All Obituaries

Ozell Williams Jr. 78 of Danville Illinois passed this life Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, in the city he made his home. Ozell was born on the first day month of January in 1945. He is the son of the proud parents of Uzell Williams and Elizabeth McCain Williams. Mr. Ozell Williams Jr. attended George R. Ellis High School in Munford Tennessee. Mr. Ozell Williams was a Lab Tech at General Motors Powertrain in Tilton, Illinois until he earned his retirement. Ozell enjoyed many things in life...

Lawrence Clifford Owens (Big Daddy) affectionally know as LC was born on October 26, 1947, to Curnetus Owens and Audra McLaurin in McGee, Mississippi. LC was baptized and accepted Christ at an early age.  LC attended Urbana High School where he played football.  In 1964, he was a part of the team that won the Big 12 Championship.  “L.C.” became employed with the University of Illinois, in 1970, employed as a Storekeeper and...

Jerry Lee Dorsey was born on February 23, 1967, in Champaign, IL to the union of Jerristeen Dorsey and George Albert Murray. Jerry was reared and received his education in the Champaign area. He grew up in the Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club, a member of the Beardsley Park Coalition (BPC) and founding member of the GHETTO brothers’ social club.  Upon graduation from Centennial High School, he went on to work at the University of Illinois, Document Services where he dedicated...

Dorothy Hinds was born January 7, 1953, in Byhalia, Mississippi to parents Joe Sanders and Mozell Brodie, both of Byhalia Mississippi. Dorothy or as she was lovingly called “Dottie”, was educated in the Memphis Public School System.  She attended Florida Elementary School and Carver High School. She received her high school diploma in 1971 and was proud to be a “Cobra”.  After graduation she achieved her Certified Nursing Assistant credentials and worked for...

Andre Sherell Clanton, Jr. (Artist Name: Yung N Muhdy) was born March 23, 1986 in Urbana, Illinois to Arlicia Perry and Andre Sherell Clanton, Sr.  Andre transitioned from this life on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the age of 37.  Andre attended elementary school and high school in Urbana, Illinois.  He moved to Las Vegas with his mother in 2002.  Several years later, he returned to Champaign-Urbana, where he opened Studio 86.  He lived in different states and traveled to...

Leroy Adams was born December 24, 1952 in Danville, IL and transitioned from this life in the comfort of his home on May 18, 2023. He attended Danville schools and graduated from Danville High School where he participated in football and wrestling. Leroy was a member of Hope Unlimited Church and previously attended Union Missionary Baptist Church. He married the love of his life Brenda "Chapman" Adams in Danville, IL where they spent the last 36 years of their lives together. His...

The mortal life of our beloved Roderick W. Bland began August 12, 1960, in St. Louis, Missouri. He received his calling to do work for the Lord on May 15, 2023.   Rodrick graduated from Danville high school in June 1979. After high school he enlisted into the army for four active years. He then did 16 years in the army reserves Rodrick where traveled toured in operation desert storms during this time. After the army reserves, he worked for Danville Steel, Thyssenkrupp...

William A Sweat, Sr., 85, of Rantoul, IL passed on Friday, May 12, 2023, at home surrounded by family. William was born on April 16, 1938 in Wilmington, NC, to the late Harry and Sally Sweat. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Floyd Sweat and Robert Sweat and his youngest son, Larry. He is survived by his wife, Betty, of 65 years.  He is also survived by his children, eldest son William Jr. (Julie)...

Barbara Bernetta Myers, 88 of Rantoul, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2023 while surrounded by family.   Barbara was born the second child of Huey McGowan and Alice Marjiel Varnado McGowan on August 19, 1934 in Picayune, Mississippi.  Barbara loved sports and dancing and was lovingly referred to as 'BB.'   BB met L.T. Myers in Picayune and upon her graduation from high school they married on April 12, 1952.  Early the following year they moved to...

On Friday May 5, 2023, Christopher (CJ) Smalls 33 of Danville Illinois took his master’s hand and entered the heavenly gates. Christopher Smalls was born October 29, 1989, to Lukresia Smalls and Damon Rowell. CJ as he was lovingly called by people he knew and did know. CJ spent his early childhood years playing baseball alongside his friends and cousins (Quinn, Ashtyn, and Jaron), while being coached by his Uncle Tony Williams and Grandfather Nate "Bobo" Smalls. CJ was part...