Aug 13, 2021

Jerry Walton

CHARLESTON - Jerry Daniel Walton, 95, of Charleston, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

His graveside Memorial Service with military rites by Paul McVey V.F.W. Post 1592 and Charleston American Legion Post 93 will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Mound Cemetery,...

Aug 9, 2021

Barbara Green

ASHMORE – Barbara Ann Green, 78, of Ashmore, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at SBLHC.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 12:00 p.m. (NOON) Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in the Casey Cumberland Cemetery, Casey.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m....

Aug 6, 2021

Norma Jean Neal SEPTEMBER 22, 1926 – AUGUST 6, 2021 CHARLESTON - Norma Jean Neal was born on September 22, 1926 to Lois (Walker) and Thomas Baumgartner in Charleston, Illinois. She graduated from Charleston High School in the Class of 1944. Norma was married to Johnnie Neal on July 1, 1944. Two children were born to that union: Robert...

Jul 20, 2021

Frank Butler

RARDIN – Frank Butler, 86, of Rardin, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at home surrounded by family.

Frank was born January 26, 1935 in Ashmore, to Frank and Dorothy (Ogle) Butler.  He married Robbie Wilson in February of 1957; she passed away July 12, 2002.  Survivors include five children, Frank (Teresa) Butler...

Jul 19, 2021

Stephen "Ambrose" Hammond

CHARLESTON - Stephen E. "Ambrose" Hammond, 74, of Charleston, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at SBLHC.

The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 23, 2021 at the Caudill-King Funeral Home with Nicole Davis officiating.  Burial with military rites will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston. ...

Jul 5, 2021

David Truesdale

CHARLESTON – David Truesdale, 76, of Charleston, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at his home, surrounded by family.

David was born January 15, 1945 at Belfast, Northern Ireland, son of David and Rosena (Mann) Truesdale.  He married Janet Barbara Ringer, July 4, 1970, she survives.  Other survivors include their children, Erin Gillespie...

Jun 19, 2021

Louise Kurr

MATTOON – Louise Kurr, 92, of Mattoon, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 24, 2021 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Ray Finney officiating.  Burial will follow in Dodge Grove Cemetery.  Visitation will...

Jun 19, 2021

Stanley Patterson

CHARLESTON – Stanley Mac Patterson, 86, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Stanley was born March 13, 1935 at West Concord, MN, son of Lee E. and Leatha B. (Johnson) Patterson.  He married Vanessa Leigh Patterson, September 23, 1965 at Alton, IL.  She passed...

Jun 14, 2021

Jeannine Manning

CHARLESTON – Jeannine Manning, 92, of Charleston, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at SBLHC.

Her graveside Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 18, 2021 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Arrangements: Caudill-King.

Jeannine was born January 16, 1929 in Charleston, daughter of Thomas E. and Mildred (Justice) Newell. ...

Jun 7, 2021

Gary Shepherd

CHARLESTON – Gary J. Shepherd, 56, of Charleston, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

His graveside Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Craig Cemetery, rural Charleston.  IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, memorials may be given to the Coles County Animal Shelter.  Arrangements:...

Jun 6, 2021

Stephen Hurt

CHARLESTON – Stephen Ernest Hurt, 71, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 at home surrounded by family.

His graveside Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2021 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Memorials: Lincolnland Hospice.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Steve was born August 29, 1949 at Greenup, son...

Jun 5, 2021

Robert Easton

MATTOON - Robert Duane Easton, age 81 of Coal City, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born September 27, 1939, in Mattoon, IL., to the late Omer O. & Inza B. (Reagin) Easton. He married his soul mate, Nancy Louise Titus, on October 19, 1968...

Jun 5, 2021

Thomas Potter

CHARLESTON – Thomas Wesley Potter, 62, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal, Illinois.

Memorial Visitation will be Thursday, June 10, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Thomas was born January...

Jun 5, 2021

Mary Ann Foreman

CHARLESTON – Mary Ann Foreman, 86, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at SBLHC.

Mary Ann was born February 3, 1935 at Charleston, daughter of George and Freda (Hunt) Foreman.  She is survived by one sister, Eleanor Simonton of Ankeny, IA, one sister-in-law, Virginia Foreman, nieces and nephews, Jane (Joe)...

Jun 4, 2021

Sharon Nickles

WESTFIELD – Sharon Ann Nickles, 68, of rural Westfield, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at SBLHC, with her family at her side.

The graveside funeral service honoring her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Embarrass Cemetery, rural Redmon, with Pastor Matt McGregor officiating.  Memorials may be...

May 19, 2021

Steve Huddlestun

CHARLESTON – Robert Stephen "Steve" Huddlestun, 78, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Steve was born October 15, 1942 in Charleston, son of Wendel and Helen Irene (Adkins) Huddlestun.  He is survived by his companion, Nancy Houchin of Charleston, his children, William Stephen Huddlestun...

May 16, 2021

Thomas Vaughn

MATTOON – Thomas A. Vaughn, 76, of Mattoon, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 at his home.

Tom was born August 5, 1944 in Charleston, son of Charles N. and Mable (Pearcy) Vaughn.  He married Diana Snoddy in 1965; she passed away October 9, 1989.  He later married Marilyn Janes in 1992.  She...

May 14, 2021

Delbert Cook

CHARLESTON – Delbert Eugene Cook, 64, of Charleston, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Delbert was born September 6, 1956 in Charleston, son of William and Lola Maxine (Hendrix) Cook. He is survived by three children, Heather Cook, James Cook and wife Courtney, and Jessica Cook,...

May 7, 2021

M. Adrianne Thornburgh

CHARLESTON – M. Adrianne Thornburgh, 85, of Charleston, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at SBLHC.

The memorial service honoring her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 2206 Fourth Street Charleston.   Visitation will be one half-hour prior to the service at the...

May 5, 2021

Harold Staggs

CHARLESTON – Harold Leon Staggs, 74, of Morton, formerly of Charleston, passed away Wednesday May 5, 2021 at Unity Point Proctor Hospital, Peoria, IL.

Harold was born April 13, 1947 in Coles County, Illinois, son of Fern (Baker) and Kenneth Lee Staggs, Sr.  Survivors include three children, Christopher (Valerie) Staggs of Kansas, Richard...