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Obituaries 5-19-2021: John Schwartz

News Progress Posted on May 19, 2021 by webmasterMay 19, 2021

John Schwartz
Due to complications with COPD, John R. Schwartz passed away Friday, February 19, 2021, in his home with family in League City, Texas. He was 70 years old. John and his wife, Marsha Diana Schwartz (Taylor) were residing at 230 Creekview Street, League City, Texas 77573. Read More

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Obituaries 5-19-2021: Bob Lamendola

News Progress Posted on May 19, 2021 by webmasterMay 19, 2021

Bob Lamendola

Robert C. ‘Bob’ Lamendola, 76, of Sullivan, passed away at 7:10 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Mason Point in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 5-12-2021: Barbara Maynard

News Progress Posted on May 12, 2021 by webmasterMay 12, 2021

Barbara Maynard

Barbara Anne Maynard, 85, of Sullivan passed away at 6:08 a.m. Friday, May 7, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Read More

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Obituaries 5-12-2021: Sonja Cantu

News Progress Posted on May 12, 2021 by webmasterMay 12, 2021

Sonja Cantu

Sonja Cleon Winchester Cantu, 76, of Allenville, passed away at 7:38 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at her home in Allenville.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 14, at French Cemetery in Allenville. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in Sullivan or the donor’s choice. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Read More

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Obituaries 5-12-2021: Deborah Birt

News Progress Posted on May 12, 2021 by webmasterMay 12, 2021

Deborah Birt

Deborah S. ‘Debbie’ Birt, 70, of Sullivan, passed away at 9:10 a.m. Saturday May 1, 2021 in the Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Read More

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Obituaries 5-5-2021: Karen Elder

News Progress Posted on May 5, 2021 by webmasterMay 5, 2021

Karen Elder

Karen Elder, 72, died April 25, 2021, in her Independence, Mo. home after a battle against pancreatic cancer. She was born to Henry and Evelyn Crosby April 25, 1949, in Olney, Ill. and was the oldest of six children. Read More

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Obituaries 5-5-2021: David T. Selock

News Progress Posted on May 5, 2021 by webmasterMay 5, 2021

David T. Selock

David T. Selock passed away, April 16 in Cape Coral, Fla. A family service will be set at a later date.

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Obituaries 5-5-2021: SuzAnne Parrott

News Progress Posted on May 5, 2021 by webmasterMay 5, 2021

SuzAnne Parrott

SuzAnne Parrott, 70, of Lovington, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020, in her home.
SuzAnne was born September 22, 1950, in Hillsboro, Illinois, daughter of James Robert and Roxie LaVerne (Cheatham) Davis. Read More

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Obituaries 4-28-2021: Sharon Evans

News Progress Posted on April 28, 2021 by webmasterApril 28, 2021

Sharon Evans

Sharon Elaine Evans of Sullivan, 83, transitioned to her heavenly home April 24, 2021, at 10:25 a.m., surrounded by family. Read More

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Obituaries 4-28-2021: William Burich

News Progress Posted on April 28, 2021 by webmasterApril 28, 2021

William Burich

William G. “Bill” Burich, of Sullivan, passed away peacefully at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, April 23, 2021, at the age of 71, in his home. 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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