Simons Mortuary

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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12/25/2025

12/25/2025

Thanks to everyone who attended our 33rd Annual Holiday Gala. Please enjoy this Holiday Season with your loved ones.
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12/24/2025

12/23/2025

Mrs. Jacqueline Gail Belk, of Hanna City, IL, transitioned at 10:52 pm on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.

Jacqueline "Jackie" was born on July 13, 1956, in Peoria, IL to John and Phyllis (Kinney) Whittenburg. She married the love of her life Jack Belk Jr. of 39...

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12/22/2025

Ms. Brenda Faye Payton, age 66, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 18, 2025.

Born on July 25, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Mr. O’Neal Payton and Delores D. (Lewis) Payton, Brenda lived a full life. She was a proud graduate of Wichita State...

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12/20/2025

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12/13/2025

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12/05/2025

Timmy L. Walker was born on December 3, 1969, in Kankakee, Illinois. He peacefully passed
away at home on December 3, 2025.

Timmy was the beloved son of Willie Louis Sanders and Josie Mae (Walker) Sanders. He was a 1988
graduate of Manual High School. Throughout his working life, Timmy was known...

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