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Obituaries 7-13-2023: Jaretta Nichols

News Progress Posted on July 12, 2023 by webmasterJuly 12, 2023

Jaretta Nichols

My dear mother Jaretta Margaret Nichols passed away Saturday July 8, 2023, at the age of 89. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She also had many friends and was a well-loved member of the community in Bethany. She also loved her flower gardens, fishing and camping with Dad. She will be deeply missed. Read More

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Obituaries 7-13-2023:

News Progress Posted on July 12, 2023 by webmasterJuly 12, 2023

Peggy Mulvany

Peggy Mulvany, 78, of Bethany, passed away peacefully in her home July 6, 2023, two weeks prior to her 60th wedding anniversary.
Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m., Friday, July 14, at McMullin-Young Funeral Homes in Bethany. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Friday at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society; P.O. Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 21741 Read More

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Obituaries 7-13-2023: Judy Hampton

News Progress Posted on July 12, 2023 by webmasterJuly 12, 2023

Judy Hampton

Judy Ann Hampton, 79, of Lovington, passed away at 12:19 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Read More

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Obituaries 7-13-2023: Ronald Coy

News Progress Posted on July 12, 2023 by webmasterJuly 12, 2023

Ronald Coy

Ronald G. ‘Ron’ Coy, 69, of Sullivan, passed away with his family by his side at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Read More

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Obituaries 7-5-2023: Father John Sohm

News Progress Posted on July 5, 2023 by webmasterJuly 5, 2023

Father John Sohm

Father John E. Sohm 91, of Sullivan, entered eternal life at 7:09 a.m., June 30, 2023, at Aspen Creek in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 7-5-2023: Raymond Bunfill

News Progress Posted on July 5, 2023 by webmasterJuly 5, 2023

Raymond Bunfill

Raymond Lozelle Bunfill went home to be with his Lord and Savior June 25, 2023 at 7:10 a.m. at Carriage Crossing Senior Living in Arcola, Ill. under Transitions Hospice Care.
Raymond Lozelle Bunfill was born near Cooperstown in Brown County, Ill.. February 3, 1926 to Thomas Raymond {Ray} and Ethel Mae Herren Bunfill. He attended the Cooperstown, Perry and Hill grade schools in Brown County and the Hersman and Brown County Community High School and graduated in 1943. Read More

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Obituaries 7-5-2023: Louise O’Melia

News Progress Posted on July 5, 2023 by webmasterJuly 5, 2023

Louise O’Melia

Louise O’Melia, 89, of Sullivan, passed away at 6:24 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2023, in Aspen Creek in Sullivan.
Graveside services were 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, at Oak Grove Cemetery in rural Bethany with Pastor Don Lusk officiating. Read More

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Obituaries 6-28-2023: Mary White

News Progress Posted on June 28, 2023 by webmasterJune 28, 2023

Mary White

Mary E. White, 88, of Sullivan, passed away at 10 p.m., Friday June 23, 2023, in Aspen Creek in Sullivan
Mary was born March 1, 1935, in Sullivan, the daughter of Shirley and Evelyn Kirk. Read More

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Obituaries 6-28-2023: James Perkins

News Progress Posted on June 28, 2023 by webmasterJune 28, 2023

James Perkins

James Douglas “Perk” Perkins, 72, of Sullivan, passed away at 2:12 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 2023, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, July 1, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan with military rites by Sullivan American Legion Post #68 following the service outside of the funeral home. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Read More

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Obituaries 6-28-2023: Carole Jacoby

News Progress Posted on June 28, 2023 by webmasterJune 28, 2023

Carole Jacoby

Carole Mae Jacoby, 66, of Mt. Zion, passed away at 12:20 a.m., Wednesday, June 21, 2023, in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Ill.
A service to honor Carole’s life was held Tuesday, June 27, at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home in Mt. Zion. Burial was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Memorials may be made to New Life Pregnancy Center. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at dawson-wikoff.com. Read More

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The storm that occurred in the evening hours of June 11th produced wind gusts of up to 70 mph left many locals without power, with many experiencing damage to property ranging from mild to extreme.


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