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Obituaries 11-13-2024: Kathleen Butler

News Progress Posted on November 13, 2024 by webmasterNovember 13, 2024

Kathleen Butler

M. Kathleen “Kathy” Butler, 64, of Sullivan, IL, passed away at 11:06 a.m. Monday, November 4, 2024, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL, surrounded by her family. 

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Obituaries 9-11-2024: Darcel Vitzthum

News Progress Posted on September 11, 2024 by webmasterSeptember 11, 2024

Darcel Vitzthum

Darcel Vitzthum, 71, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:04 p.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur. Read More

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Obituaries 9-11-2024: Robert Childers

News Progress Posted on September 11, 2024 by webmasterSeptember 11, 2024

Robert Childers

Robert Arthur “Bob” Childers, 87, of Gays, passed away 10:56 a.m. Monday, September 2, 2024, at his home in Gays. Read More

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Obituaries 9-11-2024: Delores Adcock

News Progress Posted on September 11, 2024 by webmasterSeptember 11, 2024

Delores Adcock

Delores Jane Adcock, 84, of Tuscola (formerly of Newman) passed away peacefully on Monday September 2, 2024 at Carle Hospital in Urbana. Read More

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Obituaries 9-4-2024: Richard Robinson

News Progress Posted on September 4, 2024 by webmasterSeptember 4, 2024

Richard Robinson

Richard G. Robinson, 75, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:21 p.m. Thursday August 29, 2024 in Sullivan.

A Memorial visitation will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2024 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan, with remarks by family and friends at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be at a later date in the Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to the Sullivan FFA Chapter or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Online condolences may be made at reedfuneralhome.net. Read More

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Obituaries 9-4-2024: Jeremy Montague

News Progress Posted on September 4, 2024 by webmasterSeptember 4, 2024

Jeremy Montague

Jeremy Lee Montague, 46, of Shelbyville passed away August 26,2024.

A Celebration of Life service will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Bo Woods. Visitation will start at 1:00 p.m. at Bo Woods. Family suggests to bring chairs for the services. Read More

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Obituaries 8-28-2024: Byron Abrams

News Progress Posted on August 28, 2024 by webmasterAugust 28, 2024

Byron Abrams

Byron F. Abrams, 87, of Sullivan, passed away at 5:55 p.m. Tuesday August 6, 2024 in the Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Read More

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Obituaries 8-28-2024: Edwin Righter

News Progress Posted on August 28, 2024 by webmasterAugust 28, 2024

Edwin Righter

Edwin R. Righter, 67, of Sullivan passed away at 3:43 a.m. Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in his residence. Read More

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Obituaries 8-21-2024: Sharon Sibigtroth

News Progress Posted on August 21, 2024 by webmasterAugust 20, 2024

Sharon Sibigtroth

Sharon K. Sibigtroth, 74, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:39 a.m. Thursday, August 15, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur. Read More

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Obituaries 8-21-2024: Jim “Sonny” Andrews

News Progress Posted on August 21, 2024 by webmasterAugust 20, 2024

Jim “Sonny” Andrews

Jim ‘Sonny’ Andrews, 86, of Decatur, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 5:25 a.m. Thursday, August 15, 2024 in his residence. Read More

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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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