Fulton Obituaries

Steven E. Myers, 80 of Heyworth passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home, Wednesday, May 7th, 2025. Steve was born on Oct 1st, 1944, the son of Harland and Ora Struck Myers. He attended Minier High School and graduated Illinois State University with a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences. He married Janet Buckley…

Judith K. Coulter, 80, of Ellisville, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Sunset Manor in Canton. She was born on February 21, 1945 in Canton to Carl and Margaret (Deppermann) Bowton. She married Jerry Coulter on December 6, 1964 in Canton. He preceded her in death on February 28, 2000. Surviving are her…

Jimmy A. “Jap” Parry, 69, of Ipava, passed away at 10:30 pm on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur. He was born on February 14, 1956 in Macomb, the son of Robert and Barbara (Wickert) Parry. He is survived by his sister; Linda (and Gail Scott) Shaw of Macomb,, three nieces;…

Trippton Pierce McClure, 17, of London Mills, passed away on April 20, 2025. He was born on February 13, 2008 in Canton, to Joshua and Sally (Pierce) McClure. They survive. Also surviving are his maternal grandparents, Merle and Gretchen Pierce, paternal grandparents, Lynn and Carolyn McClure, his brother, Seth McClure, Aunts and Uncles, Chip Turnage,…

Betty Roberts, 88, of Bryant, passed away at 8:30 am Friday April 11, 2025 at Renaissance Care Center in Canton. She was born December 21, 1936 in La Rose the daughter of Paul C. and Effie B. (Burdick) Pinkston. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Clifford Pinkston and Charles (Chuck)…

Nina L. Smith, 87, of Lewistown passed away at 11:35 pm Wednesday April 9, 2025 at her home. She was born April 24, 1937 at Canton the daughter of Merriwell and Charlotte (Seidell) Goforth. She married Jerry Scalf on April 14, 1956. She later married Robert Smith on July 12, 1974 at Lewistown. He survives.…

JoAnn Hagen, 90, of Canton, passed peacefully into her Savior’s arms Friday April 4, 2025 at the Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba. She was born March 5th 1935 to Marjorie Sheply, being one of the first successful cesarean births at Graham Hospital. JoAnn was born in the heart of The Great Depression and was always…

Michael Lee “Mike” Cluts also known as Clutsy, 65, of Atlanta Illinois, passed away, Monday, March 31, 2025, at Carle Bromenn Hospital in Bloomington. He was born in Canton on September 8, 1959, to Leon “Bud” and Nancy (Sheets) Cluts. He is preceded in death by his father, and one brother Kevin Leon Cluts. He…

Vicki Sue Hoke, 77, of Cuba, passed away, Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Farmington Village In Farmington. She was born in Canton, to Edris and Evelyn (Watson) Thomas. They preceded her in death as well as an infant daughter, Jennifer Jo, one brother, Jim Thomas, and brother-in-law Gordon Horras. Vicki first married Gregory D. Sims.…