Coroner: no foul play in death of employee

Kathy Denton, an Eastern office specialist, died of strangulation Tuesday.

Ms. Denton, 42, was found at 9:37 a.m. at her Sullivan home.

Lynn Reed, Moultrie County coroner, said there does not appear to be foul play involved with her death.

An inquest will be held at a later time, Reed said.

Funeral services for Ms. Denton will be at McMullin-Young Funeral Homes at 503 W. Jackson in Sullivan. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday and visitation begins at noon.

Ms. Denton formerly resided at 404 S. Grant St., Sullivan.