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
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.
Read MoreObituaries 8-27-2025: Carolyn Doss
Carolyn Doss
Carolyn Yvonne Doss, 87, of Sullivan, passed away 1:24 p.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Read MoreObituaries 8-20-2025: Bill Lindley
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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Carolyn Yvonne Doss, 87, of Sullivan, passed away 1:24 p.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 21, 2025 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 22, 2025, at the McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial will take place in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Bethany. In lieu of flowers; memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Moultrie County PAWs: 10 Leisure Acres, Sullivan, IL 61951.
Carolyn was born July 4, 1938, in Dunn; the daughter of Virgil and Mary Mildred (England) Shipman. She married James E. “Smokey” Doss on July 28, 1957, in Dunn. Smokey preceded her in death on October 21, 2011. She was a member of the Southern Baptist Church in Sullivan. Carolyn worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years. She enjoyed traveling, her flowers and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Carolyn had a soft spot for her cat Nana and various other outdoor critters, including a squirrel.
She is survived by her son, James LeRoy Doss of Sullivan; grandchildren, Danielle Doss of Mattoon, Clayton Doss of Sullivan and Synthea Doss of Sullivan; aunts, Wilma Wiley and Marilyn England.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and one great-granddaughter, Harper.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Obituaries 8-13-2025: Nadene Cochran
Nadene Cochran
Nadene Cochran, 106, of Lovington, passed away 7:50 a.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Heritage Woods of Sullivan.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 11, 2025, at the McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Burial took place in the Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church of Lovington.
Read MoreObituaries 8-6-2025: Patrick Williams
Patrick Williams
With his niece, Linda, and brother-in-law, Steve, at his side, Patrick Louie Williams went to Glory to meet his Savior in the early morning hours of July 26, 2025, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on March 14, 1950, to Louie and Elizabeth (Spears) Williams. Patrick was the youngest of five children.
Read MoreObituaries 7-30-2025: Doris Shook
Doris M. Shook, 98, of Mattoon, passed away at 12:06 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025 in the Odd Fellows Rebekah Home, Mattoon.
Read MoreObituaries 7-30-2025: Joyce Risley
Joyce C. (Coen) Risley was transported peacefully from her home to Heaven in the arms of her Savior on July 24, 2025, at the age of 96 years, 6 months and 184 days.
Read MoreObituaries 7-30-2025: Luella Hughes
Luella K. Hughes, 76, of Sullivan, passed away at 10:46 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in the Willow Breeze Hospice House, Mattoon, Illinois.
Celebration of Life services were held Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Vail officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan Ambulance Service or the Sullivan Weekend Food Pac Program. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
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