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...

Mar 23, 2025

Darrell St. Clair

CHARLESTON – Darrell W. St. Clair, 70, of rural Charleston, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 at his home.

Darrell was born June 20, 1954 at Charleston, son of Bruce and June (Cobble) St. Clair.  He married Lois Elaine Adkins, May 14, 1988 at Charleston, she survives.  Also surviving are their children,...

Mar 17, 2025

Tammy Hayes

CHARLESTON – Tammy Marie Hayes, 61, of Charleston, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025.

Tammy was born March 30, 1963 in Orange County, California, daughter of Delmas and Jacqueline (Laws) Tryon.  She married John Kevin Hayes; he survives.  Also surviving are her children, Gerald Hayes of Charleston, Cam Hayes and wife Jenny of...

Mar 5, 2025

Donald Lewis

KANSAS – Donald Heston Lewis, 82, of Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at home, with family at his side.

Donald was born October 12, 1942 at Kansas, son of Shelby H. and Myrtle Rue (Whitworth) Lewis.  He married Darlene M. Rhoads, September 1, 1961 at the Pleasant Hill Christian Church, rural...

Mar 3, 2025

Mason Foreman

CHARLESTON – Mason Reed Foreman, 16, of Charleston passed away Monday, March 3, 2025.

Visitation will be held Friday, March 7, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Memorials in his honor may be directed to the family.

Mason was born April 16, 2008, along with...

Feb 18, 2025

Merle Floyd

ASHMORE- Merle E. Floyd, 88, of Ashmore, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Heartland Senior Living of Neoga.

His funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Don Pankey officiating. Burial with military rites by Paul McVey V.F.W. Post #1592 and it's...

Feb 17, 2025

Rex Bryant

CHARLESTON – Rex Wayne Bryant, 76, of Charleston, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at Willow Breeze Hospice House, surrounded by family.

Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. (NOON) until 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, with the funeral service honoring his life beginning at 2:00 p.m., with...

Jan 25, 2025

Earl Hadfield

CHARLESTON – Earl D. Hadfield, 90, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial with military rites by Paul McVey V.F.W. Post #1592 and its'...

Jan 20, 2025

Debra Barker

CHARLESTON – Debra Kay Barker, 70, of rural Charleston, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at her home.

Debra was born July 27, 1954 at Charleston, Illinois, daughter of Charles and Lois (Reynolds) Fuller.  She married Joseph Paul Barker, October 17, 1975 at Fairgrange, Illinois.  He passed away February 6, 2013.  She is...

Jan 13, 2025

Edgar Pedigo

CHARLESTON – Edgar Allan Pedigo, 59, of Charleston, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at his home.

Edgar was born March 15, 1965 in Coles County, Illinois, son of Herschel L. and Nancy (Doss) Pedigo.  He is survived by his children, Jessica Pedigo, Kathy Pedigo, Edgar A. Pedigo, Jr., Beca Tristan and husband...

Jan 8, 2025

James A. Pier

CHARLESTON - James Allen Pier, 35, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at home.

James was born November 25, 1989 in Hanover Park, Illinois, son of Cynthia Ann (Johnson) and Allen Lucas Pier.  He is survived by his mother, Cynthia Adams and husband Edward of Charleston, father, Allen Pier and...

Jan 4, 2025

Denise Shumaker

ASHMORE – Denise D. Shumaker, 72, of Ashmore, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at her home.

Denise was born October 31, 1952, at Robinson, Illinois, daughter of Virgil V. and Nellie M. (Newberry) Blakeman.  She married David A. Shumaker, August 22, 1974; he survives.  Also surviving are their children, Darin A. Shumaker...