All Obituaries

Richard Donley   CHARLESTON – Richard D. Donley, 73, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at SBLHC.   His graveside Memorial service will be held at 9:00 a.m. Friday, October 22, 2021 at Kickapoo Cemetery, rural Charleston, with Pastor Roger Wood officiating.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.   Richard was born January 14, 1948 in Coles County, Illinois, son of Curtis and Ida B. (Crail) Donley.  He is survived by his wife, Marg Donley,...

Reva Evans   CHARLESTON – Reva Leann Evans, 47, of Charleston, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.   Reva was born August 3, 1974 in Charleston, daughter of Kathleen Ann (Evans) and Jeffery Brady, Sr.  She is survived by her children, Brittany Repp, Rowdy Brown, and Kaylie Brown, siblings, Jeffery Brady, Jr., Josh Brady, and Christy Brady, and grandchildren, Zach Repp, Parker Repp, Callum Repp, Aubree Brown, Jaden Brown, Tenley...

Cindy L. Price   CHARLESTON – Cindy Lou Price, 60, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at SBLHC.   The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Kenny Hughes officiating.  Burial will follow in Craig Cemetery, rural Charleston.  Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Memorials may be directed to the...

Vera Winnett   MATTOON – Vera (Elston) Winnett, 87, of Mattoon, went to be with Jesus, Saturday, September 25, 2021.   The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at the Salisbury Church in Hutton, with Pastors Ray Finney and Michael Stewart officiating.  Entombment will be in Beavers Cemetery in Hutton Township.  Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Harper-Swickard...

Curtis Lester, Jr.   CHARLESTON – Curtis Frank Lester, Jr., 94, of Charleston, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at SBLHC.   The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at University Baptist Church, 2831 Whitetail Drive, Charleston, with Pastor Matt Philbrick officiating.  Burial with military rites by Paul McVey V.F.W. Post #1592 and Charleston American Legion Post #93 will follow in Roselawn Cemetery,...

Gladys White   LERNA – Gladys Marie White, 68, of Lerna, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at SBLHC.   Her graveside funeral will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 17, 2021 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.   Gladys was born November 13, 1952 in Chicago, daughter of Walter and Betty Lou (Swinford) Akulic.  She married Michael Edward White, July 24, 1993 at St. Charles, MO.  He preceded her in death March 4,...

Lola “Mae” Elliott   MATTOON – Lola “Mae” Elliott, 96, of Mattoon, passed away at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon.   Her graveside funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 27, 2021 at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon, with Reverend Steve Morgan officiating.  Per Mae’s wishes, there will be no visitation.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.   Mae was born October 29, 1924...

Rebecca Traughber   CHARLESTON – Rebecca L. Traughber, 52, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 at her home.   Rebecca was born September 17, 1968 at Danville, Arkansas, daughter of Charles E. and Ruby H. (Underwood) Traughber.  She is survived by two children, Ethan (Samantha) Traughber and Kayla McConnell and significant other, Michael Watkins; sisters, Lori Essman and Susie Moore; and grandchildren, Kloey, Adeline, and Thea.  She was preceded in...

Randy Jackson   CHARLESTON – Randy Eugene Jackson, 68, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.   His visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  His funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Wesley United Methodist Church, with Pastor Tom Corum officiating.  Burial will follow in Thomas Lincoln (Shiloh) Cemetery,...

Katie Kerns   MATTOON – Jean Kathleen “Katie” Kerns, 93, of Mattoon, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at SBLHC.   Her graveside funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Ashmore Cemetery, Ashmore, Illinois.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.   Katie was born May 19, 1928 at Ashmore, daughter of Dale and Thelma (Toops) Keigley.  She married Truman G. Kerns, May 31, 1947 at Corinth, MS; he passed away April 3, 2018. ...