Sandra Malone
Sandra “Sammie” Malone, 77, of Sullivan died June 7, 2018 in Decatur Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 22 in Graceland Cemetery in Decatur and a Celebration of Life 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday at Jonathan Creek Christian Church in Sullivan. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements. Read More
Doris Hugo
Doris L. Hugo, 96, of Springfield, formerly of Taylorville, passed away at 2:23 a.m. Wednesday June 13, 2018 in the Illinois Presbyterian Home in Springfield.
Celebration of Life services were 11 a.m. Monday in Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Bethany with Adam McReynolds officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Bethany. Arrangements were by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan.
Doris was born July 16, 1921 in Sullivan, a daughter of Walter Henry and Martha Clora Butts Daum. Read More
Larry Underwood
Larry F. Underwood, 75, of Bethany went to his heavenly home at 8:08 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2018.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 19 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. Burial was in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany.
Larry was born February 12, 1943 in Dalton City, a son of Walker W. and Belva Lockwood Burress Underwood. He graduated from Mt. Zion High School in 1964 and then attended Laura Hallford Beauty School. He married Shirley Jean Ferguson March 18, 1967, and she preceded him in death July 14, 2009. Read More
Larry F. Underwood Larry F. Underwood, 75, of Bethany, went to his heavenly home, 8:08 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2018. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Bethany. Larry was born February 12, 1943 in Dalton City, the son of Walker W. and Belva (Lockwood Burress) Underwood. He graduated from Mt. Zion High School in 1964 and then attended Laura Hallford Beauty School. He married Shirley Jean Ferguson on March 18, 1967; she preceded him in death on July 14, 2009. He was involved in many things, such as, Decatur Hairdresser Association President, Illinois Cosmetologist Association Director and was Vice President twice. He was a Trustee on the Village Board of Bethany, President of the Marrowbone Park Board and a Zoning Board Trustee. Larry was the Treasurer of the Moultrie County Democrat Central Committee and also a member of the Bethany Mustang Booster Club. He worked at Merchant Street Salon, Roberta Beauty Shop, Loretta Beauty Shop and Larry’s Beauty Shop from 1976 to 2013. He also worked at Casey’s in Bethany as a pizza maker and cashier for 13 years. Larry was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Bethany. His favorite saying was “Let God be the Light of your Life forever.” Larry is survived by sons, Jim (Tara) Underwood of Bethany and Gene (Marilyn) Underwood of Las Vegas, NV; 4 grandchildren, Race, Destiny, Jacob and Justin; brothers, Wayne “Popeye” Underwood of Findlay and Terry (Diane) Underwood of Dalton City; sister, Sandra (Dale) Brown of Hawesville, KY; brother-in-law, Tom (Orla) Ferguson of Shelbyville. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Larry also leaves behind a great friend for many years, Judy Weaver Vogel from Altamont. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Doris L. Hugo
Doris L. Hugo, 96, of Springfield, formerly of Taylorville, passed away at 2:23 a.m. Wednesday June 13, 2018 at the Illinois Presbyterian Home, Springfield.
Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Bethany with Adam McReynolds officiating. There will not be a visitation. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials are suggested to the Illinois Presbyterian Home, Springfield or to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church Building Fund. Arrangements by the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Doris was born July 16, 1921 in Sullivan the daughter of Walter Henry and Martha Clora Butts Daum.
Doris moved to Taylorville in 1944 after accepting a position with attorney Harold Williams and became life long friends with his wife Leona (Vollentine). She met her husband Leroy at the One Mile Inn in Taylorville and they married on July 1, 1950 in Bethany, Illinois and he preceded her in death on December 21, 1996.
Doris was a Sunday School teacher and long time member of the Davis Memorial Christian Church in Taylorville, Illinois. She served as a deaconess and on the building/planning committee in 1973. She was a member of the Westside Christian Church in Springfield, Illinois and was active in the Beau Knots class. Doris was a Girl Scout leader and cookie chairman. She served as a volunteer for Memorial Medical Center as a Pink Lady. She was a Fit Club (south) member for 18 years swimming three times a week and credited her health and longevity to staying active including a life long membership to Weight Watchers. She was a Market Street mom for her Taylorville neighborhood.
Surviving are her daughters Catherine (Steve) Rich of Springfield and Leigh (Dennis) Roberts of Spartanburg, South Carolina; sister Hyllis Rhoades of Springfield; grandchildren Lauren (Blake) Burnett, Dylan Taylor, Gavin (Carly) Taylor and Corrine Taylor all of Spartanburg, South Carolina and Stephanie Rich of Springfield and great grandchildren Wyatt Burnett and Harper Taylor of Spartanburg, South Carolina. She is also survived may many beloved nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Frances McReynolds.
Bob Livergood
Robert ‘Bob’ Livergood, 89, of Sullivan, passed away at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday June 5, 2018 in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Celebration of Life services were at 2 p.m. Sunday June 10 in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Pam Bradford officiating. Burial was in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany. Read More
•June 13, 2018•
The Moultrie County farm is up for cash rent.
Members of the building and grounds committee agreed to advertise for bids on the 217.58 acre county farm, continuing the two year lease.
In order to submit a cash rent proposal the bidder must own 40 acres or live in Moultrie County. Provisions to provide 2/3 ton of lime and maintain soil quality will be included in the contract as renter obligation. The committee is looking at an August bid opening for the November 1, 2018 through October 31, 2020 contract. Read More
Doc Ingram
Clarence L. “Doc” Ingram, 97, of Oakland passed away at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2018 in Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held at 6 p.m. Friday, June 1 in Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola. The Rev. Kent Conover officiated. Burial will be in Hugo cemetery at a later date.
Clarence was born February 1, 1921 in Hugo, Ill., a son of James and Alice Franklin Ingram. Read More
Michael Porter
Michael W. Porter, 60, of Atwood, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 10:51 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 4 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany. Read More
Michael Porter Michael W. Porter, 60, of Atwood, formerly of Sullivan, passed away 10:51 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2018 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2018 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Mike was born November 13, 1957 in Decatur, the son of James W. and Dorothy Mae (Allen)Porter. He was a graduate of Sullivan High School in 1975. Mike married Judi Davis on September 20, 1986 in Sullivan; she survives. He worked at MasterBrand Cabinets in Arthur. Mike loved hunting, fishing camping and anything outdoors; he also enjoyed wood working. Mike is survived by his wife, Judi of Atwood; son, James L. Porter of Atwood; brothers, Kenneth L. (Barbara) Sampson of Allenville and Philip W. (Karen) Sampson of Sullivan; sister, Sandy Eaton of Kansas City, KS; granddaughter, Reilly Leach. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, David. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com