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Obituaries 5-13-2026: Glen Righter

News Progress Posted on May 13, 2026 by webmasterMay 12, 2026

Glen Righter

Glen Righter, 89, of Sullivan, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026 in Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

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Obituaries 5-13-2026: Chester Ray, Jr.

News Progress Posted on May 13, 2026 by webmasterMay 12, 2026

Chester “Chuck” Ray, Jr.

Chester Francis “Chuck” Ray, Jr., 77, of Sullivan, passed away 3:00 p.m. Monday, May 4, 2026, at his home, with loved ones by his side.

As per his wishes, no services will be held. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.

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Obituaries 5-13-2026: Brian Porter

News Progress Posted on May 13, 2026 by webmasterMay 12, 2026

Brian Porter

Brian K. Porter, 55, of Sullivan, passed away 6:35 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital, Mattoon.

Graveside services will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Richland Cemetery, Boyleston, IL. Memorials may be made to the Sarah Bush Cancer Center in Mattoon. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.

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Obituaries 5-13-2026: Stanley Davis

News Progress Posted on May 13, 2026 by webmasterMay 12, 2026

Stanley Davis

Stanley Poole Davis was born in Festus, Missouri on a hot August 10, 1941, just a few months before the United States was plunged in World War II.  84 years later, on December 6, 2025, he closed his eyes in sleep for the last time on this earth as he opened his eyes in Glory to greet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.   

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Obituaries 5-6-2026:

News Progress Posted on May 6, 2026 by webmasterMay 6, 2026

Letitia “Tish” Farris

Letitia ‘Tish’ Lorenson Farris passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.  

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Obituaries 4-29-2026:

News Progress Posted on April 29, 2026 by webmasterApril 29, 2026

Gene Dolan

Gene Dolan, 82, of Sullivan, passed away 5:42 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

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Obituaries 4-29-2026: Mary Lee Dimond

News Progress Posted on April 29, 2026 by webmasterApril 29, 2026

Mary Lee Dimond

Mary Lee was born September 18, 1931 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. She was the only child of Mary Blanche (Howerton) Hill and Joseph Lee Hill. She passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

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Obituaries 4-22-2026: Dale Piper

News Progress Posted on April 22, 2026 by webmasterApril 22, 2026

Dale Piper

Dale rode his Case SC Tractor through the pearly gates of heaven at 12:19 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2026, in the house he had built for him and his wife, Carol. This was made possible by the love and care he received from so many!  We are beyond grateful for Transitions Hospice, especially Jennifer Starr and Cassie Graham, along with personal nurse, Sydney Clawson.

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Obituaries 4-22-2026: Irene Fleming

News Progress Posted on April 22, 2026 by webmasterApril 22, 2026

Irene Fleming

Irene Fleming, 96, of Lovington, passed away at 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Heritage Woods of Sullivan.

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Obituaries 4-15-2026:

News Progress Posted on April 15, 2026 by webmasterApril 14, 2026

Laurie Leonard

Laurie Ann Leonard, 65, of Sullivan, passed away 5:12 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Sullivan surrounded by her family.

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Helmeth receives Amtryke



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River Helmeth received an Amtryke from the Sullivan AMBUCS at their fundraising cookout last Saturday, May 9th, in the Kirby Foods parking lot. River rode her new Amtryke for the first time like a pro as her mom Stephanie, looked on. With a big smile and look of determination, River showed everyone how well she could ride.


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