Simons Mortuary

03/03/2026

Ms. Omie Lee Taylor, 84, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 5:45 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Omie was born on September 29, 1941 in Bourbon, MS to Elder Omie and Mother Bessie (Landon) Taylor.

Omie worked for Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL in the (AIT) Agricultural and Industrial...

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03/02/2026

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Mr. Lester B. Raiford, 85, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 10:23 pm on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Lester was born on April 29, 1940 in Moorhead, MS to Margaret (Rayford) Williams and Hardy Whigum.

Lester was born on April 29, 1940 in Moorhead, MS to Margaret (Rayford) Williams...

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02/25/2026

Miss Willow A’riya Harvey, of Peoria, IL, leaving this world far too soon at the tender age of 2, passed away peacefully at her residence, at 11:22 am on Friday, February 20, 2026.

Our precious Willow A’riya Harvey, lovingly known as “Willow Pop,” was born on May 22, 2023, in Peoria, IL to...

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02/23/2026

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Mr. Marion Lampkin, III, 84, of Peoria, IL, transitioned from life to eternal rest at 5:39 pm on Thursday, February 12, 2026 in Biloxi, MS.

Graveside services was held at 11 am on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Biloxi National Cemetery, 400 Veterans Ave., Biloxi, MS 39531 with...

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02/20/2026

Mr. Jeffrey Alan Davis, 65, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 6:24 am on February 18, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center surround by his family.

Jeffrey was born on June 19, 1960, in Peoria to Conrad “Bud” and Rose Marie (Devine) Davis.

Jeffrey lived a life defined by dedication to his family,...

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02/16/2026

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02/12/2026

Mr. Delbert Lynn Banks, age 66, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 3:09 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at his residence.

Delbert was born on March 1, 1959, in Peoria, IL to Herbert, Sr. and Annona (Hearns) Banks, both of whom preceded him in death.

Delbert was a graduate of Lincoln Grade...

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02/11/2026

Mr. David Aguilera, Sr. age 66, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 11:02 am on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at his residence.

David was born on March 18, 1959 in LaVilla, TX, to Carmen and Maria DeJesus (Alvarez) Aguilera.

David worked as a mechanic for CMC Construction Services in Houston, TX for...

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02/11/2026

Ms. Diana "Dyan" Darice Tyler, age 71, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away at 2:03 pm on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at her residence in Hampton, GA.

Diana was born on February 7, 1955 in Streator, IL to James and Laverne (Banks) Duncan.

Diana last worked at Ascension Health as an insurance...

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02/11/2026

Ms. Crystel Arnette Daugherty, age 58, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 2:50 pm on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital.

Crystel was born on March 9, 1967 in Peoria, IL, to Wendell and Mardell (Hayden) Daugherty.

Crystel 1986 Richwood High School graduate. She worked as a...

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01/22/2026

Reverend David Gaston, Sr., age 79, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 6:50 pm on Monday, January 19, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.

David was born on August 1, 1946 in Hayti, MO to SD Gaston and Annie Mae (Lawson) Gaston. He married Velma Jean Sanders, on April 16, 1964 and was married 47...

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01/14/2026

Mr. Richard Hampton, Jr., age 74, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 6:20 am on Monday, January 12, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.

Richard was born on August 22, 1951 in Greenville, MS, to Richard, Sr. and Magnolia Hampton and his adopted mother, Nellie Sims. Richard married the love of his...

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