Tony L. Riva, 49, of Springfield IL, formerly of Kincaid, IL passed away at 7:15 pm, Monday September 7, 2020 at St. Johns hospital in Springfield, IL surrounded by his family. Tony was born the son of Rudy and Marilyn (Emerson) Riva on Wednesday June 21, 1971 in Springfield, IL. Tony went to Kincaid High School where he was known for his sportsmanship, his sense of humor, and his kind heart.  He worked in the construction industry, having previously worked as a corrections officer, a...

Mr. Maurice R. Isaacs, Sr., 91, formerly of Jeisyville, IL died Saturday, September 5, 2020 in rural Stonington, IL. He was born June 5, 1929 in West Frankfort, IL the son of James and Esther (Cowen) Isaacs.  Maurice married Leona B. Ray on August 10, 1948 in West Frankfort.  They celebrated 51 years together. She preceded him in death August 1, 1999. Mr. Isaacs worked as a coal miner for over 44 years retiring from Peabody Mine #10 in 1993.  He was a member of the U.M.W.A....

Mrs. Barbara “Fern” Chance, 91 of Kincaid, IL passed peacefully from this life at 2:10 a.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL. She was born in Switchback, W.V. February 12, 1929 the daughter of Archie C. and Lorena C. (Clark) Henley.  Fern married Bobby Gene Chance in 1947 at the Kincaid United Methodist Church.  He preceded her in death June 19, 2020. Mrs. Chance was a member of Taylorville United Methodist Church and a former...

Mr. Dale W. Basil, 62, of Jeisyville, IL passed from this life at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at home. He was born in Taylorville, IL June 18, 1958 the son of Chester Wm. “Bill” and Mary “Charlene” (Tippitt) Basil.  Dale graduated from Kincaid High School.  He married Debra Durbin on September 10, 1983 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Taylorville, IL. Dale was a coal miner for 20 years.  He finished his last year mining in West...

Mr. Maurice I. Austin, Jr. 61, of Tovey, IL passed from this life at 12:12 P.M. Saturday, August 8, 2020 at home in Tovey, IL He was born in Springfield, IL on March 8, 1959 the son of Maurice and Betty (Beard) Austin and graduated from Springfield High School. Mr. Austin worked at Springfield Hospitals in housekeeping and later in maintenance. Maurice married Tammy L. Turner in July of 1997. He is survived by his beloved wife Tammy Austin of Tovey, IL, a sister Myra Sample of...

John M. “Jack” Conrath, 84, of Kincaid passed away Wednesday, August 5th at Taylorville Memorial Hospital. Mr. Conrath was born on July 15, 1936 to Joseph and Jennie “Eleanor” (Hatfield) Conrath in Bulpitt, IL.  He married Mary F. Forsythe on December 31, 1954 at St. Mary’s Church in Taylorville, IL. Jack started his work career working for the F.B.I.  He later worked for IBM from which he retired and then went to work for the State of Illinois from...

Ms. Theresa A. Brooks, 60, of Mason City, IL passed from this life at 1:58 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL. She was born in Mason City, IL September 27, 1959 the daughter of Robert Carl and Leah Rae (Sizemore) Otten.   Ms. Brooks was a loving mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed spending time at Lake Michigan, the Beach and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving are her 3 children: Brett (Tiffany) Brooks of...

Easton Matthew Wayne Howland, of Hillsboro, IL died at birth Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. He is survived by parents Josh and Ashley (Graham) Howland of Hillsboro, IL, siblings including Lovie and Levi Sneed of Taylorville, IL paternal grandparents Tara Howland of Staunton, IL the late Roger Howland, paternal great grand parents William and Barbara Howland of Carrolton, IL maternal grand parents Kevin Graham and Nancy Nigh of Taylorville and the late...

Mr. Anton L. “Bo” Hubert, 89, of Tovey, IL passed from this life at 1:50 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Country Lane Memory Care Assisted Living in Riverton, IL He was born in Tovey, IL May 22, 1931 the son of Anton and Louisa (Cachera) Hubert.  Bo married Mary F. Williams Moore in Mt. Vernon, IL July 16, 1964 and she preceded him January 11, 1999.  He later married Ruby D. Davis Ernest May 19 2001 in Taylorville, IL and she preceded him October 6, 2017. Mr. Hubert...

Mr. Bobby G. Chance, 91, of Kincaid, IL passed from this life at 1:20 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL. He was born in West Frankfort, IL December 12, 1928 the son of Clyde and Martha (Estes) Chance.  He married Fern Henley at the Kincaid United Methodist Church in 1947. Mr. Chance was a member of: the Taylorville United Methodist Church, the ANSAR Shrine Temple in Springfield, IL and was a lifelong member of the Masonic Lodge A.F & A.M....