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Obituaries 3-1-2023: Richard Carnes

News Progress Posted on March 1, 2023 by webmasterMarch 1, 2023

Richard Carnes

Richard Gale Carnes, 86, of Mattoon, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 4:30 p.m., February 22, 2023, at Mattoon Health Care Center in Mattoon. Read More

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Obituaries 2-22-2023: Kathryn “Ellie” Sleeth

News Progress Posted on February 22, 2023 by webmasterFebruary 22, 2023

Kathryn “Ellie” Sleeth

Kathryn Ellen “Ellie” Sleeth, 72, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:35 a.m., Friday, February 17, 2023, in Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon. Read More

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Obituaries 2-22-2023: Ronald Evans

News Progress Posted on February 22, 2023 by webmasterFebruary 22, 2023

Ronald Evans

Ronald Oniell Evans, 78, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, February 19, 2023, at his home in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 2-15-2023: Roger Simpson

News Progress Posted on February 15, 2023 by webmasterFebruary 15, 2023

Roger Simpson

Roger A. Simpson, 62, of Altamont, passed away at 8:20 a.m., Saturday, February 11, 2023, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Read More

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Obituaries 2-15-2023: Gregory Pope

News Progress Posted on February 15, 2023 by webmasterFebruary 15, 2023

Gregory Pope

Gregory B. Pope, 72, of Findlay, Ohio, passed away peacefully Wed, Feb 1, 2023, after months of valiantly fighting multiple health battles. Greg was preceded in death by his parents George and Betty Pope, and beloved stepmother, Cleda, his sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Gene Monroe, and sister-in-law Marilyn (Ted) Pope. Read More

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Obituaries 2-15-2023: John Heckler

News Progress Posted on February 15, 2023 by webmasterFebruary 15, 2023

John Heckler

John J. Heckler, 101, of Decatur, formerly of Atwood, passed away at 2:25 p.m., Monday, February 13, 2023, at Imboden Creek Senior Living Center in Decatur. Read More

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Obituaries 2-15-2023: Billy England

News Progress Posted on February 15, 2023 by webmasterFebruary 15, 2023

Billy England

Billy T. England, 91 of Allenville, passed away Feb. 11, 2023, in his residence. Read More

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Obituaries 2-15-2023: Sharon Bennett

News Progress Posted on February 15, 2023 by webmasterFebruary 15, 2023

Sharon Bennett

Sharon Arlene Bennett, 83, of Arcola, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters at 2:05 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2023, in the Harmony Center at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon.
Private graveside services will be held in the Arcola Cemetery. Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Read More

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Obituaries 2-8-2023: Rosetta Weaver

News Progress Posted on February 8, 2023 by webmasterFebruary 8, 2023

Rosetta Weaver

Rosetta Irene Weaver, 86, of Lovington, passed away at 11 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Read More

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Obituaries 2-8-2023: T. G. Redfern

News Progress Posted on February 8, 2023 by webmasterFebruary 8, 2023

T. G. Redfern

T. G. Redfern, 54, of Lovington passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, in Wisconsin.
Celebration of Life services were Sunday at Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Mel Workman officiating. Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net Read More

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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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