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Recent Obituaries: Bart Qualls
Bart Qualls Bart W. Qualls, 53, of Sullivan, passed away at 3:34 p.m. Thursday September 13, 2018 in Sullivan. Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Charliam Renner officiating. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan School District or the Sullivan United Methodist Church Honduras Mission Team. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Bart was born February 15, 1965 in Decatur the son of Arthur Eugene and Barbara Albert Qualls. He had been a dedicated worker for the Sullivan School District … Read More
Recent Obituaries: Gregg Alan Taylor
Gregg Alan Taylor Gregg Alan Taylor, 67, of Sullivan, Illinois passed away in his home September 11, 2018 surrounded by his family. Gregg was a second generation Eastern Illinois alumni and married Evelyn Sandrisser in 1981. He is survived by their daughters, Kali of Sullivan and Lauren of Evansville, Indiana and his sister Jan Nichols of Mattoon. His father Kenneth passed away in August of 1991 and mother Norma in December of 2005. As per his wishes, his body will be donated to cancer research, and there will be no services held at this time. An athletic scholarship has been … Read More
“National Life Chain Sunday” is Oct. 7
•September 12, 2018• Life Chain is a peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life individuals standing for 60 minutes praying for our nation and for an end to abortion. This chain is being formed all across our nation and Canada. It is a visual statement of solidarity by the Christian community that abortion kills children and that the church supports the sanctity of human life from the moment of conception until natural death. Come, stand, hold a sign, and pray with other caring Christians in Sullivan on “National Life Chain Sunday”. This is not for one church or one denomination but … Read More
New Scuplture Greets Sullivan Tabor Park Visitors
•September 12, 2018• Tabor Park has a new sentry with impressive credentials. An American Eagle sculpture was placed in the center lawn at the entry of the park on August 30. Park Supt. Herb Bricker Jr. explained he was planning a feature for the entrance to Tabor and local sculpture Tim Summerville had the rebar constructed eagle sitting on a branch with fish in talons on display in a downtown Champaign museum. “Tim was best man at my wedding so we’ve known each other a while,” Bricker began. “We were discussing plans for Tabor while having dinner with our wives, … Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Okaw Valley Cross Country
Special Olympics Illinois Athletes Compete in Festival
•September 12, 2018• The 2018 Outdoor Sports Festival will take place at Rotary Park and Hickory Point Golf Course in Decatur September 8 and 9. This event is one of nine state sports competitions. It is the final competition for those participating in softball and golf. Young athletes will have the opportunity to participate in both softball skills and golf skills. Over 650 athletes and 20 Unified partners compete over this weekend and bring the joy of sport to Decatur. Special Olympics Illinois needs help as a volunteer for the Outdoor Sports Festival in Decatur. Volunteers are still needed at … Read More
Smyser CC Food Pantry
•September 12, 2018• Smyser Christian Church of Gays Food Pantry is open the last Thursday of the month. The hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and appointments should be made before the last Monday of the month. To make an appointment call 217-752-6896. Go to smysercc.org for directions. … Read More