News Progress

Sam Burtcheard

Sampson “Sam” D. Burtcheard, 79, lifelong resident of Sullivan, passed away at 6:30 p.m. March 3 with his wife by his side, ending a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.

Sam was born June 27, 1936 in Moultrie County, only child of Lilly Burtcheard. He retired from Bridgestone Firestone in Decatur. He married Carol Bailey Adams September 22, 1984. He was a die-hard Cub fan and any other sports that happened to be on TV. He spent his retirement years pursuing his lifelong passion…catfishing. He also loved trapping and hunting. Read More

Nancy Hamilton

Nancy L. Hamilton, 77, of Sullivan, passed away at 9:51 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016 in St John’s Hospital in Springfield.

Celebration of Life services were held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Charliam Renner officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.  Read More

Joe Funk

Joseph ‘Joe’ Funk, 74, of Bethany, died at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2016 peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany with the Rev. Tim Moon officiating. There will be no visitation. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan is in charge of arrangements. Read More

Jerry McClure

Jerry Lee McClure, 73, of Sullivan passed away at 11:17 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.

Graveside services were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan handled arrangements. Read More

Arnold Briscoe

Charles ‘Arnold’ Briscoe, 84, of Sullivan, formerly of Findlay, died at 9:45 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2016 in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Findlay Cemetery.

Mr. Briscoe was born May 18, 1931 in Moultrie County, Illinois, a son of Durward and Maurine Wheeler Briscoe. Arnold was a welder and enjoyed woodworking. He married Jean Evelyn Biedert June 9, 1951 in Sullivan, and she preceded him in death November 5, 1997. Read More