McGriff Funeral Homes

04/06/2026

Thomas Howard McGee

Thomas Howard McGee, age 82, of Hord, Illinois, passed away at 1:08 am, Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the Clay County Hospital in Flora with his family by his side. Tom was born on December 22, 1943 in Olney, Illinois to George Howard and Vera Wilma (McCollum) McGee. Tom was united in marriage to Nancy Williams on April 28, 1967, at the Hord Christian Church. He entered the U.S. Army shortly after and served in Vietnam with the 610th Transportation...

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04/06/2026

Eva "Fooie" Whitely

Eva "Fooie" Whitely , age 79 of Flora, Illinois passed away at 9:35 pm, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Axiom Healthcare of Flora. Born on November 19, 1946, in Iola, Illinois, the daughter of Marvin and Opel (Bennett) Helms. She lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and a steadfast commitment to those around her. Eva devoted many years of her life to working as a housekeeper at Flora Healthcare, where her attentive nature and caring spirit left a lasting...

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04/06/2026

04/05/2026

On this Easter Sunday, we are reminded of hope, renewal, and the promise of new beginnings.

For those celebrating, may your day be filled with peace and joy.

For those missing someone you love, we hold you close in our hearts today 🤍

Love never leaves us—it lives on in every memory, every story, and every quiet moment.

Wishing our community a gentle and blessed Easter 🕊️🌷

04/03/2026

This weekend, families all around the world are celebrating Easter and the life and resurrection of Jesus Christ. But what can we learn about grief as we look at the Easter story? Check out this article to learn 5 ways we can see grief expressed in the Easter Story as told in the Bible.

Did you know that the Easter story highlights 5 different expressions of grief? Click the link to learn more!

04/01/2026

Zachary Lee Fulk

Zachary Lee Fulk , age 18, of Farina, Illinois, passed away tragically on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at their home in Farina. Zach was born on September 13, 2007, in Effingham, Illinois the son of Missy Ann Jones. Zach's journey was one defined by love, generosity, and an inspiring commitment to others. Having recently graduated from South Central High School, he was full of promise and zest for life. Zach was employed at the Goodwill in Effingham, Illinois, where he...

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04/01/2026

Brandon Lee Fulk

Brandon Lee Fulk , age 19, of Farina, Illinois passed away tragically on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at their home in Farina. Brandon was born on August 26, 2006, in Effingham, Illinois the son of Missy Ann Jones. A graduate of South Central High School, Brandon carried with him the values and lessons fostered during his formative years. His professional path was notably marked by his unique tenure at Frost Buddy in Effingham, where he brought his distinct perspective and...

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03/23/2026

Dona Jo Anderson

Dona Jo (Newton) Anderson , age 74, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Newburgh, Indiana. Dona was born on May 1, 1951, to Don and Joan Newton. She graduated from North Clay High School in 1969, where she loved being a North Clay cheerleader. She earned her degree in Dental Hygiene from Lakeland College in Mattoon. On July 1, 1977, she married Brad Anderson and shared over 48 years of marriage. She worked for Dr....

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03/21/2026

Dionne Virginia Creamer

Dionne Virginia Creamer , age 87, of Louisville, Illinois passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in her home. Born on October 18, 1938, in Clay City, Illinois, the daughter of Earl Monroe and Lelia Mae (Mitchel) Herdes . Dionne was united in marriage to Max Creamer on March 7, 1959, at the Sailor Springs Christian Church, and they shared 30 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on February 12, 1990. A graduate of Clay City...

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03/20/2026

The more personal a funeral service is, the more meaningful it will be for the entire family. To help your family brainstorm possible ways to create a truly one-of-a-kind final goodbye, check out this list of 10 ideas to consider. And if you don't find something that feels right, this list is only the beginning. We're happy to sit down with you and come up with even more ideas to create the perfect sendoff.

To be meaningful and healing, a funeral must be personal. Check out this article for 10 ideas to create a truly unique final tribute.

03/20/2026

Winter is past. Spring has come. After long and difficult winters, spring is a welcome change. Do you have any plans for this spring that you're looking forward to?