All Obituaries

Thomas Price, Sr.   CHARLESTON – Thomas E. “Peanut” Price, Sr., 78, of Charleston, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.   His funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Vance Oliver officiating.  Burial will follow in Craig Cemetery, rural Charleston.  Visitation will be Monday evening from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home....

Mary Garrett   CHARLESTON – Mary A. Garrett, 64, of Charleston, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.   Mary was born November 15, 1954 in Charleston, daughter of Darrell “Doc” and Barbara Jeanne (Whalen) Pearcy.  She married Jerry E. Garrett, April 27, 1974 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; he survives.  Also surviving are their children: Gwen (Dave) Huenneman of Lake In The Hills, IL and Stephanie (Joe)...

Nicole Dill   CHARLESTON – Nicole Ann Dill, 34, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at her home.   Her funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 3, 2018 at the Bluegrass Church of God, 17990 Bluegrass Road, Martinsville.  Burial will follow in Bluegrass Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.   Nicole was born August 23, 1984 at Paris, Illinois, daughter of Rodney and...

Bill Boaz   CHARLESTON - Bill E. Boaz, 94, of Charleston entered his heavenly home on Monday, November 26, 2018, while surrounded by his loving family.    Services honoring his life will be held on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Harper-Swickard Funeral Home in Charleston. Visitation will be held from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm with the funeral following.  Burial will follow in Mound Cemetery, Charleston. Bill was born January 14, 1924 to Faye and Oral Boaz. On March 24, 1946,...

Ronald Hildebrand   CHARLESTON – Ronald Dean “Rapid” Hildebrand, 72, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.   Ronald was born November 14, 1946 in Charleston, son of Owen “Boots” and Dorothy E. (Drumm) Hildebrand.  He is survived by two daughters: Missy (Greg) Starwalt of Christiana, TN and Jenny (Doug James) Hildebrand of Charleston; one brother: Billy Joe “B.J.”...

Kenneth James   KANSAS – Kenneth David James, 59, of Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.   Kenneth was born October 6, 1959 at St. Louis, MO, son of Jack and Velma (Dalton) James.  He married Loretta Gale Finney, August 12, 1996 at Ft. Mills, SC; she survives.  Also surviving is one daughter: Jacklyn James; and two step-children: Barbara Cutler and Kenneth Orsborn.  Nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild...

Georgia Story   CHARLESTON – Georgia A. Story, 56, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at home.   A memorial gathering will be held at the Charleston Elks Lodge, 720 Sixth Street, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, November 25, 2018.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.   Georgia was born February 4, 1962 at Charleston, daughter of Pete and Patty (McCoy) Brown.  She married Michael John Story, March 15, 1999; he survives.  Also surviving...

Velma Spence   CHARLESTON – Velma Joanne Spence, 84, of Charleston, went to her Heavenly home Saturday, November 10, 2018 at SBLHC.   Her memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Sharon Patton officiating.  Inurnment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Urn bearers will be her grandsons: Spencer, Josh, Zeke, Caleb, Travis, Zac, and Wade.  Visitation will begin at 12:00...

Linda Imlay   WINDSOR - Linda Kay Imlay, 61, of Windsor, formerly of Tuscola and Charleston, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.   Linda was born December 19, 1956 at Charleston, daughter of Lloyd and Virginia (Brant) Matteson.   She is survived by two children: Jason Imlay of Danville and Amanda Imlay of Mattoon; sister: Deborah Moore of Charleston; grandson: Tyler Dennis of Charleston; nephews: Matt Warren of...

Dirinda Coartney   CHARLESTON – Dirinda M. Coartney, 74, of Charleston passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at SBLHC.   Her funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2018 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, rural Kansas, Illinois.  Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Thursday at the funeral home.  Memorials: R.U.F.F. (Rescuing Unwanted Furry Friends) 8241 N 450th Street, Casey, IL ...