All Obituaries

Mack Hemphill, 75 of Champaign, IL, transitioned from this life at 1:06'am, Monday, December 2, 2019 at CU Rehab Center in Savoy.  Mack was born June 8, 1944 in Greenville, Mississippi to James Hemphill Sr., and Ida Poole. Mack attended Urbana Schools until 1959. He then relocated to Champaign and attended Central High School. Mack was a track star. At Central, he qualified for State in the Pole Vault Competition and earned 3rd Place.  Mack attended Southern Illinois...

Delia Mae White was reunited with her mother, husband and son on Sunday, December 1, 2019.  She was born March 2, 1928 in Trezevant, TN as an only child to James (Dick) & Irene Hillsman Procter.  She attended Wingo Grade School, McKenzie High School, and Lane College.  She was baptized at the age of 11 and a member of Wingo Baptist Church.  After moving to Danville, she became a member of Second Baptist Church in 1961. She has held several positions at the...

Marcus Shawn Lisby 37 of Danville, IL went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 29, 2019, at his home.   Marcus was born on April 4, 1982, to parents Henrietta Lisby and Timothy Mason. He attended Danville school and received his diploma from Danville High School. Marcus also attended Danville Area Community College.   Marcus enjoyed his family, working with electronics, being an all-around handyman, and watching the Miami Heat. Marcus loved his children, he enjoyed spending...

Ricky Allen Smith Sr., was born in Champaign, IL on April 20, 1959 to the late Jesse and Alice Smith. Ricky enjoyed vacationing and cooking. He loved people and people loved and enjoyed his cooking.  Ricky transitioned from this life at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at 6:35'am. Ricky leaves to cherish his amazing memory his children, wife, brothers, sisters and a host of nieces, nephews and grandchildren, cousins and...

Nedra Turner was born January 2, 1980 to the late Theresa Turner in Danville, Illinois. Nedra enjoyed reading, writing, playing cards, but her joy came from cooking. She loved feeding people. Nedra confessed Christ at a very young age. She knew that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit was real. Nedra is preceded in death by her mother Theresa, son, brother Thomas, sister Natasha, grandfather Henry, aunt Nedra, two uncles Eric and Howard ‘Billy’, and a dear friend Andre. Death is...

Michael Duane Napper, 58, of Champaign IL was called home to be with the Lord Saturday November 16, 2019. Visitation will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, November 23 with funeral services starting at 11 a.m. at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 808 E Bradley, Champaign IL.Officiating Pastor Keith Thomas. Interment Grandview Memorial Gardens. Michael was born August 4, 1961 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Archie and Beverly Napper. He was proceeded in death by his father Archie Napper, uncles Alfred Hoskins...

Leeroy (Bo) Turner born June 18, 1946 transitioned on November 13, 2019. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, sister, brother, nephew and grandson. His memory lives on through his 5 children, 19 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 10 siblings. Early on in his life he established himself as a profound mechanic and business owner. A Homegoing Celebration will commence at 11:00 A.M. Friday November 22, 2019 at Leek & Sons Funeral Home 1215 West Bradley Ave Urbana. ...

Justin T. Daubaris was born December 5, 1998 in Danville, Illinois, the son of Delores Jones-Daubaris and Donatas Daubaris.  Justin aka "Boo Boo" as the ladies in the family called him was an awesome young man that touch the lives of so many people here in Danville as well as other places.  He was the light of his mother's heart. He is known to his homies as “Sadboy, JTD, Burrito, JusGlo.” Justin went home to glory on Monday, November 11, 2019 at his...

Aveonne Ty’zay Lillard was born on September 5, 1979 to Alicia Lillard and William Armstrong of Danville, IL.  Aveonne gained another father in 1984 when Alicia Lillard was united in marriage to Terry Jackson. Aveonne enjoyed spending time with all his family.  He gained three loving families that he loved dearly.  He lived to love and cherished his children.  He did whatever he could to take care of his family; cook, clean, babysit, cut grass, etc.  He was...

Richard James Williams 78 of Danville, passed this life at 2:17 p.m. Monday November 4, 2019 at his residence. Richard was born March 23, 1941 in Tilton, IL to James and Rosetta Gossett Williams. He retired from General Motors Central Foundry Division, and owned and operated Blue Lake Stables in Catlin IL. Dick enjoyed horses, particularly Barrel racing and Pole Bending, Hiking with his wife and dog Tanzy. Dick and his wife traveled extensively across the United States in their RV. He loved...