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...

Jan 2, 2025

Dennis Richey

ASHMORE – Dennis D. Richey, 75, of Ashmore, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at SBLHC, with family at his side.

Visitation will be held Saturday, January 4, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, with his funeral beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will...

Dec 6, 2024

Cheri Hampton

PHOENIX, AZ – Cheri Delores Hampton, 90, of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Charleston, Illinois, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 at her home.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon. ...

Dec 1, 2024

Louise Wilkerson

CHARLESTON - Louise J. Wilkerson, 99, of Charleston, IL passed away December 1, 2024 at the Harmony Center, Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home.

She was born to Millard & Kathie Fannin in Ford County. She is survived by her 3 children, E. Eugene Wilkerson, Anita D. Wilkerson & Rebecca S. Martin, along with 2 Granddaughters...

Nov 22, 2024

Mark Johnson

CHARLESTON – Mark Jason Johnson, 50, of Charleston, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 while doing something he loved, deer hunting.

Mark was born September 10, 1974 at Charleston, son of Myron (Steve) and Susan Jane (Lawyer) Johnson.  He married Ashley Dawn Armstrong, August 29, 2015 at the Loxa Presbyterian Church; she survives. ...

Nov 13, 2024

Michael Ferris

CHARLESTON – Michael Dale Ferris, 70, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

Michael was born August 26, 1954 at Terre Haute, Indiana, son of Charles W. and LaVera J. (DeMoss) Ferris.  He is survived by two sisters, Rita Michael of Indianapolis and Judy Ferris of...

Nov 12, 2024

Hugh Ivan Birch

CHARLESTON - Hugh Ivan Birch, 84, died peacefully at home on November 12, 2024.

Hugh was born on February 20, 1940 in Charleston, IL to Robert Arnold and Vera (Wheeler) Birch.  He attended High School in Artesia, NM and enlisted in the Marine Corps in On March 10, 1958.  Hugh's service from...

Nov 7, 2024

Caron Linder

CHARLESTON – Caron Sue Linder, 82, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024 at SBLHC.

Caron was born February 1, 1942 in Chalmers Township, McDonough County, Illinois, daughter of Ame William and Mabel Ellen (Newingham) Waymack.  She is survived by one son, Brad Linder of Charleston, one brother, Marvin Waymack of Mattoon,...

Nov 4, 2024

Susan Carol (Boden) Adams Finley

CHARLESTON - With profound sadness and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Susan Carol (Boden) Adams Finley, age 74, on November 4th, 2024. Born on January 26, 1950, in Tampa, Florida, Susan leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and faith that will continue to inspire...

Nov 1, 2024

Timothy Wiley

CHARLESTON – Timothy G. Wiley, 45, of Charleston, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

Tim was born November 3, 1978 at Mattoon, son of John T. and Gina (Montugno) Wiley.  He married Marlene L. Vega, April 17, 2000 at the Coles County Courthouse; she survives.  Also surviving...

Oct 24, 2024

Jacquelyn Colet

CHARLESTON -  Beloved friend and mother, Jacquelyn Carlee Colet, 77, of Charleston, passed away Thursday October 24, 2024 at Charleston Rehab, Charleston IL., surrounded by family.

Jacqui was born March 8, 1947 in Joliet, Illinois. She is survived by her children, Jason Colet and Jessica von Medicus, their spouses Brittany Colet and Freeman...

Oct 2, 2024

Mary Lou McGarry

CHARLESTON – Mary Lou McGarry, of Charleston, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at the Willow Breeze Hospice House of Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

Mary Lou graduated from Taylorville High School in 1943 and later married Francis W. (Frank) McGarry in Taylorville, IL; he preceded her in death in 1999. ...

Sep 28, 2024

Betty McComas

CHARLESTON – Betty Jean McComas, 99, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at her home.

Her graveside Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Mound Cemetery, Charleston.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Betty was born December 24, 1924 at Charleston, daughter of Everett M. and Ruth...

Sep 9, 2024

William Hudson

CHARLESTON – It is with extreme sadness and great relief that the family of William "Bill" Ray Hudson announce his passing on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 10:30 p.m. surrounded by his family at home.  He was 58 years old.  He fought a short battle with cancer.  He passed peacefully surround by family.  Although he...

Sep 6, 2024

Paul Drury

CHARLESTON – Paul Allen Drury, 80, of Charleston, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 at home, with family at his side.

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 at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 13, 2024 at...

Sep 5, 2024

Ronald L. Golladay

CHARLESTON - Ronald Lee Golladay, 70, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at his home.

Visitation will be Sunday, September 8, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.

Ron was born April 11, 1954 at Decatur, Illinois, son of James W. and Lillie...