Pamela Jean Atwell
Aug 3, 2026
Pamela Jean (Hurst) Atwell
March 23, 1962 – August 3, 2026
LERNA – Pamela Jean Atwell, age 64, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2026. Born on March 23, 1962, Pam was a loving mother, cherished grandmother, dear sister, and devoted friend whose warmth, kindness, and gentle spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.
Pam spent many wonderful years in...
Vivian L. Tomcheck
Jul 26, 2026
Vivan Tomcheck
CHARLESTON – Vivian Lee Tomcheck, 84, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at SBLHC, with family at her side.
Vivian was born October 20, 1941 at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Her father was Floyd Taggart. She married Joseph Tomcheck, Jr., October 30, 1959 in Oakland, MD. He passed away May 31, 2009. She is survived by their children, Sharon (Jim)...
Leona M. Warmouth
Jul 24, 2026
BROCTON - Leona (Lee) Warmouth, 79, of Brocton Il, passed away early Friday morning, July 24, 2026 at Twin Lakes Extended care in Paris, Illinois.
She was born April 7, 1947 in Marshall Il, to Flora Belle Shumaker. Leona was a retired factory worker of 30 years in Paris and surrounding areas. She enjoyed telling jokes and helping others. Her motto...
Jack A. Young
Jul 18, 2026
Jack Young
CHARLESTON – Jack A. Young, 81, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Willow Breeze Hospice House.
Jack was born June 6, 1945 in Terre Haute, Indiana, son of Willard and Virginia (McIntire) Young. He married Nancy Flanagan. She preceded him in death. He is survived by his companion, Donna Baker of Charleston; son, Randy Young; nieces and...
Mary L. Plummer
Jul 8, 2026
Mary Plummer
CHARLESTON – Mary Lenora Plummer, 74, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home, Mattoon.
Mary was born September 26, 1951 in Farmland, Indiana, the daughter of Mertie Leora (Wright) and Francis Mitchell Lewis Walker. She married John Wesley Plummer on October 16, 1977, at East Harrison Street Church of God. He passed away December...
Bradley J Coffey
Jul 8, 2026
Bradley Coffey
ASHMORE – Bradley Jay Coffey, 62, of Ashmore, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at home, surrounded by his family.
Bradley was born May 27, 1964 at Charleston, son of Bert A. and Linda (Lauher) Coffey. He married Brenda Kay Holycross, February 24, 2015 at the Coles County Courthouse; she survives. Also surviving are their children, Jeannie (Mark) Schabbing of...
Thomas L. Carver
Jun 27, 2026
Thomas Carver
CHARLESTON – Thomas Lee Carver, 75, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026 at home surrounded by family.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 2, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home. Burial will be private in Roselawn Cemetery.
Tom was born August 28, 1950 at Decatur, Illinois, son of Thomas E. and Julia M. (Strong)...
John F. Melton
Jun 21, 2026
JOHN F. MELTON
CHARLESTON - John Franklin Melton, 86, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with family at his side.
The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2026 at Family Worship Center, 5475 Lerna Road, Mattoon, with Pastor Brad Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Mound...
Angela K. Stone
Jun 19, 2026
Angela Stone
CHARLESTON – Angela Kay Stone, 60, of Ashmore, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center with family at her side.
Angela was born December 8, 1965 at Charleston, daughter of Judy (Miller) and Jack Ward. She married Albert Stone, July 21, 1995 at Charleston; he survives. Also surviving are her mother, Judy Ward of Charleston,...
Robert V. Trolia
Jun 13, 2026
Robert Trolia
CHARLESTON – Robert Vaughan Trolia, 69, of Charleston, formerly of Bement, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Robert was born December 13, 1956 at Decatur, Illinois, son of Emma Jean (Vaughan) and John Dominick Trolia, Jr. He is survived by a son, Devon Trolia, step-daughter, Rebecca Cordova and husband Claudio, grandson, Trystan Trolia, sister,...
Phyllis A. Bowlin
Jun 11, 2026
Phyllis Bowlin
CHARLESTON – Phyllis Ann Bowlin, 81, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026 at her home, surrounded by family. Phyllis lived a full and meaningful life. Rooted in her love of family, nature, working and creating beautiful things everywhere she went.
The funeral service honoring her life will be held 12:00 p.m. (NOON) Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the...
Michael D. Melton
Jun 10, 2026
Michael Melton
CHARLESTON - Michael “Mikey” Deon Melton, 52, of Charleston passed onto a better life Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.
Mikey was born November 27, 1974 in Mattoon, Illinois. Through adoption, he found his home in Charleston, Illinois.
Mikey is survived by his sisters, Mercee Munster, Bobbi (Chris) Leonard, Tracy Leonard, Ruthie Leonard, all of IL, and...
Joseph "Joe" M. Martin
Jun 6, 2026
Joseph “Joe” M. Martin
CHARLESTON - Joseph “Joe” M. Martin, age 83, of Charleston, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and children.
A memorial service will be held later this year, with details to be announced.
Joe was born on December 19, 1942, in Portland, ME, the son of Arlie and Mida (Diamond) Martin. He married...
Lois M. Miller
Jun 6, 2026
Lois Miller
CHARLESTON – Lois Margaret Miller, 82, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026 at her home.
Lois was born March 27, 1944 at Portales, NM, daughter of Charles A. and Mary Pauline (Maus) Solga. She first married Hugh Ivan Birch. She married a second time to Dara Louis Miller, January 9, 1982. He passed away December 28, 2015. She...
Karen Sue Buxton
Jun 1, 2026
Karen Buxton
CHARLESTON – Karen Sue Buxton, 84, of Olney, formerly of Charleston, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.
Her graveside funeral was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Huckaba Cemetery, rural Charleston. Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.
Karen was born November 28, 1941 at Pana, Illinois, daughter of Louis “Bud” and Eleanor B. (Nicol) Pryce. She married...
James P. Darimont
May 27, 2026
James Darimont
CHARLESTON – James Peter Darimont, 93, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
James was born January 1, 1933, in Aurora, Illinois, son of Frederick and Theresa (Lucius) Darimont. He married Violet Huwe in 1972. She passed away May 21, 2003. He is survived by a son, Steve Darimont and wife Lynn...
Steven G. Ayers
May 25, 2026
Steven Ayers
CHARLESTON – Steven Glenn Ayers, 77, of Charleston, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026 at home, with family at his side.
Steve was born January 30, 1949 at Charleston, son of Henry and Lela M. (Sandiford) Ayers. He married Alma Book, June 21, 1985 at Charleston; she survives. Also surviving are five children, Jeff Ayers and partner Heather Kirby of...
Marcia L. Roetker
May 8, 2026
MARCIA L. ROETKER
MATTOON – Marcia L. Roetker, age 74 of Mattoon, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026, at Willow Breeze Hospice House at Mattoon.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 13th at United Christian Church with Pastor Steve Morgan officiating. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the...
Roberta A. Bacon
May 1, 2026
Roberta Bacon
CHARLESTON – Roberta Ann Bacon, 81, of Charleston, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
Roberta was born January 7, 1945 at Decatur, Illinois, a daughter of Robert W. and Marguerite I. (Wilson) Charlesworth. She is survived by two children, Todd Bacon of Keller, TX and Tammy Devore and husband Chris of Richardson, TX; and two...
Michael D. Elliott
Apr 27, 2026
Michael Elliott
CHARLESTON – Michael Duane Elliott, 81, of Charleston, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
Michael was born March 31, 1945 at Atlanta, Georgia, son of Walter and Lola Mae (Hidelbaugh) Elliott. He married Barbara Lynn Gobert, December 17, 2023; she survives. Also surviving is one son, Rusty Elliott and wife Jessica; grandchildren, Kendall Elliott and...
