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Obituaries 9-17-2025: Timothy “Pinky” Floyd

News Progress Posted on September 17, 2025 by webmasterSeptember 17, 2025

Timothy Keith “Pinky” Floyd

Timothy Keith “Pinky” Floyd, 71, of Sullivan passed away 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at his home, with his family by his side.

Funeral services were held Sunday, September 14, 2025, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan, with Military Rites by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Memorials may be made to Moultrie County PAWs: 10 Leisure Acres, Sullivan, IL 61951 or to the Allenville Christian Church.

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Recent Obituaries: Timothy “Pinky” Floyd

News Progress Posted on September 11, 2025 by webmasterSeptember 11, 2025

Timothy Keith “Pinky” Floyd, 71, of Sullivan passed away 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at his home, with his family by his side.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 14, 2025, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Sunday at the funeral home in Sullivan. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan, with Military Rites by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Memorials may be made to Moultrie County PAWs: 10 Leisure Acres, Sullivan, IL 61951 or to the Allenville Christian Church.

Tim was born on November 25, 1953, in Mattoon; the son of James Keith and Velma Louise (Franklin) Floyd. He enjoyed his time in the United States Navy and the friends he made throughout the years. Tim served on the John F. Kennedy and America VAQ 133 (Wizards). Tim married Cathy S. Young on December 14, 1991, in Sullivan; she survives. He retired from Cabot Corporation after 39 years. Tim graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s degree. He was a member of the Sullivan American Legion Post #68 and Towns Around Biloxi Parrot Head Club. Tim was an excellent cook, baker and woodworker. He loved riding his Harley Davidson, going boating and the ocean.

Tim is survived by his wife, Cathy Floyd of Sullivan; children, Laura (Greg) Short of Mattoon, Melinda (Gus) Hunter of Biloxi, MS, and Andrew (Shannon) Elder of Decatur; brother, Scott Floyd of Mattoon; grandchildren, Delaney (John) Poorman, Annabelle Becker and Gavin Elder; great-grandson, Larson Poorman; honorary-grandchildren, Gus Hunter, Tyler Hunter and Lt. JG Daniel Hunter; father-in-law, Donald (Beverly) Young; brother-in-law, Mack Young; sister-in-law, Kim (Bob) Freeman; nieces and nephews, Riley (Whitney) Floyd, Tyler Floyd, Mackenzie (Jeremy) Repking, Trisha (Kalub) Ard, Alex (Tiffanie) Young, Shelby (Gabe) Black, Braedan Young and Breanna (Brice) Cannon; great-nieces and nephews, Braxton Floyd, Teigan Floyd, Cole Repking, Miles Repking, Kahlil (Brea) Walker, Alayna Ard and Willow Young.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Jordan Evan Turney.

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

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Obituaries 9-10-2025: Beulah Harpster

News Progress Posted on September 10, 2025 by webmasterSeptember 10, 2025


Beulah Harpster

Beulah Lois Harpster, 81, of Sullivan, passed away 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Deaconess Health System, Evansville, IN.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Smyser Christian Church, rural Gays. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Thursday at the church. Burial will take place in the Branch Side Cemetery, rural Gays. Memorials may be made to Smyser Christian Church.

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Obituaries 9-3-2025: Madonna Nees

News Progress Posted on September 3, 2025 by webmasterSeptember 3, 2025

Madonna Nees

Madonna Marie (Watkins) Nees, 83, of Sullivan, passed away 5:04 a.m. on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.

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Obituaries 9-3-2025: Richard Hortenstine

News Progress Posted on September 3, 2025 by webmasterSeptember 3, 2025

Richard Hortenstine

Richard Charles Hortenstine (59) of Gays, IL passed away on August 28th, 2025 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital. Richard was born August 31st, 1965, in Mattoon, IL and was the son of Theodore “Ted” Lee and Annetta May (Walker) Hortenstine. He graduated from Sullivan High School in 1983. Following high school, he graduated from Lake Land College in 1985 where he studied Crop Production & Management. Richard spent most of his career in Ag Retail. His experience spanned from operating the application equipment to seed sales, and farmer interactions. He had a passion for helping people and never knew a stranger.

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Obituaries 8-27-2025: Beulah Ruth Welch

News Progress Posted on August 27, 2025 by webmasterAugust 27, 2025


Beulah Ruth Welch


Beulah Ruth Welch, 93, of Windsor, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the Villas of Holly Brook in Shelbyville, Illinois. Funeral services were held on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home in Windsor.

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Obituaries 8-27-2025: Donna Nadler

News Progress Posted on August 27, 2025 by webmasterAugust 27, 2025

Donna Nadler

Donna L. Nadler, 64, of Windsor, passed away at 9:00 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2025 in her residence.

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Obituaries 8-27-2025: Ronald Houchin

News Progress Posted on August 27, 2025 by webmasterAugust 27, 2025

Ronald Houchin

Ronald William Houchin, “HOWDY HOWDY”, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, in Sarasota, FL. 

Ron was born at home on May 27th, 1940, to the late Vernon and Thelma Houchin near Allenville, Illinois. He graduated from Sullivan High School in Sullivan, Illinois in 1958. He then attended courses at Millikin University and the University of Illinois. 

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Obituaries 8-27-2025: Carolyn Doss

News Progress Posted on August 27, 2025 by webmasterAugust 27, 2025

Carolyn Doss

Carolyn Yvonne Doss, 87, of Sullivan, passed away 1:24 p.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

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Obituaries 8-20-2025: Bill Lindley

News Progress Posted on August 20, 2025 by webmasterAugust 20, 2025

Bill Lindley

Bill Lindley, 82, of Sullivan, passed away at 6:57 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2025, in his home surrounded by loved ones.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday August 20, 2025 in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan with Pastor Bob Vail officiating followed by a Celebration of Life Luncheon at the Sullivan American Legion to share stories, memories and to celebrate a life well lived. Military honors will be conducted by the Sullivan American Legion Post#68. Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan Sports Boosters or to the Sullivan American Legion Scholarship Fund. The family requests casual attire. Arrangements by the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.

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Helmeth receives Amtryke



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River Helmeth received an Amtryke from the Sullivan AMBUCS at their fundraising cookout last Saturday, May 9th, in the Kirby Foods parking lot. River rode her new Amtryke for the first time like a pro as her mom Stephanie, looked on. With a big smile and look of determination, River showed everyone how well she could ride.


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