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Obituaries 12-1-2021: Wilma Powell

News Progress Posted on December 1, 2021 by webmasterDecember 1, 2021

Wilma Powell

Wilma L. Powell, 85, of Sullivan, passed away at 4:57 p.m., Monday November 29, 2021, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Read More

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Obituaries 11-24-2021: Phil Anderson

News Progress Posted on November 24, 2021 by webmasterNovember 24, 2021

Phil Anderson

Phil Anderson of Charleston entered the gates of heaven on November 17, 2021. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held Monday November 29 at 6 p.m. at The Fields church in Charleston with visitation beginning at 4 p.m. until time of service. Phil was known for wearing Hawaiian shirts all the time. His family would love if you would wear a Hawaiian shirt to celebrate with them at the memorial service. Memorials may be made to The Fields Church in Charleston, 2360 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL 61920 and left at the visitation/service or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL  61920. Read More

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Obituary 11-17-2021: Natalie McDowell

News Progress Posted on November 17, 2021 by webmasterNovember 17, 2021

Natalie McDowell

Natalie Susan McDowell, 54, of Monticello, was received into the arms of her Lord and Savior,  Saturday, November 6, 2021.
All services are scheduled to be held at Monticello United Methodist Church: 2020 E. Washington, Monticello, IL 61856.  Visitation will be Friday, November 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. Celebration of Life services will be Saturday, November 20 at 11 a.m.  Interment is in Monticello Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Monticello United Methodist Church Building Fund. Arrangements are by McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan.
Natalie was born February 1, 1967, in Decatur, to Kathleen (Brown) and James Mauck, Sr. She married Brian D. McDowell June 15, 1991, at First United Methodist Church in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 11-10-2021: Jacob England

News Progress Posted on November 10, 2021 by webmasterNovember 10, 2021

Jacob England

Jacob “Jake” Ryan England, 42, of Decatur, passed away at 5:33 p.m. Thursday, November 4, 2021, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Read More

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Obituaries 11-10-2021: Kyler Lawrence

News Progress Posted on November 10, 2021 by webmasterNovember 10, 2021

Kyler Lawrence

Kyler Alexander (Gibbons) Lawrence, 16, of Bethany, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021, due to an automobile accident in Macon County. Read More

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Obituaries 11-10-2021: Aaron Lowe

News Progress Posted on November 10, 2021 by webmasterNovember 10, 2021

Aaron Lowe

Aaron Lee Lowe, 49, of Windsor, passed away at 5:28 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2021, at OSF Health Care in Peoria. Read More

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Obituaries 11-3-2021: Sharon Houser

News Progress Posted on November 3, 2021 by webmasterNovember 3, 2021

Sharon Houser

Sharon Lee Houser, 79, of Sullivan, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 9:19 p.m., Thursday, October 28, 2021, in her home in Sullivan, surrounded by her family. Read More

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Obituaries 11-3-2021: Joseph Whitaker

News Progress Posted on November 3, 2021 by webmasterNovember 3, 2021

Joseph Whitaker

Joseph ‘Joe’ Allen Whitaker, 83, of Sullivan passed away at 8:15 a.m., Monday, October 25, 2021, at Mason Point in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 10-27-2021: Joseph Shaw

News Progress Posted on October 27, 2021 by webmasterOctober 27, 2021

Joseph Shaw

Joseph Gene ‘Joe’ Shaw, 83, of Sullivan, passed away at 6:26 a.m., Saturday, October 23, 2021, in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon. Read More

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Obituaries 10-27-2021: Frances Dodge

News Progress Posted on October 27, 2021 by webmasterOctober 27, 2021

Frances Dodge

Frances E. Dodge, 83, of Bement, passed away at 12:55 p.m., Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Eastview Terrace in Sullivan.
Graveside services were Wednesday, October 27, in Bement Cemetery with Pastor Pat Tieman officiating. Memorials are suggested to Eastview Terrace in Sullivan. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. 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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