All Obituaries

Ruth Jane Doran, age 94, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 10:43 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Effingham, IL. She was born February 6, 1930 in Akron, OH, the daughter of Fred Nicholas and Mary Louise Spears Nicholas. On November 19, 1949 she married Ben Roe Gene Doran in Akron, OH; he passed away on June 25, 1993. Survivors include her children, Linda Lankston of Martinsville, IL, Larry Doran (Theresa) of Vonore, TN, Susan Gary of Marshall,...

Barbara Ann Davidson, age 59, of Robinson, IL passed away unexpectedly at 8:02 a.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at her residence. She was born May 21, 1964 in Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of James Arden Swick and Joan Beasley (Miller) Swick. On November 22, 1991 she married Charles Victor Davidson, Jr. in Robinson, IL. Survivors include her loving husband of thirty-two years, Charles “Chuck” Davidson of Robinson, IL; daughters, Nicole Davidson of Claremore, OK and Kelsey Krick...

Sharon E. (Ennis) Stephen, age 83, of Oilfield, Illinois passed away on May 3, 2024 at Heartland Nursing and Rehab in Casey, Illinois. She was born October 26, 1940 in Oilfield, Illinois, the daughter of Elbert G. & Mary F. (Veach) Ennis.  On April, 4, 1958 she married Warren Leon Stephen in Martinsville, IL. They shared 62 years of marriage before he  passed away on September 25, 2020.  Sharon is survived by her children, Scott (Sarah) Stephen of Altamont, Illinois,...

Richard Lee Williams, age 76, of Marion, KY formerly of Casey, IL passed away at 2:32 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in ContinueCARE at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY with his family by his side.  He was born July 18, 1947 in Terre Haute, IN the son of Charles Williams and Helen Shoot Williams. Survivors include his children, Stacey Williams (Camilla) of Casey, IL; Tammy DeWitt of Fairview Heights, IL; Christian Squires (Kurt) of Casey, IL; Danny Fitch of Marion, KY; Joe Fitch (Sarah)...

Carolyn Marie Gard, age 82, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 2:41 a.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, IN. She was born August 14, 1941, the daughter of Theodore Wolfe and Zola Mary Harlow Wolfe. On August 24, 1957 she married Leslie “Babe” Gard in Martinsville, IL; he passed away on October 17, 1996. Survivors include her sons, Terry Gard (Christa) of Martinsville, IL, Brad Gard (Celia) of Bella Vista, AR, Steven Gard (Nancy) of Martinsville, IL, and...

Cindy Lynne Binder, age 61, of Casey, IL passed away at 12:34 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at her residence surrounded by loved ones. She was born July 24, 1962 in Shelbyville, IL, the daughter of Glen Harvey Beck Sturgeon and Hazel Margaret Smith Sturgeon. She married Aaron J. Binder on September 20, 1986 in Effingham, IL. He was the love of her life. He passed away on October 10, 2008. Survivors include her beloved son, Adam Binder and daughter in-law Kenzie Shrum of Casey, IL;...

Mark Eugene Black, age 61, of Casey, IL passed away at 11:53 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation, Casey, IL. He was born January 4, 1963 in Charleston, IL, the son of Gerald Wayne Black and Irene Marie Verhey Black Sharp. Survivors include his children, Julie Jones (Jonathan) of Louisville, IL, Trachella Black of DeRidder, LA, Sierra Black of Toledo, IL, and Zech Black of Marshall, IL; siblings, Mike Black of Casey, IL, Tammy Black (David Cox) of Casey,...

Mary Louise Hutchings, age 100, of Casey, IL entered eternal rest at 7:55 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation, Casey, IL. She was born June 30, 1923 in Cleone, IL, the daughter of Oscar Logan Warner and Josie Ellen Cartright Warner. On August 12, 1941 she married Roy Allen Hutchings in Paris, IL; he passed away on April 24, 1991. Mary is survived by her beloved son, Don J. Hutchings (Sallie) of Reeds Spring, MO; brothers, Gary Warner (Fran) of MI and Aaron...

James H. Sharp, age 85, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 8:45 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Coles County, IL. He was born July 28, 1938 in Casey, IL the son of Howard Woodrow Sharp and Helen Janet (McCrory) Sharp. On May 18, 1974 he married Irene Marie (Verhey) Sharp in Marshall, IL; she passed away on February 19, 2015. James is survived by his sister, Marilyn Brown of Casey, IL; nephew, John Brown (Amy) of Casey, IL; niece, Sherri Scheurich of Boca...

Larry Joe Livingston 66 passed away in the home he lovingly raised his family in on April 3, 2024, after a day of doing the things, he loved; helping unload a food truck for those in need, taking care of animals, playing with his grandchildren, and spending time with his wife.. His loss was completely unexpected, and his family is deeply saddened. He was born December 27, 1957 in Robinson, IL, the son of Paul Joe Livingston and Carolyn Sue (Slane) Livingston.  He was the responsible...