Donald J. Ferguson

Donald J. Ferguson, 88 of Sullivan, passed away at 8:03 p.m. Thursday February 8, 2018 in Mason Point, Sullivan.

Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Mason Point Chapel, Sullivan with Pastor Rodney Houser officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the Mason Point Chapel. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the Prairie Heart Institute. Condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Arrangements by the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan.

Donald was born July 28, 1929 in Piatt County. He was retired from GTE , later Verizon Telephone Company in Sullivan. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Don married Gretta McCleery on April 25, 1953 in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania. And she survives in Sullivan.

Also surviving are her children Kathy Kenny of Sullivan, Diane Mashburn of Louisville, Kentucky, Ron Ferguson of Vandalia, Michele Ferguson of Sullivan and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and grandson Christopher Kenny.

Myrta Clare Pound

Myrta Clare Pound, 86, of Decatur passed away 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at her home in Decatur. 

Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2018, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home in Sullivan. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Good Samaritan Inn: 920 N Union St, Decatur, IL 62522.

Myrta was born September 5, 1931, in Bethany, the daughter of William and Catherine (Sibley) Scott. She married Merrill E. Pound on January 19, 1950, in Sullivan; he preceded her in death on November 3, 2014. She worked as the Secretary Treasurer for Burdick Plumbing and Heating for 45 years, after she retired from there, she became the Owner/Operator of Clare’s Family Restaurant in Decatur. Myrta was a member of the Resurrection Life Church in Decatur and the American Business Women’s Association. She was a Sunday School Teacher and past President of the PTA at Lakeview High School.    

She is survived by her son, Michael A. Pound of Decatur; daughter, Debra C. (David J.) Rathje of Decatur; sisters, Glendola Trimbley of Sullivan, Lila Brown of Bethany and Janey Dennis of Mattoon. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren,1 great-great-grandchild and her nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 sons Roger and Keith Pound, 2 grandsons, 3 brothers and 1 sister.

The family would like to give a special thanks to, her former doctor, Dr. Scott Sieberg, Naomi, Sharon and Felicia for the excellent care they gave to Myrta. Also, a special thanks to her many wonderful friends for their love and compassion. 

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

Nancy Eckel

Nancy L. Eckel, 91, of Sullivan passed away at 8:15 p.m. Sunday January 14, 2018 in Eastview Terrace, Sullivan.

Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ, Sullivan. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the Moultrie County Relay for Life. Arrangements by the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.

Nancy was born May 5, 1926 in Sullivan the daughter of Glen H. and Agnes Harshman Lane.

Nancy was an active member of the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ and had an unquestionably strong faith. She was a soprano in the choir and had a great joy of music. She loved helping people and spent many years in the RSVP Program at the Sullivan Elementary School as a volunteer and a pen pal. She and Wayne loved to travel and her favorite location was the Grand Tetons. Nancy adored light houses and had acquired quite a collection of replicas. Nancy had worked as a secretary for Wood and Mayberry in Sullivan and had been a member of the Sullivan Alumni Association. Nancy married Wayne Eckel on June 23, 1951 in Sullivan and he preceded her in death on June 23, 2006. She was a mother, homemaker, a grandmother, a great grandmother and a loyal friend.

Surviving are her son Christopher Wayne (Jeri) Eckel of Sullivan ; brother Bradford (Patsy) Lane of Sullivan and grandchildren Brandi (Kris) Binder, Schuyler (Conner) Sanders, Kelsey (Tyler) Binder, Ryan (Taylor) Eckel and great grandchildren Ethan Neville, Maddie Neville, Caden Binder, Jude Eckel and Dawson Eckel.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers Stanley, Sidney, Stuart (Joan) and Warren Lane.

Frances “Frannye” Handley

Frances “Frannye” Handley went to her heavenly home on December 21, 2017. She was born on September 26, 1933, the daughter of Edward and Delores Schroeder, who are both deceased. She married William Handley on November 1, 1963 and they were married for 46 years until his passing in 2009. She is survived by her loving son and daughter-in-law, Curt and Mary Handley of Mokena, IL; her beloved granddaughter and husband, Jacqueline Handley and Nicholas Cora of Canton, MI; her sister and friend, Shirley (Jack) Conlin of Arthur, IL; and many loved sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews.

A devout Lutheran, she was a member of her caring church family at Faith Lutheran Church in Sullivan, IL. She also leaves behind many wonderful friends and neighbors whom she cherished.

In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at Reed Funeral Home on Saturday, December 22, 2017. Doors open at 1:30pm with a short service to follow at 2:30pm. Her ashes will be interred alongside her husband in Humboldt, IL in a private ceremony.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to any of the following:

Faith Lutheran Church, Sullivan, IL
Moultrie County Counseling Center, Sullivan, IL
Moultrie County CEFS Food Pantry, Sullivan, IL
American Cancer Society

Janet Pauline Bly

Janet Pauline Bly, 74, of Bethany passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017 Springdale, AR.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home in Bethany. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to the Springdale Senior Center: 203 Park St, Springdale, AR 72764

Pauline was born January 7, 1943 in Bethany, the daughter of William Edward and Dorothy Jean (Jackson) Ward. She married Thomas G. Bly on September 22, 1963; he preceded her in death on June 16, 2005.  She attended the Free United Methodist Church in Bethany and while she was in Springdale she attended the First United Methodist Church. Pauline had a big heart, who never met a stranger and always took care of those she loved. She enjoyed spending time with her all of her family, especially at Sunday dinners. She also enjoyed visiting the Springdale Senior Center, which she visited every day.

Pauline is survived by her daughters, Paulette Sheagren of Springdale, AR, and Tracy (Kenneth) Whelan of Springdale, AR; brothers, Wayne (JoAnn) Ward of Taylorville and John (Barbara) Ward of Mt. Zion; sister, Rosalie (Larry) Hostetler of Hervey City. She is also survived by six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

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