Frank & Bright Funeral Home and Cremation Services

11/25/2025

From 1964–1983, he was employed with International Harvester and was a member of the UAW.

Larry R. Forth, age 83, of Flora, Illinois, and formerly of Xenia, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Axiom Healthcare of Flora. He was born October 22, 1942, in Flora, the son of Roy M. “Todd” Forth and Minnie Irene (Corry) ...

11/21/2025

He spent most of his working life logging, truly living his best life among the trees and in the quiet of the woods he loved.

Donald Lee Stanley, age 91, of Ingraham, Illinois, passed away Wednesday evening, November 19, 2025, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was born January 29, 1934, in Dowes, Iowa, the son of Jay Bryan and Mary (Hackney) Stanley. He w...

11/19/2025

Phyllis will be lovingly remembered for her kindness and special way of always putting others first.

Phyllis Darline Allison, age 81, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday evening, November 17, 2025, at Axiom Healthcare of Flora. She was born October 7, 1944, in Iola, the daughter of James Howard and Wilma Darline (Horner) Byers. She was unite...

11/18/2025

You’re invited to our annual Holiday Remembrance courtesy of Frank & Bright Funeral Home.
This is a quiet, come-and-go gathering where you can light a candle in memory of someone special and take a cardinal ornament from our Tree of Remembrance.
📅 This Sunday, November 23
🕐 1 until 3 p.m.
📍 Flora Depot
💙 No cost to attend. Everyone is welcome.

11/18/2025

You’re invited to our annual Holiday Remembrance courtesy of Frank & Bright Funeral Home.

This is a quiet, come-and-go gathering where you can light a candle in memory of someone special and take a cardinal ornament from our Tree of Remembrance.

📅 This Sunday, November 23
🕐 1 until 3 p.m.
📍 Flora Depot
💙 No cost to attend. Everyone is welcome.

11/12/2025

She loved decorating for the holidays and always brought extra spirit and fun to Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Dawn Renea “Patches” Phillips, age 54, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign. She was born December 10, 1970, in Hillsboro, and was lovingly raised by Louise Laite. Sh...

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...