All Obituaries

Michael Glen Oliver   CHARLESTON – Michael Glen Oliver, 54, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at SBLHC.   Michael was born May 16, 1965 at Charleston, son of Linda Elaine (Strawser) and Michael Bill Oliver; they survive.  Also surviving are three children: Levi Connour, Christopher Erwin, and Tisha Campbell.  Two sisters Tina Pierson and Christi Taylor also survive.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents.   No service is...

Charles Rutan   ASHMORE – Charles Franklin Rutan, 90, of rural Ashmore, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at his home.   The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Caudill-King Funeral Home.   Burial will follow in Mound Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Caudill-King Funeral Home.  Memorials: Lincolnland Hospice.   Charles was born May...

John Walker   CHARLESTON – John Wayne Walker, 50, of Charleston, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at his home.   Memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at the Caudill-King Funeral Home.  Memorials: to his family.   John was born on the 6th day of the 6th month of 1968 at 6:00 a.m. in Mattoon, Illinois, son of Raymond E. and Shirley M. (Bahney) Walker.  He married Diana Vaughn, August 28, 2001; she...

Jo Ellen Crawford   CHARLESTON – Jo Ellen Crawford, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.   Her graveside funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  There will be no visitation.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mattoon Health Care Activity Group.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.   Jo Ellen was born November...

Dale McMillan   CHARLESTON – Dale Richard McMillan, 89, of Charleston, passed on to his Heavenly home Monday May 20, 2019 at his home with his family at his side.    Dale was born September 4, 1929.  He was a lifelong resident of Charleston.  He was the son of Glenn E. and Ethel J. (Jodry) McMillan.  He married Barbara Gay Sager, July 25, 1953 at the Coles County Courthouse; she survives.  Also surviving are their daughters: Sherry Lee (McMillan)...

Phillip Flesor   MATTOON – Phillip G. Flesor, 66, of Mattoon, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at his home.      Phil was born July 28, 1952, son of George Flesor and Ila (Ellis) McVicker.  He was preceded in death by his parents.   Phil was a member of Boy Scouts of America: Order of the Arrow, and was awarded the Vigil Honor.  He was also an Explorer and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.  Phil graduated from Mattoon High School and...

Julia (Judy) F. Simpson   CHARLESTON – Julia "Judy” F. Simpson, age 83, of Charleston, was surrounded by family when she passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 at her daughter’s home in Barberton, OH.   Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, May 17, 2019 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Caudill-King Funeral Home in Charleston and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019. The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at...

Richard Wiley   HUMBOLDT – Richard “Dick” Lee Wiley, 87, of Humboldt, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at SBLHC.   The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Humboldt Cemetery.  Visitation will be Monday evening from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, memorials may be made to the Coles County Animal...

Douglas Wheatley March 11, 1942- May 4, 2019   CHARLESTON – Doug was the son of Frances Wheatley and Henrietta McKinney.   Memorial visitation will be Friday, May 10, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Caudill-King Funeral Home.  His graveside service will follow at Enon Cemetery, rural Ashmore.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals...

Gladys Lafferty   CHARLESTON – Gladys Loraine (Woodyard) Lafferty, 105, of Charleston, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019.   Her funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to: Lincolnland Hospice, Charleston Community Church, or donor’s...