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Obituaries 7-8-2015: Joan Pound

News Progress Posted on July 8, 2015 by webmasterJuly 8, 2015

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Joan R. Pound, 78, of Sullivan passed away in her sleep at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, July 5, 2015 at her new residence, 315 E. Harrison St., after battling cancer for the past two years.

Celebration of Life services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Charliam Renner officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to the time of the service. Private burial will be Monday August 10, 2015 at 2 p.m. in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reedfuneralhome.net. Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan United Methodist Church or to Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity.

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Obituaries 7-8-2015: Betty Johnson

News Progress Posted on July 8, 2015 by webmasterJuly 8, 2015

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A graveside service for Betty June Johnson, 87, of Forsyth was held at 11 a.m. Friday in Boiling Springs Cemetery. Dawson &Wikoff North Chapel in Decatur assisted the family.

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Obituaries 7-8-2015: Keith Floyd

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James Keith Floyd, 91, of Mattoon passed away at 8:05 a.m. Saturday, July 4, 2015 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

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Obituaries 7-8-2015: Karen Pitcher

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Karen Pitcher

Funeral services for Karen M. Pitcher, 75, of Montrose were held at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Montrose. Burial was in Island Creek Cemetery. Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup assisted.

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Obituaries 7-8-2015: Thelma King

News Progress Posted on July 8, 2015 by webmasterJuly 8, 2015

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Thelma Louise King, 89, of Sullivan, died at 9 p.m. Thursday July 2, 2015 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

Celebration of Life services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ with Felix Hagerman and Vanessa Patient officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan was in charge of arrangements.

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Obituaries 7-1-2015: Bob Patient

News Progress Posted on July 1, 2015 by webmasterJuly 1, 2015

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Robert E. ‘Bob’ Patient, 89, of Sullivan passed away at 8:16 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2015 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

Celebration of Life services will be 11 a.m. Friday in Sullivan First Baptist Church with Pastor Gene Godfrey officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.

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Obituaries 7-1-2015: Beulah Lacey

News Progress Posted on July 1, 2015 by webmasterJuly 1, 2015

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Funeral services for Beulah Lacey, 97, of Sullivan were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.

She died at 1:45 p.m. Monday June 15, 2015 in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

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Obituaries 7-1-2015: Cindy Dobbs

News Progress Posted on July 1, 2015 by webmasterJuly 1, 2015

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A funeral service in honor of Cynthia “Cindy” L. Dobbs, 58, of Mattoon was held at 2 p.m. Friday in Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home in Mattoon with the Reverend Travis Spencer officiating.  Interment was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.

She  passed away at 5:50 p.m., Monday, June 22, 2015, in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Coles County.

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Obituaries 7-1-2015: Harold England

News Progress Posted on July 1, 2015 by webmasterJuly 1, 2015

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Harold C. England, 95, of St. Charles, Mo., formerly of Sullivan, died 7:31 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2015 in Barnes Hospital in St Peters, Mo.

Celebration of Life services will be 11 a.m. Monday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Tim Henderson officiating. Burial will be in Prairie Home Cemetery in Moweaqua. Visitation will be one hour before the funeral.

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Obituaries 7-1-2015: Mert Kinert

News Progress Posted on July 1, 2015 by webmasterJuly 1, 2015

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Services to celebrate the life of Mervin “Mert” L. Kinert, 90, of Decatur were held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home in Decatur. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery in Decatur.

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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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