All Obituaries

Wilma Mae Voyles Simburger, 95, of Bethalto, formerly of Sorento, passed away at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at her residence. Wilma was born May 16, 1925 in Sorento, the daughter of Frank Robert and Alice Marie (Blackorby) Allen.  She married Stanley H. Voyles on June 15, 1946 in Donnellson.  He preceded her in death on June 20, 1979.  Wilma retired from Roller Derby in Litchfield after 24 years and service, and spent her retirement years also working as a...

Robert L. “Bob” Hoxsey, 80, of Donnellson, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2021 at his residence. Bob was born January 31, 1940 in Sorento, the son of John Alexander and Cleda (Alexander) Hoxsey.  He married Kay File on June 8, 1957 in Cornith, MS, and they later divorced after 21 years of marriage.  Bob retired from Olin after 32 years of employment.  He also farmed, raised hogs, and did various construction jobs for nearly his entire life.  Bob was a...

Terry Lee “Red” Dobyns, Jr. 45, of Bunker Hill, formerly of Morrisonville, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Red was born December 11, 1975 in Hillsboro, the son of Madonna Plopper and Terry Lee Dobyns, Sr.  He was a loyal, giving, caring, supportive husband and father, and an inspiration to many. Red was proud of his current ten years of sobriety, and he helped many individuals on their journeys to sobriety as...

Robert D. Coleman, 92, of Panama, passed away at 9:35 a.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at his residence. Bob was born on June 8, 1928 in Panama, the son of Raymond L. “Fuzzy” and Dorothy (Bliss) Coleman.  He married Darla M. Freezeland on November 13, 1954 in Edwardsville. Bob graduated from Hillsboro High School, and went on to proudly serve our country in the United States Army in the Korean War. Upon his honorable discharge, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in...

Delores “Dee” Payne, 79, of Hillsboro, passed away at 3:16 a.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Hillsboro Area Hospital. Dee was born November 16, 1941 in Nokomis, the daughter of Harold and Mary Louise (Dilley) Parks.  She married Hugh “Buck” Payne on March 17, 1962 in Hillsboro, and they later divorced.   Dee graduated from Greenville High School in 1959.  She was a homemaker, and a devoted, loving daughter, mother, and grandmother.  Dee...

Rodney Ray Beaty, 61, of Girard, formerly of Morrisonville, passed away at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center. Rodney was born December 16, 1959 in Taylorville, the son of Ray Beaty and Sheryl (Hill) Rhoades.  He owned Rodney Beaty Lawn Mower Service for many years, providing maintenance on lawn implements as well as lawncare for the community.  Later in life he worked for various organizations as a security guard.  Rodney loved attending...

Joe Alice Hofer, 90, formerly of Sorento, passed away at 9:20 a.m. on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation in Taylor Springs. Joe was born June 5, 1930 in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of Edward and Alice (Stratton) Funkhouser.  She married Robert “Bob” Hofer on September 6, 1952 in Mt. Vernon.  He preceded her in death July 20, 2004. Joe was a homemaker, working in the home to raise her three sons. She was an honest and spunky wife and...

Eileen Everlen, 86, of Taylorville, passed away at 10:25 p.m. on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at her residence. Eileen was born July 24, 1934, in rural Macon County, the daughter of Orville and Martha (Pollard) Younker.  She attended Blue Mound Schools, and worked for Johnson Nursing Home, Meadow Manor, and Taylorville Care Center in housekeeping. Eileen was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Taylorville.  She enjoyed playing cards, shooting dice, and a good game of...

Robin Lane McGee, age 58 of Purcell, passed away Wednesday December 16, 2020. Robin was born October 5, 1962 in Blue Island, IL, the baby of three sons born to Earl Leslie McGee and Nancy Ann (Bentley) McGee.  He was raised in Sauk Village, and graduated from Bloom Trail High School, Chicago, IL in 1980.   Robin followed his brother Rick to Oklahoma, and attended Oklahoma Baptist University for a time.  He was a gifted performer, and showcased his talents, both acting...

Alma Marie Haydock, 85, of Taylorville, passed away at 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Alma was born October 20, 1935 in Macoupin County, the daughter of Ernest and Alice (Stead) Gates.  She moved to Anaheim, CA in her younger years, where she worked in various nursing homes, before she moved back in 1982.  Alma was a past member of the First Baptist Church of Taylorville.  She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and playing...