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...

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...