All Obituaries

William Decker   CHARLESTON – William Stephen Decker 70, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Care Center.   His graveside Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2024 at Mound Cemetery, Charleston.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.   William was born November 1, 1953 at Terre Haute, IN, son of Billy Gene and Roberta May (Kuhn) Decker.  He married Vickie Jo Wilkey; she preceded him in death...

Ronald Brown   CHARLESTON – Ronald Lee Brown, 76, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 at home, surrounded by family.   Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, with his Memorial service following at 3:00 p.m.   Military rites will be performed by the Air Force Reserves Military Honors Team and Paul McVey V.F.W. Post #1592 and Charleston American Legion Post #93. ...

Karon Fowler   INDIANAPOLIS – Karon Sue Fowler, 81, of Indianapolis, formerly of Mattoon, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at Rosegate Nursing Home, Indianapolis, IN.   Her graveside funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. (CDT) Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Kansas, Illinois, with Father Braden Maher officiating.  Arrangements: Caudill-King.   Karon was born February 4, 1943 at Kansas, Illinois, daughter of Lanson L. “Roy”...

  Clyde John Cole   HURDLAND, MO - Clyde John Cole, 85, of Hurdland, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at Salt River Nursing Home in Shelbina, Missouri.   Born March 4, 1939 in Etna, Illinois, Clyde was the son of the late Ivan Dale and Cleo (Graham) Cole. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Pearle Norine Cole. On April 29, 1960 in Charleston, Illinois, Clyde was united in marriage to Sandra Kay Webster.   Clyde is survived by his wife Sandra of...

Karen Patrick   CHARLESTON – Karen Marie Patrick, 44, of Charleston, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024.   Karen was born February 28, 1980 in Jacksonville, Florida, daughter of Susan Diane (Miller) and David Lynn Bennett.  She is survived by her daughter, Kaylee Marie Patrick of Charleston, mother, Susan Bennett of Charleston, sister, Janet Hudson and husband James of Oakland, and nieces and nephew, Alexis Hughes, Kassidy Hudson, Bryson Hudson, and Brooklynn Hudson,...

Josephine Lee   CHARLESTON – Josephine Ilene Lee, 87, of rural Charleston, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at her home surrounded by family.   Her graveside Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Kickapoo Cemetery, rural Charleston, with Pastor Chris Walters officiating.  Memorials in her honor may be given to East Harrison Street Church of God.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.   Josephine was born August 19, 1936 in...

Kathryn Hayes   MATTOON – Kathryn Louise Hayes, 93, of Charleston, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home – Harmony Center.   Her graveside funeral will be private.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.   Kathryn was born July 6, 1930 at Westfield, Illinois, daughter of Roy and Myrtle (Heddins) Johnson.  She married Philip Hayes, April 23, 1952.  He passed away August 27, 1998.  She is survived by several nieces,...

Darren Chism   ASHMORE – Darren Chism, 56, of Ashmore, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 as a result of an automobile accident.   Visitation will be Tuesday, April 2, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  His graveside Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston, with Scott Sims officiating.  Memorials may be directed to the family for an education fund for his...

Vicki Shadwell   CHARLESTON – Vicki Louise Shadwell, 71, of Charleston, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at Willow Breeze Hospice House.   Vicki was born January 10, 1953, one of thirteen children born to Frank and Virginia (Mize) Helige.  She married Steve Shadwell; he survives. Also surviving are her children, Patrick Branch, Billy Newton, Crystal Newton, and Nathan Edwards; grandchild, Anthony Branch; siblings, Sharon Funk, Frank (Deb) Helige, Melisa (Mike)...

Vera Moreton   CHARLESTON – Vera Irene Moreton, 90, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at home, with her family by her side.   Her graveside funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.   Vera was born April 24, 1933 at Charleston, daughter of Herman and Bertha (Glasener) Burris.  She married Marion Lewis Moreton, December 10, 1950.  He passed away January...