Randy Crowe

Randy Lee Crowe, 59, of Flora, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 7:47 p.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in Carbondale Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 18 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial with military rites by Sullivan American Legion Post #68 was in French Cemetery in Allenville. Randy was born August 1, 1957 in Mattoon, a son of Hue Tim and Ruth (Moran) Crowe. His family was an important part of his life as was his relationship with Christ. He served in the United States Navy. Read More

Paul Stone

Paul Stone, 101, passed away February 11, 2017 in his home in Sullivan.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, February 17 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home, 503 W. Jackson in Sullivan with Masonic Rites at 7 p.m. by the George A. Sentel Lodge #764 of Sullivan. Services to celebrate Paul’s life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 18 in Sullivan First United Methodist Church, 216 W. Jefferson in Sullivan. Burial will follow in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Read More

Ed Noel

Edward E. “Ed” Noel, 84, of Decatur died at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017 in McKinley Court Nursing Facility.

A celebration of his life was held Feb. 11 in Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home in Mt. Zion. Burial with military honors was held in Point Pleasant Cemetery. Read More

Deborah Bobbitt

A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial for Deborah Ann Bobbitt, 68, of Decatur was celebrated Feb. 13 in St. Patrick Church in Decatur. Interment followed in Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield.

She was born Aug. 2, 1948 in Clinton, a daughter of Robert Lee and Patricia Johanna Long Willmore. She was an employee of Decatur Housing Authority in a variety of roles. She married Terry Lynn Bobbitt Oct. 3, 1987, and he survives. Read More

Barbara Hagen

Barbara Lee Hagen, 87, of Sullivan died at 1:35 a.m. Sunday, February 12, 2017 in Life’s Journey Senior Living Center, in Mattoon.

Private family services will be held in Sullivan Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Paul McGhghy officiating. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Read More