Sep 3, 2024

Jane Herman

CHARLESTON – Jane Herman, 73, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at SBLHC.

Her funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 6, 2024 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Mound Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.  Memorials in her...

Aug 27, 2024

Homer F. Snider, Jr.

CHARLESTON -Homer F. Snider Jr. ("Buzz"), 81, of Charleston, passed away suddenly Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at home.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 30, 2024 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  (no visitation will be held).  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Homer was born July 30, 1943, to...

Aug 26, 2024

Sue Hanft

CHARLESTON – Sue Hanft, 85, of Charleston, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Her funeral will be held at 12:00 p.m. (NOON) Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, with Pastor Jared von Kamp officiating.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will...

Aug 15, 2024

Barbara Ann Heckathorn

CHARLESTON, IL – Barbara Ann Heckathorn, 76, of Charleston, formerly of Winter Haven, FL, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon.

Barbara was born October 4, 1947 at Princeton, Virginia, oldest child of Viola and James P. Brown, Sr.  She married James L. Heckathorn, May 4,...

Jul 21, 2024

Robert Bayles

ASHMORE – Robert Dale "Bob" Bayles, 86, of Ashmore, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024 at home, with his loving family at his side.

His funeral will be at 4:00 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2024 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Don Lusk officiating.  Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery, rural Greenup. ...

Jul 20, 2024

Peggy Buchanan

CHARLESTON – Peggy Jean Buchanan, 92, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Her funeral will be Friday, July 26, 2024 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home at 12:00 p.m.  Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Kansas.  Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the...

Jul 19, 2024

Nancy Keys

CASEY – Nancy Kay Keys, 79, of Casey, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 at Casey Health Care Center.

Her visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.

Nancy was born October 16, 1944  at Charleston, daughter of Elmer J. and Esther...

Jul 18, 2024

Martha Bayles

ASHMORE – Martha Lynn "Marty" Bayles, 82, of Ashmore, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at home, with her loving family at her side.

Her graveside funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2024 at Bell Cemetery, rural Greenup, with Pastor Don Lusk officiating.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.  Memorials in her honor...

Jul 1, 2024

Phyllis Rigg Franseen

JACKSONVILLE, IL – Phyllis Rigg Franseen, 94, of Charleston, formerly of Jacksonville, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Her Memorial Service will be held in Jacksonville, Illinois at a time and date to be announced later.  Arrangements:  Harper-Swickard, Charleston, Illinois.

Phyllis was born...

Jun 29, 2024

Reggie Galey

CHARLESTON – Reggie Lee Galey, 73, of rural Charleston, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Graveside Funeral with military rites by Paul McVey V.F.W. Post #1592...

Jun 22, 2024

Dr. Robert E. Blagg, D.D.S.

CHARLESTON – Dr. Robert E. Blagg, D.D.S., 96, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 at SBLHC.

His funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2024 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial with military rites by Paul McVey V.F.W. Post #1592 and its' auxiliary and Charleston...

Jun 16, 2024

Patricia Golladay

ASHMORE – Patricia C. Golladay, 68, of Ashmore, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at SBLHC.

Patricia was born October 25, 1955 at Versailles, Kentucky, daughter of Carlyle Dozier and Dorothy (Turner) Dozier.  She married William Golladay, May 25, 1992.  He passed away August 6, 2016.  She is survived by two daughters, Carlen...

Jun 8, 2024

Jerry Brant

CHARLESTON – Jerry Lee Brant passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024, at his Harmony Center home, Mattoon, Illinois

Jerry was born December 21, 1930 to Herman and Irene (Light) Brant.  He graduated Charleston High School with the Class of 1948.

Jerry joined the U.S. Navy, January 9, 1950, serving until November...

May 26, 2024

Ziggens Kidwell

CHARLESTON - Ziggens Lee Kidwell, 18, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024.

His visitation will be held Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  A time of sharing will follow at 3:00 p.m.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Ziggens...

May 17, 2024

Mary Cline

CHARLESTON – Mary Jane Cline, 75, of Charleston, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at her home, surrounded by family.

Mary was born December 3, 1948 at Diona, Illinois, daughter of Max and Erma Jean (Walters) Lawyer.  She is survived by four children, Jana Glidewell, Thomas "Chris" Jones, Jamie Cunningham, and Kevin Jones,...

May 11, 2024

MARJORIE E. KISSELL

CHARLESTON – Marjorie E. Kissell, 98, of Indianapolis, formerly of Charleston, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Wellbrooke of Avon.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Kenneth Pate officiating.  Burial will follow in Kickapoo...

Apr 29, 2024

Margaret Phillips

CHARLESTON – Margaret Louise Phillips, 85, of Charleston, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Harmony Center – Odd Fellow Rebekah Home.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, with her funeral beginning at 11:00 a.m.  Burial will follow in...

Apr 23, 2024

William Decker

CHARLESTON – William Stephen Decker 70, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Care Center.

His graveside Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2024 at Mound Cemetery, Charleston.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

William was born November 1, 1953 at Terre Haute, IN, son...

Apr 20, 2024

Ronald Brown

CHARLESTON – Ronald Lee Brown, 76, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 at home, surrounded by family.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, with his Memorial service following at 3:00 p.m.   Military rites will be performed by the...

Apr 19, 2024

Karon Fowler

INDIANAPOLIS – Karon Sue Fowler, 81, of Indianapolis, formerly of Mattoon, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at Rosegate Nursing Home, Indianapolis, IN.

Her graveside funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. (CDT) Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Kansas, Illinois, with Father Braden Maher officiating.  Arrangements: Caudill-King.

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