Recent Obituaries: Barbara A. Piper

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Barbara A. Piper

Barbara A. Piper, 77, of Sullivan, passed away at 5:38 p.m. Wednesday August 7, 2024 in her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Lovington Church of God with Pastor Rodney Houser and Pastor Jerry Graham officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the Weekend Food Pac Program or to a charity of the donors choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Barbara was born February 15, 1947 in Tracy, Kentucky the daughter of James Ralph and Viola Annice Russell Remick. She had been a licensed day care provider and was a bus driver for the Sullivan Schools. Barbara was a member of the Lovington Church of God. She married Don Piper on December 23, 1995 in Sullivan.
Surviving are her husband Don of Sullivan, children Paul (Angie) Isaacs of Auburn, J. Mark (Angelique) Isaacs of Sullivan, Shari (Chris) Bennett of Mattoon, Penny (Jim) Yuille of Missouri, Crystal (Brian) Critchelow of Sullivan, Denise Willson of Sullivan, Jennifer (Jack) Cohan of Sullivan; fifteen grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son John Isaacs; and daughter-in-law Renee Isaacs; granddaughter Jamie and great granddaughter Haley.

Recent Obituaries: Aaron Jones

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Aaron A. Jones

Aaron A. Jones, 26, of Mattoon, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 3:27 a.m. Monday August 5, 2024 in Sullivan.

Aaron was born July 15, 1998 in Mattoon, the son of Tony Jones and Joan Braun Jones. Aaron graduated from Sullivan High School in 2016, where he participated in the band program and earned the title of Drum Major for the Marching Redskins. Aaron attended Eastern Illinois University, where he was a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Xi Upsilon chapter. He continued to pursue music and again became Drum Major before graduating in 2020 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. Aaron was first the band director for Roanoke-Benson High School, and most recently for Sullivan High School.

Aaron was a very accomplished musician. He could play anything you put in front of him, but his primary instruments were clarinet and piano. He also enjoyed traveling to watch marching band and drum corps competitions, boating on Lake Shelbyville, playing cards at family game days, walking and hiking, and spending time with friends.

Aaron was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Marjorie Jones of Pierson; maternal grandparents John Braun of Springfield and Geri Braun of Decatur; and his aunt Kim Vancil of Petersburg. He is survived by his parents Tony and Joan Jones of Sullivan; brother Cameron Jones of Champaign; sister Lindsay Jones of Mt. Prospect; paternal grandfather Arnold Jones of Pierson; aunt and uncle Terry and Sharon Jones of Pierson and uncle Monte Braun of Vandalia.

Memorial visitation will be 4 - 7 p.m. Friday August 9, 2024 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan and a Celebration of Life service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday August 11, 2024 on the Sullivan High School Football Field. The family requests casual dress; if you are able, please wear apparel supporting Sullivan High School, Eastern Illinois University, or the SHS band program. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Sullivan High School Band Program. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net

Recent Obituaries: Betty Lou Weaver

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Betty Lou Weaver

Betty Lou Weaver, 90, of Sullivan, passed away 4:17 a.m. Saturday, August 3, 2024, in Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to the New Life Church in Sullivan.
Betty was born on August 6, 1933, in Hammond; the daughter of Neil and Josephine (Hurley) Quick. She married Wayne J. Weaver on March 13, 1954, in Sullivan; he preceded her in death in 2005. Betty attended New Life Church and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She loved going to garage sales, antiquing, eating out and socializing.
Betty is survived by her son, Herschel Weaver of Sullivan; daughter, Bonnie (Fred) Netherton of Sullivan; brother, Gale (Charlene) Quick of Decatur; sisters, Sharon Netherton of Sullivan and Rosemary Ferriell of Decatur; grandsons, Cody (Andrea) Weaver of Decatur and Austin (Holly) Weaver of Sullivan; great-grandchildren, Keegan Wayne Weaver, Grayson Weaver, Case Weaver, Kainan Weaver and Lainey Weaver.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Wayne and 3 brothers.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Recent Obituaries: Bryant Lane

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Bryant Lane

Bryant Lane, 72, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:06 p.m. Friday July 31, 2024 in Willow Breeze Hospice House, Mattoon.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday August 5, 2024 in Keller Cemetery, Lovington with Pastor Bob Vail officiating. Military honors by the Lovington American Legion. Memorials are suggest to the family. Arrangements by the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Bryant was born October 17, 1951 in Logan County, Kentucky the son of Willie J. Lane Sr. and Maxine Wilson Lane.  He had worked in agriculture in Kentucky. He served in the Illinois National Guard.
Surviving are his sisters Charlene (James) Coleman and Suzanne Goad (Bud) Gregory both of Sullivan and sons Tony and Jason of Kentucky.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Willie Lane, Jr.