All Obituaries

Shirley Ann Lewis went to be with the Lord April 6, 2024, at 6:49pm.  She was born February 20, 1958, to Margaret Hoskins and James Hoskins in Como, Mississippi.   Shirley relocated to Danville Illinois in 1960 with her family.   In 1968 she confessed her hope in Christ at the age of 8 and was baptized at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church.  Shirley was united in marriage to Carl Lewis on June 4, 1994, after their marriage she became a member of Church of...

Luther Payne, 35 of Champaign IL., passed peacefully on April 3, 2024 in Bloomington IL. He was born on January 30, 1989 in Urbana IL. Luther is the son of Patricia Payne and James Nelson. He attended the Champaign schools and was a graduate of Central High School. Luther was a member of Grove Street Church of God in Christ for 19 years. He later became a member of Morning Star Free Will Baptist Church. He was an avid sports fan, especially loving basketball. His memories will be cherished...

Huey Lee Brown 91 of Danville, passed this life Monday April 1, 2024. He was born March 2, 1933 in Danville IL.  He is the son of Willie Lee and Addie Wilson Brown.  Huey was a Danville High School graduate. He enjoyed cooking, sports, church and spending time with family and friends. He served in the U.S. Airforce. Huey was united in marriage to Gloria Jean Micou. She preceded him in death.   Huey is survived by his daughter, Sarah Johnson of Indianapolis IN., sister;...

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Brittany Janelle Anglin, 26, born on July 15, 1997 at United Samaritans Hospital in Danville,IL. She tragically left us too soon on March 30th, of 2024. Brittany was a beacon of light who nourished the souls of everyone around her with her sweet, kind hearted, determined, and smart personality.  Brittany leaves behind her beloved sister, Maya Anglin, and her loving father, Keith Anglin, and her beloved niece Alaya F. Crose. She was...

Anna L. Morris 75 of Danville, IL. Passed this life at 8:43 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2024 at her residence surrounded by loved ones. Anna was born March 16, 1949, in Danville IL, the daughter of Aaron Pearl Sr.  and Ida F. Richards. Anna was married to Willie Allen Morris on March 28, 1968 in Danville IL. He preceded her in death. She remained a widow until her and Buddyboy were united again in heaven. Anna attended Danville Schools. Then went to be a certified nursing assistant. She...

The Chief has died.   Carl J. Alexander, esteemed chief of the Department of Veterans’  Affairs in Danville from 1992 until 1999 and chief of the Danville police force from 1999 until 2007, died on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the local Veterans Health Administration Medical Center.   Visitation for family and friends will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, and from 10 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 29, at the Second Baptist Church, 940 N. Franklin...

Norman Grant Jr. 77of Georgetown, Illinois passed this life into eternity on Thursday March 14, 2024 at 12:32 am at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He passed with family at his bedside. Norman Grant Jr. was born on October 16, 1946, ni Georgetown Illinois, the son of Norman Grant Sr and Rosalie Grant. They proceed him in death. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Cynthia (Groves), she survives. Norman attended school ni Georgetown and graduated from Georgetown High...

Mikeanesha Tanece Lutice Moore-Fondia entered this world on Monday May 11, 1992, to Latrice Moore and Michael Griffin in Champaign, IL. Mikeanesha was such a gift to this world she has a unique story to her name which is why she lived her life to the fullest and left an impression on everyone she met; she was truly unforgettable. She attended Champaign Unit 4 Schools and graduated from Central High School in 2010. She...

William Fields, Jr., 73, took his eternal rest on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Goldwater Care Danville.   William (Billy) was born on December 3, 1950, in Danville, IL to the late William Fields, Sr. and the late Marca Lee (Hooser) Fields. He attended Danville School District #118 Schools.   As a child, Billy was baptized at Second Baptist Church.    He worked for WorkSource for 15 years.     His hobbies were knitting, crocheting and...

  Larry Dean Lillard Sr., passed away on March 6, 2024 in Danville, Illinois.   Son of Emma “Louvenia” (White) and George D. Lillard, he was born January 19,1952 in Danville, Illinois. Originally educated in the Danville community schools, during his teen years he moved to Detroit, Michigan where he graduated from Charles F. Kettering Sr. High School in 1972. He was a founding member of a social club the Monte Carlos and considered his Monte Carlos sweater...