obituaries

Recent obituaries in Cumberland County, Richland County, Jasper County, Effingham County, and the surrounding areas in Illinois.

The obituaries in the Cumberland County, Richland County, Jasper County, Effingham County, and the surrounding areas in Illinois area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity that shape our region’s history and identity.

Judy Anne Griffith

Judy Anne Griffith

Jul 30, 2024

Judy Anne Griffith

June 15, 1949 – July 30, 2024

Judy Anne Griffith, age 75, of rural Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services celebrating Judy's life will...

Loretta M. Mitchell

Loretta M. Mitchell

Jul 25, 2024

Loretta M. Mitchell, age 85, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, formerly of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 1:55 AM, Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

There will be a memorial for Loretta at the Cornerstone Community Church in Noble Illinois at 5:00 PM on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

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Betty Joan (Harrison) Yaw

Betty Joan (Harrison) Yaw

Jul 24, 2024

Betty Joan (Harrison) Yaw, age 92

July 16, 1932 – July 24, 2024

Betty Joan (Harrison) Yaw, age 92, of Dennison, Illinois, passed away at 5:18 AM – Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Cumberland Rehab and Health Care Center in Greenup, Illinois.

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Bennie Maurice Heady

Bennie Maurice Heady

Jul 23, 2024

Bennie Maurice Heady, age 88

Bennie Maurice Heady, age 88, of Headyville, Illinois, in rural Jasper County, Illinois, passed away at 11:10 AM – Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Palm Terrace in Mattoon, Illinois.

Graveside services celebrating Bennie's life will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, July 26,...

Helen Ruth Ridgley

Helen Ruth Ridgley

Jul 15, 2024

Helen "Ruth" Ridgley, age 66, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana, on July 15, 2024. A visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, July 19, 2024, from 4:00-6:00 PM at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois with a Memorial Service for Helen to follow at 6:00 PM.

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Ronald Wayne Fleenor

Ronald Wayne Fleenor

Jul 7, 2024

Ronald Wayne Fleenor, age 77

November 12, 1946 – July 7, 2024

Ronald Wayne Fleenor, age 77, of Toledo, Illinois, passed away at 6:30 PM – Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Ronald's...

Norma Bloemker

Norma Bloemker

Jun 25, 2024

Norma Bloemker, age 102

September 9, 1921 – June 25, 2024

Norma Bloemker, age 102, formerly of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 12:00 PM – Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Grove Rehab in Jacksonville, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM...

James "Frenchy" Edward French

James "Frenchy" Edward French

Jun 20, 2024

James Edward "Frenchy" French, age 62

July 18, 1961 – June 20, 2024

James Edward "Frenchy" French, age 62, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 11:45 AM – Thursday, June 20, 2024, at his home.

Funeral services celebrating Jim's life will be...

Gerald Leroy Dobbins

Gerald Leroy Dobbins

Jun 17, 2024

Gerald Leroy Dobbins, age 85

April 5, 1939 – June 17, 2024

Gerald Leroy Dobbins, age 85, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 12:35 PM – Monday, June 17, 2024, at HSHS St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating...

Diane Ayers

Diane Ayers

Jun 16, 2024

Diane Ayers

November 24, 1948 – June 16, 2024

Glenda Diane Ayers, age 75, passed away at 7:00 PM on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at her home in Newton, Illinois

A celebration of Diane's life will be held on Saturday, July 13,...

Harvey L. Zimmerle

Harvey L. Zimmerle

Jun 13, 2024

Harvey L. Zimmerle, age 85, formerly of Olney, passed away on June 13, 2024. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:00 at Maple Dale Cemetery in Olney, Illinois with military rites by the local veterans.

Colonel Zimmerle, a native of Olney, Illinois, was commissioned a Second Lieutenant...

Patricia Lynn Dhom Walker

Patricia Lynn Dhom Walker

Jun 13, 2024

Patricia Lynn Dhom Walker, age 61

January 26, 1963 – June 13, 2024

Patricia Lynn Dhom Walker, age 61, of Newton, passed away at 4:18 PM – Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

A service celebrating...

Kerri A. Hosick

Kerri A. Hosick

Jun 1, 2024

Kerri A. Hosick, age 48, passed away peacefully at Aperion Care on June 1, 2024, in Fairfiled, Illinois.

Kerri was born on February 5, 1976, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to daughter of Ted and Joan (Short) Copas. She married the love of her life, Robert Hosick on November 5, 2001, and he survives. Kerri...

Charlene Kay French

Charlene Kay French

May 28, 2024

Charlene French went to be with her Lord on May 28, 2024, at Baylor St. Luke's Hospital in Houston, Texas.

On Monday, June 3, 2024, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM there will be a visitation followed by a memorial service at 4:00 PM at Scott Avenue Christian Church in Newton, Illinois.   On Saturday,...

Donnie G. Ford Jr.

Donnie G. Ford Jr.

May 26, 2024

Donnie G. Ford Jr., age 61, passed away May 26, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

A Memorial Service for Donnie will be held at 2:00 PM – Friday, June 7, 2024, at Potters House Ministry in Newton, Illinois. A visitation for family and friends will be held for 1 hour...

Betty Mabel Napier

Betty Mabel Napier

May 25, 2024

Betty Mabel Napier, age 97

April 21, 1927 – May 25, 2024

Betty Mabel Napier, age 97, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:20 PM – Saturday, May 25, 2024, at her home.

Graveside services for Betty will be held 12:00 Noon, July...

Marsha Mae Millam

Marsha Mae Millam

May 25, 2024

Marsha Mae Millam, age 73

August 25, 1950 – May 25, 2024

Marsha Mae Millam, age 73, of Casey, Illinois, passed away at 3:25 PM – Saturday, May 25, 2024, at her home. .

Funeral services for Marsha will be held at 1:00...

David Lee Parrent

David Lee Parrent

May 21, 2024

David Lee Parrent

August 13, 1968 – May 21, 2024

David Lee Parrent, age 55, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 3:30 AM – Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at his home.

A visitation for family and friends will be held 6:00 to...

Kathryn Patricia Mcwilliams

Kathryn Patricia Mcwilliams

May 19, 2024

Kathryn Patricia McWilliams, 93, of Olney, Illinois passed away on May 19, 2024.  Kathryn Patricia was born on July 9, 1930, the daughter of Daisy (Smith) and Wilbur Robinson later known as "Pat", was the tenth and last-born child of the family.   Living in Olney, the family was very close knit and faith minded.  Pat was a...

William "Bill" L. Powers

William "Bill" L. Powers

May 16, 2024

William L. "Bill" Powers

March 14, 1931 – May 16, 2024

William L "Bill" Powers, age 93, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:42 PM – Thursday, May 16, 2024, at HSHS St John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Bill's life...

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