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.

Raymond A Graves

Raymond A Graves

Nov 20, 2021

Raymond A. Graves, 97 of Olney, passed away at 8:05 PM on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Celebration of Life service will be at 10 AM on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 Haven Hill Cemetery in Olney. Pastor Steve Miller will be officating. Cremation rites will be accorded. ...

Leslie Padgett

Leslie Padgett

Nov 20, 2021

Leslie Padgett, 60 of Albion passed away at 2:15 AM on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.

There are no services being planned at this time. Cremation rites will be accorded.

He was born on July 16, 1961 in Hammond, Indiana the son of Harold and Billie...

Mathew Junior Barnett

Mathew Junior Barnett

Nov 17, 2021

Matthew Junior "Matt" Barnett, age 91

September 29, 1930 – November 17, 2021

Matthew Junior "Matt" Barnett, age 91, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 8:30 AM – Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at his home.

Private family services were held.  Arrangements...

Jennifer Sue Johnson Hawes

Jennifer Sue Johnson Hawes

Nov 17, 2021

Jennifer Sue Johnson Hawes, age 73

August 6, 1948 – November 17, 2021

Jennifer Sue Johnson Hawes, age 73, of Effingham and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:10 PM – Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois.

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Mary Ridgley

Mary Ridgley

Nov 17, 2021

Mary Ridgley, 70 of Calhoun, passed away at 8:55 AM on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney.

Celebration of Life service will be at 4 PM on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at the Olney VFW. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service time. Jeff Fleming will be speaking....

Wanda Lenora (Brooks) Brackett

Wanda Lenora (Brooks) Brackett

Nov 16, 2021

Wanda (Brooks) Brackett, age 95

July 17, 1926 – November 16, 2021

Wanda (Brooks) Brackett, age 95, of Phoenix, Arizona, and formerly of Tucson, Arizona, and Jasper County, Illinois, passed away at 10:30 PM – Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at her home.

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Dennis Lowell Stamper, Iii

Dennis Lowell Stamper, Iii

Nov 15, 2021

Dennis Lowell Stamper III

November 15, 2021 – November 15, 2021

Dennis Lowell Stamper III, infant son of Megan Nichole and Dennis Lowell Stamper, Jr. of Jewett, Illinois, was stillborn at 5:19 PM - Monday, November 15, 2021, at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham,...

Rita Sue Jones

Rita Sue Jones

Nov 14, 2021

Rita Sue Jones, age 63

June 25, 1958 – November 14, 2021

Rita Sue Jones, age 63, of Toledo, Illinois, passed away at 6:15 PM – Sunday, November 14, 2021, at her home.

Private family services will be held.  Arrangements are under the...

Kenneth Faye Travers

Kenneth Faye Travers

Nov 13, 2021

Kenneth Faye Travers, 85 of Olney, passed away at 10:35 PM on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Lavender Ridge in Olney.

Graveside service will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Haven Hill Cemetery in Olney. Pastor Bryan White will be officiating.

He was born to Lessel...

Jettson Joseph Lemay

Jettson Joseph Lemay

Nov 11, 2021

Jettson Joseph LeMay

November 11, 2021 – November 11, 2021

Jettson Joseph LeMay, infant son, of Jeffrey Allen LeMay and Madison Katherine Koontz, of Jewett, Illinois, was stillborn Thursday, November 11, 2021, at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

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Donald Davis King

Donald Davis King

Nov 10, 2021

Donald Davis King, age 87

June 18, 1934 – November 10, 2021

Donald Davis King, age 87, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:27 PM – Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services will be...

Laura Johnson

Laura Johnson

Nov 8, 2021

Laura Ann (Stovall) Johnson, age 57

Laura Ann Johnson, of Oblong, Illinois, passed away at 7:00 PM - Monday, November 8, 2021, at Marshall Rehabilitation and nursing home in Marshall, Illinois, with her husband by her side.

Private family services were held.  The obituary can...

Carol Jeane Behrns

Carol Jeane Behrns

Nov 7, 2021

Carol Jeane Behrns, age 91

November 18, 1929 – November 7, 2021

Carol Jeane Behrns, age 91, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 1:41 AM – Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Visitation will be held at 12:30–2:00...

Lavada Irene Markwell

Lavada Irene Markwell

Nov 6, 2021

LaVada Irene Markwell, age 94

July 14, 1927– November 6, 2021

LaVada Irene Markwell, age 94, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 9:15 AM - Saturday, November 6, 2021, at her home.

Funeral services celebrating LaVada's life will be held at 10:30 AM...

Hubert "Dale" Dale Carr

Hubert "Dale" Dale Carr

Nov 4, 2021

Hubert Dale Carr, age 69

June 14, 1952 – November 4, 2021

Hubert Dale Carr, age 69, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:41 PM – Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent's Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Private services will be held...

Loran Ray Abraham

Loran Ray Abraham

Nov 1, 2021

Loran Ray Abraham, age 68

August 25, 1953 – November 1, 2021

Loran Ray Abraham, age 68, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:51 PM – Monday, November 1, 2021, at Carle Hospital in Urbana, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will...

Jean L (Brooks) Westall

Jean L (Brooks) Westall

Oct 29, 2021

Jean L. (Brooks) Westall, 86 of Olney, passed away at 1:40 AM on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.

Graveside service will be at 10 AM on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Maple Dale Cemetery in Olney. Pastor Paul Goss will be officiating.

Jean was born on...

Michael "Mike" Eugene Andrews

Michael "Mike" Eugene Andrews

Oct 27, 2021

Michael Eugene "Mike" Andrews, age 64

May 14, 1957 – October 27, 2021

Michael Eugene "Mike" Andrews, age 64, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:52 PM – Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services...

Rhonda Michelle Floyd

Rhonda Michelle Floyd

Oct 27, 2021

Rhonda Michelle Floyd, age 52

April 5, 1969 – October 27, 2021

Rhonda Michelle Floyd, age 52, of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away at 5:59 AM – Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois, after a short battle with cancer.

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Willard P Hunley

Willard P Hunley

Oct 23, 2021

Willard P. Hunley, 76 of Olney, passed away at 5:30 AM on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney.

Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral service will be at 10 AM on Wednesday, October...

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