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Wallace Bell


Wallace Bell of Danville, IL, departed this life at 3:30 a.m., Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Accolade Healthcare in Danville, IL.Wallace was born on January 23, 1944 in Talladega, Alabama to the late Richard and Margaret Bell. He was the youngest of nine children and was affectionately known as “Toy” or "Wally." Wallace graduated from Talladega County Training School. After high school, he relocated to Danville, IL and worked as a general laborer in...

Wallace Bell of Danville, IL, departed this life at 3:30 a.m., Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Accolade Healthcare in Danville, IL.Wallace was born on January 23, 1944 in Talladega, Alabama to...

Janice Sanford


Janice (Janet) Loretta Sanford devoted Daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and companion became an ancestor on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL after a long illness and grief.Janet was born August 19, 1995 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Danville, IL to Virginia Stanton, Sanford (Harris) and Jimmie Lee Sanford. They preceded her in death.Janet attended Danville schools and was a lifelong homemaker. She leaves behind 2 sons, Jerome...

Janice (Janet) Loretta Sanford devoted Daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and companion became an ancestor on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Carle Hospital in...

Dolores Jackson


A memorial celebration of life will commence on Saturday July 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM at New Kingdom Christian Church 430 Love Street, Danville, IL. Pastor Melissa Hooker will officiate

A memorial celebration of life will commence on Saturday July 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM at New Kingdom Christian Church 430 Love Street, Danville, IL. Pastor Melissa Hooker will officiate

Bobby Landfair


Bobby Landfair, 59, of Champaign, formerly of Danville, died at 6:37 a.m. June 29, 2024, at Pearl of Orchard Valley.Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Leek & Sons Funeral Home, 304 E. Williams, Danville.

Bobby Landfair, 59, of Champaign, formerly of Danville, died at 6:37 a.m. June 29, 2024, at Pearl of Orchard Valley.Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Leek & Sons Funeral Home,...

Mark Anglin


On March 10, 1942, in Danville, Illinois, a loving son was born to Clifford Parrish and Virginia Dare Anglin. Mark Dennis Anglin, was affectionately known as "Dennis" by family and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Virginia; his sisters, Marvetta, Diane, and his brothers; Melvin, Earl, and Larry.Dennis began his educational path in Danville, he later relocated and graduated from Central High School in Louisville,...

On March 10, 1942, in Danville, Illinois, a loving son was born to Clifford Parrish and Virginia Dare Anglin. Mark Dennis Anglin, was affectionately known as "Dennis" by...

Peggy Wright


Peggy Ann Wright was born to the late Irene Watson-Wright and Clarence Wright on May 21, 1955. She departed this earthly life on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.Peggy enjoyed spending time with family laughing and joking. Her favorite peace time was to sit outside and two of her favorite snacks was moon pies, Milky Way and Smiley Cookies. She also loved to watch Law and Order and dance.Peggy leaves to cherish her memories three daughters, Shavala Wright of Danville,...

Peggy Ann Wright was born to the late Irene Watson-Wright and Clarence Wright on May 21, 1955. She departed this earthly life on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.Peggy enjoyed spending...

Ola Jones


Ola Mae Jones was born August 14, 1932, in Drew, Mississippi to Virginia Peak and Amos Peak. She was the only child.Ola Mae Jones gave her life to Christ at an early age.She was united in matrimony to Earnest Wright. He preceded her in death. To this union, she leaves Earnest Wright Jr. of Danville, and Joann Means of Horn Lake, Mississippi.In a union with Robert L. Harris, she leaves a daughter, Betty J. Harris.She was also married to Bennie Jones who...

Ola Mae Jones was born August 14, 1932, in Drew, Mississippi to Virginia Peak and Amos Peak. She was the only child.Ola Mae Jones gave her life to Christ at an early age.She was...

Melvin McNeal


Melvin Davis McNeal 69 of Danville, Illinois peacefully transitioned this life at 5:00 p.m. Saturday June 8, 2024 at Accolade Healthcare with family present.Melvin was born March 25, 1955 to his parents Edward N. Murray Jr. and Mary A. McNeal. Coming up Melvin played football at East Park Middle School, and also attended Danville High School. Melvin Resided in Kansas City MO. Most of his young adult life before moving back home where he worded as a Postal Carrier. Melvin was gifted at...

Melvin Davis McNeal 69 of Danville, Illinois peacefully transitioned this life at 5:00 p.m. Saturday June 8, 2024 at Accolade Healthcare with family present.Melvin was born March 25, 1955 to his...

Barbara Allen


Barbara Allen (Collins) was born on October 1,1948,in Greensville, Mississippi to Peter Collins and Alberta (Goings) Collins. The family relocated to Danville, Illinois when Barbara was three years old. She was married to Tyrone Allen of Terre Haute, Indiana.Barbara attended Danville schools. She accepted Christ at an early age when she was a member of the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Danville, Illinois. She was currently a member of Mount Calvery Baptist Church in...

Barbara Allen (Collins) was born on October 1,1948,in Greensville, Mississippi to Peter Collins and Alberta (Goings) Collins. The family relocated to Danville, Illinois when Barbara was...

Ida Motley


Ida Marie Motleytransitioned from this life on June 1, 2024. She was born on November 16, 1954 to Junior Anderson Motley and Ardella (Sanders) Motley.Ida was a retired Bus Driver for Champaign Unit 4 Schools. She enjoyed her job, movies and seeing the world with her only son, Naaman J. Motley Easley.She leaves behind her only son, Naaman J. Motley Easley.A memorial service will commence at 11:45 am June 15, 2024 at Leek & Sons Funeral Home 1215...

Ida Marie Motleytransitioned from this life on June 1, 2024. She was born on November 16, 1954 to Junior Anderson Motley and Ardella (Sanders) Motley.Ida was a retired...

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In the absence of embalming within 24 hours, it is not advised to embalm the body immediately. A morgue can preserve a body for one week at most. About a week passes before embalmed bodies decompose. About a week passes before embalmed bodies decompose.

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But generally, when you work with a funeral home, your loved one will be refrigerated for between eight and 24 hours before embalming. If you don't want to embalm at all, most mortuaries offer short-term refrigeration, which can allow you to delay the funeral for up to two weeks.

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A funeral home, funeral parlor or mortuary, is a business that provides burial and funeral services for the dead and their families. These services may include a prepared wake and funeral, and the provision of a chapel for the funeral.

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Cooling and preservation: The mortuary maintains a controlled environment to slow down the natural decomposition process. Bodies are typically kept in refrigerated units, which help preserve the remains until they are released for further procedures or collection by funeral services.

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Before the embalming begins, the body is washed in a disinfectant solution. Limbs are massaged to relieve the stiffening of the joints and muscles. Any necessary shaving would also take place at this time. Your loved ones eyes are closed using glue or plastic eye caps that sit on the eye and hold the eyelid in place.

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