•October 30, 2019•
You are invited to join your friends and neighbors at the Democrat Spaghetti Supper held Friday, Nov. 15 at the Sullivan American Legion. Get your chances at the 50/50 raffle and remember Veterans and kids 12 and under eat free.
Join us to learn why your vote matters and why voting Democrat is more important than ever. Sponsored by the Moultrie County Democrat Central Committee.
Charles R. Whitehall
Charles R. Whitehall, 65, of Lake City, passed away 4:09 p.m. Monday, October 21, 2019, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
No services will be held. Memorials may be made in care of the family. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. Read More
•October 30, 2019•
Turkeys, door prizes and more turkeys are in store for the Lions Turkey Party crowd in November.
The annual Lions Club Turkey Party is Friday, November 8 at the Sullivan American Legion.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and Beanie Babies will be given to children 10 and under.
Participants are entitled to one free game with each eyeglasses donation. The American Legion kitchen will be open.
Turkeys, door prizes, and more turkeys can be won as the games begin at 6:30 p.m.
This annual Sullivan Lions Club event helps raise funds for vision impaired, including the Lions eyeglasses program for adults and Lions Kids Camp for children with vision issues.
Sullivan’s Lions focus on local causes by giving $1000 scholarship to a Sullivan High School student in the spring.
Lions donate time and money to Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity, the Sullivan American Legion, Toys for Tots sponsored by Sullivan V.F.W Post 6410 and One Stop Community Christmas.
The Moultrie County Food Pantry receives regular support from the club as well as their participation in the Sullivan Elementary School Day of Giving, which also donates to the food pantry.
•October 30, 2019•
A soup supper will be held by the Women’s Auxiliary Post 429 on Saturday, November 9 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The supper will be held at the Lovington Community Building located at 301 West State, Lovington. Meals are offered and Veterans eat free. A quilt raffle will also take place.
•October 30, 2019•
An aide to Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) will be available in Moultrie County and Shelby County next week to assist area constituents with any problems they may be having with federal government agencies. Read More
Edwin “Jim” Taylor
Edwin James “Jim” Taylor, 89, of Sullivan, passed away 8:35 a.m. Thursday, October 24, 2019, at Mason Point, Sullivan.
Funeral services were 1:00 p.m. Sunday, October 27, 2019, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation was held an hour prior to the service Sunday at the funeral home. Burial was in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Read More
Pictured above is Harry Cheever at his shoe repair shop in Lovington circa 1920s. The shop was located on the south side of E. State St.. Please submit photos to the News Progress for future consideration. Originals will be saved for return or forwarded to Moultrie County Historical Society. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728- 4085.
Edwin "Jim" Taylor
Edwin James “Jim” Taylor, 89, of Sullivan, passed away 8:35 a.m. Thursday, October 24, 2019, at Mason Point, Sullivan.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, October 27, 2019, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
Jim was born April 14, 1930, in Seattle, WA; the son of Raymond and Ruth E. (Gilbert) Taylor. He served in the United States Navy Reserves. He married Sharon K. Brown on September 12, 1981 in Shelbyville; she preceded him in death on April 2, 2016. He liked electronics, C.B. Radios, rummage sales, boating and camping. His favorite sports teams were the CUBs, Chicago Bears and the Illini.
He is survived by his son, James Ray (Debra) Taylor, Jr. of Cerro Gordo; daughter, Ricki (Dave) Ware of Mountain Home, ID; step-sons, Jim (Tami) Brown of Sullivan, Jack (Kelly) Brown of Sullivan and Jan (Linda) Brown of Kirksville. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and 1 brother.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Edwin Taylor
Edwin James “Jim” Taylor, 89, of Sullivan, passed away 8:35 a.m. Thursday, October 24, 2019, at Mason Point, Sullivan. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, October 27, 2019, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Jim was born April 14, 1930, in Seattle, WA; the son of Raymond and Ruth E. (Gilbert) Taylor. He served in the United States Navy Reserves. He married Sharon K. Brown on September 12, 1981 in Shelbyville; she preceded him in death on April 2, 2016. He liked electronics, C.B. Radios, rummage sales, boating and camping. His favorite sports teams were the CUBs, Chicago Bears and the Illini. He is survived by his son, James Ray (Debra) Taylor, Jr. of Cerro Gordo; daughter, Ricki (Dave) Ware of Mountain Home, ID; step-sons, Jim (Tami) Brown of Sullivan, Jack (Kelly) Brown of Sullivan and Jan (Linda) Brown of Kirksville. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and 1 brother.
Charles Whitehall
Charles R. Whitehall, 65, of Lake City, passed away 4:09 p.m. Monday, October 21, 2019, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
No services will be held. Memorials may be made in care of the family. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Charles was born February 14, 1954 in Monmouth, the son of Russell and Pauline (Brock) Whitehall. He married Georgia Jones on March 31, 1973 in Monmouth and they spent 46 wonderful years together. He enjoyed his horses, cats, DVDs and action movies. He worked at Sloan Implement in Assumption for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Georgia of Lake City; daughter, Stephanie (Andy) Weaver of Minnesota; sisters, Rita (Carl) Sousa of Ft. Myers, FL, Paula Noel of Florida and Amy Whitehall of Godfrey. He is also survived by 2 grandchildren.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com