All Obituaries

Maurice Eugene “Tif” Tiffin, age 82, of Casey, IL passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Coles County, IL.  He was born January 29, 1938 in Dolson Twp., Clark County, IL, the son of Ted Bruford Tiffin and Elma June Claypool Tiffin.  On November 18, 1961 he married Bonnie Maxine Tiffin in Casey, IL. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Maxine Tiffin of Casey, IL; children, Kimberly Dawn Tiffin Spencer (Daniel) of...

Jack Terril Shaffner, age 91, of Martinsville, IL died Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Casey, IL.  He was born February 3, 1929 in Martinsville, IL.  The son of Samuel “Tennis” Shaffner and Clara Spittler Shaffner.  Jack graduated from Martinsville Community High School with the Class of 1947.  In 1951, Jack joined the United States Navy and served his country during the Korean War.  Following his release from...

Debra Ann Draper, age 65, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at her home.  She was born August 9, 1954 in Terre Haute, IN the daughter of Dwight Eugene Washburn and Norma Leona Moore Washburn.  On August 25, 1969 she married Donald Eugene Draper in St. Charles, MO. Survivors include her husband, Don Draper of Martinsville, IL; sons, Ronald Alan Draper (Beth) of Martinsville, IL and Troy Eugene Draper (Michelle) of Noblesville, IN; brothers,...

Lois Iline Simpson, age 88 of Casey, IL passed away at 7:30 a.m. on January 22, 2020 in Casey, IL. She was born August 15, 1931 in Grandville Township, Yale, IL, the daughter of Ralph Kenneth Kibler and Hazel Edith Parcel Kibler. On September 23, 1950 she married James “Jim” Lee Simpson in Yale, IL and he preceded her in death on December 21, 2008. Iline is survived by her three children, Steve Simpson (Bobbi) of Morton, IL, Scott Simpson (Linda) of Yale, IL and Shelley Baltz (Tim) of...

Richard D. “Bucky” Elliott, age 64, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 2:48 p.m. on January 20, 2020 in Terre Haute, IN. He was born December 20, 1955 in Robinson, IL, the son of Warren Laverle Elliott and Maxine Vanarsdalen Elliott. Richard is survived by his son, Tyler Elliott of Martinsville, IL; daughter, Haley Elliott of Martinsville, IL; brother, Ron Elliott of Martinsville, IL; sister, Roberta “Bertie” Stephens (Martin) of Martinsville, IL; mother of his children, Karen...

Larry Lee Yocom, age 71, of Terre Haute, IN formerly of Casey, IL passed away at 6:32 a.m. on January 20, 2020 in Terre Haute, IN. He was born April 2, 1948 in Lebanon, IN the son of James Harold Yocom and Norma Jean Fitzpatrick Yocom. Larry is survived by his brothers, David Yocom (Karen) and Rick Yocom (Angie) all of Casey, IL; nieces and nephews, Noble John Taylor (Tiffany), Michelle Anesu (Christopher), Jordan Hennings, Courtney Foster (Erich), Tyler Yocom (Brooke), Caitlyn Henry...

Evelyn Louise Miles, age 74, of Casey, IL passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2020 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Coles County, IL. She was born February 2, 1945 in Columbus, GA the daughter of Dwight L. McCasland and Baby Ruth Cooper McCasland. She married Jackie Ray Miles on June 25, 1984 at Las Vegas, Nevada; he passed away on July 1, 1996. Survivors include her son, Robert Rienbolt of Casey, IL; daughter, Bonnie Louise Medina (Antonio) of Cherryville, NC; two...

Marjorie Hall, age 93, of Neoga, IL passed away at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 27, 1926 in Hume, IL, the daughter of Roy Smith and Mable Ault Smith. On February 23, 1946 she married Harold Eugene Hall in Marshall, IL and he preceded her in death on October 11, 2019. She is survived by sons, Don (Mareena) Hall of Saltillo, TN and Max Hall of Neoga, IL; daughters, Marcella (Tommie) Hacker of Tamms, IL, Bonnie...

Todd Charles Edwards, age 56 of Westfield, IL passed away on January 9, 2020 at 4:03 a.m. at home surrounded by his loving family. Todd was born on October 29, 1963 in Charleston, IL the son of David Keith Edwards and Barbara J. Hammond Edwards. On September 24, 1994 he married Mary Marie Howlett in Charleston, IL. Survivors include wife, of 25 years, Mary Edwards; sons Seth Edwards (Deborah) and Austin Edwards; daughter Alyssa Edwards (James Phillippi) all of Westfield, IL; grandchildren...

Margaret “Maggie” Connelly, age 83, of Casey, IL passed away at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Heartland Nursing Center, Casey, IL. She was born December 18, 1936 in Casey, IL the daughter of William Durward Wilson and Vena Stults Wilson. In 1954 she married Doyle Allen Connelly and he preceded her in death on November 27, 2016. She is survived by daughters Cherie Ashley and husband Shannon of Casey, IL and Charlotte Webb and husband Bob of Katy, TX; five grandchildren Brock...