Recent Obituaries: Nancy Claire Henderson

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Nancy Claire Henderson
Nancy Claire Henderson, 86, of Sullivan, IL went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024.
Funeral services will be held at 3pm on Sunday, May 5th at Smyser Christian Church, rural Gays. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Smyser Cemetery, rural Gays. Memorials may be made to Smyser Christian Church. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation of Kathy, with SBL Hospice, for her loving care.
Nancy was born March 1, 1938, to George and Lucille Johnson of Windsor. Nancy lost her father in WWII at age 6. Lucille raised Nancy and her siblings, Jim and Joyce, and after they graduated college, she married Fred Hammer who loved the family as his own. Nancy graduated as valedictorian at Windsor High School and went on to attend the University of Illinois where she earned her teaching degree in Home Economics.

Nancy married Dane Cole Henderson on August 9, 1959 in a double wedding, alongside her sister, Joyce, who married John Henderson, Dane’s brother. Nancy and Dane had four children: Cindy (Mitch) Daily, Randy (Jody) Henderson, Sherrie (Eric) Grohler, Lyle (Carolyn) Henderson; 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 3 more on the way. Nancy spent her life lovingly caring for and raising her family and she was her happiest when spending time with them. She worked for 15 years at RR Donnelly to help provide for the family. Nancy loved flower gardening, mowing her beautiful lawn, and camping. She enjoyed traveling with Dane in their RV throughout the southern states, spending most winters there.

She served all of her adult life as a member of Smyser Christian Church where she was a beautiful example of humble faith. Her faith has continued on through her children and grandchildren.
Nancy is survived by Dane, her loving husband of nearly 65 years. Rarely were the two apart from each other and they could always be seen holding hands.

While we celebrate Nancy’s life here with us, we rejoice in her eternal life with Christ.

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

Obituary 5-1-2024: Fatima Nichols

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Fatima Nichols

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Fatima Nichols, who left this earth to join her loved ones on April 21, 2024. Born on December 27, 1953, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Fatima was a loving mother, dedicated spouse, and cherished friend. She was 70 years old. Read More

Recent Obituaries: Rochelle Ellen Boyd

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Rochelle Ellen Boyd

Rochelle Ellen Boyd, 84, of Lovington, passed away 12:05 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 2024, at The Arthur Home.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the services Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Lovington Volunteer Fire Department.
Rochelle was born June 19, 1939, in Decatur; the daughter of Charles R. and Rachel Nellie (Murphy) Taylor. She married Richard W. “Ike” Boyd on September 14, 1957, in Lovington. He preceded her in death on May 10, 2011. She taught Dental Assisting at Lakeland College for 25 years and was Co-Owner of Boyd’s Bus Service. Rochelle loved playing cards, dancing with her husband Ike, traveling and singing. She loved her grandchildren with all of her heart.
She is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Diana) Boyd of Saint Martin, Caribbean, Julie Kinert of Lovington and Jamison (Brandi) Boyd of Tuscola; sisters, Karen (Gary) McCoy of The Villages, FL, Marsha Schwartz of Pass Christian, MS, and Kathy (Kent) Schwerin of Flanagan; grandchildren, Nick (Candice) Boyd, Lauren (Craig) Kinert, Wyatt (Amanda) Ciszkowski, Tim (Rhi) Wickens, Rick (Makenzie) Boyd, Josiah (Bailee) Kinert, Makenna Boyd, Maddy Boyd and Declan Boyd. Rochelle is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren and 7 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son-in-law, Dave Kinert and brother-in-law, John Schwartz.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Obituaries 4-17-2024: Gary Rice

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Gary Rice

Gary W. Rice, 79, of Lovington, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Sunday April 14, 2024 in his residence surrounded by his family.

Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday April 18, 2024 in the Jonathan Creek Christian Church, Sullivan with Pastor Tim Henderson officiating. Read More

Obituaries 4-17-2024: Marjorie Horn

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Marjorie Horn

Marjorie ‘Margie’ Horn, 75, of Sullivan, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Thursday April 11, 2024 in her residence.

Celebration of Life Services were Monday April 15, 2024 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Rodney Snow officiating. Burial took place in in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to the Sullivan FFA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Read More

Recent Obituaries: Marjorie ‘Margie’ Horn

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Marjorie ‘Margie’ Horn
Marjorie ‘Margie’ Horn, 75, of Sullivan, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Thursday April 11, 2024 in her residence.
Celebration of Life Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday April 15, 2024 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Rodney Snow officiating. Visitation will be 3- 5 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan.  Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to the Sullivan FFA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Margie was born January 6, 1949 in Pensacola, Florida, the daughter of Robert Owen and Maxine Yaw Davis. She had been a Physical Education teacher and girls basketball coach at Sullivan. She later worked at Horn Insurance in Sullivan and Metro Communications in Sullivan. She was a member of the Sullivan First Christian Church, Moultrie County Republican Women, had been a Precinct Committeewoman and a member of Eastern Star. She married Chester A. Horn on August 12, 1972.
Surviving are her husband Chester A. of Sullivan; son Zak Horn of Sullivan; brothers Jeri (Ruth Ellen) Davis of Sullivan, Mike Davis of California; sister Cheri Redfern of Lovington; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Jane Ann and Steve Buxton of Texas and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law Theron Redfern and nephews David Redfern and T.G. Redfern.

Obituaries 4-10-2024

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Beverly Elzy

Beverly Ann Elzy, 87, of Sullivan, entered the realm of heaven at 6:41 p.m. Saturday, April 6th 2024. 

Per the family’s wishes no services will be held at this time. Memorials may be made in care of the family. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. Read More