Obituaries in Urbana, IL

Born on March 24 1947 in Bay Springs Mississippi to Adline and U.M. Duckworth Annie Anna Doris Gunn peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on December 19 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband Jimmy Gunn her beloved parents and eleven cherished siblings. Anna moved to Danville Illinois at...

Earnest Jean Henderson ne McCann was born on April 11 1962 in Cleveland Mississippi to the late Wilbert and Queen Ester McCann. In early1963 her parents relocated to St. Louis Missouri where Jean attended school and spent most of her adult life. Jean completed her elementary education at Stevens Ele...

Lisa LaVerne was born to Edward Thorpe Sr. and June Bigelow on October 9 1962. She is a graduate of Urbana High School 1981 Parkland Community College 1983 where she earned an Associate of Science Degree and also attended Southern Illinois University. Lisa has been married to Michael David Brooks fo...

Doris Ann Bostic 66 passed from this earthly life on Tuesday December 16 2025 at her home in Danville Illinois. Doris was born on July 191959 in Webb Mississippi as the first child of Leroy and Willie Robinson and was briefly united in marriage to Alfred Bostic in 1982. Doris graduated from Danville...

Pearlie Mae Nolan 78 of Danville Illinois gained her heavenly wings on December 30 2025. She was born to Ned and Ida Tucker Forman on June 17 1947 in the heart of Yazoo City Mississippi and lived a life led by faith service and love. Pearlie was a woman of God whose life spoke louder than words. She...

Janice Elizabeth Butler Barber age 60 of Danville Illinois peacefully departed this life on December 26 2025 at OSF Hospital in Danville. She was born on December 13 1965 in Cairo Illinois. Janice was a graduate of McKinley School in Danville and also attended Crosspoint Services. She was a devoted ...

Leslie "Kemp" Daurice Adams was cherished for his warmth joy and unique ability to connect with others. Born on December 1 1978 as the youngest child of Wanda A. nee Henderson and Edward Leslie Adams he grew up in Niagara Falls NY where he formed deep roots in the community. In 1989 he found faith a...

William Gene Phelps Sr. affectionately known as Bill or Billy age 96 of Danville Illinois the son of Ballard H. and Mary Lucille KirbyPhelps passed away peacefully on December 26 2025. He honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and was deeply proud of his militar...

Joe N. McVay was born January 13 1952 in Crawfordsville Arkansas. He was one of eight children born to Willie Frank McVay Sr. and Susie Townsend. He accepted Christ at an early age. He was baptized at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Vincent Arkansas where he was a member. He attended school in Crawfordsv...

Today we celebrate the precious life of Mrs. Bessie Mae Ransom Simon McDuffie. A beautiful woman who has moved through life with grace dignity kindness and compassion. Bessie was born to Samuel and Azilee Ransom on November 14 1942 in Rembert South Carolina. She attended public schools in Lee County...