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Recent Obituaries: Don Matheson
Don Matheson
Don W. Matheson, 89, of Sullivan, passed away, 6:40 a.m. Thursday, February 11, 2021, at his home in rural Sullivan.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Face masks are suggested and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan, with Military Rites by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Memorials may be made to the Southern Baptist Church in Sullivan.
Don was born November 27, 1931, in Sullivan; the son of William G. and Vena I. (Wallace) Matheson. He married the love of his life, Dixie H. Meador, on October 28, 1950, in Corinth, MS, and they shared 70 wonderful years together. He was a Man of Faith and read the Bible 3 times in 1 year. He coached Little League for many years and was an Avid Cubs Fan. He was a great fisherman and hunter. Don worked 31 years at Caterpillar as a supervisor. He was served in the Army and was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Southern Baptist Church in Sullivan. Don loved traveling with Dixie to Branson and Colorado. His wish was to stay at home and the family all pitched in and took shifts to take care of him 24-7, and his Angel on Earth was his granddaughter Chelsey. Don loved his family and he will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Dixie of Sullivan; sons, Jim (Jennifer) Matheson of Bethany and Joe (Joannie) Matheson of Sullivan; daughters, Debbie Eaton of Sullivan and Cheryl (Michael Bodine) Scribner of Sullivan; daughter-in-law, Darlene Matheson of Charleston; former son-in-law, Scott Scribner of Greenup. Don is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, mother and father-in-law, Cecil and Lorene Meador; 2 sisters, Anna Mary Matheson and Carmen Kinser; brother-in-law, Jack Kinser; son, Bob Matheson; son-in-law, Allen Eaton.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Explore 4-H January – First Aid Project Kit
•February 10, 20201•
Submitted by:
Yolanda Nation
Shelby County 4-H Program Coordinator
The 4-H programs in Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, and Shelby Counties are bringing youth a new way to “Explore 4-H”. Each month there will be a different exploratory kit offered for ALL youth - not just 4-H members. Each of these kits will be associated with a 4-H project area that youth can enroll in for a project. Read More
Spelling Bee
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Spelling Bee
Lovington Grade held their spelling bee last week. The top 6 will participate in the virtual Moultrie County Spelling Bee on Wednesday, February 10. There are two alternates.
1st Place - Macelyn Boddy, 2nd Place - Brian Hadley, 3rd Place - Jacob Hurt, 4th Place - Rylie Pitts, 5th Place - Bella Menna, 6th Place - Max Boddy, Alternate - Samantha Fowler (Not pictured), Alternate - Makenna Liming (Not Pictured).
Obituaries 2-10-2021: Clyde Hicks
Clyde Hicks
Clyde L. Hicks, 91, of Bethany, passed away at 8:44 p.m. Monday February 1, 2021, in Sullivan Health Care Center. Read More
C.E.F.S. Moultrie County Outreach Office Welcomes New Outreach Coordinator
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Allison Garrett, the new Outreach Coordinator at C.E.F.S. Moultrie County Outreach Office stocks the shelves in the food pantry last week.
•February 10, 20201•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
The C.E.F.S. Moultrie County Outreach Office has added a new outreach coordinator to their staff. Allison Garrett works closely with the housing counselor, rent assistance, energy assistance and food pantry.
She holds a bachelor in human services and community leadership from Eastern Illinois University. Garrett is originally from the Kankakee area but currently resides in Charleston. Prior to working at C.E.F.S. she worked at the YMCA in Mattoon. Read More
Mobile Food Pantry
•February 10, 20201•
The University of Illinois Extension in cooperating partnership with sponsors Decatur Catholic Charities and Lovington Ambulance Service will be having a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, February 24 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm at Lovington Ambulance Service. A mobile food pantry delivers a 2 week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required. This distribution is open to all, not only residents of Lovington. You must sign up prior to February 17 by calling 217-855-5616 during business hours of 8 am to 4 pm Monday-Friday. Once your form is completed by phone, you will be given a number to bring with you on the day of distribution. If you lose your number, you need to bring identification. The food will be distributed according to your household size on February 24, from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. You will need to drive thru the Lovington Ambulance parking lot.
Millikin Fall 2020 Dean’s List
•February 10, 20201•
Millikin University has announced their Fall 2020 Dean’s List. Area students named to the list were: Amy Orris of Bethany, Mya Lux of Dalton City, Paige Coleman and Garrett Fritz of Findlay, Athena Pajer of Lovington and Isabella Benning, Samuel Hagerman and Madalyne McPheeters, all of Sullivan.
Obituaries 2-10-2021: Wanda Harris
Wanda Harris
Wanda LaDean (Maxedon) Harris, 83, of Vandalia went peacefully with the Lord on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Read More
Sullivan Girls Kick Off Season With Three Games
•February 10, 20201•
by Jason Brown
NP Sports
The Sullivan girls’ basketball team kicked off the season with three games this past week.
The Redskins opened up the season with a 44-21 win over Villa Grove Monday, Feb. 1, and then knocked off Champaign Central 52-15 Thursday.
Sullivan suffered its first loss of the season to a tough Paris team, 50-39. Read More