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Larry Edward (Sr.)  Mccoy

Larry Edward (Sr.) Mccoy

Sep 3, 2018

Larry McCoy, Sr.

CHARLESTON- Larry E. McCoy, Sr., 73, of Charleston, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018.

His graveside funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2018 at Union Cemetery, rural Charleston.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Larry was born January 24, 1945 at Jefferson County, KY, son of Edd and Georgia (Land)...

Kenneth S. Warren

Kenneth S. Warren

Aug 23, 2018

Kenneth Warren

CHARLESTON – Kenneth S. Warren, 73, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Home Church (formerly Salisbury Church – Charleston Campus), with Scott Sims officiating.  Burial will follow in Roselawn...

Judith R. (Courtney)  Dornfeld

Judith R. (Courtney) Dornfeld

Aug 18, 2018

Judith Dornfeld

CHARLESTON – Judith R. Dornfeld, 57, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 at her home.

Judy was born August 20, 1960 at Charleston, daughter of Harvey Dale and Norma (Stopher) Courtney.  She married Kent Dornfeld, November 25, 2008; he survives.  Also surviving is one son: Jaymie Blanchard and wife Tanya of...

Judith Rae (Jones)  Rankin

Judith Rae (Jones) Rankin

Aug 14, 2018

Judy Rankin

CHARLESTON – Judith Rae Rankin, 76, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

The memorial service honoring her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 902 Cleveland Avenue, Charleston, with Pastor Ken Hoover officiating.  Inurnment will follow in Craig...

William Andrew Rau

William Andrew Rau

Aug 7, 2018

William Rau

WESTFIELD - William Andrew Rau, 20 months old, of Westfield, was embraced in the arms of Jesus, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at his home.

His funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Farris officiating.  Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.  Visitation...

Rosalie Pamela (Wilson)  Burris

Rosalie Pamela (Wilson) Burris

Aug 3, 2018

Rosalie Burris

CHARLESTON - Rosalie (Wilson) Burris, 69, of Charleston, passed away at Carle Foundation Hospital, with her daughters by her side, on August 3, 2018.

Her funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Skinner officiating.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston. ...

Elaine F. (Pearcy)  Johnson

Elaine F. (Pearcy) Johnson

Jul 25, 2018

Elaine Johnson

CHARLESTON – Elaine Johnson, 65, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at her home.

Her memorial visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 2, 2018 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  No service will be held.

Elaine was born January 22, 1953 in Charleston, daughter of...

David John Hart

David John Hart

Jul 22, 2018

David Hart

CHARLESTON – David John Hart, 69, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

David was born November 9, 1948 at Sycamore, Illinois, son of Jerome and Emily (Mockovak) Haughawout.  He is survived by his mother: Emily Kuelbs; one sister: Mary Ellen Smith; and two brothers: John Haughawout...

Martha R. Boaz

Martha R. Boaz

Jul 19, 2018

Martha Boaz

CHARLESTON - Martha R. Boaz, age 91, passed peacefully into her eternal life on Thursday, July 19, 2018 surrounded by her devoted family.

Services honoring her life will be held Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Caudill-King Funeral Home in Charleston, IL.  Visitation will be held from 9:00am to 12:00pm with service immediately following...

Ronald Lee Durbin

Ronald Lee Durbin

Jul 11, 2018

Ronald Durbin

CHARLESTON – Ronald Lee Durbin, 55, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at his home.

His graveside memorial service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2018 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  There will be no visitation.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Ronald was born July 19, 1962 at Mattoon, son...

Caroline A. (Fuller)  Christian

Caroline A. (Fuller) Christian

Jul 10, 2018

Caroline Christian

CHARLESTON – Caroline A. Christian, 101, of Charleston, passed away July 10, 2018.

Her memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Wesley United Methodist Church 2206 Fourth Street, Charleston, with Reverend Tom Corum officiating.  Memorials: The Charleston Community Band, Wesley United Methodist Church, or donor's choice.  If...

Teal (Cunningham)  Leonard

Teal (Cunningham) Leonard

Jun 23, 2018

Teal Leonard

ASHMORE – Teal Leonard, 91, of Ashmore, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 under the care of Lincolnland Hospice.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2018 at the Caudill-King Funeral Home, 1117 Jackson, Charleston, with Pastors Vance Oliver and Walt Truex officiating.  Burial will...

Carolyn Elnora (Towles)  Smitley

Carolyn Elnora (Towles) Smitley

Jun 22, 2018

Carolyn Smitley

CHARLESTON – Carolyn E. Smitley, 81, of Charleston, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will be one...

Russell Ray Pankey, Sr.

Russell Ray Pankey, Sr.

Jun 21, 2018

Russell Pankey, Sr.

CHARLESTON - Russell Ray Pankey, Sr. of Sun Lakes, Arizona, born on July 6, 1935, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 21, 2018 in Sun Lakes, Arizona surrounded by family.

Russ was the third child of five born to Ercel James Pankey and Martha Ilean Davis Pankey.  He...

Marylin Genevieve (Shonk)  Sager

Marylin Genevieve (Shonk) Sager

Jun 11, 2018

Marylin Sager

CHARLESTON – Marylin Genevieve Sager, 79, of Charleston, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018 at Life's Journey of Mattoon.

Visitation will be Saturday, June 16, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, with her funeral to immediately follow at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Curt Weaver officiating.  Burial will...

Ky Eugene Rardin

Ky Eugene Rardin

Jun 9, 2018

Ky Rardin

CHARLESTON -Ky Eugene Rardin, 48, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at his home.

His memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at First Church of God, 1225 Montgomery Drive, Charleston, with Pastor Vance Oliver officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Arrangements:...

Christophe Henri Welch

Christophe Henri Welch

May 27, 2018

Christophe Welch

ASHMORE – Christophe Henri Welch, 55, of rural Ashmore, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 at SBLHC.

Christophe was born September 27, 1962 Juvisy-sur-Orge, France, son of Anthony Douglas Welch and Monique Henriette (Bardou) Welch.  He married Robin Callaway, June 16, 2001 at Strasburg, Illinois; she survives.  Also surviving are his mother and...

Marilyn Faye (Jones)  Brady

Marilyn Faye (Jones) Brady

May 22, 2018

Marilyn Brady

CHARLESTON – Marilyn Faye Brady, 82, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 27, 2018 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Scott Sims officiating.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston. ...

Donald Wayne Sager

Donald Wayne Sager

May 11, 2018

Donald Sager

CHARLESTON – Donald Wayne Sager, 82, of Charleston, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018 at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, with his graveside funeral to immediately follow at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston, with Pastor Curt...

Deborah Inez (Burris)  Lewis

Deborah Inez (Burris) Lewis

May 10, 2018

Deborah Lewis

MATTOON - Deborah I. Lewis, 66, of Mattoon, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018 at SBLHC.

Her memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2018 at Friendship Baptist Church, 19709 Harrison Street Road, Charleston, with Pastor Tom Skinner officiating.  Memorials may be given to the family.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

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