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Obituaries 3-12-2025: Nellie Stevens

News Progress Posted on March 12, 2025 by webmasterMarch 12, 2025

Nellie Stevens

Nellie (Spencer) Stevens, of Decatur, IL, went to her heavenly home on March 9, 2025. Her firm belief in Jesus Christ as her personal savior, led her to a life of committed discipleship, sharing her faith with all who knew her.

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Obituaries 3-5-2025: Jodi Phelps

News Progress Posted on March 5, 2025 by webmasterMarch 5, 2025

Jodi Phelps

Jodi K. Phelps, 55, of Sullivan, passed away at 4:43 p.m. Wednesday February 26, 2025 surrounded by her family.

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Obituaries 3-5-2025: C.W. Kinney

News Progress Posted on March 5, 2025 by webmasterMarch 5, 2025

C.W. Kinney

C.W. (Carrol Wayne) Kinney, 77, of Champaign, formerly of Arthur,  passed away on February 25, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

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Obituaries 3-5-2025: Jerry Cohan

News Progress Posted on March 5, 2025 by webmasterMarch 5, 2025

Jerry Cohan

Jerry Cohan, 69, of Sullivan passed away at 3:19 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2025 in his residence.

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Obituaries 3-5-2025: Doris Cazel

News Progress Posted on March 5, 2025 by webmasterMarch 5, 2025

Doris Cazel

Doris Ann Cazel, 83, of Sullivan, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL.

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Obituaries 3-5-2025: Dora Brewer

News Progress Posted on March 5, 2025 by webmasterMarch 5, 2025

Dora Brewer

Dora Darlene Brewer, 90, of Bethany, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.

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Recent Obituaries: Jodi Phelps

News Progress Posted on March 3, 2025 by webmasterMarch 3, 2025

Jodi K. Phelps

Jodi K. Phelps, 55, of Sullivan, passed away at 4:43 p.m. Wednesday February 26, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday March 3, 2025 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Doug Fultz officiating. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to The Christmas Crew- The Giving Place. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Jodi was born January 25, 1970 in Decatur, the daughter of Ray and Paula Holmes Loy. She had worked at the Sullivan IGA and the Sullivan and Windsor Post Office. She was a member of the Solid Rock Chapel in Sullivan. Jodi enjoyed celebrating Christmas all year long, Disney World, cooking, her family and especially her grandchildren. She married Travis Phelps on November 11, 1995 in Sullivan.
Surviving are her husband Travis of Sullivan: daughters Cheyenne (Brett) Ellis of Bethany and Beretta (Sam) Black of Sullivan; son Winchester (Makyla) Phelps of Florida; father Ray Loy of Sullivan; sister Hope Shaffer of Sullivan and grandchildren Abel Ellis, Slade Ellis, Octavia Ellis, Jayla Black, Kinsley Black and Zane Black.
She was preceded in death by her mother Paula and son Ruger. 

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Obituaries 2-26-2025: Gary Williams

News Progress Posted on February 26, 2025 by webmasterFebruary 26, 2025

Gary Williams

Gary W. Williams, 68, of rural Shelbyville, IL, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, in his home surrounded by family. 

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Obituaries 2-26-2025: Raymond “Red” Reynolds

News Progress Posted on February 26, 2025 by webmasterFebruary 26, 2025

Raymond “Red” Reynolds

Raymond H. “Red” Reynolds, 89, of Kirksville, stepped into the presence of his Savior 3:31 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. 

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Obituaries 2-26-2025: Ted King

News Progress Posted on February 26, 2025 by webmasterFebruary 26, 2025

Ted King

Ted G. King, 91, of Sullivan, passed away 3:35 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. 

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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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