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Recent Obituaries: Tommie Yokley

News Progress Posted on October 23, 2014 by webmasterOctober 23, 2014

Tommie Lue Yokley

Tommie Lue Yokley, 92, of Lovington died at 10:11 a.m. Wednesday Oct. 22 in her home.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday Oct. 25 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington with visitation 9-11 a.m. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery in Lovington.

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Recent Obituaries: Robert Butt

News Progress Posted on October 23, 2014 by webmasterOctober 23, 2014

Robert E. Butt

Robert E. Butt, 69, of Sullivan died at 2:37 a.m. Tuesday Oct. 21 in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Celebration of Life services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with visitation 1-2 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Bethany.

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Recent Obituaries: James Butt

News Progress Posted on October 23, 2014 by webmasterOctober 23, 2014

James Butt

James W. ‘Jim’ Butt, 87, of Sullivan, died at 4:58 p.m. Tuesday in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.

Memorial services and burial will be at a later date. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan is in charge of arrangements.

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Recent Obituaries: Donald Snyder

News Progress Posted on August 6, 2014 by webmasterAugust 6, 2014

Donald Snyder

Donald W. “Don” Snyder, 85, of Sullivan died at 6 a.m. Tuesday Aug. 5, 2104 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan with military rites conducted by Sullivan American Legion Post #68. There will be no visitation. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan is handling arrangements.

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Recent Obituaries: Shirley Caspary

News Progress Posted on August 4, 2014 by webmasterAugust 4, 2014

Shirley Caspary

Shirley A. Weber Brummett Caspary, 77, of Sullivan died at 2:40 p.m. Saturday Aug. 2, 2014 in Carle Hospital in Urbana.

Memorial services will be held at noon Wednesday in St. John’s Lutheran Church in Mattoon. Following private internment services, the St. John’s Ladies Guild will provide a meal at the church. Receptions will be held 5-8 p.m. Tuesday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan and one hour prior to the memorial service at the church.

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Recent Obituaries: Ruth E. Merold

News Progress Posted on July 31, 2014 by webmasterJuly 31, 2014

Ruth E. Merold

Ruth E. Merold, 76, of Sullivan died at 1:40 p.m. Wednesday July 30 in Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan will visitation 5-7 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany.

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Recent Obituaries: June C. Pedigo

News Progress Posted on July 28, 2014 by webmasterJuly 28, 2014

June C. Pedigo

June C. Pedigo, 90, of Sullivan died at 6:05 p.m. Friday July 25 in Sullivan Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan with visitation one hour before the services. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.

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Recent Obituaries: Betty E. Reed

News Progress Posted on July 18, 2014 by webmasterJuly 18, 2014

Betty E. Reed

Betty E. Reed, 87, of Sullivan died at 12:45 a.m. Thursday July 17, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.

Celebration of Life services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Mason Point Chapel in Sullivan with burial in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Visitation is one hour before the funeral.

Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan is handling arrangements.

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Recent Obituaries: Joseph V. Florini

News Progress Posted on July 14, 2014 by webmasterJuly 17, 2014
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Joseph V. Florini

Joseph V. Florini, 72, of Sullivan died at 4:10 a.m. Monday July 14, 2014 in Golden Living Center, “The Woodlands” In Newburgh, Ind.

Celebration of Life services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with visitation 5-8 p.m. Friday. Burial with military rites conducted by Sullivan American Legion Post #68 will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany.

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Recent Obituaries: Beverly Ozier

News Progress Posted on July 11, 2014 by webmasterJuly 11, 2014

Beverly Ozier

Beverly Ozier, 75, of Sullivan, formerly of Lovington, died at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.

Celebration of Life services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Reed Funeral Home with burial in the Findlay Cemetery.

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Spring concert



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On Tuesday, April 28th, under the direction of Dr. Ian Kinkley, Band Director, the Sullivan Band Program presented its symphonious Spring Band concert, titled “Evening Escapes,” which showcased the magnificent and diverse talents of the Sullivan 6th, 7th and 8th grade bands, combined with the Sullivan High School Band and Jazz Band. 


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