Recent Obituaries: Audrey Lee England

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Audrey Lee England, 94, of Allenville, passed away 8:33 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 21, 2025, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, with Pastor Bob Vail and Pastor Al Rennert officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service, Sunday at the funeral home in Sullivan.  Burial will be in French Cemetery, Allenville. Memorials may be made to the Allenville Christian Church.

Audrey was born in Sullivan on December 4, 1930, the daughter of Berthol D. and Myrtie L. (Burtcheard) Bathe.  Audrey married Billy Ted England on January 12, 1951, in Mattoon; he preceded her in death on February 11, 2023. She was a member of the Allenville Christian Church. Audrey loved watching golf and was a huge fan of Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler. She was an expert scrabble player and enjoyed watching birds. Audrey loved making Christmas wreaths and she loved butterflies.

She is survived by her sons, Stanley (Gwen) of Portland, MI, Dan of Decatur, and Scot (Jayne) of Hendersonville, TN; grandchildren, Sara Alfimow and Rachel Spurlin, Andy Butt, Matt England, Alison England and great-granddaughter Teddie England and Elaina Jayne England; sister, Mayme Belle Knox of Allenville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, grandson Jacob England, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

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

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

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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

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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

Obituaries 9-10-2025: Beulah Harpster

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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: Richard Hortenstine

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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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