↓
 

News Progress

More news about the people of Moultrie County than any other newspaper in the world

  • Home
  • News
    • News Briefs
    • Jail Report
    • Mo. Co. Most Wanted
    • Obituaries
  • Feature Stories
  • Sports
  • Editorials
  • Social
    • Video Archive
    • Poll Archive
  • Links
    • News Progress Staff
    • History of the News Progress
    • RR's Portfolio
  • Email Us
  • General News Submissions
  • Subscription
    • Members Area
    • Current Issue
    • Manage Your Profile
  • Login

Submit a news item, obituary, or legal notice to advertise@newsprogress.com

March 17, 2026 Election Results

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Obituaries 1-17-2024: Charles Drake

News Progress Posted on January 17, 2024 by webmasterJanuary 17, 2024

Charles Drake

Charles David Drake, 75, of Sullivan, passed away 4:37 a.m. Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Sullivan. Read More

Posted in Obituaries

Obituaires 1-17-2024: Dorothy Craig

News Progress Posted on January 17, 2024 by webmasterJanuary 17, 2024

Dorothy Craig

Dorothy F. “Grandma Dot” Craig, 101, of Sullivan, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at Courtyard Estates of Sullivan. Read More

Posted in Obituaries

Recent Obituaries: Charles David Drake

News Progress Posted on January 15, 2024 by webmasterJanuary 15, 2024

Charles David Drake

Charles David Drake, 75, of Sullivan, passed away 4:37 a.m. Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Sullivan.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the services Wednesday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society: P.O. Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 21741.

David was born October 20, 1948, in Sullivan; the son of Cecil G. and Mary Lucy (Frederick) Drake. He married Sheila Wilhelm on August 7, 1971, in Sullivan; she preceded David in death on January 18, 2012. He enjoyed playing in the Kirksville band 2+2 and wood working.

He is survived by his sisters, Nancy Glick of Sullivan and Jackie Guin of Sullivan; nephew, Bret (Cindy) Guin of Sullivan; niece, Kristin (Terry) Hargrove of Sullivan; dear friends, Glen and Jane Bolin, Alan and Ruth Bolin, Bill and Shirley Lindley, Duane and Kim Voegel.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

Condolences may be offered to the family at

www.mcmullinyoung.com

Posted in Recent Obituaries

Obituaries 1-10-2024: John ‘Coach’ Ruscin

News Progress Posted on January 10, 2024 by webmasterJanuary 10, 2024

John ‘Coach’ Ruscin

John D. ‘Coach’ Ruscin, 96, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:30 p.m. Thursday January 4, 2024 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. Read More

Posted in Obituaries

Obituaries 1-10-2024: Troy Garriott

News Progress Posted on January 10, 2024 by webmasterJanuary 10, 2024

Troy Garriott

Troy A. Garriott, 91, of Sullivan, passed away at 6:55 a.m. Wednesday December 27, 2023 in Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Read More

Posted in Obituaries

Obituaries 1-3-2024

News Progress Posted on January 3, 2024 by webmasterJanuary 3, 2024

Donald Lewis

Donald C. Lewis, 65, of Windsor, passed away at 1:42 a.m. Thursday December 28, 2023 at Sarah Bush Hospital, Mattoon. Read More

Posted in Obituaries

Obituaries 12-27-2023: Alice Greenwalt-Hippard

News Progress Posted on December 27, 2023 by webmasterDecember 27, 2023

Alice Greenwalt-Hippard

Alice Pauline Ryherd Conn Greenwalt-Hippard, 96, of Shelbyville, formerly of Sullivan and Oak Park, passed away 5:46 p.m. Wednesday December 20, 2023 in Shelbyville. Read More

Posted in Obituaries

Obituaries 12-20-2023: Frances Yeakel

News Progress Posted on December 20, 2023 by webmasterDecember 20, 2023

Frances Yeakel

Frances M. Yeakel, 100, of Sullivan, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday December 16, 2023.

Fran’s request was that there would be a memorial service to be planned to be held at a later date. Read More

Posted in Obituaries

Obituaries 12-20-2023: Katherine Ray

News Progress Posted on December 20, 2023 by webmasterDecember 20, 2023

Katherine Ray

Katherine Elizabeth Ray, affectionately known as Nan to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023, at the age of 89. Born on June 27, 1934, in Windsor, Illinois, to Wilbur “B.I.” and Elsie (Frizzell) Carman, Nan lived a full and vibrant life, deeply rooted in the community she loved. She was a 1952 graduate of Windsor High School and a lifelong member of the Windsor Christian Church. Read More

Posted in Obituaries

Obituaries 12-20-2023: Pamela Guyot

News Progress Posted on December 20, 2023 by webmasterDecember 20, 2023

Pamela Guyot

Pamela Rives Guyot, 81, of Sullivan, passed away at 4:45 p.m., Friday, December 15, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Read More

Posted in Obituaries

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

 

Helmeth receives Amtryke



News Progress


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.


© 2024 - News Progress
Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

100 W. Monroe St., Sullivan, IL 61951 Phone: 217-728-7381 | Open: Hours Vary

↑