Feb 14, 2026

Roger Evans

EFFINGHAM - Roger Evans, 71, of Effingham, IL, passed away on February 14, 2026, peacefully in his home surrounded by family.

Born August 7th, 1954, in Charleston, Roger was the son of Orville and Cathryn Evans. Roger was known for his kindness, dedication, humor, and generosity. He could be found spending time outside and fixing things, with an Old Mil...

Feb 6, 2026

CHARLESTON - Sean Robert Cox, 44 of Charleston, IL passed away on Friday February 6, 2026.

Sean was born on May 16,1981 in Mattoon, IL to Debbie Boyd Cox and Arthur Owen Cox.

Sean was intelligent, quick witted and stoic. He offered support without expectation, gave freely and loved unconditionally.

His ability to deliver the perfect inappropriate one liner at just the right...

Feb 6, 2026

Donna Sue Mooday

CHARLESTON – Donna Sue Mooday, 91, of Charleston, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Donna was born January 22, 1935 in Coles County, daughter of Ruth (Pennington) and Bradford Parker, Sr. She married Cecil A. Mooday, July 3, 1956. He passed away July 14, 1998. She is survived by one sister, Carrie...

Feb 5, 2026

Robert W. Banning

CHARLESTON – Robert Wayne Banning, 76, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026 at SBLHC.

Bob was born December 30, 1949 ay Wyandotte, Michigan, son of Cyril W. and Kathryn A. (Elliott) Banning. He married Karen Sue Riddle, April 9, 1968 at the Neoga Pentecostal Church; she survives. Also surviving are their sons: Rob Lee Banning and wife...

Feb 2, 2026

Michael D. Carver

MATTOON – Michael D. Carver, 71, of Mattoon, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026 at home, with family at his side.

Visitation will be held Friday, February 6, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, Charleston. Burial will be private in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon.

Mike was born March 11, 1954 at Mattoon, Illinois,...

Jan 31, 2026

Richard Beavers

CHARLESTON - Richard “Dick” Beavers of Charleston, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 31, 2026, and went to spend eternity with Jesus. Dick was born November 12, 1940, in Westfield, Illinois the fourth child of Clarence “Johnny” and Winifred Beavers. His Dad passed away when he was ten. While he didn’t have many memories of his...

Dec 25, 2025

Joseph E. Brown

Joseph Eric Brown, 54, of Charleston, Illinois, passed away December 25, 2025 with his sister Jill Mason at his side.

He was the beloved son of Dorothy and Lawrence Brown of Charleston. Joseph was a member of the Charleston Transitional Facility and resided at Coolidge in Charleston, where he was cared for and loved by the staff. He is...

Dec 8, 2025

Winona Shepherd

CHARLESTON – Winona Doris Shepherd, 92, of Charleston, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Care Center.

Her Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2025 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home. Inurnment will be private. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Monday, prior to the service. MEMORIALS: St. Jude’s Children’s...

Dec 4, 2025

James R. Meese

ASHMORE – James R. Meese, 80, of Ashmore, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 at SBLHC.

The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, Charleston. Burial will follow in Van Voorhis Cemetery, rural Hindsboro. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the...

Dec 2, 2025

Joyce Dolson

CHARLESTON – Joyce Jane Dolson, 96, of Neoga, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

Joyce was born May 25, 1929 at Charleston, daughter of Russell and Marie (Mercer) Bayles. She married Kenneth Dolson in 1974. He preceded her in death April 8, 1994. She is survived by cousins, Wynona (Larry) Syfert of Mode, Sherry...

Nov 25, 2025

John D. Hall

CHARLESTON – John Doyle Hall, 90, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at SBLHC, with family at his side.

John was born October 5, 1935 at Bushton, Illinois, son of Wilbur and Violet (Bell) Hall. He had been married to Linda Kelly Reed of Shelbyville, IL, and is survived by step-sons, Jerry G. Reed, Jr. of Asheville,...

Nov 15, 2025

Barbara Nordin

CHARLESTON – Barbara Jean Nordin, 90, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 at her home, surrounded by family.

Her funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 902 Cleveland Avenue, Charleston, with Pastor Samuel Smith officiating. Private burial will follow in Mound Cemetery, Charleston. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. (NOON)...

Nov 7, 2025

Terry Price

ASHMORE – Terry Gene Price, 56, of Ashmore, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025 at home, surrounded by his family.

Terry was born January 20, 1969 at Charleston, son of Nellie J. and Thomas E. Price, Sr.  He married Leona Michelle Randall July 4, 2003 at the Bushton Christian Church; she survives.  Also...

Nov 3, 2025

Lucy Mae Lewis

CHARLESTON – Lucy Mae Lewis, 105, of Charleston, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 at Heartland Senior Living, Neoga.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Russ Finley officiating.  Burial will follow in Salisbury Cemetery, rural...

Oct 27, 2025

James Lee Birch

WESTFIELD - James "Jim" Lee Birch, 83, passed away at his home surrounded by family on October 27, 2025, after a long battle with kidney and heart disease.

He was born December 3, 1941, to Robert and Vera Birch of rural Charleson. Jim grew up in the Charleston area and moved after...

Oct 25, 2025

DAVID DEAN SHICK

2/20/39 – 10/25/25

David Dean Shick, age 86, of Charleston, Illinois passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025 with his loving wife, Dana, and children, April Marchuk and Mitchell (Joda) Shick at his side.

Dave was born February 20, 1939 in Charleston, Illinois to Robert (Bob) and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Shick....

Oct 20, 2025

Terry Linder

CHARLESTON – Terry Bradford Linder, 84, of Paris, formerly of Charleston, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 at The Haven of Paris.

Terry was born December 28, 1940 in Mattoon, Illinois, son of Richard M. and Olive B. (Osborn) Linder.  He is survived by one son, Brad Linder of Charleston.  He was preceded...

Oct 20, 2025

Donald Harris

CHARLESTON – Donald Andrew Harris, 58, of Charleston, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 at home, surrounded by his loved ones.

Donald was born December 3, 1966 at Shelbyville, Illinois, son of Judy (Walker) and Richard Harris. He married Marcia Lynn Stallings; she passed away August 17, 2004.  He is survived by his...

Oct 11, 2025

James E. Bowling

MATTOON – James Edward Bowling, 83, of Mattoon, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025 at his home.

His memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, 720 Monroe Avenue, Charleston.

James was born March 4, 1942 in Coles...

Oct 6, 2025

Rebecca Drum

CASEY – Rebecca Joann Drum, 60, of Casey, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 at home.

Rebecca was born January 2, 1965 at Mattoon, daughter of Buddy Leroy and Teresa Joann (Shull) Weaver.  She married George T. Drum; he survives.  Also surviving are two sons, Ryan Condron and Reilly Condron, both of Effingham;...