Archie Leroy Yates Jr., 73, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2024 at Beardstown Health & Rehab Center.  He was born on July 10, 1950 in Rushville, IL a son of the late Archie Sr., and Zelda Reeder Yates.  He married Georgina Claassen, Betty Moore and Doris Breeden Burnett. They all preceded him in death.  He is survived by his daughter; Holly Acheson & Alan of Rushville, IL, step-daughter; Rosa Wilson,  granddaughters; Keely Keitzer & Keaton & Katie Acheson, a sister; Nancy Guilliams of Effingham, a sister-in-law; Meta Yates of Vine Grove, KY, nephews; Andy Yates, Jacky Yates, Raymond Yates, a niece; Cristy Irwin & Kenny of Edmond, OK, great-nephews, Levi Yates and eleven cousins.  He was preceded in death by a brother; Albert “Robert” Yates, a brother-in-law, seven aunts & uncles and three cousins.  Archie worked at various jobs in the area and retired from D & D Enterprise in Beardstown.  Cremation has been accorded. Private inurnment will be in Rushville City Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Cass-Schuyler Hospice.

Terry Lee “Pitchfork” Prather, 68, of Rushville, IL passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024 at his home.  He was born on May 12, 1955 in Rushville a son of the late William & Retha Wells Prather.  He married Kathy Eskridge on February 14, 1982 in the Industry Methodist Church.    She survives along with (2) sons; Ryan Prather & Haley of Mt. Sterling, IL, Aaron Prather & Sarah of Jacksonville, FL, (4) grandchildren; Audrey, Alyssa, Tinley, Hazel, (1) brother; Scott Prather & Angie of Rushville, Il, (3) brothers-in-law; Brad Eskridge & Marlene of Industry, IL, Greg Eskridge & Monica of Industry, IL, Gary Morrell of Camden, IL, (2) sisters-in-law: Rhonda Hand & Bill of Excello, MO, Barbara Eskridge of Cairo, MO, numerous nieces & nephews.  He was preceded in death by (1) sister; Marsha Morrell.  He graduated from Rushville High School with the class of 1973. Terry drove a truck for a living.  As a trucker, Terry drove millions of miles, made lots of friends and had several stories.  He attended Houston Methodist Church and was an avid NASCAR fan.   He also enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with his children & grandchildren.  When he had extra free time he spent it cleaning and polishing his truck and his other vehicles. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Worthington Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Wise officiating.  Interment will follow in Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Cass-Schuyler Hospice or Hope Blooms.

Terry J. Stiles, 82, of Rushville, IL, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on May 8, 2024 at his home.  He was born on March 6, 1942 in Virginia, IL a son of the late Donald & Dorothy Bateman Stiles.   He married Roberta Gorsuch on August 21, 1976 at the Beardstown Methodist Church. She survives along with (1) son; Tony Royer of Rushville, IL, (1) grandson; Matthew Royer of Bluffs, IL, (1) sister; Donna Fretueg of Rushville, IL, (2) nieces; Dana Renee, Dawn Michelle, (1) nephew; David Troy.  He was preceded in death by (1) grandson; Ben Royer, (1) brother; Richard Stiles.   He was an Army Veteran serving in Vietnam receiving The Purple Heart for wounds in combat.  Terry was employed by Oscar Meyer before becoming a meat inspector for the federal government.  As a meat inspector he worked at Excel & Cargill before retiring.  He enjoyed making knives, hunting, fishing and just being outdoors. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, May 13, 2024 at Worthington Funeral Home with Rev. Stacy Tomich officiating.  Inurnment will follow in Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia, IL with Military Honors.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service on Monday.  Memorials may be given to Avenue of Flags or Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice. 

Michael LaVerne DeMoss, 66, of Rushville, IL passed away at 7:24 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2024 at his home.  He was born on July 23, 1957 in Macomb, IL.   He was the son of Ronald E. “Lefty” & Linda Powell DeMoss. He is survived by his mother, Linda Brown of Rushville, IL, (1) son; Keith DeMoss (Michel) of Rushville, IL, (1) grandson: Keaton DeMoss, (1) granddaughter; Kynzie DeMoss, (2) sisters; Mindy Newell (Brian) of Rushville, IL, Kristi Laning  (Eric)  of Mt. Sterling, IL. (4) nieces, Jennifer Robinson, Gail DeMoss, Lacey Riggs, Hallie Laning, (2) nephews;   Beau Newell and Jake Laning, several aunts, uncles, cousins and a special friend, Verna Smith.  He was preceded in death by his father, (1) son; Troy Jay “T.J.” DeMoss, (1) brother; Mitchell “Mitch” DeMoss, (1) nephew; Nathan Cooper, Step-father; Bob Brown. When he was young Mike enjoyed riding motorcycles.   He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal Baseball fan and attended the Rushville Nazarene Church.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Worthington Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Fritz officiating.  Interment will follow in Rushville City Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday.  Memorials may be given to his family.

 Sharon Lindsey, 89, of Astoria, IL passed away at 8:10 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 at her home.  She was born on June 26 1934 in Sheldon’s Grove, IL a daughter of the late Russell & Constance Crable Painter.  She married Dale Lindsey on January 28, 1953 in the Astoria Methodist Church Parsonage. He preceded her in death on December 23, 2022.  They are survived  by (3) daughters; Cynthia Durham of Peoria, IL, Coleen Kalb & husband Joe of Peoria, IL, Melody Matthais & husband of Dirk of Itasca, IL, (2) sons; Kent Lindsey of Delavan, IL, Carroll Lindsey of Delaware, OH, (17) grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren.  They were preceded in death by (1) son; John Lindsey, (1) granddaughter; Jayme Lindsey. They were members of the Sheldon’s Grove United Methodist Church and former members of the San Jose United Methodist Church.  Sharon was a floral designer for over 50 years. Dale was a carpenter & millwright.  He was a member of the Carpenter’s Union Local #644 for all of his life.  They both enjoyed gardening & taking care of their yard.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2024 at their residence in Astoria, IL with lay speaker Barbara Wooldridge officiating. Private inurnment will follow at Sheldon’s Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Astoria Fire & Rescue.