Elizabeth Lyman Ferry, 97 of Taylorville, IL, passed away Jan 18, 2021. Elizabeth was born November 29, 1923 in Niantic, IL, a daughter of Homer C. and Helen A. (Beal) Lyman. She attended the University of Illinois where she met her future husband and love of her life, George F. Ferry; they were married February 21, 1944 in Miami. Elizabeth was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority, founding member of St. Vincent Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, member of D.A.R since 1939, Taylorville...

Mr. Russell Allen Watson, 53, of Kincaid, IL passed from this life at 6:21 P.M. Sunday, January 17, 2021 at home in Kincaid, IL. He was born in Taylorville, IL July 13, 1967 the son of Roy L. and Monnie (Howard) Watson. Russell graduated from South Fork High School in the Class of 85.  He honorably served his country in the U. S. Army and attended Blackburn College.  Mr. Watson was employed at Family Dollar in Taylorville, IL. He is survived by a host of cousins, aunts,...

Ms. Helen R. Burney, 90, of Bulpitt, IL passed from this life at 9:23 a.m. Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Tolar, TX. She was born in Bonham, TX on Saturday, January 18, 1930 the daughter of Olen & Edith (Miller) Murley.  Helen married Charlie Richard Burney, Jr. May 23, 1946 in Wellington, TX.  He preceded her in death August 22, 1977. Helen had worked as a bus driver with South Fork School District years ago and stayed busy helping raise her beloved...

Kevin Lynn “Boogo” Corso age 65 of Tovey, IL passed away at 8:45 p.m. December 23rd, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Kevin was born January 6, 1955 in Taylorville, IL the son of John J. Jr. and Marilyn “Hope” (McQuade) Corso. On January 18, 1974 Kevin married the former Debra Ann Crowder at Davis Memorial Church, Taylorville, IL.  A union that would last 47 years. “A love that few ever find.” “Boogo” as he was so...

Danny Edward Adams, 72, of Taylorville, Ill., passed from his earthly life into the arms of Jesus at 3:15 PM on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Regency Care in Springfield, Ill.  He was born on March 11, 1948 in Decatur, Ill. Danny was the youngest child of George Edward and Hattie G. (Lorenz) Adams.  He graduated from Taylorville High School with the class of 1966.  Danny married Marianne Ricci on June 23, 1974 in Taylorville. Danny was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in...

Katherine Ferrari, 96, of Tovey passed away at 5:45 AM on Monday, December 21, 2020. She was currently residing in Glendale, AZ. Katherine was born Katherine Helen Louros on August 1, 1924, in Bulpitt,IL, the daughter of Theodore and Ellen Wollums Louros. She married Marino Ferrari of Tovey, on February 11, 1942 in Palmyra, MO.  He preceded her in death on December 17, 2004. Surviving are her daughters Sheryl (James) Pappas of Glendale, AZ, Linda (Hugh) Cole of Mission Viejo, CA, and...

Mr. Edward C. Covey, 91, of Springfield, IL passed from this life at 1:55 P.M. Sunday, December 6, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL. He was born in Decatur, IL December 31, 1928 the son of Edward C and Hattie (Harris) Covey.  Edward married Lou Maxine Guyett July 27, 1955 in Bloomington, IL.  Mr. Covey retired as a Superintendent from the Springfield Park District. Surviving are his wife Lou Maxine of Springfield, IL a daughter Tina Kresse of Buffalo, IL 3...

Mrs. Ida Mae Cambruzzi, 97, of Geneva, IL formerly of Pawnee, IL and Naples, FL passed away October 28, 2020.  She was born in Taylorville, IL May 29, 1923 the daughter of James and Anna (Schmelzer) McManus.  She married Gasper J. “Gabby” Cambruzzi on July 26, 1941.  Ida Mae was formerly active at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pawnee and worked as a credit manager at K-Mart for a number of years.  She loved spending time with her children,...

Mr. Ronald Lee Verbiski, 81, of Bulpitt, IL passed from this life at 2:35 a.m. Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield. He was born in Kincaid, IL February 15, 1939 the son of John and Mary Mildred (Burkhart) Verbiski.  Ronald married Priscilla A. Grobosky August 17, 1959 in Taylorville, IL and she preceded him in death on July 3, 2005.  Mr. Verbiski graduated from Kincaid High School in 1957 and honorably served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1961. ...

Mrs. Lillie “Marie” Cavatorta, 104, of Tovey, IL passed from this life at 4:05 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Taylorville Care Center. She was born in Benton, IL May 20, 1916 the daughter of Commie and Mae (Overturf) Dixon.  She married Leander Curtis Byers December 27, 1932 in Taylorville and he preceded her in death.  Marie later married Joseph Cavatorta August 18, 1945 and he preceded her in death March 12, 1997. Mrs. Cavatorta was a proud member of Kincaid...