All Obituaries

Homer Thomas “Tom” Kelly, age 75, of Casey, IL passed away at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born May 5, 1948 in rural Clark County, IL, the son of Dale Leon Kelly and Naomi (Keller) Kelly.  On May 31, 1970 he married Bonnie Marie Yount in Casey, IL.  Survivors include his wife of fifty-three years, Bonnie Kelly of Casey, IL; children, Ryan Douglas Kelly (Heather) of Casey, IL; Blaine Micheil Kelly of...

David Brent Hickox, age 73, of Casey, IL formerly of New York City, NY passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 in Casey, IL.  He was born on August 2, 1950 in Terre Haute, IN to Fred Eugene Hickox and Frances Louise (Barthelemy) Hickox. David is survived by his siblings, Larry Hickox (Cindy) of Ft. Myers, FL and Cyndy Hickox (Jacqueline Morgan) of Yankton, SD; sister-in-law, Cheryl Hickox of Mattoon, IL; seven nephews and nieces, many great nephews and nieces, his...

Marilyn Clydene (Brosman) Shotts, age 90, of Martinsville, IL passed away on Tuesday morning, November 21, 2023 at Gibson Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute, IN.  She was born December 31, 1932 in Martinsville, IL, the daughter of Clyde Ray Brosman and Threasa Alverda Eyestone Brosman.  On January 14, 1952 she married Ernest Robert “Bob” Shotts in Terre Haute, IN; he passed away on May 11, 2000. Survivors include her children, D’Anna Shotts of Nigeria, West...

Mara June Vanatta wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend left this world and went home to the Lord on November 19, 2023 at age 89. She was born to Emil and Lena Vanatta on May 30, 1934. She grew up in Hidalgo IL with her brother Robert and sisters Jewel and Jeannette. After graduating from high school, Mara met her husband, Max Markwell. Together, they have 4 children: Dennis, Doug, Nancy and Cheryl. Mara loved spending time in her yard and garden growing numerous flowers and...

Devinna Elizabeth Smith, age 43, of Casey, IL formerly of Mattoon, IL passed away at 9:10 a.m. on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Casey Health Care Center, Casey, IL with her sisters by her side.  She was born April 27, 1980 in Mattoon, IL the daughter of Carl Dennis Smith and Deborah Lynn (Zakowski) Smith.  Survivors include her sisters, Calisha Smith of Casey, IL and Jessica Vance of Greenup, IL; uncle, Robert “Bob” Zakowski (Sherry) and their children Robbie and Chris;...

William Owen “Bill” Weaver, age 91, of Casey, IL passed away on Thursday, November 9th, 2023 in the presence of his family. Bill was born on August 1, 1932 in Casey, IL the son of Harold and Phyllis Weaver.  On January 10th, 1953 he married Anita Williams.  She passed away on January 22, 1979.  On August 5th, 1979, he married Sandra Ploeger at the Casey United Methodist Church.  He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Sandy Weaver; children Diana...

Linda Sue (Potter) Haycraft, age 69, of Charleston, IL passed away at 11:58 a.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Coles County, IL.  She was born December 31, 1953 in Casey, IL the daughter of James Harrison Potter and Mona Leona Funk Potter.  On April 13, 1973 she married Billy Junior Haycraft.    Survivors include her husband, Bill Haycraft of Mattoon, IL; children, Harlan Haycraft (Kathy Farrell) of Charleston, IL and Christine...

Sandra Kay “Sandy” Ealy, age 78, of Casey, IL passed away at 11:05 a.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Casey Health Care Center, Casey, IL.  She was born March 15, 1945 in Casey, IL the daughter of Harold Robert Watters and Wanetta Lorene (Perisho) Watters.  In 1963 she married Duane LeRoy Smith in Casey, IL.  She later married Michael Lynn Ealy on June 14, 1993 in Terre Haute, IN. Survivors include her husband, Mike Ealy of Casey, IL; son, Phillip R. Smith...

Donna Rogene Todd, fondly known as Gigi, age 72 of Casey, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Casey Health Care Center, Casey, IL. Her battles with cancer showed her courage in facing life challenges with strength and humor.  She was born August 28, 1951 in Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of Earlen Richard “Dick” Todd and Delores Pauline (Coleman) Todd. She is survived by her brothers, Pete Todd (Carmel) and Shawn Todd; her four children, Amber Stephens,...

Hoyt Franklin Ray, age 68, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 8:09 p.m. on Monday, November 6, 2023 the result of a motor vehicle accident in Clark County, IL.  He was born October 23, 1955 in Alton, IL the son of Donald Hoyt Ray and Elizabeth Ann (Lee) Ray. Survivors include his mother, Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Rardin of Fieldon, IL formerly of Martinsville, IL; daughters, Beth Ray (Tanner Wethington) of Edwardsville, IL and Taunja Puckett of Hillsboro, IL; sister, Maggie...