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Wesley Yarbrough Obituary
Born: November 23, 1947 in Adele, Georgia
Died: February 11, 2025 in Forestville, MD
Wesley "Wes" Rudolph Yarbrough, 77, of Forestville, Maryland, died February 11, 2025 at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, D.C.. Wes was born November 23, 1947 in Adele, Georgia, the son of William and Lucinda (Tanner) Yarbrough Sr.
Wes was a graduate of Sterling High School and was an accomplished athlete. He attended Sauk Valley Community College the first year that it opened and played on its first basketball team. After attending Sauk Valley for that one year, Wes was drafted into the military. Wes served his country in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years. After his time in the Marine Corps, Wes worked as a government contractor until he retired.
Wes is survived by five siblings: Three sisters Carrie Carr of Sterling, IL, Hazel Davis of Seal Beach, CA, and Annie McGee of Moreno Valley, CA.; Two brothers Robert Yarbrough of Camden, NJ, and Curtis (Edie) Yarbrough of Dixon, IL. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Wesley didn't have any children of his own, but he had a godson, David Jackson. He had two nieces, Kori Vaughn and Tasha Yarbrough, whom he mentored throughout their lives.
Wes was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, and five sisters.
Homegoing service will be 12:30PM Saturday March 8th, 2025 at Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling. Visitation will be 11:00AM - 12:30PM prior to the Homegoing service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling, IL.
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MICHAEL DONALDSON
July 23, 2025
I just learned that Wes had passed away. A few years ago, I attempted to learn where Wes was living etc. Wes and I played together on the SHS Varsity Basketball team. I use to drive down to his home and pick him up to go to basketball practice when we were in. On one occasion, I was in a bad car wreck that could have killed both of us. He was thrown out of the car. We were so very fortunate to have come out of that alive. Wes and I also went to "Boys State" in Springfield, Illinois which was an honor for both of us. I loved this guy. Wes was an intelligent, humble High School Colleague of mine and one heck of a Basketball Player. I really regret over all these years the fact that I lost track of him. Just reading his life story is so interesting; he obviously was very successful in his life, and I would have loved for us to sit down and shared our lifetime stories. God Bless Wes ... Mike Donaldson cell: 813-390-6561 (Lithia, Florida; a suburb of Tampa, FL)
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Tom Clayton
March 8, 2025
Wes was both a good friend and a classmate during his time living in Sterling. He was always friendly and kind and must important he was a humble fella. I have said a prayer on his behalf, and may his surviving family find peace in this time of loss.
Curtis LeBlanc
March 8, 2025
My condolences to the family. Wes and I grew up together and even played Little League baseball on the same team. He will surely be missed!
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