All Obituaries

Monica Denise Phillpott went to be with the Lord October 18, 2020. She was born December 10, 1964, to Patricia Phillpott and Lamont Parsons. In 1982, Monica graduated from Danville Highschool and continued her education at D.A.C.C. In 2015, Monica moved to Lake City, Florida and lived with her Aunt Margo Parsons Robinson and in 2015, she lived with her dear friend CeCe Wooward. Monica was an avid reader and continued to seek and spread knowledge her entire life. Monica worked for various...

Our beloved Sheila D. Richardson began her earthly journey on Tuesday, February 19, 1957 in Champaign, Illinois to the union of Eugene and Margaret Douglas Jones. Sheila grew up in Champaign, IL and attended Central High School. She then worked various jobs as a seamstress before moving to Indiana where she met her late husband Lonnie Richardson. Sheila and Lonnie made their way back home to Urbana, IL and there she discovered her passion as a child care provider where she worked many years...

Bobbie Jean Mack-Hall entered this world on May 27, 1958 in Crawfordsville, AR to the proud parents Hattie Mae Pye and Major Mack. The foundation of her youth was built around family. At an early age, she relocated to Chicago; IL Bobbie loved her family and joyfully cared for her brothers and sisters growing up. Bobbie enjoyed the richness of academic life and graduated from Farragut Career Academy High School in Chicago, IL. She furthered her education and attended Catherine College where...

Jimette Denise White, 59 of Danville, entered into eternal rest at 9:30 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2020 at OSF Health Care in Danville, IL.  She was the loving daughter of Moses and Mignon Lewis Nolan, and (Jimmie Stevenson).  She was born on September 11, 1961 in Danville, IL. Jimette graduated from Danville High School in May of 1980.  Shortly after graduation, she attended Danville Area Community College to pursue an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and a...

Martha Rachel Louise Thomas ( Mother Lois) of Scottsdale, Arizona went to be with her lord and Savior, on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the age of 71. Martha Thomas was born in Lexington, Tennessee on January 26, 1949 to the late Lorine Thomas and James Herron Sr. She moved to Champaign, IL in 1959. She graduated from Central High School. Martha was a long time member and faithful member of Greater Holy Temple  Church where she served many years as "Mother" of...

Charles W. Sims, (C.W.) 97 of Danville, IL. passed this life at 11:16 am Sunday, October 11th at OSF Healthcare, Danville, IL.  Charles was born on March 23, 1923 to Sylvester and Linnabelle Phillips Sims of Ellenwood, Georgia. Charles was formally married to Anne Mae Swift Sims and to this union was born two sons, Charles Sims Jr. and Sylvester Sims. Three daughters Vickie Sims, Judy Sims, and Sherry Sims Dye. Formally married to the late Gertrude Dodson Sims. Charles enjoyed fishing,...

Angela Denise Brown, of Champaign, peacefully transitioned from this life on October 7, 2020 at her residence. Angela was born on July 28, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois to Anna Bell McNeese and Clemm Lee Brown Sr. Angela worked at Horizon Hobby for several years. She was a picker/ packer. Angela touched many lives at Horizon Hobby; she had a contagious smile and made many laugh with great joy.  Angela leaves to cherish her loving memory one son Daniel Brown of Florida, ...

Christina Jo Foster was born to Wardell and Ivadale (Foulks) Foster on January 16, 1963 in Danville, IL. Christina attended Collett School, South View and graduated from Danville High Class of 1981. After high school she moved to Champaign and attended Parkland college majoring in communications. She had a dream of becoming a news broadcaster.  While attending school in Champaign she worked at the bus station for Greyhound and later was a volunteer for head start with Community...

Annette Elizabeth Baxter, 54, of Danville, Il went to be with the Lord on October 3rd, 2020 at 2:20pm. Annette was born on August 4, 1966 in Grinnell, IA to Sammy and Donna Keup. Annette graduated Grinnell High School in 1984. She attended Coe College after until she moved to Danville, Il in 1985. She worked at Wendys during the daytime and was a nanny for a family in the evenings. Annette then began working at Herr’s until they closed the doors in 2004. In 2005, she began working at...

Mr. Douglas Cornelius March, (Doug or Dougie) as he was fondly called, of Lawton, Oklahoma, formally of Danville, IL  went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2020 at Comanche Memorial Hospital in Lawton, Oklahoma. Well done, good and faithful servant! Matthew 25:21 I 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 and not to me only,...