Obituaries 12-20-2023: Katherine Ray

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Katherine Ray

Katherine Elizabeth Ray, affectionately known as Nan to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023, at the age of 89. Born on June 27, 1934, in Windsor, Illinois, to Wilbur “B.I.” and Elsie (Frizzell) Carman, Nan lived a full and vibrant life, deeply rooted in the community she loved. She was a 1952 graduate of Windsor High School and a lifelong member of the Windsor Christian Church. Read More

Recent Obituaries: Pamela Rives Guyot

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Pamela Rives Guyot
Pamela Rives Guyot, 81, of Sullivan, passed away 4:45 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.
Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Bjornbak officiating. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday evening. Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan First Baptist Church or the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Mrs. Guyot was born August 19, 1942 in Cairo, Illinois, the daughter of Charles E. and Guelda M. Glabb Rives. Pam graduated from Southern Illinois University/Carbondale with a BS in Business Education. She then graduated from the University of Illinois/Champaign-Urbana with a MEd in Business Education. Pam started her working career as a High School Business teacher at Herrick HS, Noble HS and Onarga HS. She was an instructor at Lake Land College, Mattoon and Job Retraining Services. She was a Computer/Industrial Production Liaison for Homeshield Industries and worked for several local attorneys during tax season. She retired from the Moultrie County Circuit Clerk’s office as Deputy Circuit Clerk. Pam was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sullivan where she served as Trustee secretary, Financial Secretary, Memorial Fund Treasurer and former Sunday school/youth group teacher. Pam was a long time member of the Moultrie County Home Extension and was an avid flower gardener. Pam married Ben Guyot on November 18, 1967 at St. Louis, Missouri.
Survivors include her husband Ben; sons Trenton (Sue) Guyot of Webster Groves, Missouri and Brett (Leslie) Guyot of Sullivan; grandchildren Audrey Guyot, Andrew Guyot and Charles Guyot.

Recent Obituaries: Barbara Ann Neuhauser

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Barbara Ann Neuhauser
Barbara Ann Neuhauser, 56, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 2:36 a.m. Wednesday December 13, 2023 in her residence.
Rite of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday December 18, 2023 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be 4 - 6 p.m. Sunday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Rite of Committal and Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan High School Girls Basketball or the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Barb was born December 2, 1967 in Decatur, the daughter of Carl G. and Dorothy Dean Kutz.
Barb enjoyed going to all her girls sports events and supporting their dreams, going to coffee outings and thrifting. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. She married John C. Neuhauser on October 20, 1990 in Sullivan.
Surviving are her husband John of Knoxville, Tennessee; daughters Paige Leigh Neuhauser of Knoxville, Tennessee and Emily Ann Neuhauser of Augusta, Georgia; sisters Jennie (Gary) Houk of North Ft. Myers, Florida, Lori (Marty) Harbaugh of Sullivan and Sue (Will) Frick of Panama City, Florida; mother-in-law Patricia Neuhauser of Sullivan; sister-in-law Chris (Steve) Davidson of Aurora and brother-in-law Dan (Michelle) Neuhauser of Tolono.
She was preceded in death by her parents, father-in- law J. Calvin Neuhauser, III and her fur baby Milo.
Barb dedicated her life to her two girls and supporting her husband. She was a loving, selfless, caring, beautiful soul. She had a strong faith and the most positive outlook on life that inspired others.