 1954, in Pana, IL, the son of Joe and Kathryn (Faggetti) Jachino.

Joe was an avid car guy and loved all things Chevy. He enjoyed hunting, building and selling engines, and...

Dec 13, 2024

Don "Ducky" Dorworth of Springfield, Illinois passed away December 13th, 2024 at Memorial Hospital. He was 73.

He was born on February 18th, 1951 to Albert and Helen Fortner Dorworth. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty "B.J." Dorworth; son, Zachary Thomas Dorworth (wife, Alia); daughter, Jodie Lee Suter; granddaughter, Morgan Suter; and sister...

Dec 12, 2024

Melissa Ann Waller, 42, formerly of Springfield, passed away on December 12, 2024 surround by the love of her family.

Melissa was born in Springfield on May 4, 1982 and was the daughter of Martin Waller and Christine (Lewis) Daugherty.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jim and Edra Lewis and Arlene Waller;...

Dec 9, 2024

Floyd Edgar Pierce Jr. 91, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at his home. Floyd was born in Springfield, IL on December 12, 1932, the son of Floyd Edgar Pierce and Hazel Marie (Leslie) Pierce. He married Helen Letitia Cantrall on June 16, 1951 and she survives. Floyd and Helen were missionaries in Brazil from 1961...

Dec 8, 2024

Gloria Wicker, 77, of Illiopolis, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at her home. Gloria was born on January 29, 1947, in Illiopolis, the daughter of Arthur and Dorothy (Stokes) Shartzer.

Gloria worked for Dekalb in the hatchery for several years before going to work for the State of Illinois as an Administrative Assistant. She enjoyed...

Dec 7, 2024

Phyllis D. Harrison, 79, of Springfield, passed away on December 7, 2024 at home. She was born November 26, 1945 in Springfield to James and Vivian Harrison.

She enjoyed cooking, traveling and especially garage saling and antiquing. She loved the thrill of the hunt. She was employed at Fiat Allys, the State of Illinois, Sangamo Electric and...

Dec 7, 2024

James "Jim" Monroe Harmon, 89, of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, at the BeeHive Homes of Gulf Breeze.

Jim was born to the late Raymond Littleton Harmon and Lora Mae (nee Ackley) on June 26, 1935, in Sesser, Illinois. Jim grew up in Mason City, Illinois and graduated from Mason City Community...

Dec 7, 2024

Marcia J. Fidler, age 102 ½, passed away on December 7, 2024 in the presence of her loving family. She was born June 11, 1922 in Charleston, Illinois to Alva Levitt and Lena Painter Levitt. They preceded her in death.

Marcia married Billie B. "Bill" Fidler on February 14, 1957 in Charleston. He preceded her in death...