Obituaries

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,

Lincoln — Brenda Jean Lexes, 69, of Lincoln, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at her home. No Services are scheduled at this time. Brenda was born March 8, 1955, and raised in West Texas, the daughter of JL and Lilly Mae Whitlock Brooks. She was a southern belle through and through. She is survived by her children: Michael David Lexes, Brandie (Mark Cisco) Lexes, Shannon Boykin, Kenneth (Lavender) Lexes. Four grandchildren: Nikalaos Lexes,

Lincoln — Danny R. Wheat, 81, of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Copper Creek Cottage in Lincoln. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. A Celebration of Life service will follow at the Knights of Columbus Council #1250 in Lincoln from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Danny Ray Wheat was born on August 24, 1943,

Atlanta – Robert E. Matthews, 83, of Atlanta, passed away at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Graveside Services for Robert will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the Atlanta Cemetery. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Robert Ernest Matthews was born November 12, 1941, in Litchfield. He was united in marriage to Thelma L. Horath in 1975. Thelma preceded him in death in 2008. Robert is

Atlanta – Duane Tabor, 83, of Atlanta, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 23, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Burial will be at Funks Grove Cemetery in rural McLean at a later date. Albert Duane Tabor was born April 1,

Waynesville – Jill D. Burden, 81, of Waynesville, left the horrible disease of dementia behind and went home to Heaven to be with her family. Born on June 3, 1943, in Lincoln, Jill was the cherished daughter of Jesse and Lucille Rich Coppenbarger. She graduated from McLean-Waynesville High School in 1961. On February 25, 1963, she married Ronnie Burden in Shawneetown, Ill. They shared 58 years of love and companionship until his passing in May

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 and was born on March 1, 1972. Perry leaves behind his son, Blake, Galesburg; parents, Gary and Janet Hawkins, McLean; brothers, Alex Hawkins (Jennifer), McLean and Matt (Jenny) Hawkins, Springfield; nieces, Rylee Hawkins and baby Charlotte arriving in June. Additionally, he is survived by

Lincoln – Mary L. Fuller, 91, of Lincoln, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the Hillsboro Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Funeral Services for Mary will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. John’s United Church of Christ. No Visitation is scheduled. Burial will be in New Union Cemetery in Lincoln. Mary Louise Levi was born on April 25, 1933, in Lincoln, the daughter of Morgan and