Obituaries

Merle H. Rice, 73, of Lincoln, passed away March 23, 2025 at St. Clara’s Manor. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. There will be no services at this time. Merle was born August 31, … Continue reading →

Michael Joseph Matthew Varboncoeur, 69, of Lincoln, passed away March 23, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11 AM … Continue reading →

Mary Denise “Neecy” Vinyard, 68 was born on April 19th, 1956 in Lincoln, Illinois to the late Orville and Thema (Smalley) Liesman. She died March 16th, 2025 at St. John’s Hospital surrounded by her family. Visitation will be from 11AM … Continue reading →

Sarah Elizabeth Walton, 21, of Lincoln, passed away suddenly on March 15, 2025, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. A memorial visitation will be held Sunday, March 23, 2025, … Continue reading →

Robert “Bucky” J. Washam, Jr., 72, of Lincoln, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Lincoln Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. A memorial visitation will be … Continue reading →

Albert Marvin “Buck” Bunner, 67, of Lincoln, passed away March 6, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. There will be no services at this time. Buck … Continue reading →

Wallace Frank Dahmm, 93, passed away February 27, 2025 at his home in rural Lincoln. He was born on October 12, 1931 in Logan County, Illinois, the son of Harry Dahmm and Viola (Sahs) Dahmm. Services for Wallace will be … Continue reading →

Dr. Caol S. Gephart, 65, of Mt. Vernon, IL., passed away February 20, 2025 at Axiom Gardens of Mt. Vernon. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home in Lincoln, IL. A celebration of life will … Continue reading →

Donald E. Simmons, 87, of Middletown, passed away February 23, 2025 at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. A memorial visitation will be held Friday, March 7, 2025 at Holland Barry & … Continue reading →

Rickie Lee Duncan Sr., 67, of Lincoln, passed away February 20, 2025 at Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Rickie was born December 30, 1957, in Mattoon IL., the son of … Continue reading →