All Obituaries

Nothing is less fashionable than overstaying one’s welcome, and after 88 years at the party, it was time to go. Patricia Joann Mitchell, proudly known as “Nana” since the birth of her first grandchild nearly 50 years ago, was the fashionista of the family, wore white year-round long before it was socially acceptable and had the unique ability to make even sweatpants look glamorous. Nana maintained that the smartest thing she ever did was to have her eyeliner tattooed on,...

W. L. “Red” Green passed away in Dallas, Texas November 21, 2018 far from his home in Greenup, Illinois. He was born to Gertrude and William Green on February 8, 1922.  After service in England during WWII he took up his father’s trade, excelling in carpentry.  He advanced to a construction superintendent overseeing commercial projects throughout the Midwest and East Coast. He eloped with his life-long sweetheart Madge Huffman in 1950. They raised two daughters,...

Clarence Merle Walker, 80, of Toledo, IL passed away at 3:30 PM on Sunday November 18, 2018 at his residence. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday November 21, 2018 at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Toledo, IL. Visitation will be from 9:00 to service time on Wednesday at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in the Jewett Cemetery. Merle was born on September 4, 1938 in Decatur, IL to Rex L. and Louise (Funk) Walker. He married Lila Ann Helleman on October 8, 1960. Surviving is...

Marion Ray Griffith, 79, of Keyesport, IL went home to be with the Lord at 12:50 AM on November 14, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. A visitation will be held 11:00-12:30 followed by a Celebration of Life service at 12:30 Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Columbus Baptist Church in Keyesport, IL (503 County Road 60 East Mulberry Grove, Illinois 62253). Another visitation will be held 3:00-4:30 followed by a Celebration of Life service at 4:30 Sunday, November 25, 2018 at The New...

Jean (Fischer) Greeson, 89, of Champaign, IL formerly of Greenup passed away November 14, 2018 at 11:30 A.M. at her home with her husband Donald, daughter Nancy, and sister Patricia by her side. Jean was born September 28, 1929 at home in Mt. Carmel, IL to Ira and Elsie Fischer. After graduating form Mt. Carmel High School, she worked at Index Notion Store, in Mt. Carmel, followed by Risley’s Dry Cleaners in Mt. Carmel, and finally General Tell Telephone Company in Olney, IL. During...

John “Buster” Roberts Jr., 86, of Greenup, IL passed away at 7:10 PM on November 9, 2018 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Monday November 12, 2018 at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup, IL. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Sunday evening at the funeral chapel. Burial with Military Rites will be in the Greenup Cemetery. John was born in Greenup, IL on October 19, 1932 to John Sr. & Roberta (Button)...

Keith Ault, 33, of Effingham, IL passed away at 4:25 AM on October 31, 2018 in Effingham, IL. Memorial services will be on Saturday November 10, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup, IL.  Visitation will be from 10:00 to service time on Saturday at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in the Hazel Dell Cemetery. Keith was born in Newburgh, New York on October 21, 1985 to Ted Ault and Dorann “Dee” Nicholson. Surviving is his mother of New York; Brothers...

Larry Dennis McClain Sr. 70, of Hidalgo, IL passed away at 5:15 AM on October 29, 2018 at his residence. The Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup is assisting the family. Larry was born on March 16, 1948 in Toledo, IL to Orval & Sara (Burton) McClain. He married LeAnne Jones on August 15, 1970. Surviving is his wife; Son Larry (DeAnn) McClain of Hidalgo, IL; Stepdaughter Kim (Rick) Shepard of Charleston; stepson Jim Bragg of Lerna; grandchildren Austin McClain, Lindsey McClain, Tyler...

Janice Lynn Drum, 70, of Greenup, IL passed away at 8:05 PM on October 23, 2018 at the Cumberland Rehab and Health Care in Greenup, IL. Memorial services will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday November 3, 2018 at the Calvary Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church in Toledo, IL. Visitation will be held one hour before services. Burial will be in the Toledo Cemetery at a later date. The Barkley Funeral Chapel is assisting with arrangements. Jan was born on March 24, 1948 in Belvidere, IL to Robert...

  Zachary Lee “Zak” Yocum, 40, of Toledo, IL passed away on October 23, 2018 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 29, 2018 at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup, IL. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 6:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery. Zak was born in Mattoon, IL on January 9, 1978 to William D. Yocum and Sandra Hardy. Surviving are his daughters Kiara Yocum...