All Obituaries

Robert Johnson affectionally known as “Bobby” was born to Edward and Elsie Mae (Rollins) Johnson in Wilson, Louisiana on July 2, 1937.  He accepted Christ in his life at an early age.  He united in holy matrimony to Minnie Jelks, September 10, 1960. Two children were born to this union. He graduated from East Feliciana High School, Clinton, La.  After high school he enlisted in the Air Force and faithfully served his country for over 20 years, achieving the rank...

Alfred Owens, “The Original Hero” to daughters, Angela Taylor and Donna Epps, peacefully took wings on Fri. March 20th at 1:05 am, at his home at Prairie Winds of Urbana, IL. As his earthly tabernacle continued to decline over the years, his spirit and thoughts, looked more and more toward his eternal resting place in heaven. Alfred was born, June 29, 1932 to Elmer And Gertrude Owens. He grew up in the culturally rich heritage of the African American, North End community, on...

Michael Duckworth 49 of Danville went to be with the Lord on Wednesday March 11, 2020. Michael was born on January 22, 1971 in Danville to Eugene Duckworth and Vertina Duckworth (Moffett) of N. Charleston, SC. Michael attended Danville schools and attended DACC where he received his diploma. As a child Michael played youth football and Little League baseball. He enjoyed watching sports, fishing, barbecuing, spending time with family, watching comedies as well as being the comedian. He...

Gertrude Powell Harris passed on March 10, 2020 at home after dawn. Gertrude Powell Harris was born on September 6, 1933 to Lessie Downer Powell and Cecil Powell at Clarksdale, MS.   She married Willie C. Harris on December 12, 1950 at Clarksdale, MS.   He preceded her in death on April 16, 2019. Spending her first eighteen years of life in Mississippi affected her in profound and simple ways.  She loved and cherished the time with family and friends in a...

2 Timothy 4:7-8 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, The Righteous Judge shall give me at that day….”   Alicia Ann Woodfork, 36, answered God’s call to come home from her labor here on earth on March 10, 2020, at 5:18 pm at Carle Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.  Alicia was born on August 20, 1983, in Danville, Illinois, to Linda Crose...

" I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, The Righteous Judge shall give me at that day...……."     2 Timothy 4: 7-8 Thelma Loretha Rose Dye, quietly and peacefully, answered God's call to come home from her labor here on earth on March 8, 2020.   Thelma was born on January 2, 1955 in Columbus, Kentucky to Cleo...

Korianno D. McNeal, age 35, died at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, in Camden, New Jersey, on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.   Born on October 16, 1984 in Danville, IL, Kori joined the Minnesota National Guard and served our country in the United States Army. He deployed with the New Jersey National Guard in ‘04 -‘05 with the 50th MSB, E Co. (Sutures) and ‘08-’09 102d CAV A Co. as a Combat Medic in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Doc Mack served selflessly...

You will be always be Cherish in our heart Rest In Peace Gary Dean Withers Garry Dean Withers pass this life on March 4, 2020 2:50 am at Gardenview Manor Nursing Home in Danville. Gary D. Withers was born on January 26, 1952 in Danville, IL to Julius and Hestaline (Thompson) Withers.  Gary was preceded in death by his parents: Julius and Hestaline Withers, two sister Laura Mae Cleveland, and Vickie Lynn Bryant. Survivors left to Cherish his memory include his daughter Laura Mae...

Antonio “Tony” Garza Jimenez left this life February 29th 2020. Tony was born July 6th 1974 in Danville IL to Ramiro Jimenez Sr and Deborah (Jonathan) Malloy. He is survived by two brothers Ramiro G Jimenez Jr of Danville and Ramiro Garza of Corpus Christi Texas, his son Nik Whitaker of Covington In and his twin sister Angel Jimenez of Danville Il. He will be missed greatly by his nieces and nephews Heaven Briggs Thomas Lopez Alyssa Jimenez Robert Jimenez Tamara Randall Jean...

Cynthia Evonne Bankhead transitioned from this life to eternity on February 27, 2020 at Champaign Rehabilitation Center in Champaign, IL. She fought hard and loss her battle to Liver Cancer. Cynthia was born in Danville, Illinois on February 11, 1957 to John and Wanda (Haskins) Bankhead.  She accepted Jesus at a young age at Collett Street Church of Christ.  She was proceeded in death by her mother Wanda J. Nelson and father John Bankhead and step-father L.C. Nelson.  She...