Terry L. Dubois, 67, of Auburn passed away Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 at her home surrounded by family. She was born Feb. 2, 1951 in Litchfield, the daughter of Clecy and Virginia Hampton McMahan. Terry married André “Andy” Dubois on Sept. 29, 1967 in Carlinville and he preceded her in death on Sept. 16, 2014.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, one granddaughter, Brittany, one brother, Chuck. She worked for several years as Director of Nursing at Auburn...

Lee J. Dilworth Sr., 78 of Pawnee, formerly of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 at Carlinville Rehab. He was born Nov. 23, 1940 in Aurora, IL the son of William and Virginia Weber Dilworth. Lee was a Scout Master for Troop 3 in Springfield. He was a volunteer for decades for the Divernon and Pawnee Emergency Squad and Fire Department. He retired from Memorial Medical Center. Surviving are two sons, Lee John (Shirley) Dilworth Jr. and Abraham Dilworth; three daughters, Mary...

Donnis Darlene Marcellus of Taylorville passed away on December 20, 2018 at her residence. Donnis was born in Taylorville on February 19, 1937 the daughter of Samuel and Bonnie (Anderson) Jack. Her first marriage to Melvin Walls ended in divorce. She married Gene Marcellus in 1971 who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Morrisonville High School and Browns Business College. Donnis spent many years volunteering with her church, Taylorville Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels, and the...

Carol L. Hill, 66, of Auburn passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born May 16, 1952 in Fairfield, IL; the daughter of Leonard and Wanda Turner Madden.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and grandson, Tyler Mason Smith. Carol married  Cletus “Doc” Hill on July 5, 1972 at Rochester Methodist Church. She retired from Wells Fargo in 2011.  She delivered the paper in Auburn for over 10 years. Carol loved being a...

John Joseph (Jack) Barnwell, 82, of Farmersville passed away peacefully on December 11, 2018.  He was born February 14, 1936,  the son of John Joseph and Ann (Gilhousen) Barnwell.  He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Daniel Barnwell, and one daughter, Katrina Garwood. He married his High School sweet heart, Elizabeth Ann Bedinghaus and she preceded him in death. Jack was in Navy and served 3 years in Guam. He worked for Common Wealth Edison power plant for 30...

Sullivan Michael Hemberger infant son of Doug and Michelle Hemberger passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center. Private family services will be held. In Sully’s name, memorials may be made to www.springfieldangelofhope.org

Nora Jane Cray, 94, of Pawnee passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at Heritage Health Care in Carlinville. She was born October 30, 1924 in Pawnee, the daughter of Howard and Mary A. McCormick. She married Bill Cray on January 14, 1948 and he preceded her in death on September 29, 1983.  Also, preceded in death by one sister, Mary Jordan and three brothers, Howard (Mac), Arthur (Artie) and Lawrence (Pat) McCormick. Nora Jane graduated from Pawnee High School and St. John’s...

Vicki Lynn Thompson, 63, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at her residence.  She was born April 6, 1955 in Jacksonville, IL.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Lois (Oliver) Bourne and Marion “Red” Thompson and sister Shirley (Bourne) Herberling.  Surviving are one son, Aaron (Emily) Thompson of Verona, WI; two grandchildren Zoey and Abby Thompson; three brothers, Marc (Marla) Bourne of Divernon, Randy (Mickey) Bourne of Auburn, Rod...

Beverly A. Gibbs, 70, of Loami passed away Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born Oct. 4, 1948 in Logan, IL, the daughter of Novella Frost. She married Larry Gibbs on April 9, 1966 and he preceded her in death on Dec. 14, 2003. Bev was a member of the Loami Christian Church and the Pray Tea group. Surviving are her son, Todd Gibbs; three grandchildren; two brothers, Kelvin Shockley and Mark Shockley; one sister, Tamara Mainer; several nieces and...

Coralie Graham Vangeison, 90, of Pawnee passed away Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, at Auburn Rehabilitation and  Health Care Center. She was born Jan. 23, 1928, in Springfield, the daughter of Harry and Ruth Graham. She married Donald Vangeison on March 8, 1947, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 9, 2006.  Also, preceded in death by two brothers, Harry and Robert Graham. Mrs. Vangeison retired from the State of Illinois.  She was a member of Grace Church. Surviving are two...