Obituaries

John Wesley Thomas, 89, of Mansfield, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, at his home. John was born in Danville on January 9, 1937, the son of Ross L. and Wynona M. (Ashmore) Thomas.
John is survived by his sister, Shirley (Gene) Highfill; nephew, Thomas (Jeanette) Alexander; nieces, Pamella (Mark) Hudson, Lorri...

Shirley Ann Thompson (née Larsen) passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, in Danville, Illinois, the city where she was born on December 1, 1938. Her life, defined by steadfast commitment to her family, faith, and community, left an enduring impact on all who knew her.
A lifelong resident of Georgetown, Shirley's...

Leona Keith, 84, of Georgetown, Illinois, passed peacefully from this world on July 29, 2026, leaving behind a family forever shaped by her love. Born on April 23, 1942, in the small mountain community of Anco, Kentucky, Leona carried the quiet strength of her Appalachian roots with her every day of her life.

To...

Robert 'Bob' Dale Roark, 78, of Westville, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, July 20, 2026. Born on June 11, 1948, in Danville, IL, to Kenneth and Kathryn (Blue) Roark, Bob lived a life defined by family, hard work, and a profound passion for motorsports.
Bob was a proud member of the Olive...

Patty Ann (Conrad) Marshall, age 83 of Perrysville, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2026. She was born on March 2, 1943, in Danville, Illinois, to the late Glen & Martha (Bush) Conrad.
Patty graduated from Perrysville High School and spent her life pursuing her passion for hospitality and community...

Danville - Thomas "Tom" "Banjo" Bann, 89, of Danville passed away at 12:05 PM on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at his home with his wife at his side. He was born on September 9, 1936, in Chicago, IL to Charles and Margaret (Gardiner) Bann. His mother and father then divorced and he was raised by a stepfather, Gilbert...

Curtis Boehm, 73, passed away July 1, 2026. He lived with curiosity, humor, generosity, and an enduring appreciation for music, craftsmanship, adventure, and those he loved.
Born on July 28, 1952, in Danville, Illinois, to Ernie and Evelyn Boehm, Curt formed lifelong friendships that remained lifelong treasures. The...

Barbara Muirhead, 93, of Danville, IL passed away at 5:30 AM on June 22, 2026 at Accolade Healthcare in Danville, IL.
Barbara was born on November 30, 1932 in Paris, IL the daughter of Kenneth and Christine (Potts) Lucas. She married Robert James Muirhead on November 22, 1959 in Sidell, IL and he preceded her in...

Mary Ann Patricia Theresa Vandament, age 86, of Danville, Illinois, passed away following surgery at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital in May 2026.
Mary Ann will be remembered for her sense of humor, kindness, devotion to her family, love of gardening, nature, and animals.
For more than 25 years, she worked in...

Danville - Sue K. Hinkle, 91, of Danville, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She was born on October 1, 1934, in Albany, Kentucky, to Culbert Barnett and Lula (Smith) Ray. Sue married George Franklin Hinkle on November 20, 1954, and they shared 56 years together before he...

It is with profound sadness and treasured memories that we announce the unexpected passing of Durbin Edward Shipp, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Born on June 1, 1943, in Windsor, Missouri, Durbin passed at his lake home of 23 years on June 6, 2026, at the age...

Mattie "Penny" Jean Larson (Orr) passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 2, 2026. After 84 years filled with family, friendship, learning, travel, joy, and life's adventures, she left to reunite with loved ones and begin her next heavenly journey.
Penny was born on July 17, 1941, in Danville, Illinois, to...