All Obituaries

Terrance Paul Houston Sr. Aka Terry, 50 of Rantoul, IL was given to us on december 9th,1970. Terry was the son of Jackie Lee Houston and Mary Dean Carroll. Our heavenly father reached out to call home our dearly departed child on oct.11th at 9:32am at carle foundation hospital. Terry accepted our lord and savior Jesus at a young age and was baptized by his grandfather Rev. Robert Carroll at sunshine missionary baptist church located in chicago. He married his beautiful wife robin regina...

Edward “Eddie” P. Miller gained his wings on Monday, October 11th, 2021 at Carle Hospital. Eddie was a loving, yet straightforward husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was born to Anniebell Pettigrew on January 28th, 1949 in Combord, Arkansas. After completing high school, Eddie served in the U.S. Army and National guard for many years and received many awards during his service years. Upon finishing his military career, he worked as a heavy machine operator for...

Adrian Watson Jr., 20 of Danville IL, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana IL. Adrian was born in Danville, IL. on December 8, 2000 the son of Lalita King and Adrian Watson Sr.  Adrian loved being around family and friends. Adrian was the life of the party, he had a deep passion for music and loved writing and singing (rap) music.  He loved History and working numbers with Math and was an avid LaBron James...

On March 11, 1940, God created an angel.  This angel, and the matriarch of our family, has earned her wings and taken her flight.  God called home; his laborer, Ethel Marie King.  Ethel was born in Clarksville, Tennessee to Geneva Murfey & Robert Merriweather.  She was later raised by her father and stepmother, Virginia Merriweather.  Ethel attended Danville Public Schools; returning and earning her GED.  On February 10, 1957, she married James Lee King; who...

Vivian Darlene Brooks, 61, of Elizabethtown, KY passed from this life into eternal life on Monday October 4,2021 at Baptist Health Hardin.   Vivian was born on November 26,1959, in Milwaukee Wisconsin, to the union of Moses and Pearlean Reed.   Vivian was a graduate of Danville High School. Before moving to Kentucky, she was a member of New Life Church of Faith, it was there where she accepted our Lord Savior Jesus Christ. Vivian had a caring heart and would do anything for...

Sandra “Sandy” Johnson, 63 of Champaign, IL, was lended to us on December 9, 1957. Sandra is the daughter of Raymond and Ethel Johnson. Sandy’s heavenly streetlight came on October 2, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Sandra accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior many years ago and was additionally baptized. She was a faithful member of the Dublin Street Church of Christ.  Sandy had a heart of gold and knew no strangers. Always joking and talking...

Hattie Mae Pye was born October 13, 1930, in Earle, Arkansas to Ida Brown and Elbert Turner.  She was an only child. She accepted JESUS CHRIST at an early age.  In 1963, while obtaining her education, Hattie met and married James Chester Pye in Crawfordville, Arkansas. Several children born to this union. Hattie loved taking her long daily walks, fishing, listening to blues and cooking and watching The Price Is Right.  On September 28, 2021, Hattie lost her long earthly...

Sandra K. Payne, 73, of Danville went to be with her heavenly father, Monday September 27, 2021. Sandra, the daughter of Prisella Luth was born on September 17, 1948, in Indianola, IL. Sandra married the love of her life, Calvin Payne on September 27, 1995; he is still living.   Sandra’s hobbies included watching & collecting movies, swimming, fishing, & spending time with her family. She leaves to cherish her loving & sweet memory, five children; two daughters:...

Royce M. Finch, 50 of Danville, IL passed this life at 8:36 am Saturday September 25, 2021 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center, Danville, IL. Royce was born in Danville, IL on October 14, 1970 the son of Ruthie Finch and T.C. Williams. Royce enjoyed listening to his church music, traveling, cooking, and watching the cooking shows. He also had a good laugh for everyone. Royce was the comedian of the family, he never met a stranger. His favorite saying was “Now wait a...

Leslie (Bug) Edward Fisher Jr. was born May 25, 2001 to Leslie Fisher and Latasha Lewis in Danville, Illinois. Leslie attended Danville Schools.Leslie enjoyed playing Xbox, watching movies, spending time with his  kids, and being with his friends and family. Leslie was very intelligent and caring. Leslie departed this life at 2:50am, Saturday, September 19, 2021 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville.  Leslie leaves to cherish his loving memory: Leslie Fisher (his father),...