Recent Obituaries: Vivian Binion

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Vivian Binion
Vivian Eileen Binion, 88, of Sullivan, passed away 2:50 a.m. Thursday, April 21, 2022, at her home.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2022, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Sunday at the funeral home in Sullivan. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association: P.O. Box 7023. Merrifield, VA 22116-7023

Eileen was born August 10, 1933, in Sullivan; the daughter of Clurie and Violet (Lane) England. She married James E. Binion on October 29, 1949, in Sullivan; he survives. She was a retired Registered Nurse from St. Mary’s Hospital. Eileen enjoyed her family and flowers and she was an avid reader.

She is survived by her husband, James Binion of Sullivan; sons, Bruce (Peggy) Binion of Cedar Rapids, IA, and Royce (Sally) Binion of Wolcottville, IN; daughters, Joy (Ed) Voltenburg of Sullivan and Merry Woolsey of Henderson, KY. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, Ramona Ingram and Delores Ryherd; and 2 children, Sharon and Terry Binion.

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

Obituaries 4-20-2022: Lynda Baker

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Lynda Baker

Lynda Diane Baker, 62, of Shelbyville, passed away at 6:37 a.m., Friday, April 15, 2022, at Shelbyville Manor in Shelbyville.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 21, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home in Shelbyville, with the Rev. Nathan Woolery officiating. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, in the funeral home. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery in Shelbyville. Memorials may be given to the Stephen Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund. Read More

Recent Obituaries: John Reed

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John Reed

John Reed, 68 of Sullivan, formerly of Pana, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in his home. He was born April 3, 1953, in Shelbyville, IL to the late Raymond Samuel & Mary Louise (Clutter) Reed.
John was a graduate of Pana High School, a member of Pana Eagle’s Club #4109, attended Southern Baptist Church, Sullivan and worked for the City of Pana for 37 years. He enjoyed tinkering around working on things and had a heart of gold. He was always willing to help others. John also had a love for food. No matter if it was at home, the local buffet or trying someplace new, he wouldn’t miss a meal. Most of all John loved his grandbabies and great grandbabies.
John is survived by his sons: James (Laura) Reed, Sullivan, IL and Brett (Alexandrea) Reed, Shelbyville, IL; grandchildren: Aaron Reed, who John raised and several other grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters: Judy Kaiser, Sullivan, IL and Joletta (Ray “Frog”) Reynolds, Grand Saline, TX; half-siblings: Jerilea Short, Decatur, IL; Cathy (Jerry) Brummett, Ramsey, IL; and Donald Reed, FL. He was preceded by his parents.
Funeral services for John will be held Sunday, April 3, 2022, in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Dave Altman officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Pana. Visitation will be on Sunday from 12:30 p.m. until time of the service at the funeral home. In memory of John, the family requests only casual attire. Wear your flannels and bibs and leave the formal wear at home.
Memorials in John’s honor may be made to the family and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.

Obituaries 3-23-2022: Richard Huckstep

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Richard Huckstep

Richard ‘Huck’ Huckstep, 72, of Sullivan, passed away at 11:10 a.m., Thursday, March 17, 2022, in his residence.
Celebration of Life services were Tuesday in Reed Funeral Home. Burial with military rites conducted by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68 was in Moultrie County Memorial Park. Memorials are suggested to the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net Read More