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Gladys Elizabeth “Nanny” Peoples, age 87, of Wellston, passed away Tuesday, August 22 at Jenkins Care Community. Arrangements are pending by the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston.

Robert A. Gerig, 71, of Moorcroft, Wyo., died Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, at his home.

Kirk Paul Gary, 60, of Rapid City, passed away on Aug. 20, 2017, in Rapid City. Funeral arrangements are with Black Hills Funeral Home.

Emlyn Jones Whilding, 94, of Jamestown, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Born February 13, 1923 in Gomer, Ohio, E.J. was the son of Samuel and Mary Whilding.

Terry Onslow Miller, 76, of Normal, formerly of Chatsworth, passed away 12:15 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 20, 2017) at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.

HUMBOLDT -- Kelly T. Seaman, 53, Humboldt, passed away 10:49 P.M. Friday, Aug. 18, 2017 at his residence.

Rita Marie Murphy, 55, of Pontiac, died 1:58 a.m. Monday (Aug. 21, 2017) in Pontiac.

LeRoy James Haag, 91, of Cullom, passed away 8:58 a.m. July 21, 2017, at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.

Leamon Kemp "Lee/PawPaw" Jessup, 66, of Mahomet, died 7:05 a.m. Sunday (Aug. 20, 2017) at Presence Covenant Medical Center, Champaign.

Kristy Michelle Papka, 37, of San Francisco, Calif., passed away at 2:35 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 19, 2017) in the loving arms of her brother and best friend, Stephen Papka (Brent Flora), at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria. Kristy…

Jack Bess, 80, of Bloomington, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Thursday (Aug. 17, 2017) at home with his family by his side.

DECATUR -- Verne Lee Garrison, of Valley Park, MO, formerly of Mt. Pulaski, IL, passed away at his home on August 18, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.

Litwiller, Floyd R., 11 a.m. at Hopedale Mennonite Church, Hopedale.

Brown, Donald T. "Don," 89, Vandalia, Sunday (Aug. 20, 2017) in Springfield. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia.

Diane K. Hall, 67, of Normal, died 10:04 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 19, 2017) at Heritage Health, Normal.

DECATUR -- Rebecca N. Brennan, 35, of Decatur passed away on Wednesday August 16, 2017. Funeral service for Rebecca will be 2 PM Wednesday, August 23, 2017 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1-2 PM Wednesday August 23, 2017…

Werner , Gary October 14, 1933 - August 12, 2017 Gary L. Werner, whose 30-year military career took him from Vietnam to Germany and .....

Tucker, Jr., Leslie Hollis February 23, 1933 - August 20, 2017 Leslie Hollis Tucker, Jr. (Hollis), prominent Sarasota businessman and philanthropist, passed away peacefully .....

Profit, Linda April 08, 1946 - August 18,2017 Linda Lee Profit 04-08-1946 -- 08/18/2017 Went to be with the Lord on Aug 18, 2017. .....

Poirier, Neal April 18, 1944 - June 28, 2017 Neal F. Poirier 73, San Antonio TX died Wednesday June 28, 2017 at the home .....

Nicotra, Andrew June 26, 1954 - Aug 15, 2017 Andrew Nicotra, 63, of Port Charlotte, Florida, formerly of Brooklyn, New York, died on Aug .....

McNair, Thomas June 06, 1938 - Aug 17, 2017 Thomas McNair, 79, of Venice, Florida, died on Aug 17, 2017. Funeral arrangements by: Charlotte .....

Lingard, Kevin Barry Nov 18, 1952 - May 20, 2017 Kevin Barry Lingard, 64, died of coronary disease on May 20, 2017 at home. .....

DeLong, Johnny Steve Oct. 24, 1960 - Aug. 17, 2017 Johnny Steve DeLong, 56, of Venice, Florida, died on Aug. 17, 2017. Visitation will .....

Bond, Irene L. Oct 12, 1925 - Aug 20, 2017 Irene L. Bond, 91, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Norridge, IL, died on Aug .....

Bego, Robert August 09, 1929 - August 19, 2017 Robert Joseph Bego, Beloved Father, Husband, Coach, Hero and Friend, passed away on August 19 .....

Banwell, Edna "Polly" August 13, 2017 Edna "Polly" E. Banwell of Venice, Florida passed on peacefully at the blessed age of 92 on August .....

Rogers Adair JeffordsHARTSVILLE -- Mr. Rogers Adair Jeffords 81 passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. He was born in Florence, SC on April 3, 1936, was the son of the late S. A. and Irene Rogers Jeffords Adair graduated…

MIRIAM SMITH ALFORDMARION -- Miriam Smith Alford, 93, died Sunday, August 20, 2017 at home after an illness. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Palmetto…

Mary Lee BrownDARLINGTON -- Funeral Service for Ms. Mary Lee Brown will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Kingsville UMC Hartsville, SC. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial park in Hartsville, SC. Visitation will be held Tuesday…

Mary F. ChrystLADSON -- Mary F. Chryst, 70, of Ladson, SC, widow of the late Paul H. Chryst, Sr., passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017.Funeral Services will be Tuesday at 12 o'clock noon, August 22, 2017, at Parks Funeral Home…

Joseph D. LangleyJoseph D. Langley, 70, of Fairview, NC died 7/28/2017. He was born in Lake City, son of the late John Louis (JL) and Virginia Langley. He was preceded in death by his twin, Jim Langley.Joe is survived by…

Forrest N. MatthewsFLORENCE Forrest was born August 7, 1969 in Washington, DC to Larry and Wilma Wilkins Matthews. In addition to his parents, he is survived by wife, Ashley T. Matthews and son, Forrest Townsend Matthews. He passed away on…

Angela N. WilliamsSCRANTON -- Mrs. Angela N. Williams, age 38, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 at Lake City Community Hospital after an illness. A funeral service will be held at 5pm Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Floyd Funeral Home…

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Obituaries for Tuesday, Aug. 22
Fresno Bee
ASBERRY — Drucell “Junior” Asberry, 64, of Fresno died Aug. 16. He was a self employed auto and small engine mechanic for 46 years. Celebration of Life: 3 p.m. Aug. 27 at Wildrose Chapel & Funeral Home. CAMPBELL — Myrtle Marie Campbell, 95, ...

Thomas Ellsworth McNerlin, age 89, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 21, 2017. He was born in Oak Hill on October 16, 1927, to the late William E. and Beryl (Morgan) McNerlin. In addition to his parents,…