All Obituaries

Looking toward heaven with a made up mind, fixed heart and eyes set on Jesus, Homer Sanders passed from his earthly life to eternal life Tues Aug. 6, 2019 at OSF hospital, Danville, IL.   Homer was born Sept. 19, 1939 in Clarksdale, MS to George Sanders, Sr. and Margaret Morris Sanders.  One day while at a gas station He saw a young lady in a red dress, He said to his Father, I’m going to marry “that girl”.  Shortly after “that girl”, moved...

Cynthia C. (Hawkins) Woodard 59, went to be with our lord and savior July 31, 2019. Cynthia was born January 26, 1960 in Fort Riley, Kansas. She married David Terry Woodard and they became the proud parents of a son, Tyson Woodard. Surviving, her mother Katherine Hawkins, her son Tyson Woodard, a sister Kathleen Miles, a brother Thaddeus Jerome Hawkins Jr. The loves of her life granddaughters; Olivia and Ellison Woodard. A host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Cynthia...

Curtis Moore taken too soon, for there is no more suffering. He went to be with the angels as he was surrounded at home by his wife Dawn, sister Marie, father Curt (Char), daughters Cheyenne and Heather, grandson Michael and Zailyn and his son Zachary. He was preceded in death by his mother, sister, aunts and uncles. He loved fishing and hunting with his nephew Matt and his two grandsons Michael and Zailyn. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 3, 2019 12noon at Mallard Point at...

Geneva Perkins was born on August 1, 1936 in Huntsville, Alabama. She departed this life on July 24, 2019 at Gardenview Nursing Home. She was born to Arlene (Sneed) and Rufus Blaylock. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church for many years, where she had a special relationship with the Lord.Geneva moved to Danville in 1948 and married J.P. Perkins in 1952. She worked for Morris Flamingo as a manager and union rep for 20+ years. She was a huge sports fan and didn’t go a day without...

Jherrion Correll Bates also known as “GiGi (Giselle) Mayonae”, 25 years old of Danville, IL passed his earthly life Sunday, July 21 2019 at 1:50 p.m. at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, IL.Jherrion was born in Danville, IL on April 21, 1994 the son of Brenda Webb and Milton C. Bates Jr. He was an avid fan of Beyonce Knowles. He enjoyed watching TV shows and makeup tutorials. Jherrion spent countless hours playing video games.Jherrion graduated from Danville High...

Tashma Corey Lynn Belle, daughter of Tonnie Belle and Clement Johnson transitioned into heaven on July 19, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana.Tashma graduated from Danvillle High School and later attended Lakeview Nursing School. She moved to Indianapolis where she was employed by the Department of Corrections.Tashma favorite color was yellow. She enjoyed working with people and making them laugh. She most of all loved her family and spending time with them.Tashma will be dearly missed by her...

Courtland “Courtney” Eugene Houston Rowell Sr. 42, of Danville, passed this life on Friday July 19, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.Courtney was born June 26, 1977 in Danville, IL to Eugene Rowell and Pinnie Lee (Newsome) RowellCourtney was a great brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Courtney was an open hearted individual. He loved cooking, grilling and a having family get together. He always had a joke to tell. Courtney was an avid sports fan. He loved the...

Michael A. Brandon JR. fought a good fight and he has finished his course. Michael was surrounded by his family whom he loved dearly, and whom loved him more; But God loved him the most.Michael Departed on his journey on July 18, 2019 at 5:44 am at OSF Sacred Heart Hospital of Urbana IL.Michael was born on February 21, 1979 in Danville IL at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was a member of New Life Church of Faith with Pastor Thomas W. Miller. Michael enjoyed spending time with his family and...

Marva Jean Beasely 51 of Danville, transitioned from this life at 11:30 a.m. Sunday July 14, 2019 at Gardenview Manor Nursing Home in Tilton. She was born January 5, 1968 in Danville, Il. to Lorretta Darnell and Clarence Beasley. Marva was a member of Word of Life Love Ministries, where she worked at the food pantry faithfully. She attended Danville Schools, graduated from Danville High School and attended Danville Area Community College for two years. Marva had an exceptional love for...

Nathan “BoBO” Smalls Jr. 72, of Danville passed this life Tuesday, June 9, 2019 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center.Nate was born in Savannah, Georgia, Chatham County to the union of Nathan and Loretta Smalls. “BoBo” was a sportsman straight to his heart! Not only did he love to watch sports, he was a player of the game also. His biography can be found in the book called “Only The Ball Was White” and “Some Are Called Clown.” He also was a lover of children. The love for his...