All Obituaries

Michael Winnett   ASHMORE - Michael “Mick” Winnett, 65, of Ashmore, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital.  Mick was born July 14, 1957 at Charleston, Illinois, son of Karen (Epperson) Deremiah and Joe Winnett. He is survived by his children: Cristy (Charlie) McKeller and Cara (Scotty) Wallace. His many siblings: Frank Winnett, Joe Kent (Christi) Winnett, Ray (Mary) Winnett, Fred (Heather) Deremiah, Tammy (Scott) Bowling, Cindy Kuhl, Joy...

James Plummer   MURDOCK, IL -  James Elmer Plummer, 73, of Murdock, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at Newman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.   His graveside funeral with military rites by Paul McVey V.F.W. Post #1592 and Charleston American Legion Post #93 will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.   James was born May 26, 1949 at Charleston, son of Ivan Paul and Wanda...

Millie Bunch   CHARLESTON – Millie Bunch, 90, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.   The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at First Church of God, 1225 Montgomery, Charleston.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard. ...

Robert Ambrose   CHARLESTON – Robert Dean Ambrose, 91, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.   Visitation will begin Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., concluding with Masonic Rites by Charleston Masonic Lodge #35 at 7:00 p.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, 720 Monroe, Charleston.  Burial of ashes will be private.  Memorials in his honor may be made to: Sigma Pi...

Ronald Wohlstein   CHARLESTON – Ronald Theodore Wohlstein, 77, of rural Charleston, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022 at SBLHC, from injuries sustained in a fall.   Ronald was born September 19, 1944 at Schenectady, New York, son of Frederick F. Wohlstein II and Ellen (Sheward) Wohlstein.  He first married Vonice Hanson in June of 1966.  She passed away in 1995.  He later married Donna Marie Ferguson in July of 2003; she survives.  Also surviving...

  Billie Brant     CHARLESTON - On Sunday, September 4, 2022, Billie Jean Brant, of Charleston went to her heavenly home to be with the Lord.   The funeral service honoring her life will take place at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Charleston, Illinois with Pastor Ken Hoover officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date at Janesville Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be from 5-8 pm Friday at...

Edith Barnes   CHARLESTON, IL – Edith Elnora Barnes, 98, of Charleston, formerly of Jacksonville, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022 at Palm Terrace of Mattoon.   The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 9, 2022 at New Mercy Worship Center, 1208 Moultrie Avenue, Mattoon, Illinois, with Pastor Ed Stephens officiating.  Burial will follow Mt. Zion (Kickapoo) Cemetery, rural Charleston.  Visitation will be one...

Monte Goble   CHARLESTON – Monte L. Goble, 82, of Charleston, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022 at SBLHC.   The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 2, 2022 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Friday at the funeral home.   Monte was born June 16, 1940 at Paris, Illinois, son of W. Warren and D. Maxine (Brooks)...

Jack Andrew “Andy” Price II January 3, 1965 – August 25, 2022   MATTOON – Jack A. Price II, 57, of Mattoon, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 25, 2022 with wife Orphah (Farris) Price and stepson Robert by his side.  Jack was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana, son of Jack A. Price I and Phyllis (Ellis) Price of Crawfordsville.   Jack moved to Mattoon, IL with wife Orphah, who survives.  Also surviving are two step-sons: Robert Farris and...

Linda Houston   CHARLESTON – Linda Lou (Cooper) Houston, 80, of Charleston, formerly of Ashmore, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022 at SBLHC.   The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 12:00 p.m. (NOON) Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Maranatha Baptist Church, 3400 DeWitt Avenue, Mattoon.  Burial will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon.  Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the church.  Memorials in her honor may be...