Obituaries - Record Herald News

Van Wert OH; Savoy IL: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Edison Hall, who left us on October 8, 2023 at 86 years old. He was born on November 19, 1936 in Van Wert, Ohio to Edison F Hall and Pauline Gessler Hall. David was preceded in death by…

Cheryl Lynn Chancellor, a dedicated educator and a loving mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins, Georgia. She was born on June 13, 1958, and was the cherished daughter of the late John Lee and Joe Ellen Chancellor. For an impressive 43 years, Cheryl…

Elizabeth Ann Burton, 81, of Monticello, passed away at 2:06 p.m., Monday, October 9, 2023, at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana. Elizabeth Ann was born April 24, 1942, in Nancy, KY., the daughter of Edward and Ruby T. (Dalton) Hardwick. She married Robert W. Burton on March 1, 1964, in Bement, IL. Elizabeth…

Ward Casteel, 71, of Lovington, passed away Friday October 6, 2023 in his residence. Celebration of Life services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 12, 2023 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan.  Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until service time on Thursday.  Burial will be in the Keller Cemetery, Lovington…

Lora A. Raymer, 59, of Sidney passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Carle Hospital in Urbana. Lori was born to James Sparling and Glenda (Smith) Peterson on January 16, 1964 in Decatur, IL.  She married Tim Raymer of February 2, 1990 in Longview. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Tim…

Mary Elizabeth Doak, 89, of Arcola, IL passed away at 1:10 AM on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the Arthur Home. A memorial graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Arthur Cemetery.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Mary was born on July 12, 1934…

Raymond Dale “Ramie” Crist, 69, of Arcola, IL passed away at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Pastor Tom Butler will…

Marilyn Joan Kitchen, 87, of Arthur, passed peacefully with her family at her side, 12:33 p.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at the Arthur Home Nursing Home in Arthur. Mrs. Kitchen was born May 15, 1936 in rural Casey, Illinois, the daughter of Harold and Pearl Schick Hurt. She married Phillip E. Kitchen on November 28,…

Christine L. Jones, 97, of Kingman, had her prayers answered and went home at 9:30 am on September 28, 2023 at Wellbrooke in Crawfordsville with her children present. Her family was blessed with the opportunity to say goodbye to her on Wednesday and Thursday. She was born on January 1, 1926 in Arcola, IL to…

James “Chops” E. Waldrop, 66, of Savoy passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at the Tuscola Rehab and Health Care Center in Tuscola, IL. Chops was born to Gene and Edna (Stoerger) Waldrop on November 9, 1956 in Tuscola, IL.  He married Linda (Sapp) Johnson Waldrop on April 11, 1992 in Longview, IL; she…