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Gerald Eugene Bragg

Gerald Eugene Bragg, 77, of Sullivan passed away 3:50 a.m. Friday, November 24, 2017 in his home, Sullivan.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 27, 2017 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in French Cemetery, Allenville. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Gerald was born August 18, 1940 in Bruce, the son of Gerald A. and Mary E. (Kenny) Bragg. He married Leota M. Williamson on May 20, 1967 in Findlay.

Gerald is survived by his wife, Leota; daughter, Denise Renae (Walter Lynn) White of Windsor; sister, Anna Lee Ross of Decatur; grandson, Aaron White of Windsor.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and a half-brother.

Condolences may be made 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