All Obituaries

Brenda Lee (Wilkey) Lockhart passed away on October 8th, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford M. Lockhart, mother, Clarice (Angel) Wilkey, father, Dewey Cleo Wilkey, brothers, William Dewey Wilkey, Willie Eugene Wilkey, Lonnie Dale Wilkey, Burl Leon Wilkey, and sisters, Catherine (Wilkey) Henry, and Linda Faye (Wilkey) Gunsauley, and brother-in-law, Charlie Hunter. Brenda is survived by, sons, Steven Dwayne Wilkey, David Lee (Tabitha) Wilkey, daughter, Amanda (Wilkey)...

Linda Mae Erwin, age 72, of Danville, IL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. She was born April 12, 1949 to Sever Devylder and Lydia M. Love Devylder in Madisonville, KY. Linda attended the Latter Rain Fellowship Church in Tilton, IL. Linda loved the Lord and her family. She worked at Hobbico INC. in Champaign, IL for 10 years until her retirement in 2011. She will be fondly remembered as Munchkin by her friends and coworkers. Linda’s children will...

Mark Richardson Sr., born July 8, 1959, passed away October 3, 2021, at approximately 6:15 p.m. at home surrounded by his wife Kelly and children. Mark was preceded in death by his father, George Richardson and his mother, Helen Richardson. He is survived by his son, Mark Jr., daughters; Paisley, Evie, and Lola, daughter Ashley Pippin and her children, Madison, Logan, and Kaiser, stepson, Martin Swick and his son, Bentley. Ten step grandchildren and 4 step-great-grandchildren, a brother,...

Dakota C. Williams, 20, of Champaign passed away October 1, 2021. He was born July 19, 2001 in Chicago, IL. Dakota's greatest love was playing on the Challenger League baseball team. He enjoyed participating in the special olympics, singing and watching Spongebob. He was raised by his loving grandparents until the age of 10, where he then went to live at Swann Special Care Center in Champaign, IL. He was survived by his great aunt, Diana Baker of Nashville, TN; great uncle and aunt,...

Brien Lee Begley, 72, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Oct. 1, 2021. Brien was born Nov.20, 1948 to Elwood N. and Alice (O’Brien) Begley. He graduated from Danville High School in 1966. He served in the Army National Guard. He was proud of the years he coached at Hyster Little League but more so Danville Youth Football League coaching the Cowboys. Teammates and their families referred to him as The Franchise. He was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. He loved making...

Pamela “Pam” Obenland, passed from this world at the age of 64 on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at her home in Danville, Illinois after a short but hard-fought battle with lung cancer. Born Pamela Sue Cottrell on July 9, 1957, in Niles, Michigan to Edward Leon Cottrell and Beverly Ann Cottrell. Pam was a 1975 Buchanan High School (Michigan) graduate and later earned a degree in Business from The American Intercontinental University. She married Michael Obenland on November 1,...

Lenora L. Walker, 84, of Clinton, IN passed away September 24, 2021. She was born December 5, 1936 in Attica, IN to Sherman and Gertrude (Patingale) Lefton.  There are not enough wards to describe a mom, grandma, that taught us how to play basketball and baseball. She loved sports but preferred to play them over watching them. Not many kids can say grandma was out playing volleyball in her 70's with all the "younger people". She wasn't old and she would tell you that....

Freeman Edward Morris, 78, passed away on September 23, 2021, at the VA Hospital in Danville, IL where he had resided for several years.  Freeman was born on January 21, 1943, in Marshal Harrison, TX.  He was one of seven children born to Theo Morris Sr. and Ruth Ada (Tipitchford) Morris.  Freeman served his country in the United State Marine Corps from 1963 to 1971.  He was honorably discharged as a Sergeant.  Freeman received the Presidential Unit Citation, a...

Danville – Donald “Donny” James Earl Jr., 61, of Danville, Illinois passed away Sunday September 19th, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Don was born June 13th, 1960, son of the late Mary Ann (Wells) Earl and Donald James Earl Sr. Don was employed at Quaker (PepsiCo) in Danville for 21 years. Survivors include his wife, Shenna Earl of Danville. Two sisters, Tammie (Jimmy) Lappin of Indianola, Illinois and Robin (late Stan) King, of Watertown, Tennessee. A daughter,...

Helen Irene Grimmett, 79, of Moweaqua, Illinois, formerly of Auburn, Illinois, passed away at 12:18 p.m. Sunday, September 19, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur. Helen was born January 31, 1942 in Springfield, Illinois to John and Gwen (Johnson) Hagaman. She is survived by a daughter, Melissa Standage. Helen was a nurse in her younger years. Services for Helen will be private.