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Obituaries 5-6-2015: Vera Smith

News Progress Posted on May 6, 2015 by webmasterMay 6, 2015

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Mass of Christian burial for Vera Mae Smith, 99, of Lovington was celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Isidore Catholic Church in Bethany. Burial was in St. Isidore Cemetery in Bethany. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington assisted with arrangements.

She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at 6:15 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2015 in Tuscola Health Care Center.

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Obituaries 4-29-2015: Ellen Rhoads

News Progress Posted on April 29, 2015 by webmasterApril 29, 2015

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Celebration of Life services for Ellen C. Rhoads, 79, of Olney, formerly of Findlay, were held at 11 a.m. Friday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Felix Hagerman and Vanessa Patient officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery in Findlay.

She died at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday April 21, 2015 in Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

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Obituaries 4-29-2015: Mary Nolan

News Progress Posted on April 29, 2015 by webmasterApril 29, 2015

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Celebration of Life services for Mary F. Nolen, 78, of Sullivan were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Jonathan Creek Cemetery in Sullivan.

She passed away at 6:55 p.m. Friday April 24, 2015 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.

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Obituaries 4-29-2015: Lucille Closson

News Progress Posted on April 29, 2015 by webmasterApril 29, 2015

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Private family graveside services for Lucille Closson, 95, of Bethany were Sunday in Janesville Cemetery with Pastor Marge Overlot officiating. Arrangements were by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan.

She passed away at 7:15 a.m. Thursday April 23, 2015 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

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Obituaries 4-29-2015: Lee Hopper

News Progress Posted on April 29, 2015 by webmasterApril 29, 2015

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Celebration of Life services for Lee Hopper, 87, of Allenville were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Eddie Miller officiating, assisted by Pastor Al Rennert. Burial was in French Cemetery in Allenville.

He passed away at 10:47 p.m. Thursday April 23, 2015 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.

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Obituaries 4-29-2015: Billie Summers

News Progress Posted on April 29, 2015 by webmasterApril 29, 2015

Billie Summers

Billie Janet Smith Summers, 73, of Austin, Tex., formerly a longtime resident of Assumption, passed away at St. David's North Austin Medical Center in Austin April 25, 2015.

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Obituaries 4-29-2015: Bonnie Hopper

News Progress Posted on April 29, 2015 by webmasterApril 29, 2015

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Funeral services for Bonnie Faye Hopper, 81, of Sullivan were held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Branchside Cemetery in Gays.

She passed away at 3:25 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2015 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.

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Obituaries 4-22-2015: Melba Cochran Strong

News Progress Posted on April 22, 2015 by webmasterApril 22, 2015

Melba Cochran Strong

Melba Cochran Strong died Dec. 1, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. Her life will be celebrated with a memorial service and internment of her cremains at noon May 2 in Greenhill Cemetery, Section D in Sullivan. Pastor Charliam Renner of First United Methodist Church in Sullivan will conduct the service.

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Obituaries 4-22-2015: Cyrus Schoonover

News Progress Posted on April 22, 2015 by webmasterApril 22, 2015

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Cyrus Andrew Schoonover, 32, of Charleston, formerly of Sullivan, passed away in his home at 7:50 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2015.

Visitation will be held from 5- 7 p.m. today (Wednesday) in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Private family services will be held at a later date.

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Obituaries 4-22-2015: Eloise Bowser

News Progress Posted on April 22, 2015 by webmasterApril 22, 2015

Eloise Bowser

A private family graveside service for Eloise Bowser, 85, of Decatur was held Thursday in Camp Butler National Cemetery in Riverton. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur assisted the family.

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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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