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...

Delores Marie Wise, 88 of Taylorville passed from this life at 3:15 a.m. on Friday, March 19th, 2021 at Taylorville Memorial Hospital.  She was born August 9, 1932, in Mulberry Grove, Illinois the daughter of Kenneth & Mary Koonce.  She married Clarence “Smiley” Wise on March 4, 1949 in Clinton, IL.  He preceded her in death January 9, 2003. Mrs. Wise became a rising star as she began her 25-year career as an Avon Representative earning her accolades and...

Michael Sullivan, age 78, passed away on March 12, 2021 at home in St Louis, MO. Born June 26, 1942, in Kincaid, IL to the late Louisa Sullivan. He is survived by a dear brother, Cornelius “Connie” (Lucille) Sullivan, nephews Tim (Janna) Sullivan and Thomas (Linda) Sullivan, great-nieces and nephews and longtime companion, Steven Kristof. Dear friend to many. Michael graduated from Kincaid High School (1960) and Illinois State University with a master’s degree in...

Mrs. Nora J. Morris, 87, of Kincaid, IL was called home to her Lord at 5:50 a.m. Thursday, March 11, 2021 from the home of her daughter in Riverton, IL. She was born in Kincaid, IL December 21, 1933 the daughter of Elwood and Evelyn (Derry) Wolfe.  Nora married Alfred E. Morris, Sr on August 25, 1950 in Petersburg, IL.  “Big Al” preceded her in death March 7, 1993. Mrs. Morris was a very loyal member of Kincaid Church of God where she was active with women’s...

Mrs. Hattie G. Adams, 98, of Taylorville, IL passed from this life at 3:15 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2021 at Taylorville Care Center. She was born in Pittsburg, KS on March 11, 1922 the daughter of Fred and Ethel (Armstrong) Lorenz.  Hattie graduated from Taylorville High School with the Class of 1940.  She married Mr. George E. Adams September 14, 1940 in Bowling Green, MO.  George preceded her in death September 1, 2000. Mrs. Adams was a member of Davis Memorial Christian...

Heaven is running more smoothly, because Shelby is there. Every angel has been greeted with a warm smile and hug; the littlest angels have been read to and made to feel special. Shelby Lee Whitnel Lynn passed away on February 22, 2021, after a long and hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s disease. She leaves behind Wilton, her devoted husband of 64 years; her daughters Gloria and Serena; her grandchildren Steve, Benjamin, and Leah; and thousands of students whose lives she touched....

  Mrs. Bonnie Mulvaney, 78, of Edinburg, IL passed from this life at 4:11 a.m. Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL She was born in Taylorville, IL August 5, 1942 the daughter of Robert and Betty (Bouvet) Meikle.  Bonnie married Dale M. Mulvaney April 10, 1965 in Kincaid, IL and he preceded her in death December 9, 2018. Bonnie was a dedicated homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Surviving are: 2 sons Bill (wife Barbara)...

Mrs. Betty J. Meikle, 97, of Taylorville, IL formerly of Tovey, IL passed peacefully from this life Friday, February 5, 2021 at Taylorville Estates.  She was born in Pleasant Plaines, IL July 11, 1923 the daughter of Forrest and Anna “Lenora” (Brown) Luttrell.  She married John Walter Meikle, Sr., on June 28, 1952 in Taylorville, IL and he preceded her in death on September 11, 2004.  Mrs. Meikle worked at Sangamon Paper Company for 12 years.  She enjoyed...