Sep 2, 2025

Virginia Grant

CHARLESTON – Virginia Roseanne Grant, 69, of Charleston, formerly of Effingham, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at her home.

Virginia was born August 2, 1956 at Alton, Illinois, daughter of Edith (Sturgeon) and Roy Lee Shoptaw. She is survived by two sons, Robert Grant of Effingham and Kevin Grant and husband Dustin...

Aug 26, 2025

Max D. Weaver

CHARLESTON – Max Dale Weaver, 90, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Willow Breeze Hospice House, with his children at his side.

Visitation will be held Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with his funeral beginning at 2:00 p.m. with...

Aug 25, 2025

Debbie Welsh

LERNA – Debbie K. Welsh, 67, of Lerna, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 at her home.

Debbie was born June 25, 1958 at Charleston, daughter of Jerry Eugene and Lillie Mae (Hall) Taylor.  She married Donald Lee Welsh, July 23, 1976.  He passed away August 10, 2008.  She is survived by her...

Aug 19, 2025

Terry A. Brazzell

CHARLESTON – Terry Allen Brazzell, 64, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at home.

Terry was born November 2, 1960 at Charleston, son of Janet C. (Scott) and Oscar A. Brazzell, Jr.  He is survived by one sister, Tina M. Renoe of Charleston, and two brothers, Joe M. Renoe, Jr....

Aug 6, 2025

Randy C. Wheeler

CHARLESTON – Randy C. Wheeler, 68, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at home surround by family and friends.

Randy was born May 9, 1957 at Danville, Illinois, son of Ralph "Red" and Madeline (Wallen) Wheeler.  He married Donie Fay Johnson, December 11, 1982 at East Harrison Street Church of...

Jul 18, 2025

Vickie Fletcher

CHARLESTON—Vickie Sue Fletcher of Charleston, IL passed away at 7:24 A.M. July 18, 2025 at the Odd Fellow Rebekah Home - Harmony Center.

Vickie was born on October 18, 1951, in Atlanta, Georgia to Barbara Ann (Farr) and Russell Eugene Stewart. She married Steve Eugene Fletcher on September 15, 1978 in Charleston, IL....

Jul 6, 2025

Glenn Donley

CHARLESTON -    Glenn Edward Donley, 89, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

His graveside funeral with military rites by Paul McVey V.F.W. Post #1592, and its' Auxiliary, and Charleston American Legion Post # 93, will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, July 11, 2025 at...

Jun 25, 2025

Dorothy Madlem

CHARLESTON – Dorothy Irene Madlem, 94, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Dorothy was born August 7, 1930 in Coles County, Illinois, daughter of Violet (Bell) and Wilbur Hall. She married Byrd Lewis Madlem, July 30, 1949 at Charleston; he survives.  Also surviving are...

Jun 23, 2025

CHARLESTON - Gary Gilbert of Charleston, IL entered his heavenly home on Monday, June 23, 2025 with his family by his side.  Gary was born on September 13, 1948, in Charleston, IL to Harry (Gene) Gilbert and Dora (Hopper) Gilbert.  He and Cheryl Boaz were united in marriage on July 17, 1982.  Cheryl gained a wonderful bonus daughter when...

Jun 9, 2025

Juanita Renfro

CHARLESTON – Juanita June Renfro, 80, of Charleston, formerly of Bloomington, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 at Willow Breeze Hospice, Mattoon, with family at her side.

Juanita was born August 12, 1944 at St. Louis, MO, daughter of Lillie Pearl (Frisch) and Walter Richard Hellmann.  She married Charles Renfro, June 28, 1962. ...

Jun 3, 2025

Michael Brown

TRILLA – Michael Eugene Brown, 73, of Newton, formerly of Trilla, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Helia Health Care of Newton.

His graveside funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Beals Cemetery, rural Trilla, with Pastor Zandra Anderson officiating.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, Charleston.

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May 31, 2025

Judith Fudge

CHARLESTON – Judith Ann Fudge, 75, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at her home.

Her graveside funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon with Pastor Brad Bennington offiicating.  Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 3...

May 14, 2025

Donna Spraker

CHARLESTON – Donna Jean Spraker, 73, of rural Charleston, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at her home.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Huckaba Cemetery, rural Charleston.  Visitation will be one hour prior...

May 13, 2025

Kathy Carey

CHARLESTON – Kathy Carey, 53, of Charleston, was called to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

The funeral service celebrating Kathy's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2025 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, with Reverend Janice Kahl officiating.  Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will...

May 11, 2025

Thomas C. Jones, Jr.

CHARLESTON – Thomas C. Jones, Jr., 79, of rural Charleston, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025 at SBLHC.

Tom was born April 6, 1946 at Charleston, born to Ruby (Hill) Smith.  He was adopted by Ruth (Hill) and Thomas C. Jones, Sr.   He married Gloria Jean Dare, February 14, 1982 at...

Apr 21, 2025

Kenneth W. Cole

CHARLESTON – Kenneth Wayne Cole 82, of Charleston, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 at his home.

Kenneth was born February 26, 1943 in Charleston, son of Robert and Olive (Coartney) Cole. He is survived by two children, Jon Cole and wife Kendra of Charleston and Julie Fulton and husband Edward of...

Apr 15, 2025

Bobby Bartley

CHARLESTON – Bobby L. Bartley, 94, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by his family.

Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, concluding with Masonic Rites at 12:45 p.m. by Charleston Masonic Lodge #35. His...

Apr 13, 2025

Emma Daum

CHARLESTON - Emma E. (Kent) Daum, 93, of Charleston, IL, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with her loving children at her side.

Emma was born February 26, 1932 in Centralia, Illinois, daughter of Thomas and Elsie (Baldridge) Kent.  She married John L. Daum, October 17,...

Mar 26, 2025

Iretta Gail White

CHARLESTON – Iretta Gail White, 65, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at her home.

Iretta was born February 4, 1960, daughter of Ernest C. and Stella Mae (Wiseman) Mullins.  She married Thomas D. White, Sr.  He passed away April 4, 2023.  She is survived by two step-sons, Michael W....

Mar 24, 2025

Jerry Garrett

CHARLESTON – Gerald E. "Jerry" Garrett, Jr., 72, of Charleston, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025 at home, with family at his side.

Jerry was born February 12, 1953 in Decatur, Illinois, son of Elizabeth (Brown) and Gerald E. Garrett, Sr.  He married Mary Angelette Pearcy, April 27, 1974 at St. Charles Borromeo...