Lida Hess
Lida E. Hess, 88, of Sullivan, passed away at 7:40 p.m. Saturday, December 19, 2020, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Read More
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Obituaries 12-23-2020: Elvon Fulton
Elvon Fulton
Elvon Edgar Fulton passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at 5:17 a.m. at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur.
Elvon was the son of S. Edgar and Edna B. (Mundorf) Fulton. He was born January 11, 1940 at Jarman Hospital in Tuscola, Illinois.
Elvon graduated from Arthur High School in Arthur in 1958 where he played percussion in the band. He attended Eastern Illinois University in Charleston from 1958-59. Read More
Menu 12-23-2020
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Dec. 28 - Sausage in Gravy, Mini Potato Bakers, Fruit Juice, Biscuit, Warm Cinnamon Buttered Apples
Dec. 29 - Cheese Tortellini Alfredo, Peas, Kidney Bean Salad, Peanut Butter Cup, Whole Grain Wheat (1), Warm Fruit Cobbler
Dec. 30 - Saucy Cabbage Rolls, Corn , Broccoli, Whole Grain Wheat (1), Mandarin Oranges
Dec. 31 - Fried Chicken , Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Italian Green Beans, Texas Toast, Cranapple Salad
Remember When? 12-23-2020
25 Years Ago This Week
Seven 17-year-old Sullivan High School students either have been through part of their Army basic training or will be going through it shortly. They are: Rob Feeler, John Booker, Paul Eller, Darlene Chapranda, Patrick Ray, Katie Carlock and Brandi Uselman.
The Bethany school board approved a property tax levy that would bring as estimated 7.7 percent increase in revenue. The 1994 tax extension was $1,254,114 and the new tax levy would bring in an estimated $1,351,250 or an additional $97,136. The equalized assessed valuation of property in the school district is currently estimated at $27,202,000. Read More
Hector Charged with Aggravated Arson and Criminal Damage to Property
•December 23, 2020•
By Crystal Reed
NP Writer
Clint A. Hector, 37, of Sullivan, charged with aggravated arson, a Class X felony and criminal damage to property, a Class 3 felony, appeared in court Monday for a preliminary hearing.
According to a probable cause affidavit by Officer Bryce Farris, on November 29 at 11:52 pm CECOM dispatched a structure fire at 17 Chad Ave in Sullivan. While en route, Officer Johnson advised that he was on scene and observed a shed in the backyard of 17 Chad Ave to be fully involved. Read More
Santa Arrives in Findlay
Photo by Crystal Reed
Santa Arrives in Findlay
Santa Claus waves from a Findlay Fire Department truck as he travels through Findlay on Saturday. Starting at 4 pm that day a parade of fire department vehicles made their way through town with sirens going and traveled several streets in Findley with the jolly man himself waving and occasionally stopping for photos with children.
Photo by R.R. Best
Christmas Dance
Dancers from Sullivan Dance Studio perform on the parade route on Saturday during the Sullivan Christmas Parade.
Social Distance Christmas Caroling
Photo by Crystal Reed
Social Distance Christmas Caroling
Thirteen ladies surprised Virginia Brooks at her home in Lovington last Thursday night by social distance Christmas caroling in her driveway. Brooks used to direct their singing group “Heartland Harmony” and the ladies decided that they wanted to do something special since it is the holiday season. Pictured above are the ladies sitting on the porch with Brooks pictured top center.
Five-Year-Old Boy Makes Christmas Cards for Nursing Home and Group Home Residents
Photo by Crystal Reed
Harrison Golden, 5, holds up Christmas cards that he made for nursing home and group home residents for Christmas. With a little help from others he was able to make and deliver 340 cards to nursing homes and group homes in Sullivan last week.
•December 23, 2020•
By Crystal Reed
NP Writer
This Christmas will be different in many ways, but for those residing in nursing homes and group homes the holiday may be lonelier than usual. One little boy in Sullivan is making the holidays brighter for those residents.
Harrison Golden, 5, and his family were quarantined in November and to occupy their time they talked about Christmas cards and how those in nursing homes will be isolated this holiday. Harrison was struggling to understand why he couldn’t see his grandma, his friends or go to school. Read More
Recent Obituaries: Lida Hess
Lida Hess
Lida E. Hess, 88, of Sullivan, passed away, 7:40 p.m. Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held one-hour prior the services. Face masks are suggested and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to Sullivan Fire and Rescue.
Lida was born January 23, 1932, in Claytonville; the daughter of Roscoe and Nancy Susan (Robinson) Shell. She married T. Robert Hess on February 26, 1949 in Sullivan; he preceded her in death on May 28, 2010. She was a member of the Allenville Christian Church. Lida enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her dogs Jack and Molly. Lida and her husband owned and operated Bob and Lida’s Cleaning Center.
She is survived by her son, Jim Hess of Sullivan; daughters, Susan Wood of Sullivan and Patty Hess of Sullivan. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Lida was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, Chuck Hess, and her brothers and sisters.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com