Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home

08/07/2025

Larry Jones, 85, of Hartsburg, moved to his Heavenly home August 6, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be from 11Am until 1 PM Monday, August 11, 2025, at Park Meadows Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 1 PM with Jonathan Wright officiating. Burial will follow in Hartsburg Union Cemetery. Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Larry was born March 23, 1940, in Thompsonville, IL., the son of James Carson Jones and Ida Mae (Wintz) Jones. He married Linda Barrett on December 26, 1981. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army as a medic in Korea. He was a faithful member of Park Meadows Baptist Church where he was a 68-year member.

Larry worked for 35years at Caterpillar and upon his retirement he cut and sold firewood. He was an avid fisherman. He was a devout Christian who loved and served the Lord with all of his heart.

Survivors include his wife Linda Jones, children: Tammy (Steve) Foster, LeighAnn (Dick) Jones Altman, and Rebecca Parke; stepchildren: John (Rita) Henson and Jennifer Hopper; grandchildren: Jennifer (DeMarcus) Boling, Kellie (Matt) Farmer, Hollie (Steve) Shanle, Eleigh Owen, Michael (Kenzie) Owen, Shelby (Justin) Brickey, Gage Parke, David Crook, James Armstrong, Cassie Henson, and Austin Tucker; several great-grandchildren also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Lisa Jones, son Larry David Jones, stepdaughter Tina Hypes, granddaughter Betsie Austif, great grandchildren Josie and Jake Austif, and brothers John Larkin Jones and David Jones.

Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's research.

08/04/2025

Sean Andrew Tuckey, 49, of Lincoln, formerly of Canton, passed away August 2, 2025.
Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at the Lincoln Knights of Columbus beginning at 12 noon on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Casual dress is requested. Please wear your Grateful Dead, Tie Dye, Cubs, or Bears gear to honor Sean.

Sean was born March 17, 1976, in Canton, IL., the son of Kenneth and Roseanne (Henseler) Tuckey. He graduated from Canton High School and then from Western Illinois University. He was employed at Caterpillar. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Sean was an avid Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and Grateful Dead fan. He enjoyed fishing and golf, especially caddying. He fell in love with the game of golf and tried his best to make a career out of it. He was inside the ropes caddying for the John Deere Classic and caddied for his Lincoln family for many years. Sean was kind, funny, and always smiling. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his maternal grandfather AJ Henseler Jr., his parents Kenneth and Roseanne Tuckey, his beloved daughter Soriana "Sori" Springer, sister Gina Tuckey, nephews Holdyn Tuckey, Cooper Tuckey, and Sawyer Tuckey, several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, and his Lincoln family Bruce and Jan Carmitchel and Doug and Amy Dean and their children and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, his maternal grandmother, and his brother Christopher Tuckey.

Memorial donations may be made to his daughter, Soriana Springer and will be accepted at the funeral home.

07/29/2025

Melonie Kay Hopp Cervin, 59, of Lincoln, passed away July 27, 025 at home with her daughter and her best friend by her side.
Visitation will be from 3-5 PM Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Cremation will take place following services.
Melonie was born March 23, 1966, in Lincoln, the daughter of Richard and Sandy (Hoffert) Hopp. She was an experienced interior home painter and worked in construction. She spent many years in Panama City, FL. with her family and returned to Lincoln in 2016. She loved playing Bingo, slot machines, and loved her cat Mokey. Mel enjoyed riding her scooter and cooking for her family and friends.

Survivors include her daughter Echo Buse (Jason Mote) of Panama City, FL.; grandchildren Madison Mote, Ronnie Mote, and Mariah Mote, and her loyal friend Cindy Prescott of Lincoln.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Richard L. Campbell, and her brother Rick Hopp.

Memorial donations may be made to the family in care of Echo Buse and will be accepted at the funeral home.

07/24/2025

Deborah Lynn Lichtenwalter, 68, of Lincoln, passed away July 22, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Visitation will be from 10 AM until 11 AM Monday, July 28, 2025, at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11 AM and burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Lincoln.

Deborah was born July 25, 1956, in Beason, IL., the daughter of Carl Winter and Virginia (Clark) Winter. She married Larry Lichtenwalter June 29, 1974. He preceded her in death on March 28, 2019. Deborah retired from the State of Illinois after working for the Illinois Comptroller's Office in Springfield for more than 30 years. She enjoyed reading, sewing, knitting, and she was a wonderful cook.

Survivors include her children: Todd Lichtenwalter, Phillip Lichtenwalter, and Laura (Michael) Groh; grandchildren: Michael Groh Matthew Groh, Mason ( Brianna) Groh, Alisa (Demitri) Harris, Ryan Lichtenwalter, Aubrey Lichtenwalter, Elliott Lichtenwalter, and Claire Lichtenwalter; great grandchildren: Naomi, Simon, and Abraham.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Larry, sister Cheryl Winter, and brother Alan Winter.

Memorial donations may be made to the family and will be accepted at the funeral home.

07/22/2025

David Joseph Evans, 69, of Bath, IL., passed away July 21, 2025 at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. There will be no services at this time.

David was born August 12, 1955, in Mason City, IL., the son of Russell and Bessie (Wadley) Evans. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He married Jeanette Turner and they shared 18 years of marriage.

David loved to fish and be on the river. He enjoyed working on cars and small engines, was a jokester, loved animals, and loved his family more than anything else.

Survivors include his wife Jeanette, children: Susan Evans, Bessie Humphries ( Dean), Kenneth Evans, Miranda Webster ( James), Florinda Evans, Kris Evans ( Alisha), Scott Evans, and Haley Evans; numerous grandchildren and great grand children ;
stepsons Jeff Elliott and James Elliott; and siblings Josh Evans, Rodger Evans, and Patty Bridgeman ( Dave).

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers: Ronnie Evans, James Evans, and Rusty Evans.

Memorial donations may be made to Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home to assist with expenses.

07/16/2025

Leslie David “Les” Vincent, 60, of Lincoln, passed away July 14, 2025, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield.
Visitation will be from 11 AM until 1 PM Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Holland, Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 PM with Pastor Darren Palmer officiating. Casual dress is requested. Burial will follow in Zion Cemetery.

Les was born April 26, 1965 in Evansville, IN., the son of John William Vincent Sr. and Charlene Ann
( Watterson).

He was a free spirit with a rebel heart who loved his family and was an avid Harley enthusiast.

Survivors include his father Big John
( Kay) Vincent; his children: Destiny Ray Vincent and Leslie Lloyd “Les” Vincent
( Destinee), the mother of his children Michelle Holloway; grandchildren: Lily, Jerzie, Bosco, Leslie Chance “Les”, Olivia, Daxton, and Jazlyn; siblings: Medena Boyd ( Andy), Anthony “Boogie” Vincent, Little John Vincent, Charlene “Sissy” Vincent ( Jimmy Vannoy), Rick Vincent, and Manny Vincent (Kristina Lolling). Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive.

He was preceded in death by his mother and his son Chance Jonathan Vincent.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or to Shriner’s Hospital for Children and will be accepted at the funeral home.

07/14/2025

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07/09/2025

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06/19/2025

Tony E. Tripplett, 58, of Tovey, passed away June 16, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date in Irish Grove Cemetery.

Tony was born February 27, 1967, in Lincoln, IL., the son of James and Linda Tripplett. He loved to go fishing, camping, and hunting. He loved watching his nephew Brett race his sprint cars and started watching his great nephew Tanner start his racing career. He also loved to go cart race.

He is survived by his wife Susan Tripplett of Tovey, IL., daughters Karla Cambron of Tovey, IL., Amber (Nate) Scott of Taylorville, IL., and Tracy Daugherty of Tovey, IL; grandchildren: Mark Cambron, Allison Cambron, Dakota Cambron, Anthony Daugherty, James Daugherty, and Alana Daugherty all of Tovey, IL., and Jacob Hughes of Kincaid, IL.; one brother Otis (Terri) Tripplett of Middletown, IL., and three sisters Debbie (Aaron) Johnson of Monticello, IL., Donna (Mike) Mosier of Lawrenceville, IL., and Serena (Kyle) Livingston of High Springs, FL. Several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial donations may be made to the family in care of Susan Tripplett.

06/17/2025

Dwight Wayne Reed, 70, of Lincoln, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be from 1-3 PM Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home with funeral services at 3PM. Masonic rites will be performed right before services at 3 PM. Cremation rites will them be accorded.
Dwight was born February 17, 1955, in Chicago, IL., the son of Ulysses Grant Reed Sr. and Lena Catherine (Fletcher). He married Debi (Harlow) on March 5, 1994.

Dwight was a man of faith. He was active in and involved with wrestling in Lincoln for more than 40 years, mentoring youth. He was a member of the Lincoln Masonic Lodge #210.

Survivors include his wife, Debi Reed; children: Tim Rivera, Shelley Harlow, Jeanna (Jaush) Sullivan, Adam Reed, Jared Reed, Olivia Reed, and Javaris Thomas; 15 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren sisters Rochelle Childs and Wendy Weatherspoon and brothers Ulysses Grant Reed Jr. and Darnell Reed. Several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial donations may be made to the family in care of Debbie Reed and will be accepted at the funeral home

06/17/2025

Shirley June Ingram, 81, of Lincoln, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home.
Shirley was born June 18, 1943, in Eureka, CA., the daughter of Leon Chalmers Watson and Clara (Murry). She retired from Eaton after more than 20 years of service. Shirley enjoyed gardening, horses, and ocean fishing.
Survivors include her daughter Deann Ingram, her grandson Benjamin Ingram, and siblings Casey Thompson and Debbie Kelley.
She was preceded in death by her parents her busbsbd of 23 years, Bud Ingram, and her siblings Bert Watson and Mary Smith.
Memorial donations may be made to the family in care of Deann Ingram.

06/17/2025

MT. PULASKI, IL - Gary Lee Bryson, 73, a lifelong resident of Mt. Pulaski, passed away at his home on January 17, 2025.

Cremation rites have been provided by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Friday June 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM at Carlyle Cemetery with Pastor Robert Twist officiating.

Gary was born October 22, 1951, the son of Mervin Bryson and Deloris (Conaway) Bryson. He was employed at Stahl’s Furniture for several years.

Surviving is his Mother Deloris Bryson, and his extended family of aunts and uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, his brother Michael L. Bryson, and his beloved cat Nuggets.

Memorial donations may be made to Buffalo Christian Church.