All Obituaries

Jevanna Nicole Stanciel was born on the 234th day of 1983 in Chicago, IL to Joyce Stanciel. She was affectionately known as Vonna. Vonna had a genuine and loving heart. Everywhere Vonna went, she carried her siblings in her heart as her older brother carried her. No matter what they asked, she always said yes. Vonna accepted Christ at an early age and made sure to introduced her family to him as well.   In 1995, through the friendship of 1st cousins, Fannie Grant and Joann Stanciel,...

Kevin R. Flowers departed this life on April 4, 2021, surrounded by his family. Kevin was the youngest child of 14 of John and Violet Flowers. He was born October 27, 1955. Kevin graduated from Champaign Central High School. Kevin was employed by the University of Illinois. He was also the bassist for Candy Foster and the Shades of Blue and for Stone Creek Church of Urbana. He played with many talented musicians and bands throughout the years. Kevin loved playing the bass and getting...

On Thursday, April 1,2021 Mr. Ray Frederick Hines, 91, was called to his heavenly home. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Willie Mae Hines and 3 of his 6 children. Ray was born in Champaign, IL on Tuesday, July 23,1929 to Ray Hines and Ruth B Woodruff-Hines. To cherish his memory, Ray leaves behind his Wife , Willie Mae Hines, who was his pride and joy. His children Darrell Hines & Frances Dumas-Hines of Evansville IN,  Keith Hines, Kevin Hines of Champaign IL, Derrick Williams...

Ernestine (Brown)Matthews was born in Colp,Illinois on November 21,1931 to Paul Brown and Edith Guy. She attended  Attucks grade school and Herrin Township high school. In 1948 Ernestine met and married  Starling Matthews in Marion, Illinois and moved to Danville,Illinois that same year to this union 8 children were born. Ernestine was a homemaker and dedicated herself to her loving husband and family. She was a faithful and longstanding member of Mt.Zion Missionary Baptist...

In Loving Memory Our beloved Tina Ward passed on peacefully at home March 27, 2021. Tina was born March 13, 1964 in Hollandale, Mississippi to the late Mildred Davis and Tom Harris. She is survived by the love of her life Alonzo Jones; her daughters, Tafonda Palmer, Tanosha Williams, and Tashionna Williams; her sons, Ricardo Williams and Cedric Jones, Jr.; her brothers, Lovie Ward and Tommy McFarland; her sisters, Crystal (David) Johnson and Latasha (Charles) Barclay; grandchildren,...

James Lee Dickens, 61, of Moorhead, Mississippi (Sunflower County) transitioned at Barnes Jewish Hospital, Saint Louis, MO at 8:58 A.M. on March 25th 2021.   James was born on July 19, 1959 to Lonnie B. Dickens and MurrayLeah Dickens.   James attended Manassas High School in Memphis, Tennessee. James and Beverly Lynn Herrington were married on September 29, 2000 in Urbana, Illinois.   He is survived by his wife, Beverly Herrington, his sons: Cedrick Dickens, Christopher...

Avani MarieSha Crawford four months old, passed this life surrounded in love on March 23, 2021 at South Bend’s Memorial Hospital. Avani was born on October 25, 2020 to Alton Crawford and Aleiha Williams. Avani was a happy and lovable baby. She loved to be held, enjoyed having conversations, and loved to laugh and play with her older sister Ale’Onnie. She loved her grandparents, and her mommy and daddy. She will be missed by her parents, her sister, maternal grandparents Garry...

Imogene Smith, beloved matriarch, mother, daughter, sister, wife, aunt, and friend, passed away Tuesday evening, March 23, 2021, just over a week shy of her 100th birthday.  She transitioned peacefully at her home, which was first purchased by her parents and has served as a family gathering place for more than 50 years.   Imogene was born April 5, 1921, in Gibson City, Illinois, and spent most of her life in the Champaign-Urbana area.  She worked as a salesclerk...

Verlinda Jones To her family she was known as "Poo Poo" and to her friends "Vee". Verlinda Jones passed this life on March 17, 2021 at 12:08 PM. She was born on November 9, 1968 to Virgil Jones and Magnolia Anderson. She attended Grammar School and High School in Chicago IL., She furthered her education at Carteret Community College where, Verlinda obtained her associates degree. In 2003, Verlinda was united in Holy Matrimony to Sean Hoskin though to this union no...

Sherlandel LoraShae Nesbitt-Payne age 31 of Champaign Illinois, passed on March 16, 2021. She attended and graduated from Urbana High School and was loved and adored by many. She loved to sing, dance, and was a trend setter as she loved fashion. She was a mother of four beautiful children -Anilah -14, Jaya -14 (Step-Daughter), Tenijah -12, and Le’Ni -2.  She leaves to mourn her lifelong partner Takeyia B. Payne, parents Lorrie A. Crosby – Mother, Minister Michael L. Crosby(...