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Recent Obituaries: Linda Marie Lowe Beavers

News Progress Posted on November 12, 2025 by webmasterNovember 12, 2025

Linda Marie Lowe Beavers passed from this world on October 12, 2025, at her residence in Chula Vista, California, surrounded by family, and entered into the Lord’s presence, where she will be reunited with her beloved husband, Roger Lee Beavers, who preceded her into heaven in 2013.

Linda and her sisters grew up in Sullivan, Illinois. They were especially close to their loving grandmothers, Maude Hennigh and Helen Lowe, and spent a lot of time with them after their mother passed away.

Linda met Roger when he was the high school quarterback. They fell in love and were married in 1959.

Their union was soon blessed with four children, and Linda cherished her little ones. She brought fun and laughter to her home, baking and involving herself in her children's activities, using her trusty sewing machine to whip out new clothes for school, and even whimsical family costumes for the Halloween parade.

Linda faithfully followed Roger through many career changes, as he sought to provide for the family, moving from Illinois to southern California in 1970, where she worked for the school district, to help with finances and still be home for her children.

Roger’s career led Linda north, after their children left home, first to Santa Maria, then to San Jose & eventually to Hollister, California, where they opened their own successful business, BEVO’s Ice Cream & Deli.

Linda helped Roger expand the business to include pizza and a second location. They eventually sold the business and retired to Lufkin, Texas, near their son Rick & his wife Darcy, where Linda found great joy in being near her four grandsons. There, Linda and Roger began regularly attending an Assembly of God church with Rick’s family, where they both grew spiritually in their Christian faith.

A few years later, Linda and Roger moved to The Villages, Florida, which was the perfect setting for two very active, social seniors! They enjoyed a semi-retired life of golf, pickleball, and anything fun! Linda loved the limitless opportunities for get-togethers with friends to play cards, games, or dance!  Linda LOVED to dance.  Any happy music would have her up and out of her chair, and this remained true her entire life! 

Linda remained in The Villages after Roger passed, enjoying her work as golf ambassador on the Glenview Golf Course, until the age of 81. In June of 2024, she relocated back to the San Diego area to be closer to family.

Linda always made a home and a happy life for her family, eager to work hard, meet new friends and enjoy a fun & busy social life, which included making time for visits with her children and six grandchildren whenever possible.

Aside from her parents and Roger, Linda was preceded in death by her sister, Helen Louise Bottrell.

Linda is survived by her children: son Richard & wife Darcy Beavers, of Nashua, NH; son Bradley Beavers, of San Diego, CA; daughter Jackie & husband Craig Plummer, of San Diego, CA; daughter Natalie & husband Jeff Lepley, of Rye, CO; and her grandchildren: Luke Beavers, Ethan & wife Jen Beavers (great grandson Solomon Beavers & great granddaughter Adeline Beavers), Elisha & wife Fatima Beavers, Noah & wife Erin Beavers, Kelsey Plummer (great granddaughter Ophelia Kloehr), Emily Plummer & Kieran Locke; and by her sister Virginia & husband Bill Standerfer of Mattoon, IL, and a host of extended family and friends who will dearly miss her and her fun-loving spirit.

Family & friends are invited to attend graveside inurnment for Linda on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 11:00 am, at Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan, Illinois.

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Obituaries 11-5-2025: Dorothy White

News Progress Posted on November 5, 2025 by webmasterNovember 5, 2025

Dorothy White

Dorothy Mae Kirkwood White, 73, of Decatur, passed away 5:57 p.m. on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. 

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Obituaries 11-5-2025: Kenneth ‘Catfish’ Morrison

News Progress Posted on November 5, 2025 by webmasterNovember 5, 2025

Kenneth ‘Catfish’ Morrison

Kenneth L. ‘Catfish’ Morrison, 68, of Sullivan, passed away at 4:50 p.m. Saturday November 1, 2025 in Memorial Medical Center, Springfield.

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Obituaries 11-5-2025: Nathan Harshman

News Progress Posted on November 5, 2025 by webmasterNovember 5, 2025

Nathan Harshman

Nathan Jerome Harshman, age 88, of Sullivan, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, after a brief illness, with his wife Linda at his side.

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Obituaries 10-29-2025: Leo Smith

News Progress Posted on October 29, 2025 by webmasterOctober 29, 2025

Leo Smith

Leo W. Smith, 92, of Sullivan, passed away at 3:59 a.m. Monday October 20, 2025 in Heritage Woods Assisted Living, Sullivan.

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Obituaries 10-29-2025: Michael Hunter

News Progress Posted on October 29, 2025 by webmasterOctober 29, 2025

Michael Hunter

Michael Leroy Hunter of Sullivan passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.

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Obituaries 10-29-2025: Peggy Harmon

News Progress Posted on October 29, 2025 by webmasterOctober 29, 2025

Peggy Harmon

Peggy Dorothea Harmon, 75, of Arthur died Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana surrounded by her family. Celebration of life services were held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the Arthur United Methodist Church with Pastor Jill Bunker officiating. Burial followed at the Arthur Cemetery. Shrader Funeral Home, Arthur, assisted the family with arrangements.

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Obituaries 10-29-2025: Valerie Fulk

News Progress Posted on October 29, 2025 by webmasterOctober 29, 2025

Valerie Fulk

Valerie Fulk, 83, of Tucson AZ, formally of Sullivan, passed away on October 14th, 2025.

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Obituaries 10-29-2025: Ann English

News Progress Posted on October 29, 2025 by webmasterOctober 29, 2025

Ann English

Ann English, 77 of Sullivan passed away Friday October 24, 2025 in her residence.

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Recent Obituaries: Dorothy Mae Kirkwood White

News Progress Posted on October 28, 2025 by webmasterOctober 28, 2025

Dorothy Mae Kirkwood White, 73, of Decatur, passed away 5:57 p.m. on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 

Dorothy was born on May 15, 1952, in Linton, IN, the daughter of John Clifford Kirkwood and Alice Marie Nixon. She was a retired teacher from the Decatur Public School, where she worked for many years. Dorothy married Robert Terry White on March 25, 1972, in Bethany, at the Free Methodist Church (where they have been lifetime members) where they met and she was the Church Treasurer for many years. Dorothy traveled with her husband of 53 years to the many places that the army sent them for 21 years until they retired and returned to Illinois never to move again.

Dorothy was very happy being the mother of Dorian Elizabeth (Kevin) Howard, Dana Leann (Reggie) Brown and Jonathan Robert (Katie) White; but she really shined when her grandchildren began with Danielle Elizabeth (Skyler) Daum, Eilyjah JoVon Woods, Isaiah J (Kaleigh) Woods, Carmen Lee Howard, Tori Rae Howard, Beatrix Marie White, Margo Elizabeth White and Ailani Lenah Brown; and great-granddaughter, Nora Jane Daum. Dorothy is the guardian angel over all of her children, their spouses and grandchildren.

Dorothy and Terry spent the majority of their time supporting all of their grandchildren in the many sports, music and dance programs they were a part of. They knew that their “Grandparents” would always be there.

Dorothy is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren and siblings, Clifford Eugene (Mary) Kirkwood, Rose Fern (Martin) Willer, Anna Marie Poole and Daniel Wayne (Nitra) Kirkwood, Sr. she is also survived by many nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Charles Wayne Kirkwood and sister, Sarah Alice Thompson.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

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On Route 133 between Lovington and Arthur, power poles fell as a result of the storm systems that hit central Illinois in two waves on Wednesday, June 17th. These storms left many without power and caused widespread damage throughout the area, including confirmed tornado touchdowns in nearby counties.


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