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Recent Obituaries: Henry Edward Clark, Sr.

News Progress Posted on August 26, 2021 by webmasterAugust 26, 2021

Henry Edward Clark, Sr.

Henry Edward Clark, Sr., 80, of Bethany, passed away, 11:11 a.m. Sunday, August 21, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.

Memorial graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany, with Military Rites by the Bethany American Legion Post #507. Memorials may be made in care of the family. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Henry was born October 30, 1940, in Warrensburg, the son of Lewis and Catherine Lucinda (Wall) Clark. He married Connie Ann Miller on January 9, 1966, in Moultrie County; she preceded him in death on November 14, 2011. Henry served in the United States Airforce. He was a truck driver for 50 years and also worked for H.O. Dick Trucking in Bethany. Henry enjoyed being on the lake and fishing.
He is survived by his son, Robert Clark of Decatur; daughters, Marsha (Randy) Sims of Bethany and Tina Clark of Bethany; brother, Roy (Debbie) Clark of Tower Hill; sisters, Hazel Burnett of Holiday, TN, and Irene Baker of Tower Hill; grandchildren, Kristen, Sara, Chad, Chris, Andrew, Elizabeth, Corey, Dylan, Sarah and Marissa. He is also survived by 6 great-grandchildren.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son, Ed; 2 brothers and 4 sisters.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

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Obituaries 8-25-2021: Wilma Swango

News Progress Posted on August 25, 2021 by webmasterAugust 25, 2021

Wilma Swango

Wilma Alice Swango, 101, of Charleston, passed away at 12:35 p.m., Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Mason Point in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 8-25-2021: Anna Sager

News Progress Posted on August 25, 2021 by webmasterAugust 25, 2021

Anna Sager

Anna Jane Sager, 94, of Sullivan, passed away 8:50 a.m. Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Green Gardens Estates in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 8-18-2021: Opal Ritter

News Progress Posted on August 18, 2021 by webmasterAugust 18, 2021

Opal Ritter

Opal F. Ritter, 101, of Sullivan, passed away at 9:35 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2021, in her residence. Read More

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Obituaries 8-18-2021: Josephine Trummel

News Progress Posted on August 18, 2021 by webmasterAugust 18, 2021

Josephine Trummel

Josephine Agnes Trummel, 98, of Lovington passed away at 6:10 a.m. Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Fair Havens Senior Living in Decatur. Read More

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Obituaries 8-18-2021: Ronald Nettles

News Progress Posted on August 18, 2021 by webmasterAugust 18, 2021

Ronald Nettles

Ronald O. Nettles, 78, of Lovington, passed away at 3:40 a.m. Monday, August 9, 2021, his beloved wife’s birthday, in St. Mary’s Hospital. Read More

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Obituaries 8-18-2021: Dean Barlow

News Progress Posted on August 18, 2021 by webmasterAugust 18, 2021

Dean Barlow

Orville Dean Barlow, 92, of Lovington, passed away at 9:58 a.m. Sunday, August 15, 2021, in Mattoon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Read More

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Recent Obituaries: Josephine Agnes Trummel

News Progress Posted on August 16, 2021 by webmasterAugust 16, 2021

Josephine Agnes Trummel

Josephine Agnes Trummel, 98, of Lovington passed away 6:10 a.m. Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Fair Havens Senior Living, Decatur.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Wednesday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, Lovington.
Agnes was born November 10, 1922, in New Douglas; the daughter of Albert P. and Amy I. (Floyd) Heim. She married Norm L. Trummel on September 18, 1941, in Decatur; he preceded her in death on October 5, 2009. Agnes and Norm farmed in Sanner Chapel then moved to Lovington in 1944. She was a devoted farmer’s wife, mother, grandmother and worked as a nurse for Decatur Memorial Hospital for 23 years. She was a member of the Home Bureau in her early years of marriage and a 4H Leader. Agnes was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Gideons International, the First Christian Church in Lovington where she served as a Deacon, Elder, Sunday School teacher and taught Vacation Bible School and she was a Chi Rho Leader for 8 years. She spent her years serving the Lord through her garden, flowers and cooking.
She is survived by her daughter, Marjorie (Frank) Castelli of Decatur; sister, Helen Seuss of Lincoln, NE; grandchildren, Angela (Nick) Hughes, Jeff (Kristy) Castelli, Cindy (Scott) Meyer, Laura Castelli and Shari (Brian) Burke; great-grandchildren, Luke, Sarah, Matt, Victoria, Emily, Joanie, David, Cody, Justin, Cassie, Hannah, Hailey, Chris, Matt, Ashley and Samantha. Agnes is also survived by 20 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Richard Trummel; daughter, Joyce Hopping; grandson, Mike Castelli; great-granddaughter, Rachel Wood; great-great-granddaughter, Alaina Jarnagin; brother, Albert Heim; sister, Etta Jorgenson.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of Fair Havens Senior Living for their loving and wonderful care and to Transition Hospice, especially Dani and Brandi, for their care in helping Agnes have a wonderful transition to her final resting place with the Lord.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
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Obituaries 8-11-2021: Randy Rhodes

News Progress Posted on August 11, 2021 by webmasterAugust 11, 2021

Randy Rhodes

Randy Rhodes, 66, of Athens, Alabama (formerly of Bethany) passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday July 6, 2021. Randy was born June 12, 1955, a son of John Rhodes and Louise-Rhodes Dowling. Read More

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Obituaries 8-11-2021: Vivian McElvain

News Progress Posted on August 11, 2021 by webmasterAugust 11, 2021

Vivian McElvain

Vivian Elaine McElvain left this Earth to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 10:40 a.m. in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. She was 93. Read More

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The Autumn pumpkin harvest is underway as evident in this field east of Sullivan near Cooks Mills two Sundays ago.


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