Recent Obituaries: Frances “Frannye” Handley

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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

Recent Obituaries: Joan R. Newberry

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Joan R. Newberry

Joan R. Newberry, 81, of Lovington passed away 9:40 a.m. Thursday, December 21, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Visitation will be held one hour before the services at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Joan was born November 27, 1936 in Lovington, the daughter of Kenneth and Ura (Hilton) Randol. She married Glenn E. Newberry on October 4, 1958 in Lovington. Joan was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Tuscola. She was an avid gardener, an energetic grandmother and loved antique collecting and loved her dogs and husband and she was a loving mother.

She is survived by her husband, Glenn; sons, Gary Wayne Newberry of Lovington, Keith Alan (Rhonda) Newberry of Sullivan; and Vernon Lee Newberry of Lovington; brother, Steven (Pam) Randol of Paducah, KY; sisters, Jenene Carlyle of Bethany and Alice (Alan) Ring of Cherry; 2 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

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

Obituaries 12-20-17: Richard King

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Richard King

Richard Leroy King, 94, of Fort Wayne, Ind., formerly of Decatur and later Sullivan, passed away peacefully December 16, 2107 at Golden Years Homestead in Fort Wayne.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 23 in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. The service will be conducted by Ron Collins, longtime pastor and friend. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan with military rites conducted by Sullivan American Legion Post #68.  Read More

Obituaries 12-20-17: Pauline Bly

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Pauline Bly

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

Funeral Services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 20 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. Burial was in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany.

Pauline was born January 7, 1943 in Bethany, a daughter of William Edward and Dorothy Jean Jackson Ward. She married Thomas G. Bly September 22, 1963, and he preceded her in death 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.  Read More

Obituaries 12-20-17: Emery Barnes

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Emery Barnes

Emery Barnes, Jr., 94, of Mattoon, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 4:20 p.m. Sunday, December 17, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 21 in Southern Baptist Church in Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the services in the church. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Read More

Obituaries 12-20-17: Ruth Yates

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Ruth Yates

Ruth M. Yates, 89, of Sullivan passed away at 9:25 a.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2017 in Eastview Terrace in Sullivan.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 16 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Charliam Renner officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Read More

Obituaries 12-20-17: Vivian Brumitt 

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Vivian Brumitt 

Vivian Brumitt, 88, of Kankakee, formerly of Lovington, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017 in Miller Health Care in Kankakee.

Visitation was held Saturday, December 16 in Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Private burial will take place at a later date.     Read More

Recent Obituaries: Janet Pauline Bly

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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

Recent Obituaries: Ruth M. Yates

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Ruth M. Yates

Ruth M. Yates, 89, of Sullivan passed away 9:25 a.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at Eastview Terrace, Sullivan.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan, with Pastor Charliam Renner officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the Sullivan United Methodist Women or to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Ruth was born March 6, 1928, in Bruce, the daughter of Fred and Nellie (Sharp) Sampson. She married James W. Yates on June 19, 1949, in Sullivan; he survives. She was a member of the First Untied Methodist Church in Sullivan. In her earlier years she enjoyed sewing, crocheting and embroidering, while in her later years she enjoyed her rose garden and bird watching. Ruth loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ruth is survived by her husband James of Sullivan; sons, Michael K. (Patty) Yates of Washington, IL, and Kevin M. Yates of Sullivan; daughter, Marsha K. (David) Webb of Macon. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

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

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