Mrs. Rose M. Scott, 68, of Taylorville, IL formerly of Palmer, IL died at 9:58 P.M. Friday, June 11, 2021 at her home with family by her side. She was born in Kissimmee, FL on April 18, 1953 the daughter of Clarence “Smiley” and Delores (Koonce) Wise.  Rose married Larry C. Scott on June 1, 1973 in Tovey, IL.  He preceded her in death on August 17, 2005. Mrs. Scott enjoyed: fishing, bingo, gambling at casinos, gardening, canning, cooking, playing cards, cookouts, and...

Mr. Kenneth D. Brown, 84 of Kincaid died at 7:28 pm Thursday June 10, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He was born November 4, 1936 at Divernon, IL, the son of Virgil W. and Mae M. (Carroll) Brown. He graduated in Divernon Class of 1955.  He married Kathleen G. Cheek on June 21, 1960 in El Paso, Texas. She preceded him in death September 1, 2014. Mr. Brown was a devoted St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan, Illini basketball fan.  He liked playing Rum and spending...

Mr. Earl Ray Acup, 83, of Taylorville, IL died Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL. He was born in East Alton, IL on May 1, 1938 the son of Josh and Eunice (Beatty) Acup.  He married Dayna L. Ray on December 18, 1982 in Lincoln, IL.  Mr. Acup retired from the Illinois State Police as a Master Sergeant.  He served in the United States Naval Reserve's and was a social member of V.F.W. Post 4495 in Taylorville, a member of the Fraternal...

Mr. David "Dave" Howard, 69, of Tovey, IL departed this life Saturday, May 1, 2021 from St. John's Hospital, Springfield. He was born in Taylorville, IL December 15, 1951 the son of Leo T. and Dorothy (McKinney) Howard. Mr. Howard was a 1971 graduate of South Fork High School.  He retired from Peabody Mine #10.  He was a huge Elvis Presley and St. Louis Cardinals Fan, and member of the U.M.W.A. Dave enjoyed good times with family and friends and he especially...

Mr. Robert C. Huston, Sr., 84, of Jeisyville, IL. died late Wednesday evening, April 28, 2021 at his home with family near his side. He was born in Detroit, IL., January 31, 1937 the son of Orville and Edith (Bishop) Huston.  Robert married Mable B. "Bonnie" Ray on April 29, 1954 in Union City, TN.  She preceded him in death March 4, 2004. Mr. Huston honorably served in the United States Marine Corps from 1954 to 1957.  He retired from Peabody Mine #10 near...

Mrs. Sharon Irene Christer, 76, of Kincaid, IL passed from this life at 5:08 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL. She was born in Kincaid, IL July 6, 1944 the daughter of Marvin and Irene (Behl) O'Dell.  Sharon married Robert Christer on September 5, 1964 in Kincaid, IL and he preceded her in death on June 23, 2010. Sharon was a member of the Kincaid Baptist Church.  She really enjoyed spending time with her family and...

Mr. Robert Bucshon, 56, of Kincaid, IL passed from this life Sunday, April 25, 2021 at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL. Robert Bucshon was born June 16, 1964 to parents Andrew and Letha Bucshon. Robert graduated from South Fork High School in Kincaid, Ill. and studied at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and Lincoln Land Community College . Robert is a veteran of two wars and served in the United States Navy for six years. Later in life, Robert worked as a blackjack...

Mrs. Debra Jean Basil, 60, of Jeisyville, IL passed from this life at 5:23 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2021 at her home. She was born in Taylorville, IL October 24, 1960 the daughter of David and Meda Ann (Owens) Durbin.  Debra married Dale Wm. Basil September 10, 1988 at First Church of the Nazarene in Taylorville.  Dale preceded her in death August 11, 2020. Mrs. Basil was a proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Surviving are: a daughter Brehia Alaria of Tovey, IL a son...

Mrs. Ruth Ann Wyzard, 72 of Kincaid went to be with our Lord on Saturday April 3, 2021. After a courageous battle with cancer, she passed surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 9, 1948, the daughter of David and Doris Bandy. She married James Wyzard on January 31, 1970 at the Kincaid Church of God. Throughout her life, Ruth was a loyal and devoted member of the Kincaid Church of God. She taught Sunday school and enjoyed helping the Women’s Ministry with the annual...

Mr. Duane Lowell Henson, 84, formerly of Pawnee, IL passed from this life at 3:45 a.m. Friday, March 26, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL. He was born in Divernon, IL August 9, 1936 the son of Harold R. and Freda (Boston) Henson.  Duane married Rita Ann Clark of Taylorville, IL on September 5, 1959 at St. Mary’s Church in Pawnee, IL.  They enjoyed 51 years of marriage before she preceded him in death April 11, 2011. Duane was a member of St. Mary’s...