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Obituaries 12-23-2025: William Minnis

Posted on December 23, 2025 by webmasterDecember 23, 2025

William Minnis

William Wesley “Bill” Minnis, 75, of Sullivan, passed away 1:23 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield.

Obituaries 12-23-2025: Robert Bayes

Posted on December 23, 2025 by webmasterDecember 23, 2025

Robert Bayes

Robert “Bob” Lee Bayes, 94, of Findlay, Illinois, passed away on December 17, 2025, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. Bob’s life was a testament to his strong values, work ethic, and love for those around him.

Obituaries 12-17-2025: P. Burnett Harshman

Posted on December 17, 2025 by webmasterDecember 17, 2025

P. Burnett Harshman

P. Burnett Harshman, 87, of Sullivan, passed away 9:36 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2025 in Carle Hospital, Urbana.

Obituaries 12-17-2025: Raymond ‘Obie’ Dyer

Posted on December 17, 2025 by webmasterDecember 17, 2025

Raymond ‘Obie’ Dyer

Raymond O. ‘Obie’ Dyer, Jr., 80, of Sullivan, passed away at 9:53 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in his residence.

A private family Celebration of Life service will be held at the Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Grant Wade officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to Moultrie County PAWS or the Sullivan First Christian Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.

Obituaries 12-10-2025:

Posted on December 10, 2025 by webmasterDecember 10, 2025

D. Michele Wunderle

D. Michele (Stearns) Wunderle, 86, formerly of Sullivan, passed away peacefully Monday, December 8, 2025, in Bloomington.

Michele was the oldest of six children born to Sylvester and Doris Matheson Stearns. She was a granddaughter to John Matheson, niece to Jack Matheson and Buddy Stearns and cousin to Sonny Stearns. She graduated from Sullivan High School in 1957.

Services will be held at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington, IL. The full obituary can be viewed at www.carmodyflynn.com.

Obituaries 12-10-2025: Eric Gabbard

Posted on December 10, 2025 by webmasterDecember 10, 2025

Eric Gabbard

Eric Michael Gabbard, 36, of Sullivan, peacefully passed away at 7:15 a.m. Friday, December 5, 2025 in his residence.

Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2025 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan.

Obituaries 12-10-2025: Richard Davis

Posted on December 10, 2025 by webmasterDecember 10, 2025

Richard Davis

Richard Wayne Davis known to friends and family as Rick ran to the arms of Jesus 11:55 p.m. Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon.