Obituaries 6-22-2016: David Smith

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David Smith David Eugene Smith, 73, of Oreana passed away at 4:40 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2016 in his home. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. Burial was in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany. David was born September 13, 1942 in Moweaqua, the son of Guy F. and Viola Blanche Ward Smith. He married Connie L. Miller September 26, 1965 in Bethany. He was a Marine Corps veteran. David was retired from A. E. Staley Company in Decatur, worked at P.C. Limited in Argenta and was a cabinetmaker. He was a member … Read More

Secretary of State Mobile at Titus Library July 21

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•June 22, 2016• Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sullivan, is offering drivers a chance to renew their driver’s license or vehicle registration renewal sticker, obtain a duplicate or corrected license, or obtain an Illinois identification card. White’s mobile unit will be available at the Sullivan Library, located at 2 West Water 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 21. … Read More

Women’s Civic Club Scholarship Winners

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•June 22, 2016• Sullivan Women’s Civic Club scholarship winners Summer McClain, Danielle Tingey and Ryan Baker along with their mothers were guests of the club at their June meeting held at the Moultrie County Senior Center. The recipients delivered short “thank you” speeches and related their plans for continuing their education. … Read More

Sullivan District #300 Board Approves Security, Communication Upgrades

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Health Life Safety Approved •June 22, 2016• By Mike Brothers Upgraded security cameras and phone systems were approved by the Sullivan District #300 school board at the June 13 meeting. Supt. Brad Tuttle explained the enhanced phone service allowed 911 calling capability from every classroom. District IT director Mark Waelde checked into vendors for Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) systems. Frontier Communications $63,724.10 proposal for a complete VOIP system was recommended by the administration and approved unanimously. Additional security camera locations and upgraded units also were approved under Health Life Safety, with existing provider Dynamic Controls projecting $78,944 to complete. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Betty Carr

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Betty Jewell Carr, 91, a longtime resident of the Windsor area passed away peacefully June 16, 2016 at Heartland Christian Village of Neoga. Born August 22, 1924 in Shelbyville she was the oldest daughter of Hal and Nina (Bence) Hennigh. She attended Walden and Prairie Schools, Windsor High School and Sparks Business College. Betty married Russell (Rusty) Carr May 10, 1945 in Decatur. She is survived by two sisters Mary Lou Rihl of Plain City, OH and Joy (Bob) Caspary of Windsor; daughter Linda (Randy) Rose of Monticello; son Jerry Carr of Effingham; daughter-in-law Janet Carr of Windsor; six grandchildren; … Read More

Recent Obituaries: David Smith

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David Smith David Eugene Smith, 73, of Oreana passed away 4:40 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2016 in his home. Funeral services will be held 10:30 Monday, June 20, 2016 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2016 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois or to the Wounded Warrior Project. David was born on September 13, 1942 in Moweaqua, the son of Guy F. and Viola Blanche (Ward) Smith. He married Connie L. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Ralph Arthur

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Ralph Arthur Ralph “Cap” Owen Arthur, age 73, of Allenville, IL passed away at 12:19 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Carle Foundation Hospital. Funeral services for family and friends will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Schilling Funeral Home with Pastor Ricky Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow at Windsor Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral home. Ralph was born on May 18, 1943 in Chicago, IL the son of Ralph Aaron and Irene (Block) Arthur. He married Vera Lavone Nolen on July … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Clarabelle Cummings

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Clarabelle Cummings Clarabelle E. “Bea” Cummings, 88, of Mattoon, formerly of Windsor passed away 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Mattoon Rehab and Healthcare Center. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2016 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2016 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Bea was born July 27, 1927 in Lovington, the daughter of James and Leta (Bell) Miller. She married Carl K. Cummings on December 13, 1941 … Read More