All Obituaries

Kenneth Dwayne Summers was born July 6, 1957 in Danville, IL to Greta Summers and Birl King. He was the youngest of 6 children. He attended schools in both Danville, Il and Grand Rapids, MI. He was preceded in death by his father, Birl King, his brothers, Gary A. Lillard & Shawn Fails, as well as his sister Cheryl Fails. Kenneth was a member of First Community AME Church in Grand Rapids, MI. Kenneth entered into eternity on June 25, 2020 at Carl Clinic in Champagne, IL. He is now free...

Catherine Fay Chris Carter was born on June 11, 1965 to Carrie Carter in York, Alabama. Catherine departed this life and peacefully gained her wings at 7:55PM on June 22, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Catherine attended Urbana Schools and graduated from Urbana High school, the Class of 1983. She was employed at Arby's for 27 years. Her favorite past-time included playing bingo, playing cards and spending time with close family and friends. Her most used phrase was "I...

Indea Rosa Carter-Dorsey was born to Jonathan Carter and Rosa Lee Dorsey on Saturday March 16, 1985 in Champaign IL. She graduated from Centennial High School (Class of 2003) in Champaign IL. While attending high school Indea was a Step Student in the STEP Program 2002. After high school Indea attended Parkland College where she studied her compassion for Fine Arts. One of her many occupations was a Home Care Provider after she completed her CNA license at Urbana Adult Education. As Indea...

Roger Norris Gill Sr. (Beav) was born in Humboldt,TN. On August 7,1954.  To Dorris Gill and Oscar Beard. He was the sibling of four, leaving behind three sisters: Keither Gill, Rose(Joe) Young, Lisa Gill and one brother Martines Gill. Roger was united in holy matrimony to Bonnie L.King on July 13,1977. Unto this union was born, Walidah(Robert) Gill-Harris, Rahsima Gill, A-kie(Tamike) Gill, Ivy Gill, and Eunice Gill.  He was also the father of Roger(Sherrie) Crosby, Rodreckus Bell,...

DEACON HARTLEY T. FORDE, affectionately known as “Slyvan”, “Pop” or “Papa”, 93, went home to be with the Lord on June 19th, 2020. Deacon Forde was the first-born son to Valeria & Allan Forde Sr. in Barbados, West Indies. Deacon Forde attended school at the St. David Boys School in Barbados. He moved to the United States at the age of 19, where he worked on farms in various states and traveled to other countries to do farm work. Deacon Forde made his...

John Terrance Mitchell, 56, of Urbana, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Memorial Hospital in Fremont, Ohio.   John was born on January 23, 1964 in Urbana, IL, son of Howard and Dorothy Mitchell (Deshield).  He attended Urbana High School where he was active on the football and track teams.  In 1982, he enlisted in the Army and was active in the In-Active Reserves.  He earned his CDL license in 1993 and began driving for J.B Hunt Trucking...

Tyrone Tyrell Cunningham Sr., born to Patricia Joann Cunningham & Terry Rogers on June 23, 1972 in Danville, IL.  He attended Danville Public Schools, graduating from Danville High School in 1990 where he played football and ran track. Tyrone then joined the US Marines. Tyrone enjoyed his family and friends, he loved to dance and cook, he had hoped to one day run his own catering business. Tyrone was an avid sports fan; his favorite team was the Chicago Bears.  Tyrone left...

Gloria H. Dixon transitioned home to glory on June 15, 2020.  She was the eldest of six children born to Daisy Lee and William B. Hegman.  Born and raised in Memphis, TN, Gloria grew up at Collins Chapel CME Church where she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior early in life. Gloria received her education in Memphis, TN.  She graduated high school from Manassas High School in Memphis, TN in 1958 and received a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Lane...

Willie James Mosby, 78 of Danville, transitioned from this life, on June 9, 2020 at his residence.  Willie was born on June 25, 1941 in Senatobia, Mississippi to Walter Columbus and Pauline Cathion Mosby. Willie met the love of his life Juanita Gillespie in 1962 at Britllin Cafeteria in Memphis, TN. On June 10, 1963, one year after meeting, they were united in Holy Matrimony. Willie and Juanita celebrated 56 wonderful years together. To this union, 2 sons were born: Willie J. Mosby...

Eric Sean Smith Sr., 49 Danville, IL. passed this life on June 4th, 2020. He was born to the late William Smith and Marian Spady in Philadelphia, PA on September 17th, 1970. From the age of 3, he was raised by his Great Aunt Delores and Great Uncle George Harper. Eric is survived by sons Eric Sean Smith II and Eriean Smith of Danville; daughter Essence Smith of Indianapolis, IN. A stepdaughter, Donica (Ervin) Wheeler of Danville. Sisters Cheryl (Robert) Harper-Patterson of Atlanta, Ga, and...