Richard L. Collins

Richard L. Collins 72, of Bethany, IL, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday afternoon, September 27, 2018 in Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in the First Church of the Nazarene in Shelbyville, IL with Rev. Greg Breeden officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday in the church. Memorial may be given to the Mode Camp, Mode, IL. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL.

Richard was born on November 14, 1945 in Shelbyville, IL, the son of Melvin L. and Bernadine Marie (Behl) Collins. He graduated from Stewardson-Strasburg High School in the Class of 1963. Richard married Judy Kay Williams on March 14, 1964 in the Washington United Methodist Church, near Stewardson, IL. He worked at ADM in Decatur, IL for All Tri-R Construction of Pana, IL. Richard enjoyed fishing, playing softball, going to car shows and NHRA drags and above all, spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Judy; three daughters, Kim Ohnesorge (Rich) of Altamont, IL, Michelle Knop (Kyle) of Strasburg, IL and Jill Hart of Sullivan, IL; brother, David Collins (Tammy) of Watson, IL; grandchildren, Kayla Knop Nichols (Josh), Tanner Williams, Ali Hart, Kendall Knop and Drake Williams; and great grandchildren, Brantley Nichols, Whitlee Nichols and Liam Williams.

Richard was reunited in heaven with his parents; son-in-law, Jerry Williams; brother-in-law, Brad Cutler; unborn grandchildren; his uncle and aunt, Bill and Mary Lue Harvey; and many other loved ones.

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Gregg Alan Taylor

Gregg Alan Taylor, 67, of Sullivan, Illinois passed away in his home September 11, 2018 surrounded by his family.
Gregg was a second generation Eastern Illinois alumni and married Evelyn Sandrisser in 1981.
He is survived by their daughters, Kali of Sullivan and Lauren of Evansville, Indiana and his sister Jan Nichols of Mattoon.
His father Kenneth passed away in August of 1991 and mother Norma in December of 2005.
As per his wishes, his body will be donated to cancer research, and there will be no services held at this time.
An athletic scholarship has been created in his honor. Memorials may be made to First Community Bank of Sullivan at 1 South Main St.
Condolences may be sent to 310 N Pierce Apt B in Sullivan.
He will be greatly missed.

Denton McPheeters

Denton C. ‘Denny’ McPheeters, 74, of Sullivan, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday September 4, 2018 in his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan with military rites conducted by the Sullivan American Legion Post # 68. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Sunday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan American Legion Post# 68 Honor Guard. Online condolences to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Denny was born December 30, 1944 in Lebanon, Indiana the son of Russell and Lucile Schudke. He had been a carpenter and building contractor. Denny was a member of the Sullivan American Legion Post# 68 and was active in the Honor Guard. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Denny married Judith Alderson on November 30, 1965 in Chicago and she preceded him in death on October 30, 2017.
Surviving are his son Aron McPheeters and his wife Mindy of Sullivan; daughter, Tina McPheeters of Ocala, Florida; twin brother Robert McPheeters and his wife Janet of Kewanee; grandchildren Alexandria Patterson, Meghan McCain, Lauren McCain, A. J. McPheeters, Madalyne McPheeters, Riley McPheeters, Archer McPheeters and great granddaughters Addie and Avery Patterson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and daughter.

Joanna Ruth Cole

Joanna Ruth Cole, 84, of Sullivan, passed away peacefully at 12:40 a.m. Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Mason Point, Sullivan.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at the First Christian Church, Sullivan. Visitation will be held one hour before the funeral services at the church. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. In lieu of flowers; memorials may be made to the First Christian Church or to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America: 322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor New York, NY 10001. McMullin-Young Funeral Home, is in care of the arrangements.
Joanna was born June 19, 1934, in Sullivan, the daughter of James Eugene and Juanita Ruth (Plummer) Chaney. She married Jack Duane Cole on July 29, 1955, in Sullivan; he preceded her in death on February 7, 2007. She received her Registered Nursing Degree from Washington University in St. Louis. Joanna was a Moultrie County Nurse from 1974-1999. She was a lifelong member of the First Christian Church in Sullivan.
Joanna is survived by her sons, David (Billy) Cole of Sullivan and Steve (Kelly) Cole of Bethany; brother, Carroll “Sonny” Chaney of Decatur; grandchildren, Joseph Gill, Darla Zelenak, Joshua Cole, Kaci Crafton and Stephanie Cole. She is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Angie Ward

Angie Ward, 83, of Sullivan, passed away 4:10 p.m. Thursday, August 9, 2018, at Mason Point, Sullivan.
Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at the First Christian Church, Sullivan. Visitation will be held one hour before the services at the church. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, Sullivan. McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan, is in care of the arrangements.
Angie was born October 16, 1934, in Mt. Moriah, MO, the daughter of Charles and Wanda (Dimsmore) Adams. She married William Dale Ward on June 5, 1955, in Bethany, MO; he preceded her in death on May 21, 2016. She was a retired school teacher and worked for the American Cancer Society. Angie was a member of the First Christian Church, Sullivan, and sang in the choir for 58 years. She enjoyed playing many types of card games. Angie was dearly loved by her family and she leaves behind many good friends.
Angie is survived by her son, David (Janet) Ward of Hillsboro; daughter, Marsha (Rick) Thornton of Moberly, MO; brother, Arvol (Sharon) Adams of Kansas City, MO; 5 grandchildren, Andrew Ward, Patrick Ward, Rachel Ward Hansen, Caitlyn and Hannah Thornton.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com