Obituaries

Waynesville – Gary L. Sympson, 69, of Waynesville, passed away at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington on May 25, 2025, with his family by his side. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Gary’s Life will be held at a later date. Gary L. Sympson was born January 8, 1956, in Lincoln, the son of Howard and Betty Garr Sympson. He was united in marriage to Gayle R. Cowan in Waynesville on

Lincoln — Myra Kelley, of Lincoln, passed away on May 25, 2025. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Myra was born September 5, 1937, and was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her sons Jack Hurley and David Hurley, Companion Wayne Schall, one brother, Walt Lehner, three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Myra was a life-long Lincoln resident and a graduate

Atlanta – William “Bill” D. Seymour, 92, of Atlanta, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Services for Bill will be held at Eminence Christian Church in rural Atlanta on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude with Funeral Services at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Rev. Henry Johnson. Burial will follow at the Atlanta Cemetery. Military Rites will be provided by Atlanta American Legion Post

Atlanta – With great sadness, the family of Jack A. Estes, 86, of Atlanta, announces his passing at his home on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Services for Jack will be held at the Atlanta Christian Church on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Visitation will run from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., followed by the Funeral Services officiated by Pastor Paul Weber. Burial will follow at the Atlanta Cemetery. Jack was born January 2, 1939, the son

Lincoln, IL — It is with deep sorrow and reverent gratitude that we announce the passing of Évêque Jean Joachin Romain, a devoted servant of God, a spiritual father to many, and the beloved founder of Good Shepherd’s Love Orphanage in Haiti Tabarre. Born on December 19, 1956, Évêque Jean Joachin Romain lived a life marked by unwavering faith, profound compassion, and tireless dedication to his community. A Pentecostal leader called to shepherd not just

McLean — Perry Hawkins, 52, of McLean, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He is the son of Gary and Janet Hawkins. Services for Perry will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Jefferson Street Christian Church in Lincoln. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will conclude with a Celebration of Perry’s Life Service led by Mr. Michael Mallick at 11:00 a.m. Burial will

Atlanta — Ann Garner, 91 of Atlanta, IL, formerly of McLean, IL, Bloomington, IL, Greeley, CO, and Prescott, AZ, died at 3:44 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at McLean County Nursing Home in Normal, IL. Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home, 202 NW Vine Street, Atlanta, with Mr. Maurice Stribling officiating. Following the funeral, cremation rites will be accorded, and inurnment will take

Atlanta — Roger E. Cooper, 91, of Atlanta, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at his home. Funeral Services for Mr. Cooper will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta, with Mr. Maurice Stribling officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Long Hollow Cemetery in Plato, Missouri,

Clinton – Dorothy M. Ross, 84, of Clinton, formerly of McLean, passed away at Manor Care Nursing Home in Clinton on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Memorial Services will be held at a later date with burial in the McLean Cemetery. Dorothy M. Grubbs was born November 4, 1940, the daughter of Peona and Ruby Russell Grubbs. She was united in marriage to Teddy L. Ross on June 20, 1964. He

Lincoln — April J. Mason Breedwell, 46, of Lincoln, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 17, 2025. A Celebration of April’s Life will be held at a later date. Cremation Rites have been accorded. April Jean Mason was born on August 3, 1978, in Lincoln, the daughter of Joe Eldon Mason and Julie McCurry Mason Clampet. She is survived by her two sons: Dustin Meacham and Caleb Meacham; her mother: Julie McCurry Clampet;

Lincoln — Larry E. Pech, 82, of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at his home. A Memorial Service for Larry will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Atlanta Christian Church with Mr. Maurice Stribling officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in the Atlanta Cemetery. Larry Eugene Pech was born on December 5, 1942, in Lincoln,

McLean — Ronald “Ron” Fitchhorn passed away April 5, 2025, in Normal. He was born Sept 1, 1942, one of two children of Ruth and Paul Fitchhorn. He was proceeded in death by his parents, sister and brother-in-law Carol & Milton Tarbox, and nephew Greg Tarbox. Ron married Yvonne Hopkins on September 12, 1963. They have two sons, Mike and Randy Fitchhorn. Ron is survived by his wife, sons, 4 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great

Atlanta – Sadie E. Atchison, 49, of Charleston, formerly of Atlanta, passed away at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon on Sunday, March 23, 2025, surrounded by her family. Services for Sadie are scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 11:00 a.m. with a Memorial Service officiated by Mr. Tony Billingsley. Burial will follow at the Atlanta Cemetery. Cremation Rites have

Heyworth – Susan Mary Dion Brooks, 59, of Heyworth, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband, children, and family. A Celebration of Sue’s Life will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Heyworth American Legion Post #624, 203 E. Main St., Heyworth, IL. The celebration will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Military Funeral Honors will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Sue was born April 4,

Waynesville — Susan D. Barr, 77, of Waynesville, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at her home.A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Waynesville Christian Church with her grandson Zachary Craig officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service.Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Waynesville.Susan Diana Rich was born on September 8, 1947, in Bloomington, the daughter of Charles

Lincoln — Bobby D. Baker, 76, of Lincoln, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Southern Baptist Church at 777 Feldman Drive, Lincoln, IL, with Pastor Jim Thatcher officiating. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until time of the service. Burial will be in Keyes Cemetery following the service. Military

Atlanta — Mary Lee Bammann, 83, of Atlanta, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center. Private family services are being held at the Atlanta Cemetery. Mary Lee Williams was born on August 20, 1941, in Lincoln, the daughter of Charles A. and Agnes Landers Williams. She was united in marriage to Robert Bammann on September 17, 1987. He survives. Also surviving

Lincoln – Elizabeth A. Miller, 98, passed away at Mason City Nursing Home on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Cremation Rites have been accorded. No services are planned at this time. Elizabeth “Betty” A. Parks was born June 13, 1926, in Clayton, New Jersey, the daughter of Franklin and Catherine Parks. She was united in marriage to Glendon G. Miller, Sr. She is survived by one son, Glendon (Bonnie) Miller, Jr.; two grandsons: Glendon Miller, III

Middletown – Kraig E. Sullivan, Sr., 64, of Middletown, passed away peacefully at Lincoln Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, March 10, 2025.  A man of deep faith, kindness and humor, he touched countless lives with his generosity and unwavering devotion to the Lord and those he loved. Services for Kraig will be held at the Lincoln Christian Church. On Monday, March 17, 2025, visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. and run until 8:00 p.m. Masonic Rites

Lincoln – Brenda D. Hawkins, 67, of Lincoln, passed away in Decatur, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Services for Brenda will be held at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. with Mr. Tony Billingsley officiating. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Brenda Denise Leigh was born September 22, 1957,