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Joanna Mae (Baumgartner)  Brown

Joanna Mae (Baumgartner) Brown

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...

Marian Lucille Decker

Marian Lucille Decker

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. ...

Herbert Morice

Herbert Morice

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...

Michael Glen Oliver

Michael Glen Oliver

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...

Charles Franklin Rutan

Charles Franklin Rutan

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...

John Wayne Walker

John Wayne Walker

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...

Jo Ellen (Park)  Crawford

Jo Ellen (Park) Crawford

May 21, 2019

Jo Ellen Crawford

CHARLESTON – Jo Ellen Crawford, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Her graveside funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  There will be no visitation.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...

Dale Richard Mcmillan

Dale Richard Mcmillan

May 20, 2019

Dale McMillan

CHARLESTON – Dale Richard McMillan, 89, of Charleston, passed on to his Heavenly home Monday May 20, 2019 at his home with his family at his side.

Dale was born September 4, 1929.  He was a lifelong resident of Charleston.  He was the son of Glenn E. and Ethel J. (Jodry) McMillan.  He...

Phillip G. Flesor

Phillip G. Flesor

May 18, 2019

Phillip Flesor

MATTOON – Phillip G. Flesor, 66, of Mattoon, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at his home.

Phil was born July 28, 1952, son of George Flesor and Ila (Ellis) McVicker.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Phil was a member of Boy Scouts of America: Order of the...

Julia "Judy" F. (Parker)  Simpson

Julia "Judy" F. (Parker) Simpson

May 13, 2019

Julia (Judy) F. Simpson

CHARLESTON – Julia "Judy" F. Simpson, age 83, of Charleston, was surrounded by family when she passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 at her daughter's home in Barberton, OH.

Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, May 17, 2019 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Caudill-King Funeral Home...

Richard "Dick" L. Wiley

Richard "Dick" L. Wiley

May 11, 2019

Richard Wiley

HUMBOLDT – Richard "Dick" Lee Wiley, 87, of Humboldt, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at SBLHC.

The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Humboldt Cemetery.  Visitation will be Monday evening from 4:00 p.m. to...

Douglas Macarthur Wheatley

Douglas Macarthur Wheatley

May 4, 2019

Douglas Wheatley

March 11, 1942- May 4, 2019

CHARLESTON – Doug was the son of Frances Wheatley and Henrietta McKinney.

Memorial visitation will be Friday, May 10, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Caudill-King Funeral Home.  His graveside service will follow at Enon Cemetery, rural Ashmore.  In lieu of flowers,...

Gladys Loraine (Woodyard)  Lafferty

Gladys Loraine (Woodyard) Lafferty

May 3, 2019

Gladys Lafferty

CHARLESTON – Gladys Loraine (Woodyard) Lafferty, 105, of Charleston, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019.

Her funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.  In lieu of...

Patricia Jo Keown

Patricia Jo Keown

May 3, 2019

Patricia Keown

CHARLESTON - Patricia Jo Keown, 86, of Charleston, entered her Heavenly home Friday, May 3, 2019 at her home with her loving family beside her.

Her graveside funeral will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Mound Cemetery, Charleston, with Pastor Virgil Baker officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior...

Creo Liam Higgs

Creo Liam Higgs

Apr 30, 2019

Creo Liam Higgs

CHARLESTON – Creo Liam Higgs, infant son of Travis and Danielle (Hansens) Higgs, was embraced in the arms of Jesus, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at SBLHC.

His funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will...

Kenneth Merlin Evans

Kenneth Merlin Evans

Apr 23, 2019

Kenneth Evans

MATTOON – Kenneth M. Evans, 69, of Mattoon, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at his home.

His funeral will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Brad Brown officiating.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. (NOON) to...

Rick L. Mcgahey

Rick L. Mcgahey

Apr 18, 2019

Rick McGahey

CHARLESTON – Rick L. McGahey, 62, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at SBLHC.

The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 12:00 p.m. (NOON) Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Reverend Roger Kilzer officiating.  Burial will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon.  Visitation...

Richard Allen Denbo

Richard Allen Denbo

Mar 28, 2019

Richard Denbo

CHARLESTON - Richard Allen Denbo, 72, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Richard was born October 18, 1946 at E. St. Louis, Illinois, son of Donald and Helen (Wheeler) Denbo.  He is survived by four children: Megan (Mike) Utley of Angola, IN, Allen (Heather)...

Eldon Leon Fortner

Eldon Leon Fortner

Mar 16, 2019

Eldon Fortner

CHARLESTON – Eldon L. Fortner, 89, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 21, 2019 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. with his graveside funeral with military rites by the combined honor guards of Paul...

Kenneth Duane Wilson

Kenneth Duane Wilson

Mar 10, 2019

Kenneth Wilson

SULLIVAN – Kenneth Duane Wilson, 67, of Sullivan, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at HSHS St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur.

His funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2019 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. (Noon) to 2:00...

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