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Obituaries 1-29-2025: Joseph Bicknell

News Progress Posted on January 29, 2025 by webmasterJanuary 29, 2025

Joseph Bicknell

Joseph Scott “Joe” Bicknell, 91, of Lovington, passed away at 6:57 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Memorial Healthcare, Springfield.

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Obituaries 1-22-2025: Kevin Ray

News Progress Posted on January 22, 2025 by webmasterJanuary 22, 2025

Kevin Ray

Kevin D. Ray was born on February 17, 1949, in South Bend, Indiana to Eugene V. and Carolyn (Smith) Ray.

Kevin married Linda M Reynolds on August 17, 1969, in Shelbyville, Illinois.

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Obituaries 1-22-2025: Paul “Short” Craig

News Progress Posted on January 22, 2025 by webmasterJanuary 22, 2025

Paul “Short” Craig, 100, of Sullivan, passed away 7:55 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Heritage Woods of Sullivan.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 23, 2025, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home in Sullivan. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the Lovington Church of God.

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Obituaries 1-15-2025: Dean Cole

News Progress Posted on January 15, 2025 by webmasterJanuary 15, 2025

Dean Cole

Dean Cole, 79, of Brevard, North Carolina, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in the Elizabeth House, Hendersonville, North Carolina.

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Obituaries 1-15-2025: Michael Powell

News Progress Posted on January 15, 2025 by webmasterJanuary 15, 2025

Michael Powell

Michael Ray Powell, 77, of Lovington, Illinois died Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital with his wife and two sons by his bedside. 

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Obituaries 1-8-2025: Jane Ramsey

News Progress Posted on January 8, 2025 by webmasterJanuary 8, 2025

Jane Ramsey

Jane Ramsey, 82, of Sullivan, passed away at 10:50 a.m. Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon.

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Obituaries 1-8-2025: Geraldine Elder

News Progress Posted on January 8, 2025 by webmasterJanuary 8, 2025

Geraldine Elder

Geraldine “Gerry” Marie Elder passed away on December 25, 2024, after her health failed, resulting in a brief stay at Willow Breeze, Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice.  

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Obituaries 1-1-2025: John Sullivan

News Progress Posted on December 31, 2024 by webmasterDecember 31, 2024

John Michael Sullivan, 84, of Greencastle, passed away at home in his sleep on December 22, 2024. 

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Recent Obituaries: Jane Ramsey

News Progress Posted on December 31, 2024 by webmasterDecember 31, 2024

Jane Ramsey

Jane Ramsey, 82, of Sullivan, passed away at 10:50 a.m. Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon.Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 2025, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in care of the family.Jane was born on May 3, 1942, in Tower Hill; the daughter of Hiram and Lona (Harlow) Bland. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, friends and her cats. Jane enjoyed sewing, the outdoors and gardening. She is survived by her sons, Carl Wayne Ramsey of Sullivan and William Langley of Pana; daughter, Katrina (Tary) Guynn of Sullivan. Jane is also survived by 9 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Carl “Butch” Ramsey, 9 brothers, 8 sisters, 2 sons, 1 daughter and 1 grandson.Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

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Obituaries 12-25-2024: Sheri Williams

News Progress Posted on December 23, 2024 by webmasterDecember 23, 2024

Sheri Williams

Sheri DeAnn Williams, 57, of Dover, Tennessee passed away at 4:30 p.m. Sunday December 15, 2024 in the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky surrounded by her family.

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Poppies to honor those who gave all



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On Friday, May 22nd, Ruth Keown, Vice-President of the Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary Unit 68, greeted the public at the entrance to the local Post Office, distributing Memorial Poppies. Each year, millions of Americans wear these Memorial Poppies in memory of American service members who lost their lives in war while serving their country, and to assist those Veterans who are now hospitalized or in rehabilitation, suffering from wounds and illnesses. Memorial Day poppies distributed by the American Legion symbolize the ultimate sacrifice made by service members and are a tribute to those who lost their lives in war. Wearing the poppy is a way to honor the fallen and ensure their bravery is never forgotten.


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