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Obituaries 10-18-2017: Carol Morgan

News Progress Posted on October 18, 2017 by webmasterOctober 18, 2017

Carol Morgan

Carol Joanne Morgan, 82, of Lovington, passed away at 2:37 p.m. Sunday, October 15, 2017 in Sullivan Health Care Center.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, October 18) in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Burial was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington.  Read More

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Obituaries 10-18-2017: Dean Freeland

News Progress Posted on October 18, 2017 by webmasterOctober 18, 2017

Dean Freeland

Dean K. Freeland, 89, of Mt. Zion died Friday, October 13, 2017 in his home.

A graveside service was held at noon today (Wednesday, Oct. 18) in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany. Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home in Mt. Zion handled arrangements. Read More

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Obituaries 10-18-2017: James Butt

News Progress Posted on October 18, 2017 by webmasterOctober 18, 2017

James Butt

James Robert Butt, 64, of Riverview, Fla. passed away Thursday October 12, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life service will be held Tuesday, October 24 at 7 p.m. with a gathering of friends and family beginning at 6:30 p.m. Services will be held at Simmons Loop Baptist Church located at 6610 Simmons Loop Riverview, Fla. 33578. Read More

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Obituaries 10-18-2017: Wayne Figgins

News Progress Posted on October 18, 2017 by webmasterOctober 18, 2017

Wayne Figgins

Delbert Wayne Figgins, 82, of rural Stewardson passed away at 4:10 p.m. Saturday, October 14, 2017 in his home.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, October 18, 2017) in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Stewardson with Pastor Daniel Towar and Pastor Larry Clonch officiating. Burial was in Lower Ash Grove Cemetery near Strasburg.   Read More

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Obituaries 10-11-2017

News Progress Posted on October 11, 2017 by webmasterOctober 11, 2017

Robert Nichols

Robert D. Nichols, 82, of Bethany died Sunday, October 8, 2017 in his home.

Funeral services were at noon today (Wednesday) in Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. Burial was in Boiling Springs Cemetery in Decatur. Read More

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Obituaries 10-11-2017: Paul Carter

News Progress Posted on October 11, 2017 by webmasterOctober 11, 2017

Paul Carter

H. Paul Carter, 92, of Sullivan, passed away at 4:25 p.m. Friday October 6, 2017 in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Celebration of Life Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Windsor Cemetery.

Paul was born July 22, 1925 in Windsor, a son of Thomas Harvey Carter, Sr. and Ruby L. Dawdy Carter. Read More

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Obituaries 10-11-2017

News Progress Posted on October 11, 2017 by webmasterOctober 11, 2017

Donella Davis

Donella Pauline Briscoe Davis of Sullivan passed away at 5 a.m. Sunday, October 8, 2017.   Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 11 preceding the funeral service at 11 a.m. in Sullivan Church of God, 321 N. West Street in Sullivan. The Rev. Fred Hauck and Pastor Brandon Zoll will officiate. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.  Read More

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Obituaries 10-11-2017: Bradley Goodrich

News Progress Posted on October 11, 2017 by webmasterOctober 11, 2017

Bradley Goodrich

Bradley David Goodrich, 53, of Springfield, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Monday, October 2, 2017 in Springfield Memorial Hospital.

Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 7 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial will be held at a later date in Keller Cemetery in Lovington.  Read More

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Obituaries 10-11-2017: Donna Jean

News Progress Posted on October 11, 2017 by webmasterOctober 11, 2017

Donna Jean

Donna L. Jean, 82, of Sullivan passed away at 2:48 a.m. Thursday October 5, 2017 in her residence.

Celebration of Life services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Grant Wade officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.  Read More

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Obituary 10-4-2017: Barbara Waddell

News Progress Posted on October 4, 2017 by webmasterOctober 4, 2017

Barbara Waddell

Barbara Waddell, 60, of Sullivan passed away at 7:50 a.m. Thursday, September 28, 2017 in Mason Point, Sullivan.

According to Barb’s wishes she will be cremated and a gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Weekend Food Pack Program or to the Moultrie County Food Pantry. Arrangements by the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. 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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