Mrs. Anita M. Daly, 83, of Taylorville, IL died peacefully at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. She was born June 27, 1940, in Lincoln, IL the daughter of Edward and Marie Culnan. Anita married James E. Daly on March 4, 1967, in St. Louis, MO.  She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1958.  She attended Sangamon State where she received a B.A. in education.  She later completed her Master's Degree in Education...

Jessica Michelle Lair was born June 14, 1978, in Springfield, IL. She passed away to be with the Lord in Heaven on April 16, 2024. She is the mother to Hailey Swick, soon to be wife of Grant Graham, Akili Swick, Trinity Swick, Easton Horan, and Step-mother to Lakyn Horan. Her partner in this life was Ryan Horan.  Jessica is the Daughter of Kenneth J. Lair & Patrica J. Fitzgerald Lair of Girard IL. She is the sister to, William J. Bridwell, Michael R. Lair, and Jennifer...

Mr. Elmer L. Beamer, 90, of Bulpitt, IL passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL. Elmer was born on May 10, 1933, at home in King Township, the son of E. Laverne & W Darlene (Soloman) Beamer.  He graduated from Kincaid High School with the Class of 1950.  He enlisted in the U. S. Navy in December of 1950 to March of 1954 aboard the USS Wedderburn during the Korean War.  Elmer was a member of American Legion Post #905 in...

Ms. Rebecca Perry, 65, of Taylorville, IL passed from this life at 10:53 A.M. Monday, March 11, 2024, at home. She was born in Taylorville, IL December 2, 1958, the daughter of Kenneth and Claudia “Eileen” Thomas. Ms. Perry worked for several years for Webster Cantrall Social Services. Surviving are a son Landon (wife Christina) Perry of Jacksonville, FL., a sister Jill (John) Durbin of Kincaid, IL., and a niece Grace Durbin. She was preceded in death by her parents, and 2...

Mrs. Ruthann Binegar, 83, of Kincaid, IL died at 10:39 a.m. Saturday March 9, 2024, at home in Kincaid, IL. She was born in Kincaid, IL Tuesday, April 16, 1940 the daughter of Rudolph “Snooks” and Lillian (McQuade) Schmelzer. Ruthann married Timothy Lee Binegar on March 28, 1959 in Kincaid and he preceded her in death December 17, 2011. Mrs. Binegar was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church in Kincaid.  She worked for over 25 years at the State of Illinois.  She...

O. LeRoy “Chub” Heberling, 92, of Taylorville, IL passed from this life at 11:05 am on Friday, March 8, 2024 at Taylorville Estates. He was born in Johnson Township, June 3, 1931 the son of Henry “Curtis” and Alberta E. (Elliott) Heberling.  LeRoy married Betty A. Colonius June 2, 1950 in Austin, TX.  Betty preceded him in death May 31, 1986. Mr. Heberling was a member of the Air National Guard for 3 years and was activated into the U.S. Airforce during...

Mr. Louis “Lou” John Magos, 80, of Kincaid passed from this life at 8:54 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2024, at Taylorville Care Center.  He was born in New York, NY September 7, 1943, the son of Steve and Elizabeth Veronica (Chamos) Magos.  Mr. Magos graduated from Kincaid High School with the class of 1961.  Lou married Kay Carol Stone on March 14, 1964, in Kincaid, IL. Mr. Magos was a very active, proud member of the Kincaid Church of God where he had served as: Youth...

Mrs. Mildred A. “Midge” (Gudgel) Willett, 68, of Kincaid, IL passed from this life at 2:53 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2024 at Prairie Rose Healthcare in Pana, IL. She was born in Springfield, IL August 6, 1955 the daughter of Eugene and Thelma L. (Wise) Gudgel, Sr.  Midge graduated from Kincaid High School with the class of 1974. The former Miss Gudgel married Dave Willett in Springfield,IL. She enjoyed fishing, camping, Bingo and Slots, scratch offs, the outdoors, picnics,...

Mrs. Bonita Deck, 65, of Pana formerly of Tennessee and the Midland area, passed from this life at 1:17 P.M. Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL. She was born August 13, 1958, in Springfield, IL the daughter of Bob and Bonnie (Ray) Huston. Bonita married John Deck in Kincaid on July 13, 1987. Mrs. Deck had formerly worked at: CoLinx and Lowes in Crossville, TN., and also for the State of Illinois.  She enjoyed spending time with her kids and...

Mrs. Helen P. Smothers, 94, of Kincaid, IL passed from this life at 12:45 a.m. Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Taylorville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Logan, IL June 21, 1929 the daughter of Alonzo and Dolly (Howard) Williams.  Helen married Everett "Dusty" Smothers on June 21, 1945 in Taylorville, IL.  Dusty preceded her in death on November 23, 2011. Mrs. Smothers was a member of the Kincaid Church of God.  She enjoyed cooking and spending...