Donella Davis Donella Pauline Briscoe Davis of Sullivan passed away at 5 a.m. Sunday, October 8, 2017. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 11 preceding the funeral service at 11 a.m. in Sullivan Church of God, 321 N. West Street in Sullivan. The Rev. Fred Hauck and Pastor Brandon Zoll will officiate. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More
Paul Carter H. Paul Carter, 92, of Sullivan, passed away at 4:25 p.m. Friday October 6, 2017 in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Celebration of Life Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Windsor Cemetery. Paul was born July 22, 1925 in Windsor, a son of Thomas Harvey Carter, Sr. and Ruby L. Dawdy Carter. … Read More
Color Fight Ensues Using Leftovers •October 11, 2017• The Titus Manor Annual “Family Fun Color Run” was held Saturday September 30. At 9 a.m., all runners were lined up and ready to go at Wyman Park. Some ran a 5K and some a 3K. Those who didn’t want to run, could walk. “This is a really great time for families to get together and do something fun and healthy,” said Lisa Smothers, office manager. “It was a nice crisp fall day and we had a great turnout.” After the run, awards and trophies were presented to the individuals with the fastest … Read More
•October 11, 2017• Decatur Memorial Hospital and SIU Medicine are hosting Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day Decatur on Wednesday, October 18 in the Classroom Complex at the Hospital at 5:30 p.m. This event focuses on breast reconstruction and life after breast cancer. This free program will feature the following speakers and topics: Breast Cancer Treatment- George Liu, M.D., General, Breast Surgeon, DMH Medical Group … Read More
•October 11, 2017• Sullivan’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post is still accepting entries for the 2017-2018 VFW Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen scholarship competitions. The deadline for student entries in both contests is October 31. The VFW’s scholarship competitions are dedicated to promoting patriotism among America’s youth. Students are asked to submit an essay in response to a question or statement on a subject that encourages them to consider how democratic ideals and principles apply to their lives. Each year the VFW awards more than $3 million in scholarships and awards to middle and high school students who participate … Read More
•October 11, 2017• Okaw Valley FFA hosted the Section 16 Soil Judging Competition in rural Moultrie County recently. The team results were first – Okaw Valley, second-Central A&M, third – Maroa Forsyth, fourth – Sullivan. Individual winners include Ethan Macklin – first individual, Sadie Zimmerman – fifth overall, Kailyn Bobbett – sixth overall. … Read More
•October 11, 2017• By Mike Brothers Chad Matheson, 42, of Bethany was supposed to report to Moultrie County Sheriff Chris Sims for transport to Graham Correctional Center in Hillsboro September 25. Matheson was given time to put his affairs in order before serving a three year sentence following his guilty plea for forgery in Moultrie County. Public defender Marvin Hanson represented Matheson who was ordered to make restitution of $40 to the Red Apple Restaurant and $20 to Hardee’s. State’s Attorney Jeremy Richey appeared for the state in court proceedings. … Read More
Bradley Goodrich Bradley David Goodrich, 53, of Springfield, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Monday, October 2, 2017 in Springfield Memorial Hospital. Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 7 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial will be held at a later date in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. … Read More
Photos furnished Okaw Valley 4th Grade Spotlight Student: Maddux Rozanski, son of Jeff and Shannan Rozanski My favorite things are: Baseball, video games. I like to play Fantasy games and I love Mexican and Chinese food. … Read More