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...
Raymond L. "Roy" Cuppy
Apr 23, 2026
Roy Cuppy
CHARLESTON – Raymond Leroy “Roy” Cuppy, 89, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with his family at his side
Roy was born September 7, 1936 at Charleston, son of Charles Raymond and Ida L. (Brown) Cuppy. He married Peggy Ann Calhoun December 29, 1954 at Charleston; she survives. Also surviving are...
Alfred William "Bill" Poteete
Apr 15, 2026
Alfred William “Bill” Poteete
March 29, 1957 – April 15, 2026
Alfred William “Bill” Poteete, 69, of Charleston, Illinois, passed away on April 15, 2026.
Bill was born on March 29, 1957, in St. Charles, Missouri.
From an early age, Bill had a natural ability to work with his hands and solve problems. He attended North County Technical School, where he rose to the...
Orrick B. Cobble
Apr 3, 2026
Orrick Cobble
CHARLESTON – Orrick B. Cobble, 69, of Charleston, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026 at SBLHC.
Orrick was born March 22, 1957 at Charleston, son of John Leslie Cobble and Carolyn Mae (Craig) Cobble. He married Amy Joleen Fuller, August 22, 2003 in Las Vegas, NV. She passed away February 23, 2012. He is survived by their children, Tina Torralba...
Gerald "Gary" Strong
Mar 29, 2026
Gerald “Gary” Strong
MATTOON – Gerald Wayne “Gary” Strong, 86, of Mattoon, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Willow Breeze Hospice House, with family at his side.
The Memorial Service honoring his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2026 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, with David Zimmerman honoring Gary with a special prayer. Memorials in his honor...
Raynel S. Shipley
Mar 16, 2026
Raynel Shipley
CHARLESTON – Raynel Seaneen Shipley, 45, of Charleston, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at SBLHC.
The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 12:00 p.m. (NOON) Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery. Charleston. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. MEMORIALS IN HER HONOR...
Richard C. Droste
Mar 8, 2026
Richard Charles Droste October 7, 1950 – March 8, 2026
CHARLESTON - Richard Charles Droste, 75, of Charleston, Illinois, passed away on March 8, 2026.
Richard was born on October 7, 1950, in Litchfield, Illinois, to Vernon E. Droste and Alice E. (Niemann) Droste, both of whom preceded him in death. On August 15, 1971, he married Mary Dawson in Peru, Illinois. Together...
