All Obituaries

Allen William Tucker, age 67, of Olney, passed away at 4:18 AM on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Aperion Care in Bridgeport. No formal services are planned at this time. Cremation rites will be accorded. Thrasher Family Funeral Home is assisting the family. Allen was born on January 7, 1951 in Olney, the son of Charles and Patsy (Murphy) Tucker. Allen was in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He worked as a drug and alcohol counselor. He will be sadly missed by his family,...

Erma Verle (Jackson) Fulk, age 89 of Noble passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 19th, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital with daughter Lori and husband Bill by her side. Graveside services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, September 22, 2018 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, with Bob Totten officiating. Erma was born on January 27th, 1929 in Olney, IL, the daughter of Walter and Ethel (Tracy) Jackson. She married Carl M. Fulk on January 24th, 1946 in Noble, IL. He preceded her in...

Richard E. Snyder, age 73, of Calhoun, passed away at 4:45 AM on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at his residence. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 AM on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Olney. Burial will be at Crest Haven Memorial Park in Claremont. Pastor Todd Bettis and Richland County Veterans Organization will be officiating. Richard was...

Albert L. Shuck Jr., age 70 of Olney, passed away at 8:00 AM on Monday, August 27, 2018 at his residence. No services are planned at this time. Cremation rites will be accorded. Albert was born on January 23, 1948 in Olney, the son of Albert and Faye (Read) Shuck Sr. He later married Linda Barth on January 2, 2018 in Vincennes. She survives. He was in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a welder for most of his life. He enjoyed mowing lawns. He loved his family and enjoyed...

Robert Lee Young, age 82 of Olney, went to be with the Lord, at 10:03 PM on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. Funeral service will be at 1 PM on Wednesday, August 15 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be held two hours prior to service in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Burial will be at Crest Haven Memorial Park in Claremont. Pastor Mike Baker will be officiating. Robert was born on June 3, 1936 in rural...

James ‘Jim’ Glover, age 70 of Calhoun, passed away at 9:10 PM on Saturday, August 4, 2018. He died peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family. A private burial service will be held at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded. Jim was born on March 2, 1948, in Olney to Floyd and Anna Lee (Jennings) Glover. He later married Carolyn Sue (Harrolle) Glover on June 4, 1966 in Olney. Jim proudly worked for the City of Olney before retiring in 2010. He loved caring for his...

Deborah Collyard, age 57 of Olney, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 19, 2018. Celebration of Life will be from 4-6 PM on July 24, 2018 at Free Methodist Church in Olney. There will be a service at 6 PM. Pastor Chris Jennette will be officiating. Private burial will be at a later date. Deborah was born on March 7, 1961, the daughter of Alton and Mary Chipman. She later married Frank Collyard on June 14, 1987 in Maywood, IL. He preceded her in death on June 27, 2001. She...

Brenda Joyce (Taylor) Allen, age 68 of Olney, passed away at 5:45 PM on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at her residence in Olney. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Thursday, July 12, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 13, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Burial will be at McKendree Cemetery in Mt. Erie. Pastor Tim Loomis will be officiating. Brenda was born on February 20, 1950, the daughter of Donald and...

Ruth (Rentz) Hayes, age 77 of Olney, passed away at 8:14 AM on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 7, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Burial will be at Maple Dale Cemetery in Olney. Ruth was born on November 27, 1940, in Hunt City, the daughter of Delbert and Anna Katherine (Rentz) Olinger. She worked in health care for many years working...

Bradford ‘Brad’ Hayes, age 55 of Calhoun, passed away at 9:57 AM on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. A casual Celebration of Life service will be at 11 AM on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Calhoun Community Building in Calhoun. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Pastor Tim Bursott will be officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded. Burial will be at Calhoun Cemetery in Calhoun. The family is following Brad's wishes by asking anyone...