Donald Netherton Services to celebrate the life of Donald G. Netherton, 72, of Decatur were held at 2 p.m. Monday in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur. Military rites were conducted by Macon County Honor Guard. … Read More
January 14, 2015 Warriors close out with free-throws by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com It was no secret to Chester Reeder or his Sullivan squad that coming into Friday’s conference opener, Tuscola’s Nick Bates was a scoring threat. “Our game plan was not to not let him score,” said the Sullivan head coach. “He’s going to score. Our game plan was to contest everything, and we didn’t contest shots to start the fourth quarter, and that’s what killed us. That’s what ended it for us.” That knowledge didn’t help Sullivan slow down the junior guard, who finished with 27 points and managed … Read More
Gerneda Armstrong Funeral services for Gerneda G. Armstrong, 79, of Shelbyville were held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Shelbyville. Burial was in Mound Cemetery in Cowden. … Read More
January 14, 2015 ‘Short’ still stocks inventory at Atchison by Joash Tiarks Reporting in Sullivan Of the many employees Dick Atchison has working for him at Atchison Electric, one stands out far above the rest, and it is not because of his height. In fact, Paul Craig’s nickname is ‘Short’ and has been for as long as he can remember, and that memory stretches back to the 1920’s. “I don’t know nothin’, but I got two hands,” Short said as he approached Dick back in 1978. Having worked for the city electric department for the previous 10 years, he was … Read More
January 14, 2015 19-2 run gets Cumberland out in front for good By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter The Okaw Valley men’s basketball stumbled on Friday night versus the Cumberland Pirates in a physical contest. But head coach Tony Sparks knew coming in it would be a tough contest. “Being out of school the last couple days has kind of messed with our rhythm,” he said. “Coming into it we knew they were one of the most physical teams we have seen all year. They are all running over 200 pounds, even the guards. It was not a team we … Read More
Marilyn L. Weaver Marilyn L. Weaver, 69, of Sullivan died at 3:25 p.m. Thursday Jan. 8 in Mason Point. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan with visitation one hour before the services. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More
John Taber John Taber, 79, of Sullivan died at 4:35 a.m. Friday Jan. 9 in Mason Point in Sullivan. Celebration of Life services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More
Paul K. Queen Paul K. Queen, 77, of Bethany died Jan. 7 in his home. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Saturday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. … Read More
Dorothy “Dot” Dugan Dorothy “Dot” Dugan of Decatur died at 12:30 a.m. Wed., Jan. 7. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington with visitation 4-7 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. … Read More