David Brewer
David Duane “Dave” Brewer, 65, of Bethany, passed away at 5:27 p.m. Friday, September 18, 2026 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services were held Thursday, September 24, 2026, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. Burial was in Todd’s Point Cemetery, Findlay. Memorials may be made to the family.
Read MoreCadell “Pete” Abbott
Cadell Junior “Pete” Abbott, 92, of Bruce, Illinois, passed away at 6:55 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2026 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
Memorial services will be held 11a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2026 at First Christian Church of Sullivan. Burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers; memorials may be made to conquerchiari.org or to the family. McMullin-Young is in care of the arrangements.
Read MoreKenneth Robert “Kenny” Minnis, 54, of Bethany, went to be with Christ at 6:33p.m Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at his home.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00a.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Church in Sullivan. Visitation will be held one hour before services. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Kenny was born on February 13,1972, in Portsmouth, VA; the son of Robert P. and Stella (Callahan) Minnis. He was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church. Kenny had one of the most beautiful voices and music was a big part of his life. He was a phenomenal artist and it was his passion. Kenny painted pictures to keep and for his family. He was a very loving man and showed that by giving his nieces and nephews cute little nicknames like Gummy Bear and King Loofy. Kenny will be missed dearly.
Kenny is survived by sons, Keeley Eikenberry and Robert L. Minnis; Parents Bob and Stella Minnis of Bethany; Brother Nicholas (Jamie) Minnis; Several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his Maternal grandparents Mary and Bob Callahan, Paternal grandparents Helen and Ken Minnis. Brother Christopher Minnis.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Joyce Velva Belcher
August 22, 1942 – August 28, 2026
“She is now home with Jesus, whole again, singing and celebrating with the angels.”
Joyce Velva Belcher, of Lovington, Illinois, passed away on August 28, 2026, at the age of 84. After living with Alzheimer’s disease, she has now gone home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Read MoreLavonne Graven
Lavonne Graven, 94, of Sullivan passed away at 11:16 p.m. on September 7, 2026, at Willow Breeze Hospice House, in Mattoon, Illinois.
Funeral services were held Monday, September 14, 2026, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was held in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. In lieu of flowers; memorials may be made to the donor’s choice or to the Willow Breeze Hospice: 10660 E Co Rd 800 N Mattoon, IL 61938
Read MoreCarl Dale Dudley
Carl Dale Dudley, 92, of Sullivan, Illinois, passed away on September 9, 2026, at Sullivan Health and Senior Living.
Read MoreArthur Leroy “Sonny” Colclasure
Arthur Leroy “Sonny” Colclasure of Sullivan, passed away 7:23 a.m. Friday, September 11, 2026, at his home in Allenville.
Read MoreMarjory Queen
Marjory J. Queen, 87, of Bethany, passed away August 31, 2026, at her home.
Graveside services were held Friday, September 4, 2026, at Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Bethany or to the Marrowbone Public Library, Bethany. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
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Iris Liesen
Iris Hunt Liesen, 94, of Brazil, IN, formerly of Springfield, IL, passed away 1:05 p.m. Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Towne Park Skilled Nursing, Brazil, IN.
Read MoreHollis Dick
Hollis A. Dick, 92, a lifetime resident of Bethany, passed away 4:29 p.m. Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Willow Breeze Hospice House, Mattoon.
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