All Obituaries

James "Jim"  Maroon, 93, of Neoga, Illinois passed away at 5:45 AM Tuesday March 3, 2026 in Willow Breeze Hospice House of Mattoon, Illinois.  He was born May 24, 1932 in Greenville, Illinois the son  of James and Eva (Bimes) Maroon.  James married Connie Roberts  August 2, 1957 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Mr. Maroon was a teacher, school administrator, and coach, he worked in Mt Auburn, Morrisonville, Brownstown, Clay City, and Neoga. Jim was also a ...

Edward Lee Thomas, 75, of Sullivan, Illinois passed away at 8:53 AM, Saturday February 28, 2026 at home. Ed was born August 5, 1950 in Clay, Kentucky son of Floyd and Billie Jean (Baker) Thomas. He married Carol on March 10, 1989 in Neoga, Illinois.  Edward proudly served his country in the US Navy on the USS John F. Kennedy (CVA 67). Ed enjoyed wood working, fishing, gardening, and traveling.    Ed was easy going and would go along with most anything his family had ...

Robert  "Bob" Smyser, 85,  of Toledo, Illinois passed away at 10:58 AM, Wednesday February 25, 2026 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.   Bob was born August 30, 1940 in Paris, Illinois son of Michael M. and Ruby L. (Bowen) Smyser.  He married Carolyn Sue White June 30, 1962 in Camargo, Illinois. Bob graduated Mattoon High School, took welding classes in Mattoon, Peoria and Baltimore Maryland. He was qualified in water and sewer operation. ...

Lilly Malcome, 23, of Neoga, Illinois passed away February 9, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign, Illinois. She was born May 16, 2002 in Mattoon, Illinois, the daughter of Larry and Leah (Wannenmacher) Malcome. Lilly was the beautiful, kind, talented baby girl of the Malcome family; and her ambition and drive for her passions was boundless. From an early age, Lily showed a great interest in music, teaching herself to sight read music on an out-of-tune piano. It was also at this ...

Miles Edward "Ed" Williams Jr,  71, of Demotte, Indiana passed away on Sunday February 8, 2026 .  He was born March 14, 1954 in East Chicago, Indiana the son of Miles and Mary Elberta (VanScyoc) Williams.  He is survived by his son, Edward (Amy) Williams; sister, Judy Neely; brothers, James "Les" Williams and Reed Williams. Miles is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Dallas Williams, and sister Rose ...

Roger D. Shick, 65 of Effingham, Illinois, passed away Sunday February 1, 2026 in the HSHS St John’s Hospital Springfield, Illinois. He was born February 20, 1960 the son of Robert Shick and Rosemary (Whitley) Schwerdt.  Roger married Christina Grieco on July 30, 1983 in Strasburg, Illinois. Roger worked in roofing and construction for his entire life. He loved fishing, hunting, and  driving around in his Cadillac and rat rod. His greatest love was spending time with his ...

Mary Shaw Holt, born 28 January 1945 to Milton Amos and Ora Overturf Shaw died 13 January 2026. She is predeceased by both parents, and two brothers, Virgil and Junior Shaw. She was born in Jefferson County, Arkansas and raised in Garland County, Arkansas. She married Alfred H. Holt in 1965.  She is survived by husband, Al Holt of Mode, IL; three sons and spouses, Brad and Teresa Holt of Brocton, IL, Robert and Nicki Holt of Neoga, IL, and Michael and Candis Holt of Palacios, TX. Four ...

ROBERT  KEITH "BOB" COPE   Robert Keith "Bob" Cope 69, of Neoga, Illinois, passed away Friday January 9, 2026 in his residence.  He was born November 27, 1956 in Harrison Township, Michigan the son of Keith Cope and Anna Havrilla.  Robert married Joan M. Garrison on September 15, 1981 in Jersyville, Illinois.  He worked as a Regional Manager for Kerasotes Theaters. He was most happy when he was at home with his dog and family. He enjoyed the ...

Karen K St John Karen K St John, 83, of Mattoon, Illinois passed away at 11:10 PM Friday, January 2, 2026 at Willow Breeze Hospice.   Karen was born May 23, 1942 to Edward and Dorothy (Gosney) Moore.  She married Robert E. "Bob" St John July 18, 1993.  Karen is survived by her children: Karl (Myra) Thornton of Gays ,IL, Donna (Bill) Daigh of Virginia Beach, VA, 5 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, sisters: Janice (Larry) Collins of ...

Larry Hymes, 83,  of  Neoga, Illinois passed away peacefully in his winter home on December 28, 2025, in Sarasota, Florida.  Born on December 7, 1942, in Chapin, Illinois, Larry lived a life marked by dedication—to his family, his profession, and his community. Larry pursued an impressive academic path in civil engineering, earning an associate degree followed by both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in the field.  His passion for engineering extended ...