All Obituaries

Dr. Christopher Dunbar Jr. was born on January 29, 1954 in Rochester, NY, the middle son of the late...

Irene Yvette Williams was born on November 26, 1985, in Minneapolis, MN to Claxton Harmon and Irene Williams. She was the youngest child of 15 brothers and sisters and loved by many. Irene grew up most of her youth years in Danville Illinois and Minneapolis MN. She transitioned to Indianapolis IN in 2005 and lived there until her passing in April 2022. Irene was a very beautiful young lady who loved smiling and was always in the mirror brushing her hair. Irene loved being around her...

Willie A. Parker, 75, of Defiance, Ohio passed this life at 5:10am on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at his residence with his family by his side.     Willie was born December 18, 1946, in Natchez, Mississippi.  The son of Willie and Wilhelmina (Parker) James.  Willie married Phyllis (Coleman) Parker in 1967, she survives.  He later married Madeline (Tims) Parker on November 15, 1986, in Daville, Illinois.  She proceeds him in death.  Willie was an avid...

Today we remember & celebrate the life of a loved one Alesha Rochelle Borden has passed away April 22, 2022 at the age of 34 with her mother at her side. She is the youngest child of the Alonzo Borden and the great Mrs. Harren Rose Borden. She has four Siblings: Alonzo (Wife), Anthony (Wife), Arenzo (Wife), and Aletha. She was born on April 28, 1987 and raised in Pompano Beach alongside her niece Brittany Borden. She attended Cypress Elementary, Pompano Beach Middle School, and later...

Seve Bomani-Changamire Day, born Andre Clement Day, 51, passed peacefully with his family by his bedside on April 8, 2022. Seve was born in Detroit, MI on August 12, 1970 to the late Jesse Clement Day and Shirley Studavent. Seve enjoyed life and loved his family; especially his 5 children. He was a devout sports fan of everything MICHIGAN; Hockey, Football, Basketball, and Baseball and it was this love and knowledge of sports that he introduced his children to that would benefit them greatly...

Edward Eugene Buford passed this life on April 6, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana IL. Whit as he was known by his family was born May 20, 1954 to Orville and Shirley Buford. Edward attended Danville schools and had several jobs including R&S Printing Co., CCL, and Mastergaurd for many years. Edward loved to fish and loved collecting hats. Ed was the life of the party and never met a stranger. He would make people talk even if they didn’t want to. Edward loved his...

Nathaniel Cunningham Sr. was born to Rosie Lee and Wence H. Cunningham, Sr. on April 1, 1947 in Blytheville, Arkansas.  Theresa O.  Davis (Tree) and Nathaniel Cunningham, Sr. were joined in holy matrimony on April 12, 1965.  Nate had three children – Nate Jr., Nina (Givner) and Yanette (Pedersen). Nate retired in 2007, after thirty-two years of teaching, coaching, and mentoring in many communities.  He taught and coached in both public and private schools from...

 Robert Charles Hunter passed on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Advocate Trinity Hospital in Chicago, IL. Robert was the 10th child born to Ellis and Blanche (Davis) Hunter. He graduated from Danville High School and enlisted in the Marines, where he served for three years. After the Marines, he moved to Chicago and lived with his sister Louise. Robert loved working with his hands so he signed up for Barber School. Robert had a love for money. He soon opened up his own Barber Shop, where...

Jordan Lavvontá Alexander was born at Carle Foundation Hospital on June 30, 1993 to Angela Cotton and William Alexander .  Jordan attended Centennial High School and later received his high school diploma at Urbana adult Ed on June 1st, 2012 , after receiving his diploma Jordan remained in school to tutor those who had yet to graduate .  Jordan relocated to Florida with his cousin Eric Drake , where they spent majority of their free time sun bathing and enjoying the...

Willie Roy Taylor Sr. passed this life April 2, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign IL. Willie was born in Warrington G.A to Leroy Taylor and Jessie Lou Ivey. Willie lived in Georgia as a child and moved to Sharon P.A as a teenager where he met his wife Barbara Taylor. They moved their family to Danville IL. in 1983. Here Willie started his career at American Pavilion/American Event Services where he was a valued employee. Willie worked there for 38 years until the lord called him...