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...

May 2, 2021

Dallas Nickles

WESTFIELD – Dallas Steven Nickles, 70, of rural Westfield, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at home, with his family at his side.

The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, Charleston, with Pastor Matt McGregor officiating.  Burial will follow...

Apr 28, 2021

James Stratton

CHARLESTON - James "Jim" Forrest Stratton, 77, of Charleston, IL passed away unexpectedly on April 28 th at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL. He is survived by his wife, Debbie (Loveless); son Jim, his wife, Megan, and granddaughters, Maggie and Emma of Lafayette, IN; stepchildren, Liam and Liv of Charleston, IL; niece, Holly (Tryon) and...

Apr 23, 2021

Brenda Butler

CHARLESTON – Brenda Lea Butler, 75, of Charleston, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at home with her family at her side.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 12:00 p.m. (NOON) Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastors Tom Skinner and Keith Warner officiating.  Burial...

Apr 22, 2021

Patricia Laws

CHARLESTON – Patricia K. Laws, 81, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

Patricia was born April 15, 1940 in Charleston, daughter of Arthur and Katherine A. (Butler) Davis.  She married Robert Eugene Laws, September 27, 2003 at the Enon Baptist Church; he survives.  Other survivors...

Apr 21, 2021

Todd Packard

CHARLESTON – Todd Packard, 58, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at his home.

His graveside memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2021 at Miller-Coartney Cemetery, rural Ashmore.  Arrangements: Caudill-King.

Todd was born November 21, 1962 at Charleston, son of Franklin and Jodine (Wuersch)...

Apr 19, 2021

Linda Kizer

MATTOON – Linda Marie Kizer, 69, of Mattoon, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at Palm Terrace.

Linda was born October 24, 1951 in Champaign, Illinois, daughter of Harold and Catherine L. (Bolding) Kizer.  She is survived by siblings, Mary (Larry) Schwing of Paxton, David (Donna) Kizer of Sun City, AZ, Margaret Gill...

Apr 17, 2021

Ruth Straith

CHARLESTON – Ruth E. Straith, 69, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at her home.

Ruth was born August 29, 1951 at Cook County, IL, daughter of Paul E. and Helen C. Straith.  She is survived by her son, Alec Straith-Rain and husband Vidal, siblings, Beth Carbonara and husband Tom, Rena...

Apr 17, 2021

Jerry Murdock

LERNA – Jerry Donn Murdock of Lerna, Illinois passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Arbor Rose of Charleston.

Jerry was born to Donald Murdock and Verna Lou (Jones) Murdock Hopper on July 24, 1945 in LaPorte, Indiana.  He married Cathy Kamplain on May 28, 1975.  He is survived by his wife,...

Apr 16, 2021

Norma Jean Pearson

CHARLESTON – Norma Jean Pearson, 95, of Charleston, passed away Friday, April 16, 2020 at her Villas of Hollybrook home, Charleston, with her children at her side.

Norma Jean Dailey Pearson was born in Charleston, Illinois on October 12th, 1925, the only child of Foster Max Dailey and Irma Florence Waltrip.  After...

Apr 13, 2021

Thomas Pearcy

CHARLESTON – Thomas Michael Pearcy, 62, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at home, with family at his side.

Tom was born August 31, 1958 in Charleston, son of Richard "Gene" and Carolyn (Duckworth) Pearcy.  He married Julie W. Lucas, June 17, 1984; she survives.  Also surviving is one brother, Steven...

Apr 10, 2021

David A. Swickard

CHARLESTON – David Alan Swickard, 88, of Rochester, IL, formerly of Charleston, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Villa Health Care East in Sherman, Illinois.

The service honoring his life will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 10, 2021 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 2206 Fourth Street, Charleston.  Private burial...

Mar 27, 2021

Nancy Halsey

MATTOON – Nancy L. Halsey, 71, of Mattoon, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at SBLHC.

Her visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.

Nancy was born March 25, 1950 at Mattoon, daughter of Luther and Louise (Ervin) Guiher.  She...

Mar 20, 2021

John Piacentine

CHARLESTON – John Gilbert Piacentine, 91, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at his home.

John was born January 23, 1930 in Charleston, son of Claude and Thelma (Archer) Piacentine.  He married Eloise F. Foreman in 1953.  She passed away March 24, 2011.  He is survived by one daughter: Janice M....

Mar 16, 2021

Donald Van Dusen

CHARLESTON – Donald George Van Dusen, 74, of rural Charleston, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at his home.

Donald was born September 10, 1946 in Elgin, Illinois, son of Donald I. and Marion (Struckman) Van Dusen.  He is survived by his sister: Carol Van Dusen of Mundelein, IL; and numerous friends. ...

Mar 14, 2021

James Dye

CHARLESTON – James Edward Dye, Jr., 60, of Charleston, The Man, The Myth, The Legend, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, MO.  He was also known as Big Papi, Dad, Step-Dad, Son-In-Law, Brother, Son, Friend, and Best Husband Ever….he was LOVED.

His Memorial visitation will be held...