Mrs. Enes Anne Weddle (nee Gherardi), age 95, of Kincaid, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026. 

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband George Raymond Weddle and parents Armando Gherardi and Elizabeth Rose Gherardi (nee Buff) and brother Emilio Gherardi and sister Ora Verardi. 

Survived by son John L. Weddle (Elisabeth A. Stout), grand-daughter Whitney Rae Weddle-Ehret (Kevin) and great-grandchildren Anaya and Jameson Speakman and sisters Edith (Claudine) Puccetti and Carmen Koches and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, who will forever cherish her memory.

 Enes was known for her faith, kindness, generosity, dedication and service to family, church and community.  She had great pride in her home and her gardens.  Enes worked as an Accountant III for the State of Illinois (Department of Mental Health)  for 30+ years.  She was a lifelong member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Tacusah Chapter #682, Assumption, Illinois.

Enes’ parents immigrated from Italy and she learned the fine art of northern Italian cuisine from them.  Her outstanding baking skills are renowned in the area.  She baked pies for church and American Legion events and generously shared cookies with family and friends. Her culinary talents were among the very best. 

The TIME of her celebration of life will be posted on the Masterson Funeral Home website listed below, along with it being published at taylorvilledailynews.com  The tentative date of her service IS SET for Thursday, June 18^th at the Funeral Home.

Internment will then take place next to her beloved husband Goerge “Raymond” Weddle at Camp Butler National Military Cemetery.

Memorials in her honor may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Midland United Methodist Church, or a cause close to your heart. 

 Those unable to attend in person are encouraged to sign the on-line guestbook and leave a memory at www.mastersonfh.com.

Bradley D. Sellers, 66 of Taylorville, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in his home.  He was born on April 5, 1960, in Taylorville, the son of Fred and Nyrita (Nimerick) Sellers.  He married Tina Herron on August 11, 1979, in Taylorville. Brad was a devoted husband, father and brother.  He loved his family more than anything else.

He is survived by his wife: Tina Sellers of Taylorville; son: Zachary J. Sellers of Taylorville; sister: Cindy McDaniel (J.D.) of Waterloo, Illinois; brothers-in-law: Glenn Herron (Barb) of Manito and Ronnie Herron (Mary) of Sherman, Texas; sister-in-law: Jan Herron of Washington, Illinois; brother-in-law: Jerry Hall of Pekin, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; brother: Mike Sellers; sister-in-law: Glenda Hall; father-in-law: Jim Barker; and mother-in-law: Katie Barker. 

Mr. Sellers will be cremated, and no services will be held.  McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Robert David McGehee, 77, of Taylorville, IL, passed away on May 3, 2026, at Taylorville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on May 8, 1948, in Taylorville, the son of Gilmer Dotson and Suddie Mae (Cox) McGehee. On June 24, 1972, he married Debra Rush in Taylorville, and they spent many loving years together and were blessed with two children.

Robert proudly and selflessly served his country in the United States Army. Following his service, he worked as an electrician at Firestone in Decatur, IL, for many years until his retirement. Robert was strong in his faith and attended Grace Baptist Church of Taylorville many times over the years. He was a loving husband and father and is missed dearly.

Surviving is his wife: Debra McGehee of Taylorville, IL; son: Christopher McGehee of Redlands, CA; daughter: Michelle McGehee of Bryan, TX; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Luke, Bill, Ed, Jim, Tom, and Charlie, as well as his sisters, Kay, Lil, Lena, Ginnie, and Loretta.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10:00am-12:00pm at Grace Baptist Church in Taylorville. A funeral service will begin at noon with Pastor Gerald McPhillips officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later time.

Memorials in his honor may be made to either Grace Baptist Church or to the American Diabetes Association.

Sutton Memorial Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Reed Lyle Fikan, 3, of Taylorville, IL, passed away on May 2, 2026, at St. Louis Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born on July 13, 2022, to Anthony Fikan and Cayley Durbin of Taylorville.

Carrying on his memory are his parents: Anthony and Cayley; sister: Lilah Fikan; grandparents: Charlie Durbin (Mandy Dye) of Taylorville, IL; Johnny and Jennifer Fikan of Tower Hill, IL; great-grandparents: Tammy Durbin of Taylorville, IL; Stella Fikan of Tower Hill, IL; Trudy (Ken) Scoggin of St. Charles, MO; Pat (Karen) Cole of Pana, IL; aunts and uncles: Christopher (Elizabeth) Durbin of Lebanon, IL; Logan (Megan) Fikan of Springfield, IL; Alex (Amanda) Durbin of Taylorville, IL; Beth Bonn of Shelbyville, IL; Rachel (Nick) Waterman of Tower Hill, IL; Thomas (Stacy) Fikan of Ohlman, IL; David (Jenney) Fikan of Oakley, IL; Sarah (Curtis) Lindsey of Pana, IL; Christina Caraker of Pana, IL; and several cousins. 

Reed fought hard his whole life. He was the strongest boy. Reed was welcomed into heaven by his grandmother, Christina Durbin, and his great-grandfather, Lyle Fikan. 

A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10:00 -12:00 noon at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville. 

Following the visitation, there will be a dinner at the Knights of Columbus in Taylorville to celebrate his life. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the family to support Reed’s sister Lilah’s future.

Sutton Memorial Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Barbara Jo Fleigle, 92 of Taylorville, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital.  She was born on February 23, 1934, in Clinton, Indiana, the daughter of Benjamin B. and Vivian Barbara (Hardy) Jones.  She married Joseph Fleigle on November 8, 1952, in Taylorville and he preceded her in death on January 21, 2011.  Barb retired from the Illinois Department of Revenue and was a member of the Taylorville First United Methodist Church.  Barb was a kind and generous soul who found joy in both creativity and service to others. She had a deep love for oil painting and watercolors, often expressing her warmth and perspective through art. Barb devoted much of her time to helping those around her, volunteering at Taylorville Memorial Hospital and delivering meals through Meals on Wheels. Above all, she cherished her family—especially her children and grandchildren—who were the center of her world. She also found peace and happiness in gardening, nurturing beautiful flowers that reflected her gentle spirit. She will be remembered for her compassion, creativity, and unwavering love for others.

She is survived by her children: Christina Barrow (Nick) of Springfield, Melanie Howe (Kevin) of Lawton, Michigan, and Patrick Fleigle (Janet) of Pawnee; grandchildren: Heidi Henry, Justin Pop (Candice), Nicole Payne (Aaron), Holly Lutes (Nathan), Ashley Barrow (Bobby), and Megan Simpson (Travis); great grandchildren: Logan Payne, Maylee Payne, Wyatt Pop, Ashlyn Rose Henry, Landon Barrow, Joslyn Pop, Madeline Barrow, Rowan Pop, Abigail Barrow, Braxton Simpson, Tucker Simpson and Cooper Simpson.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and son: Michael Fleigle.

A funeral service for Barb will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, at McClure Funeral Home with Pastor Brennan Hurley officiating.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the Chrisitan County Senior Citizens Center.  McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services is handling arrangements.