Frank & Bright Funeral Home and Cremation Services

11/08/2025

There was never a dull moment and always laughter wherever Doris went.

Doris Weiler, age 77, passed away peacefully, on November 4, 2025, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. Doris was born January 1948 in Blountstown, Florida, as the oldest daughter of the late Donald and Florida Halley. She spen...

11/06/2025

He always took great pride in a job done right.

Steven “Cecil” Phillips, age 63, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Deaconess Illinois Crossroads Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born November 20, 1961, in Fairfield, the son of Noble E. and Betty A. (Phi...

10/31/2025

A loving wife and mother, Audrey spent many years helping with the family farm before she and Fred retired. She was a member of Clay City United Methodist Church, and enjoyed quilting as well as the game of golf.

Audrey Nadine Weiler, age 97, of Flora, Illinois, and formerly of Clay City, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at StoneBridge Memory Care in Olney. She was born February 16, 1928, in Clay City, the daughter of Henry and Versa (Zimmerman) Bi...

10/31/2025

Thelma lived a full and vibrant life rooted in family, nature, and community.

Thelma Louise “Sis” (Sharp) Fry, age 88, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, in Wooster, Ohio. Born June 19, 1937, in Clay City, Illinois. Thelma lived a full and vibrant life rooted in family, nature, and community. Thelma ...

10/31/2025

This information is important for all guests attending the visitation, the Celebration of Life, or both, at Oil Belt Christian Service Camp. We are truly in awe of the many individuals who have come together over the past week to coordinate the details for this gathering.

10/28/2025

**A complete obituary now appears.**

A Celebration of Life for the Bailey family will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Oil Belt Christian Service Camp, 555 Park Road, Flora, Illinois. Private burial will take place in Oskaloosa Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, at Oil Belt Christian Service Camp.**

The Bailey family—Zachary Adam, age 37, Kelsey Danielle, age 35, and a cherished daughter and son, Vada Rose, age 12, and Samuel Isaac, age 7—of Xenia, Illinois, passed away on October 22, 2025, in Ekalaka, Montana. Their firstborn son, Finnl...

10/26/2025

She was united in marriage to Marvin J. McCann on December 11, 1954, at Blue Point Church, and they were blessed to share 70 wedding anniversaries.

JoAnn McCann, age 87, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Saturday morning, October 25, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born January 23, 1938, in Wayne County, the daughter of Burl and Margaret (Evans) Harrell. Sh...

10/26/2025

She was very involved in the family farm business, often helping her husband Bill during the planting and harvest seasons.

Emma Elizabeth Klein, age 94, of Keller, Texas, and formerly of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 21, 2025, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Grapevine, Texas. She was born August 27, 1931, in River Rouge, Michig...

10/26/2025

A visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. A private graveside ceremony and burial will take place at McElvain Cemetery, DuQuoin.

Thomas Edward “Ed” Coleman, age 94, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025, in Effingham, IL. Ed was the son of Noah Jerome “Pete” Coleman and Naomi Ruth Coleman born on September 12, 1931. He was raised ...

10/21/2025

Music was his passion, and he was an accomplished drummer, playing at several area venues and churches over the years.

Paul Russell Davidson, age 64, of Sailor Springs, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born May 9, 1961, in Rocky Mountain, North Carolina, the son of Franklin Leon and L...

10/18/2025

Patricia had worked at the garment factory in Flora, lovingly babysat for many children over the years, and had retired from driving a school bus for Flora School District #35—a job she greatly enjoyed.

Patricia Fawn Fitzgerald, age 92, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Friday morning, October 17, 2025, at her home. She was born March 16, 1933, in Flora, the daughter of Delmar and Bertha Almeda (Asher) Hendricks. She was united in marriage to Rob...

10/16/2025

Music was his passion, and he could play almost any instrument he picked up, though his favorites were the guitar and drums.

Charles Edward Leathers, age 87, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday evening, October 13, 2025, at Axiom Gardens in Flora. He was born February 11, 1938, in Xenia, the son of Lowell and Esther (Colclasure) Leathers. Charlie worked wit...