Bishop George Dowell
, Illinois
Bishop George Lee Dowell of Danville IL passed away peacefully on May 11 2026 at the age of 78. He was born on August 7 1947 to D.C. and Alberta C. Dowell in Atoka Tennessee. After graduating High School from Danville High he joined the Navy and was honorably discharged October 18 1972. He returned to Danville IL. to begin his career working at the Danville Veterans Administration Medical Center as a Nursing Assistant and Substance Abuse Counselor. He later become a Deputy Sheriff worked as a Supervisor at Wyman Gordon and later became an employee of the Danville Correctional Center. He excelled at the Danville Correctional Center and retired in the position as a 3rd Shift SupervisorCaptain. After his retirement he was hired as a bailiff for the Vermilion County Circuit Court of the 5th Judicial Court for approximately 13 years. During his career he returned to school as…
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Richard "Rich" Davis
, Illinois
Richard Eugene Rich Davis 72 of Danville Illinois passed away Monday May 11 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria Illinois. He was born June 26 1953 in Danville Illinois the son of Nelson Jug Davis Sr. and Marie Suzana Thurman Davis. Rich graduated from Schlarman High School where he was known as a talented basketball player. He later earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Management from Southern Illinois University Carbondale College of Technical Careers on May 11 1990. Rich worked for many years at OSF in Danville as an Equipment Technician where he was respected for his intelligence dedication and strong work ethic. Rich was united in marriage to Tammy L. Davis who survives. Together they built a family that meant everything to him. He was a devoted father to Christina Connolly Shawna Bryant Mariah Davis and Trey Davis. He was also a proud grandfather…
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Mark Kelly
, Illinois
Mark Brandon Kelly was born on December 22 1954 in Danville Illinois to Lee Ella Brandon Kelly and Henry F. Kelly. Mark passed this life peacefully on Wednesday May 6 2026 at home with his family by his side. Mark accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized into the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church family under the pastorate of the late Rev. Jesse L. Clark and Mark never lost his faith. Mark attended Danville public schools and graduated from Danville High School in 1974. He was a veteran having served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. He worked at the Veterans Administration Hospital in the Dietary Department and retired after 34 years of employment. Mark had a love for fishing and was well known for his fish fries held in his backyard. He taught his sons how to fish but only Brandon shared his…
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Charlesetta Morton
, Illinois
Charlesetta Tina Morton age 63 of 244 Parkview Lane in Savoy Illinois peacefully transitioned from this life at 1257 p.m. on Sunday May 10 at Carle Hospital in Champaign Illinois. Tina was born on September 22 1962 in Danville Illinois to Bobby Morton Sr. and Mary Morton. She was one of five children and is survived in memory by her sibling Cory Morton and was preceded in death by her siblings Carol Morton Bobby Morton Jr. and Stormi Morton. Tina attended Danville Area Community College and worked for the Housing Authority during her early years. She later relocated to Rantoul Illinois where she was employed as a machine press operator at Rantoul Products before retiring as a loving Nana in Savoy Illinois. Tina had a deep love for music. Michael Jackson was among her favorites and she especially cherished praise and worship music often listening to artists such as Bishop…
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Bobby Morton Jr.
, Illinois
Bobby Morton Jr 66 of Danville passed this life at 245 PM on May 10 2026 in his home.. Bobby was born on March 22 1960 in Danville IL the son of Bobby and MaryHurt Morton Sr.. He married Tina Warner of Anderson IN and this union produced 1 son Daniel Morton 1 stepdaughter Jametra Wheeler 1 stepson Jarvis L. Phipps and 3 grand children. He is survived by his mother Mary Morton of Danville IL his sister Debra SwaffordSherrod of Danville IL and his brother Cory Morton of Fort Lauderdale FL. Bobby is preceded in death by his father Bobby Morton Sr and 3 sisters Carolyn Morton CharlesettaTina Morton and Stormi Morton. Bobby attended Danville schools and did lots of work with Truman Keys and Vincent Clark. As a child he was baptized in Union Baptist Church by Rev. Cecil Webb. Bobby had a great of gold and loved…
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