Raymond Reed

Raymond Samuel Reed, 93, of Sullivan passed away 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 30, 2017 in his home, Sullivan.

Funeral services to celebrate Raymond’s life will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 4, 2017 at the Southern Baptist Church, Sullivan. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the Southern Baptist Church, Sullivan. Arrangements by McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville with Military Rites by the Sullivan American Legion Post # 68. Memorials may be made to the Southern Baptist Church, Sullivan.

Raymond was born February 29, 1924 in Shelbyville, the son of Samuel Jesse and Bertha Amelia (Ditto) Reed. He was raised in Shelbyville and lived there many years before moving to Sullivan. He was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a dedicated member of the Southern Baptist Church, Sullivan and the American Legion Post # 68, Sullivan. He was a retired electrician for the Norfolk-Southern Railroad after 28 years.

Raymond is survived by his son, John Chester Reed of Pana; daughters, Jerilea Kay (Tom) Short of Decatur and Joletta (Wayne) Bohannon of Mineola, TX; 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Jesse and Vincent.

As we grieve for our loss, we rejoice that Raymond now walks in the everlasting garden of faith with our Savior.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Joyce E. Marquis

Joyce E. Marquis, 82, of Lovington, passed away, 5:50 a.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at Mason Point, Sullivan.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 18, 2017, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service, at the funeral home in Lovington, the family requests casual attire. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Joyce was born February 10, 1935, in Kennett, MO, the daughter of Finis and Ruth J. (Moore) Bailey. She married John G. Marquis, Jr. on February 14, 1955, in San Bernardino County, CA; he preceded her in death on November 29, 2016. She was a member of the Lovington Church of God, she was a member of the Niantic-Harristown PTA and drove a bus for that school district.

She is survived by her sons, Guy A. Marquis of Lovington, Rock L. Marquis of Lovington and John G. Marquis III of Lovington. She is also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, her brothers and one son Mark Marquis.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

June Rose Kinkade

June Rose Kinkade, 87, of Lovington, passed away 2:50 a.m. Saturday, August 12, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

June was born June 1, 1930, in Flora, the daughter of Earl and Eva Gertrude (Snell) Cox. She married Charles Newton Kinkade on February 1, 1947, in Effingham; he survives. June had a passion for reading books. She spent her life as a caregiver, not only as profession, but also to her friends and family. She absolutely loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 70 years, Charles of Lovington; sons, Charles D. Kinkade of Phoenix, AZ, Lawrence A. (Joyce) Kinkade of Lovington, Gary W. Kinkade of Lovington, and David M. (Jennifer) Kinkade of Port St. Lucie, FL; daughters, Teresa Kay (Philip) Matheis of O’Fallon, and Marilyn J. (Larry) Curry of Lovington; one sister, Lorraine of Alma. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and four sisters.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Connie Nolen

Connie S. Nolen, 78, of Sullivan, died 1:35 a.m. Thursday, July 27, 2017 in her home.

Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Reed Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Dona officiating. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 - 7 p.m. Sunday. The family request casual dress. Memorials are suggested to the St. Judes Children’s Hospital or the ASPCA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.

Mrs Nolen was born December 13, 1938 in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Grover and Ida Mae Cherry Robison. Connie retired from General Electric in Mattoon and was a member of the Broadway Christian Church, Mattoon. She married Howard Nolen on March 15, 1963 in Bethany and he survives.

Also surviving are her daughters Lora (Bill) Frazier of Sullivan, Kelly (Jack) Brown of Sullivan and Tiffany Nolen of Mattoon; grandchildren Rachel Nowlin, her sons Skylar and Lane; Kristina Brownlee, her sons Aidan and Blaze; Haily Brown; Brooke Jewel; Paige Schoonover, her son Chance; Ben Schoonover, his sons Landen, Ethan and Mason; brother Grover ‘Joe’ Robison of Long Creek; sisters Bette Porter of Leander, TX, Beverly ‘Bonnie’ Denton of Decatur and Judith Barnes of Shelbyville.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved cat Opie.

Connie lived her life to the fullest. She enjoyed traveling, winters in Florida, camping and long talks with her family on the front porch. She adored animals, especially her beloved cat Opie. Connie was a friend, a mother, a grandmother and a beautiful wife. She loved her family immensely and was very proud of each of them. She was the glue that held her family puzzle together and though that piece of puzzle is missing, her ray of light will forever shine. She will be deeply missed by everyone that was a part of her life. Goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end, they simply mean we’ll miss you until we meet again.

Wendy Brown

Wendy S. Brown, 47, of Sullivan passed away at 1:50 a.m. Friday July 7, 2017 in the Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

A reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. Monday July 10, 2017 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials are suggested to Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Complete obituary may be viewed at reedfuneralhome.net.

Wendy was born January 27, 1970 in Mattoon the daughter of William Edward and Teresa Ann Wiley Harlin. She had worked as a CNA in area nursing homes for many years. Wendy was a member of ABATE.

Surviving are her children Ashley (William) Carroll of Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, Frankie (Chad Evans) Brown of Toledo and Jamie (April) Brown of Sullivan; brothers Theron (Audra) Harlin of Sullivan, William (Teresa) Harlin of Lovington; sister Teesha (Jason) Wildman of Salem; grandmother Wilma England Graham of Sullivan and grandchildren, Sereniti Carroll, LaRayne Carroll, Emmelin Carroll, William Carroll, Jr, Treyten Brown and Jaxon Brown.

She was preceded in death by her parents.