Mar 22, 2024

Vicki Shadwell

CHARLESTON – Vicki Louise Shadwell, 71, of Charleston, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at Willow Breeze Hospice House.

Vicki was born January 10, 1953, one of thirteen children born to Frank and Virginia (Mize) Helige.  She married Steve Shadwell; he survives. Also surviving are her children, Patrick Branch, Billy Newton, Crystal Newton,...

Mar 17, 2024

Vera Moreton

CHARLESTON – Vera Irene Moreton, 90, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at home, with her family by her side.

Her graveside funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Vera was born April 24, 1933 at Charleston, daughter of...

Mar 13, 2024

Joanne Brady

CHARLESTON – Joanne Brady, 87, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at home, surrounded by family.

Her graveside funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Joanne was born September 1, 1936 at Charleston, daughter of Stella Mae (Sexton) and...

Feb 29, 2024

Richard Cors

MATTOON – Richard A. Cors, 55, of Mattoon, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2024 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, Charleston.  His graveside funeral will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Kickapoo Cemetery, rural Charleston,...

Feb 20, 2024

Mary Craft

CHARLESTON – Mary L. Craft, 77, of rural Charleston, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by family.

Her funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 23, 2024 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, rural Oakland.  Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m....

Feb 18, 2024

Terry Roy

CHARLESTON – Terry Lee Roy, 81, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at his home

Terry was born October 8, 1942 at Raleigh, North Carolina. He was the adopted son of Wendell G. and Wilma J. (Robertson) Roy.  His natural parents were the Sellers family from Iowa.  He married Carol D....

Jan 31, 2024

Shirley Dunifer

OLNEY, IL – Shirley Jean Dunifer, 87, of Olney, passed away at 5:35 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Richland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Shirley was born January 7, 1937 at Charleston, Illinois.  Her parents were Benjamin Franklin Dunifer and Hazel Irene (Downey) Dunifer.  Her siblings were James Dunifer, Dale Dunifer, and Rosalee...

Jan 15, 2024

Albert Duane Kearney

CHARLESTON – Albert Duane Kearney, 81, of Charleston, died peacefully at home Monday, January 15, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his wife and children.

Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Central Christian Church, 915 W. Lincoln, Charleston.  The funeral service honoring his life will follow at...

Jan 10, 2024

Dorothy Bartley

CHARLESTON – Dorothy J. Bartley, 88, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Her funeral will immediately follow at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home, with...

Jan 3, 2024

Earl Snook

CHARLESTON – Earl Wesley Snook, 66, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at his home.

Earl was born July 14, 1957 in Champaign, Illinois, son of Margaret L. (McArthy) and Quentin Laurence Snook, Sr.  He is survived by one daughter, Kasi; one sister, Sarah (Jeff) Hudson of Charleston; and three brothers,...

Dec 31, 2023

Rex L. Pedigo

CHARLESTON – Rex Luther Pedigo, 77, of rural Charleston, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at home, surrounded by family.

Rex was born September 8, 1946 at Charleston, son of Chilton Avery and Gwendoline (Goodman) Pedigo.  He married Peggy Jo Price, December 28, 2000; she survives.  Also surviving are their children, Amber...

Dec 26, 2023

Mike Taylor

LERNA - Mike Eugene Taylor, 63, of rural Lerna, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at SBLHC.

His graveside funeral will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Janesville Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. til 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.

Mike was born...

Dec 12, 2023

James Lauher

KANSAS – James Franklin Lauher, 80, of Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, with his loving family at his side.

His Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Kansas Christian Church, with Bret Hammond officiating.  Visitation will be two...

Nov 7, 2023

Myron (Steve) Johnson

WESTFIELD – Myron (Steve) Johnson, 81, of Westfield, passed away peacefully, November 7, 2023 at home, surrounded by family and friends.

Steve was born October 10, 1942 at Westfield, the son of Leland and Darleene (Garver) Johnson.  Steve married the love of his life, Susan Jane Lawyer, January 27, 1963 at the...

Nov 6, 2023

William Charles Logan

CHARLESTON - William Charles Logan died at 1:20 pm on November 6, 2023.

He was born on January 11, 1933 at the Logan house in rural Doniphan, MO.  His parents were William Matthew Logan and Mary Magdalene (Chestnut) Logan.  His mom nicknamed him "Charlie".  His siblings were Ethel Mae (Logan) Sears, Daniel...

Nov 4, 2023

Denny Boaz

Denzil M. (Denny) Boaz entered his heavenly home early on the morning of Saturday, November 4, 2023 with family by his side.  Denny was born on March 15, 1948, the son of Bill and Martha (Lee) Boaz.  He married Cynthia (Cindy) Frost on July 3, 1966.   She preceded him in death on November 10, 2014. ...

Oct 20, 2023

Elizabeth Cottingham

CHARLESTON – Elizabeth Lue Cottingham, 97, of Charleston, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Her graveside funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 23, 2023 at Hurricane Cemetery, rural Charleston.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Libby was born April 28, 1926 at Winston-Salem, North Carolina, daughter...

Oct 19, 2023

Peggy Pankey-Floyd

ASHMORE – Peggy Jean Pankey-Floyd, 92, of Ashmore, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Her funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 23, 2023 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. (NOON) Monday at the...

Oct 13, 2023

Donald Lawyer

CHARLESTON – Donald K. Lawyer, 81, of Charleston, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at his home.

His graveside funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 16, 2023 at Liberty Cemetery, rural Charleston.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in his honor may be made to: Lincolnland Hospice or SBLHC Cancer...

Oct 1, 2023

Charles E. Gobert, Sr.

CHARLESTON – Charles Edward Gobert, Sr., 74, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, with his family at his side.

Charles was born January 18, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, son of Charles F. and Mary G. (Clark) Gobert.  He married Glenna Ayers, September 21, 1968...