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Obituaries 11-8-2017: Jean Wood

News Progress Posted on November 8, 2017 by webmasterNovember 8, 2017

Jean Wood

E. Jean Wood, 91, of Sullivan passed away at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, November 5, 2017 in HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.

Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Grant Wade officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.  Read More

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Obituaries 11-8-2017: Norma Sheets

News Progress Posted on November 8, 2017 by webmasterNovember 8, 2017

Norma Sheets

Norma L. Sheets, 82, of Sullivan passed away at 12:58 p.m. Thursday, November 2, 2017 in Eastview Terrace in Sullivan.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 7 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in French Cemetery in Allenville. Read More

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Obituaries 11-8-2017: Henry Graham

News Progress Posted on November 8, 2017 by webmasterNovember 8, 2017

Henry Graham

The Rev. Henry Graham, age 95, of Mattoon passed Friday, November 3, 2017 in Mattoon Health Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral services honoring his life were held Tuesday, November 7 in Schilling Funeral Home in Mattoon with Henry’s grandson, the Reverend Travis Fleming, officiating. Burial followed in Dodge Grove Cemetery.  Read More

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Obituaries 11-1-2017: Dorothy Hicks

News Progress Posted on November 1, 2017 by webmasterNovember 1, 2017

Dorothy Hicks

Dorothy B. Hicks, 84, of Bethany, passed away at 11:05 a.m. Saturday, October 28, 2017 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 31 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. Burial was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington.  Read More

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Obituaries 11-1-2017: Ernest Hutchcraft

News Progress Posted on November 1, 2017 by webmasterNovember 1, 2017

Ernest Hutchcraft

Ernest D. Hutchcraft, 84, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:35 a.m. Friday, October 27, 2017 in Life’s Journey Senior Living in Mattoon.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 29 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan with military rites by Sullivan American Legion Post #68.  Read More

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Obituaries 11-1-2017: Judy McPheeters

News Progress Posted on November 1, 2017 by webmasterNovember 1, 2017

Judy McPheeters

Judy L. McPheeters, 71, of Sullivan, died at 11:10 a.m. Monday, October 30, 2017 in HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.

Graveside memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. Friday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan.  Read More

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Obituaries 11-1-2017: Roger Baugher

News Progress Posted on November 1, 2017 by webmasterNovember 1, 2017

Roger Baugher

Roger W. Baugher, 76, of Neoga passed away at 9:06 a. m. Friday, October 27, 2017, in the HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital of Effingham.

As per Roger’s wishes his body will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 in the East Side Nazarene Church located at 2129 S. 9th St. in Mattoon. The Swengel-O’Dell Funeral Home of Neoga is in charge of arrangements. Read More

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Obituaries 10-25-2017: Ruth Davids

News Progress Posted on October 25, 2017 by webmasterOctober 25, 2017

Ruth Davids

Ruth I. Davids, 93, of Decatur died Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Fair Havens Christian Home in Decatur.

A funeral service was held Oct. 19 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur with burial in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 10-25-2017: George Brazelton

News Progress Posted on October 25, 2017 by webmasterOctober 25, 2017

George Brazelton

George W. Brazelton, 83, of rural Neoga passed away at 7:49 p.m., Sunday, October 15, 2017 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday October 19 in Locust Grove Cemetery of Philo, Illinois with Pastor Darin Hansen of Effingham officiating. Military services were conducted by American Legion Post #71 Honor Guard of Urbana. Swengel-O’Dell Funeral Home of Neoga was in charge of arrangements.    Read More

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Obituaries 10-25-2017: Phyllis Scribner

News Progress Posted on October 25, 2017 by webmasterOctober 25, 2017

Phyllis Scribner

Phyllis J. Scribner, 87, of Sullivan, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Monday, October 23, 2017, in Mason Point in Sullivan.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 28 in Mason Point Chapel in Sullivan. Burial will be in Findlay Cemetery. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan is in care of the arrangements.     Read More

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Spring concert



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On Tuesday, April 28th, under the direction of Dr. Ian Kinkley, Band Director, the Sullivan Band Program presented its symphonious Spring Band concert, titled “Evening Escapes,” which showcased the magnificent and diverse talents of the Sullivan 6th, 7th and 8th grade bands, combined with the Sullivan High School Band and Jazz Band. 


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