All Obituaries

Sidney “Sid” S. Lofton, 75, of Shelbyville, passed away at 10:37 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2020 in the Shelbyville Manor.     The family is honoring Sid's wishes, no services will be held. Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Shelbyville is assisting the family. Family and friends are invited to light a candle or share a story in Sid's honor at www.lghfuneralhomes.com.

Beverly “Jeannie” Adams, 69, of Shelbyville, IL passed away at 5.33 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2020 in the Shelbyville Manor in Shelbyville, IL.   Jeannie was born on February 7, 1951, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Fred and Mabel Blaylock Leigh Adams.  She was a graduate of Tower Hill High School in the Class of 1969.  She then attended Sparks Business College in Shelbyville.  Jeannie was a clerical worker for the State of Illinois and enjoyed...

James Owen Talbot, 67, of Shelbyville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2020 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. James was born on June 7, 1953, in Bement, Illinois, the son of James Oscar and Patricia Jane (Terry) Talbot.  James suffered a severe head injury while attending Danville High School but was able to eventually graduate in 1972.  Due to his injury, James lived with his parents and was unable to live on his own....

Betty L. Robbins, 95, of Shelbyville, IL passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 1:40 p.m. in the Shelbyville Manor. Betty was born on January 17, 1925, in Decatur, the daughter of Paul and Ollie (Sarver) Burk. She graduated from Westervelt High School and after WWII married Bob Robbins on July 8, 1945, her beloved husband of 70 years. Betty loved her family first, but had many other interests including partnering with Bob in all of his businesses. She was an excellent cook and loved to...

Kenneth E. Steele, 63, of Mattoon, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.   Kenneth's loved ones are honoring his wishes, no services will be held. Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home in Windsor is assisting the family. Family and friends are invited to light a candle or share a story in Kenneth's honor at www.lghfuneralhomes.com.  

Robert "Bob" Lee Broverman, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 after a long illness.  He was a resident of the Shelbyville Manor, for several years, where he received excellent and loving care.   Bob was born in Pana, IL, the son of Harry and Elizabeth Broverman.  He leaves his sister, Ada Jean Metzger and several nieces and nephews.   Bob never knew a stranger during his lifetime, which included working as...

Reverend Dr. Burley Francis Herrin passed away, surrounded by his family, on Monday, October 5, 2020 in Effingham, Illinois, due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. Burley was born on September 9, 1944, in Webster County, Kentucky to William Gamon Herrin and Edna Christine (Phelps) Herrin. He married the love of his life, Martha Jane Williams, on August 15, 1965. Burley has been serving God his whole life. He was called to ministry at an early age and began preaching at age 14...

Betty Jo (Woodworth) Hoover Morris, 90, of Shelbyville, IL passed away at 6:49 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.   Betty was born on October 22, 1929, in Leslie, AR, the daughter of Ervin Alonzo and Daisy Elizabeth (Finch) Woodworth.  Betty worked as a caregiver at the Shelbyville Manor for many years.  She enjoyed quilting, puzzles and adored her family.   Surviving are sons:  Rick (Nancy) Hoover of Clarksburg,...

  Patricia Louise Hilligoss, 82, of Charleston, IL passed away at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the Villas of Holly Brook in Charleston, IL.   Patty was born on February 10, 1938, in Toledo, the daughter of Everett and Mary Fern (Gardner) Evans.  She and David Hilligoss were united in holy matrimony on July 15, 1973 at Ash Grove Christian Church in Windsor.  Patty was a member of the Ash Grove Christian Church in Windsor.   She is survived...

Donald D. Griffith, 67, of Hammond, IL, passed away at 7:55 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2020 at home with his loved ones by his side. Don was born June 10, 1953, in Shelbyville, the son of James and Elizabeth (Keller) Griffith.  He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.  He and Paula Moats were married in 1973.  He worked as a welder foreman for Mid-State Tank Co, Inc in Sullivan.  Don enjoyed fishing, hunting, mushroom hunting, going for drives in the...