Jud Cameron

Judson J. ‘Jud’ Cameron, 84, of Sullivan, passed away at 3:53 a.m. Friday December 11, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Jud was born June 15, 1936 in Highland Park, Illinois, the son of Judson Eugene and Emma Spitzer Cameron. He attended Newton Community High School and graduated from Eastern Illinois University with his bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in administration. He also attained a specialist degree from Eastern Illinois University. Jud had been employed by the Sullivan School District for thirty-three years as a social studies teacher and football coach. He was a member of the Illinois Teenage Institute on Substance Abuse. Jud was an IHSA track official for over 35 years. He worked at Sullivan Ace Hardware for over 25 years. A U.S. Army Veteran, he was an active 4th degree in the Knights of Columbus. Jud married the love of his life, Sandra Bork, on August 19, 1961. During Jud’s 59 years in Sullivan, he dedicated his time to his family and the development of Sullivan schools and sports. He helped develop the Saturday basketball program for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. Jud’s pride and joy were his grandkids, as he was their biggest fan. If Jud wasn’t at the starting line, he was always in the bleachers cheering them on.
Surviving are his wife Sandy of Sullivan; daughter Amy (Ken Behl) Cameron of Springfield; sons Todd (Heather) Cameron of Denver, Colorado, Kurt (Kristy) Cameron of Chatham; brothers Richard (Millie) Cameron of Glenwood, Illinois, Philip (Mitsuko) Cameron of Roseville, California, and Michael (Leslie) Cameron of Marshall; sister Margaret (Rick) Cochran of Wheeler; grandchildren Jacob and Laine and four step grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Carol Martin.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Tuesday, December 15th at St. Columcille Catholic Church, Sullivan. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday at the Reed Funeral Home Sullivan with Prayer Service at 4:30 p.m. Monday, December 14th. Rite of Committal and Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery. The family requests that everyone practice social distancing and wear face masks for the visitation and funeral mass.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Columcille Catholic Church or the Sullivan Sports Boosters. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Jud will forever be remembered as a faithful husband, brother, dad, grandpa, friend, coach, teacher, and devoted member of the parish.

Larry Williams

Larry D. Williams, 66, of Waynesboro, Pa., formerly of Illinois, died at 9:45 p.m. EST, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
A private family graveside service with military honors and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Larry was born Dec. 21, 1953, in Joliet, Ill., a son of Floyd and Imogene Gill Wallace. He was a veteran and had served as post commander of American Legion Post 429.
Surviving are his daughters, Tammy (Andy) Williams of Waynesboro, Pa. and Mackenzie (Tristin) Gingerich of Arthur; grandsons Caiden, Ben, Alex, Christian Williams, and Myles Gingerich, and granddaughter Olivia Williams; sisters Diana (Tim) Champion, Alberta (Timmy) Banning, Leona Williams, and Becky Williams, all of Decatur and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Ronnie Williams and Floyd “Willie” Williams.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorial donations may be made to the family.
Contact Tammy at 240-422-2877 or Mackenzie at 217-552-2231 for information on donations.

Connie West

Connie S. West, 73, of Sullivan, passed away at 2:58 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at St. Mary’s hospital, Decatur IL.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2020, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the services Saturday at the funeral home. Face masks are suggested and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be in Pea Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the Bethany Fire and Ambulance Service.
Connie was born on February 26, 1947, in Decatur, daughter of Hershel and Agnes (Myers) Weaver. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan, where she graduated from Sullivan High school.
Connie married Donald E. West on November 6, 1971. They turned overgrown timber ground into a small farm north of Sullivan where they moved an old farmhouse from down the road and converted it into their single-story homestead. They created many adventures for their 3 children and 12 grandchildren working and playing on the farm. For many years they enjoyed going to frontiersmen rendezvous until the kids got older. She loved to make holidays special for the family and fostered many family traditions and fond memories, showering her grandkids with gifts that often came with a bit of harassment just to be ornery. Connie enjoyed sharing her love of baking with her grandchildren and taught them to make cinnamon rolls and homemade beef and noodles.
Connie adored her husband and words cannot describe the impact of his passing on May 31, 2013. She continued to take care of the farm with just a little help from her sons and her grandchildren, but even with the love she had of her family, life was not the same for her.
Connie is survived sons, Michael (Melinda) West of Bethany and David (Jaime) West of Monticello; daughter, Debbie (Jake) Walker of Chillicothe; grandsons, Owen West, Elijah Walker, Canon West, Benjamin Walker; granddaughters, Suzanna West, Rebecca West, Karsyn West and Miryam Walker, great granddaughter, Miabella Walker; step-grandchildren, Noah Richards, Trevor Richards and Mackenzie Richards; brother, Carroll (Nancy) Weaver and Elmo (Chris) Weaver of Sullivan; sister, Betty (Charles) Bolin of Sullivan; sister-in-law, Betty Lou Weaver of Sullivan.
She is preceded in death by her husband, both parents and brother, Wayne Weaver.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Mary E. James

Mary E. James, 90, of Sullivan, passed away at 7:00 a.m. Saturday August 29, 2020 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield.

Private family Celebration of Life services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Nikki Reed, Certified Funeral Celebrant officiating. There will not be a public visitation. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the Moultrie County PAWS, Moultrie County Food Pantry or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family atreedfuneralhome.net.

Mary was born June 8, 1930 in Augusta, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Alice Magill White.

She graduated from Augusta High School and Western Illinois University. She had been a physical education teacher and worked with her husband at their Sullivan Veterinary Clinic. She married Jason E. ‘Doc’ James, DVM on July 3, 1955 in Augusta, Illinois and he preceded her in death on January 21, 2007.

Mary was a member of the Sullivan United Methodist Church. She enjoyed bowling, playing Bridge, the Birthday Club, watching sports and reading.

Surviving are her sons David M. (Jackie) James of Lovington and Robert W. (Sarah) James of Shelbyville; granddaughter Kaya Sue James of Lovington; sister-in-law Allene White of Quincy; nieces Janet (Jim) Totsch of Quincy and Lori (Tracy) Kirbach of Springfield; nephews Paul (Ann) White of Minier and Richard (Dee) White of Quincy and numerous great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Bob White and Richard ‘Dick’ White and sister-in-law Judy White.

Frank Elzy

Frank Elzy, 87, of Sullivan, passed away at 3:55 p.m. Tuesday July 14, 2020 in his residence.
Celebration of Life services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan with military rites conducted by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. The family requests that those attending please wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Frank was born August 11, 1932 in Sullivan, the son of William Hurl and Lottie Ballenger Elzy.
Frank had been a farmer and was a member of the Sullivan Highway Church of Christ. He had been a member of the Sullivan AMBUCS, the Sullivan American Legion Post and the Sullivan VFW Post and is a member of the Moultrie County Rural Public Water District Board. Frank was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He married Marilyn Wood on May 26, 1951 in Sullivan.
Surviving are his wife Marilyn of Sullivan; daughters Lisa Jean Elzy of Charleston and Tania Marie Davis of Searcy, Arkansas; brothers Richard Elzy of Alton, George Elzy of Lexington; step-brother Dale Hall of Tennessee; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son Eric.