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Obituaries 6-18-2014: Sam Syfert

News Progress Posted on June 18, 2014 by webmasterJune 18, 2014

Sam Syfert

SyfertSamuelFuneral services for Samuel R. Syfert, 85, of Bethany were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany.  Graveside services were in Hubbartt Cemetery in Beecher City.

He passed away at 5:10 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2014 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

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Obituaries 6-18-2014: Michael Perry

News Progress Posted on June 18, 2014 by webmasterJune 18, 2014

Michael Perry

PerryCelebration of Life services for Michael B. Perry, 32, of Sullivan were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Bob Vail officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.

He died at 10:46 a.m. Thursday June 5, 2014 in Silverton, Colorado.

Michael was born November 30, 1981 in Mattoon, a son of Wanda Jane Pickel Leatherwood.

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Obituaries 6-18-2014: Nina Dimond

News Progress Posted on June 18, 2014 by webmasterJune 18, 2014

Nina Dimond 

Nina Elizabeth (Betty) Dimond was born in Decatur to Albert Baker Dimond III and Nina Elizabeth Ellis Dimond Thanksgiving day Nov. 27, 1930.  She graduated from Lovington High School in 1948 and received her registered nurse degree from St. John’s School of Nursing in Springfield.  After earning a B.S. in nursing education from Millikin University in Decatur, she moved to California and worked at several day care centers.

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Obituaries 6-18-2014: Loretta Phillips

News Progress Posted on June 18, 2014 by webmasterJune 18, 2014

Loretta Phillips

Loretta May Phillips, 77, of Sullivan died at 12:12 p.m. Friday June 13, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur.

No funeral services will be held. Arrangements were by McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan.

She was born Sept. 8, 1936 in Sullivan, the daughter of Harold and Blanche Sutton Aldridge. She was a retired beautician. She married Phil Leon Phillips Dec. 20, 1963, and he survives.

Also surviving are a son Steve Auten of Kansas; daughter Julie Ohler of Normal and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Cheryl Robinson.

Memorials may be made to Sullivan VFW Post #68.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

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Obituaries 6-11-2014: Charles Brightman

News Progress Posted on June 11, 2014 by webmasterJune 11, 2014

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Services to celebrate the life of Charles E. Brightman, 68, of Danville, formerly of Decatur were held at 2 p.m. Monday in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur. Masonic rites were held at the funeral home. Military honors were conducted by Macon County Honor Guard.

He passed away peacefully in his home Tuesday, June 3, 2014.

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Obituaries 6-11-2014: Flip Feezel

News Progress Posted on June 11, 2014 by webmasterJune 11, 2014

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Funeral services for Gary “Flip” D. Feezel, 66, of Sullivan were held at 1:30 p.m. today (Wednesday) in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Military rites by Sullivan American Legion Post #68 followed the service. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in St. Elmo at a later date.

He passed away at 8:30 p.m. Saturday June 7, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.

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Obituaries 6-11-2014: Windell Cash

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A service to celebrate the life of Windell K. Cash, 80, of Blue Mound was held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home in Blue Mound. Burial was in Old Stonington Cemetery.

He died at 11:55 p.m. Monday June 2, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.

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Obituaries 6-11-2014: Pam Harris

News Progress Posted on June 11, 2014 by webmasterJune 11, 2014

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Pamela Ann Harris, 66, of Sullivan passed away at 12:40 p.m., Thursday, June 5, 2014 in her residence.

The family will gather for a time of visitation 5-7 p.m. Thursday June 12 in Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home in Mt. Zion.

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Obituaries 6-11-2014: Helen Creek

News Progress Posted on June 11, 2014 by webmasterJune 11, 2014

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Funeral services for Helen E. Creek, 81, of Bethany were held at 11 a.m. Saturday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. Burial was in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany.

She passed away at 6:49 p.m. Wednesday June 4, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.

Helen was born Nov. 14, 1932 in Moweaqua, the daughter of Rose Carlyle. She married Albert Edward Creek June 18, 1955 in Bellwood, and he preceded her in death July 4, 2003. Helen will be loved and missed by all.

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Obituaries 6-11-2014: Beverly Hutchcraft

News Progress Posted on June 11, 2014 by webmasterJune 11, 2014

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Funeral services for Beverly L. Hutchcraft, 79, of Sullivan were held at 3 p.m. Saturday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.

She passed away at 3:10 a.m. June 5, 2014 in her home in Sullivan.

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Moultrie-Douglas Contestants



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New royalty to be crowned
The Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Pageant will be held Monday, July 27th at 6:00 p.m. for Little Miss Fair Queen and 7:00 p.m. for Miss and Junior Miss Fair Queen located at the south track on the Mo-Do Fairgrounds. Vying for the title of Miss Moultrie Douglas Fair Queen are: Abigail Meyer of Tuscola, Addee Mulligan of Arcola, Sarah Rogers of Atwood, Ava Whitson of Tuscola, Addisyn Wilson of Villa Grove, Emma Spillman of Tuscola, Aymara Leal of Arcola and Katilyn Kirby of Sullivan.

Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Harper Hale of Arthur, Brooklyn Bates of Sullivan, Sofie Reifsteck of Tuscola, Sophia Wilson of Arcola, Miley Rennels of Tuscola, Ava Warren of Sullivan, Tatum Faust of Pesotum, Maggie Meyer of Tuscola and Audrey Warren of Sullivan, pictured 2025 Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas Quinn Chapman of Villa Grove.
Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Everleigh Allen of Tuscola, Emelia Shelmadine of Tuscola, Arabella Butterick of Arthur, Josslyn Leigh Brown of Sullivan, Athalia Juliet Sanchez of Arcola, Myla Ro Oye of Arthur, Sophie Elliott of Sullivan, Rosie Smith of Villa Grove, Tinley Eads of Arthur, Alayna Guadiana of Arcola and Alexandria Brackemyre of Lovington, pictured with 2025 Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas Joslynn Steffens of Tuscola.


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