All Obituaries

Robert Edward Jacobs, 71 of Jacksonville, IL formerly of Pawnee passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at 2:05 a.m. at Aperion Care Center in Jacksonville, IL. He was born on May 28, 1947 in Taylorville, IL the son of Robert and Delores M. (Moore) Jacobs. Robert worked as an Electrician at Commonwealth Edison and he served in the United States Navy. He is survived by his Son Ryan Jacobs of Rochester, IL; Brother: Richard Jacobs of Taylorville, IL; Sister: Debbie Jacobs of Decatur, IL and...

Tyler Inman, 22 of Ohlman passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 11:41 p.m. as the result of an ATV accident. He was born on April 19, 1996 in Springfield, IL the Son of Jim and Gina (Smith) Inman. He worked as an operator at Pana Limestone and was a member of local 965 operating engineers and South Fork United Methodist Church. Surviving are his Parents: Jim and Gina Inman of Ohlman; Sister: Taylor Inman of Mattoon; Grandparents: Donna Inman of Pana; Jane and Wendell Smith of Ohlman;...

Ruben Franklin Harty, 82 of Taylorville formerly of Mt. Auburn, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018 at 4:03 a.m. at his residence in Taylorville, IL. He was born on March 20, 1936 in Bloomfield, MO the son of Ruben Franklin and Miriam Cecelia (Cowgar) Harty. He married Phyllis Prior on September 4, 1954 in Nahunta, GA and she preceded him in death on January 9, 2018. Ruben worked as a plant services manager at Dekalb Ag Research in Illiopolis, IL. He was a Sergeant in the United States...

Joseph C Large II, 89 of Owaneco passed away on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 4:30 a.m. at home in rural Owaneco IL. He was born on April 28, 1929 in Pana, IL the son of Clarence and Harriet (Wilcox) Large. Joe worked as a farmer and lived his entire life on the home place.  He loved the St. Louis Cardinals, fishing, water skiing, eating out at Chick-Fil-A, his John Deere farm toys and being with family and friends. Joe was a Past Master of Masonic Locust Lodge #623 in Owaneco and a member...

Wayne Leo Huber, 73, of Nokomis passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 3:40 p.m. at Nokomis Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Nokomis. He was born on August 27, 1944 to Leo and Rosa (Lindermann) Huber. Wayne worked the past few years at Fay Co. in Hillsboro, IL. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends particularly his nieces and nephews. Wayne is survived by his Siblings: Melvin (Evelyn) Huber of Vandalia; Donald (Helen) Huber of Nokomis; Dorothy Archibald of Nokomis; Clement...

Pamela Barnes, 59 of Owaneco passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 3:50 p.m. at Taylorville Memorial Hospital in Taylorville, IL. She was born on February 9, 1959 in Colorado Springs, CO the Daughter of Donald Eugene and Iona Darlene (Sampson) Moffitt. She married Charles E. Barnes on May 3, 2003 in Palmer, IL and she worked as a homemaker. She is survived by her Husband: Charles Barnes of Owaneco, IL; Sons: Daniel (Gerry) Barnes of Boyertown, PA; Samuel Joseph Foote of Springfield, IL;...

Hilda Wallace, 81 of Taylorville passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 8:20 p.m. at her residence in Taylorville, IL. She was born on April 6, 1937 in Bumpus Mills, TN the Daughter of Alec and Cora (Wallace) Lawrence. She married Allen Wallace on April 23, 1966 in Taylorville, IL and he later preceded her in death. Hilda worked as a homemaker. She is survived by her Sons: Ronald Barrett of Dover, TN; Ricky Lashbrook of Springfield, IL; Daughters: Linda Boyd of Vienna, IL; Nancy Wallace...

Robert L. “Bob” Brockelsby, 66 of Taylorville passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at his home in rural Taylorville. He was born on February 3, 1952 in Springfield, IL the son of Carl and Norma (Nave) Brockelsby. He married Hattie Mae Reed on December 21, 1991 in Edinburg, IL. He enjoyed working as a farmer and field tileing for Carl Michel, he loved gardening and having coffee with his friends. He also enjoyed family get togethers and he loved food. Bob was a...

Benny Alan Baran, Sr., 77 of Taylorville passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 11:56 am at Taylorville Memorial Hospital in Taylorville, IL. He was born on December 25, 1940 in Georgetown, IL the son of Ben and Pansy (Burch) Baran. Benny was a military veteran as he proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  He later worked as a coal miner for the Peabody Coal Company for over 30 years at Mine #10 in Pawnee/Kincaid IL.  He retired from Peabody as a Mine Manager in...

Mary Louise Johnson, lifelong resident of Taylorville, died on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Taylorville Care Center in Taylorville, IL. Mary was born on July 5, 1930 in Taylorville, IL the Daughter of Lewis and Lula (Tex) Wright. She graduated from Taylorville High school. Mary married Wayne K. Johnson of Nokomis in Austin, TX on June 17, 1951. Mary was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Mary met and made many friends through art classes, antique shopping, and she...