All Obituaries

Myron (Steve) Johnson   WESTFIELD – Myron (Steve) Johnson, 81, of Westfield, passed away peacefully, November 7, 2023 at home, surrounded by family and friends.   Steve was born October 10, 1942 at Westfield, the son of Leland and Darleene (Garver) Johnson.  Steve married the love of his life, Susan Jane Lawyer, January 27, 1963 at the Westfield Baptist Church.  They have been blessed with more than sixty years of marriage.  He leaves behind his wife, Susie...

William Charles Logan   CHARLESTON - William Charles Logan died at 1:20 pm on November 6, 2023.   He was born on January 11, 1933 at the Logan house in rural Doniphan, MO.  His parents were William Matthew Logan and Mary Magdalene (Chestnut) Logan.  His mom nicknamed him “Charlie”.  His siblings were Ethel Mae (Logan) Sears, Daniel Jefferson Logan, Ollie Elizabeth Logan, John M. Logan. William was the last surviving sibling.      He...

Denny Boaz Denzil M. (Denny) Boaz entered his heavenly home early on the morning of Saturday, November 4, 2023 with family by his side.  Denny was born on March 15, 1948, the son of Bill and Martha (Lee) Boaz.  He married Cynthia (Cindy) Frost on July 3, 1966.   She preceded him in death on November 10, 2014.  He then married Marcy Cunningham on June 7, 2016.   Denny and Cindy were blessed with two sons, Eric (Shelly Hayes) Boaz of Indianapolis, IN and Keith...

Elizabeth Cottingham   CHARLESTON – Elizabeth Lue Cottingham, 97, of Charleston, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.   Her graveside funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 23, 2023 at Hurricane Cemetery, rural Charleston.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.   Libby was born April 28, 1926 at Winston-Salem, North Carolina, daughter of Acy and Pearl (Stanley) Windsor.  She married John Martin Cottingham,...

Peggy Pankey-Floyd   ASHMORE – Peggy Jean Pankey-Floyd, 92, of Ashmore, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.   Her funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 23, 2023 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. (NOON) Monday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the Bushton Christian Church or Winebrenner Church of...

Donald Lawyer   CHARLESTON – Donald K. Lawyer, 81, of Charleston, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at his home.   His graveside funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 16, 2023 at Liberty Cemetery, rural Charleston.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in his honor may be made to: Lincolnland Hospice or SBLHC Cancer Center.   Don was born July 1, 1942 in Charleston, son of Robert and Ethel N. (King) Lawyer.  He...

Charles E. Gobert, Sr.   CHARLESTON – Charles Edward Gobert, Sr., 74, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, with his family at his side.   Charles was born January 18, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, son of Charles F. and Mary G. (Clark) Gobert.  He married Glenna Ayers, September 21, 1968 in Charleston; she survives.  Also surviving are their children, Charles E. Gobert, Jr. (Kathy Black), Michelle Hudson (Rob), and...

Hallie M. Stout   ASHMORE – Hallie M. Stout, 92, of rural Ashmore, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023 at home.   Hallie was born September 18, 1931 in Coles County, daughter of Herman & Lula (Butler) Moore.  She married Coy A. Stout, November 4, 1950.  He passed away February 25, 2006.  She is survived by four children, Cheryl Bennett, Cindy Moreton (Roger Williams), Phil Stout (Pam), and Alan Stout.  Seven grandchildren, several...

CHARLESTON - Frank Dale Pearcy, 72, of Charleston IL passed away peacefully Monday, September 11, 2023 surrounded by his family on the farm he so dearly loved after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.    His funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Scott Sims officiating.  Burial with military rites by Paul McVey V.F.W. Post #1592 and Charleston American Legion Post #93 will follow in Roselawn...

Pama Curtiss   CHARLESTON – Pama Darlene Curtiss, 69, of Mattoon, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at her home.   Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (NOON) Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.     Pam was born December 8, 1953 in Mattoon, daughter of Jerry and Reda (Walters) Madigan.  She is survived by three children, Lorie (Donnie) Higgens of Johnstown, Jerry (Misty) Wilson of Janesville, and Reda...