All Obituaries

Naomi Frost (Tommy Frost), age 32 of Colchester, passed away at his home in Colchester on Friday, November 17, 2023.  He was born April 18, 1991 in Peoria, Illinois, to David and Lisa (Kindhart) Frost.   Surviving to mourn his passing is his mother: Lisa and stepfather, Russell Kelley, Colchester, father: David and stepmother, Lori Frost, Colchester. The love of his life, Logan Markley, Hannibal, Missouri, paternal grandparents: Jack and Joyce Frost Urbana, Illinois, maternal step...

Cheryl Ann O’Malley Knowles age 67 of Quincy, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.  She was born May 11, 1956, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, to Thomas and Adele Brudey O’Malley.  Cheryl was united in marriage to Arthur Knowles, on November 15, 2023, in Quincy. Surviving to mourn her passing is her husband Arthur Knowles, Quincy, 7 children: Adele Johnson, Fort Smith, Arkansas, Bettie Richards, Macomb, Jamie R. Thomas, Macomb, Thomas...

Jeff L. Cale age 65 of Colchester, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.  He was born March 10, 1958, in Kewanee, Illinois, to Edward and Vivian Abernathy Cale.  Jeff was united in marriage March 18, 1978 in Macomb, to Debbie Bolen. Surviving to mourn his passing is his wife of 45 years, Debbie Cale, Colchester, Sister Tammi (Troy) Roberts, Whitewater, Missouri, 1 aunt: Ginger Abernathy, Macomb, sister in law Donna Akers, Colchester and...

Darrell J. Hocker, age 51 of Macomb, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at McDonough District Hospital.  He was born October 26, 1972, in Macomb to Roger and Janet Cramer Hocker. Surviving to mourn his passing are his parents: Roger and Janet Hocker, Macomb, his daughter: Hannah (Rob) Mellentine, Granville, Illinois, granddaughter: McKenzie Mellentine, Granville, Illinois, 2 brothers: Todd (Debra) Hocker, Macomb, Michael (Michale) Hocker, O’Fallon, Missouri, 2 sisters:...

Steven Dee (Birdie) Burton, age 71 of Tennessee, Illinois, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at his home.  He was born October 9, 1952, in Macomb to Keith "Boggie"and Bette (Hale) Burton.  He was the oldest of six children.  He attended schools in Colchester and was a 1970 graduate of Colchester High School. Steve liked to ride motorcycles and was most proud of his 1st Harley, a 1973 panhead, and his last Harley, a 2003 100th Anniversary Edition. Steve enjoyed...

Richard L. Mason age 60 of Colchester, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at his home in Colchester.  He was born January 17, 1963, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Gaylord and Especia Wayland Mason.  Richard was united in marriage April 17, 1982, in Macomb to Melinda Hall. Surviving to mourn his passing is his mom: Especia Mason, Quincy, his wife of 41 years, Melinda Mason, Colchester, 2 sons: Kendall (Michelle) Mason, Macomb, Kurtis (Ashley) Mason, Macomb, 5 grandchildren: Payton...

Glenda M. Smith age 70 of Colchester, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the home of her son in Canton, Missouri, with her family at her side.  She was born July 6, 1953 in Macomb, Illinois, to Orville and Dorothy Martin Clark.  She was united in marriage on October 19, 1974, in Macomb, to Bernard Smith. Surviving to mourn her passing is her husband of 48 years, Bernard Smith, Colchester, 2 sons; Steve (Julieann) Smith, Canton, Missouri, Ernie Smith, Colchester, 3...

W. Earl Sims, age 83 of Macomb, passed away at Lamoine Assisted Living on September 21, 2023. Earl was born on August 14, 1940, in Macomb to William F. and Vada W. (DeGarmo) Sims. They preceded him in death. He married his high school sweetheart, Gerry (Allison) on September 1, 1961, in Colchester, she survives. Also surviving are two children, Scott (Renee) Sims of Macomb and Christy Sims of Rushville; two grandchildren, Rebecca (Dustin) Eick of Bondurant, IA and Lauren Sims (Tom Grevan) of...

Robert Joseph Heitmeier age 59 of Macomb, passed away at his home in Macomb, on Thursday, September 14, 2023.  He was born November 30, 1963, in Burlington, Iowa, to Robert and Clara Belt Heitmeier.  They both preceded him in death along with 2 brothers: David Lee Heitmeier and Bill Heitmeier. Surviving to mourn his passing are 2 sisters: Doretta Sue Lawson, Macomb, Joni R. Steele, Macomb, and several nieces and nephews. Robert enjoyed bow hunting, fishing, camping, anything that...

Betty Lou Raymond age 78 of Colchester, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.  She was born September 2, 1945, to Chester and Dorothy Beaty.  Betty was united in marriage June 17, 1972 in Industry to Richard Raymond.  He preceded her in death on June 4, 2022, she was also preceded in death by her parents and 1 sister: Mary Beaty. Surviving to mourn her passing are 1 son: John Raymond, Colchester, 2 brothers: Robert Beaty, and Jimmy...