Aug 20, 2019

James East

CHARLESTON – James Lowell East, 57, of Danville, formerly of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at his home.

His memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Vance Oliver officiating.  Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral...

Aug 19, 2019

Ronald McQueen

MATTOON – Ronald Dean McQueen, 69, of rural Mattoon, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at his home.

Ron was born September 14, 1950 in Shelby County, IL, son of Gerald and Goldie (Davis) McQueen.  He married Brenda Redman in 1970 in Charleston; she passed away November 15, 2015.  He is survived by...

Aug 19, 2019

Clyde W. Sims, Jr.

CHARLESTON –It is with great sadness that the family of Clyde W. Sims, Jr., announces his passing after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer.  Clyde leaves his wife of fifty-two years, Cheri McGarry Sims, son Clyde W. Sims III (Trey) and his companion Tara Estrada and their children.  Clyde's parents Clyde...

Aug 17, 2019

Terry Bayes

CHARLESTON – Terry Bayes, 63, of rural Charleston, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer with his loved ones by his side.

Memorial visitation will be Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Friends will be invited...

Jul 20, 2019

Dorothy Skinlo

CHARLESTON – Dorothy Maxine Skinlo, 86, of Mattoon, formerly of Charleston, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at SBLHC.

Her memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the Caudill-King Funeral Home.  Memorials may be made to: Omaha Home for Boys.

Dorothy was born December 31,...

Jul 15, 2019

Betty Easter

CHARLESTON – Betty Easter, 77, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at home with her children at her side.

She was born 6/12/1942 at Tamms, Illinois, to Carl and Muriel (Adams) Roberts, the second of eight children.  She married Gerald Easter, 2/19/1965 and had 39 years together until his death 3/2/2004.  They had...

Jul 15, 2019

Douglas Stoughton, Jr.

CHARLESTON – Douglas John Stoughton, Jr., 68, of Charleston, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Douglas was born June 23, 1951at Grand Forks, North Dakota, son of Alice (Casady) and Douglas John Stoughton, Sr.  He is survived by his mother: Alice Stoughton of Billings, MT,...

Jul 12, 2019

Verna Wilson

CHARLESTON – Verna June Wilson, age 96, of Charleston, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019.

The memorial service honoring her life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Wesley United Methodist Church with Pastor Janice Kahl officiating.  Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the...

Jul 5, 2019

Kathy Jenkins

WESTFIELD – Kathy Jenkins, 64, of rural Westfield, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 at SBLHC.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2019 at the Caudill-King Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery, rural Charleston.  Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5:00 p.m....

Jul 4, 2019

Ray Coartney

CHARLESTON – Ray I. Coartney, 75, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 at SBLHC.

His graveside funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2019 at Enon Cemetery, rural Ashmore.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Ray was born May 17, 1944 at Charleston, son of Robert Leland and Mildred Evelyn (Murphy)...

Jul 4, 2019

Elsie Scott

KANSAS – Elsie Irene Scott, 94, of Kansas, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Her graveside funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the Arcola Township Cemetery, with Bret Hammond officiating.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard. Memorials: Hilltop Activity Fund.

Elsie was...

Jul 3, 2019

Margaret L. Hopper

CHARLESTON – Margaret Louise Hopper, 90, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at her home.

Her graveside memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Arrangements: Caudill-King.

Margaret was born May 31, 1929 at Charleston, daughter of Jesse and Gertrude...

Jun 28, 2019

Sylvia Herbert

CHARLESTON – Sylvia G. Herbert, 79, formerly of Gays, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Her memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church, 302 W. Church Street, Champaign, Illinois.

Sylvia was born June 17, 1939...

Jun 26, 2019

John Herman

CHARLESTON - John Albert Herman, "Big Bad John", age 93, of Charleston, passed away on June 26, 2019 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

His graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2019 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Military rites will be performed by Paul McVey V.F.W. Post...

Jun 25, 2019

Joanna Brown

CHARLESTON – Joanna Mae Brown, 90, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at her home.

Her funeral will be at 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Friday at the funeral...

Jun 24, 2019

Marian Decker

GREENUP – Marian Lucille Decker, 93, of Greenup, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at Cumberland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Her funeral will be held at 12:00 p.m. (NOON) Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Parker Boothe officiating.  Interment will follow in Jack Oak Cemetery, rural Greenup. ...

Jun 20, 2019

Herbert O. Morice

CHARLESTON - Herbert Oscar Hille Morice, age 92, has moved on as of June 20, 2019. A Celebration of Life for colleagues, friends and family will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 2:00-4:00pm at Harper Swickard Funeral Home, 720 Monroe Avenue, Charleston, Illinois.

Herb was born in Festus, Missouri to...

Jun 6, 2019

Michael Glen Oliver

CHARLESTON – Michael Glen Oliver, 54, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at SBLHC.

Michael was born May 16, 1965 at Charleston, son of Linda Elaine (Strawser) and Michael Bill Oliver; they survive.  Also surviving are three children: Levi Connour, Christopher Erwin, and Tisha Campbell.  Two sisters Tina Pierson and...

Jun 2, 2019

Charles Rutan

ASHMORE – Charles Franklin Rutan, 90, of rural Ashmore, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at his home.

The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Caudill-King Funeral Home.   Burial will follow in Mound Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00...

May 24, 2019

John Walker

CHARLESTON – John Wayne Walker, 50, of Charleston, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at his home.

Memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at the Caudill-King Funeral Home.  Memorials: to his family.

John was born on the 6 th day of the...