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...

Sep 29, 2023

Hallie M. Stout

ASHMORE – Hallie M. Stout, 92, of rural Ashmore, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023 at home.

Hallie was born September 18, 1931 in Coles County, daughter of Herman & Lula (Butler) Moore.  She married Coy A. Stout, November 4, 1950.  He passed away February 25, 2006.  She is survived by four...

Sep 11, 2023

CHARLESTON - Frank Dale Pearcy, 72, of Charleston IL passed away peacefully Monday, September 11, 2023 surrounded by his family on the farm he so dearly loved after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's.

His funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Scott Sims officiating.  Burial...

Sep 10, 2023

Pama Curtiss

CHARLESTON – Pama Darlene Curtiss, 69, of Mattoon, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at her home.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (NOON) Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.

Pam was born December 8, 1953 in Mattoon, daughter of Jerry and Reda (Walters)...

Sep 7, 2023

Denny Pollard

CHARLESTON – Denny E. Pollard, 69, of rural Charleston, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Masonic Rites by Ashmore Lodge #390 will be held at 7:00 p.m.

Sep 4, 2023

Robert Brown

CHARLESTON – Robert E. "Bobby" Brown, 71, of rural Charleston, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 at SBLHC.

His graveside Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Casual attire would be appreciated.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Bob was born September 21, 1951 in Toledo,...

Sep 2, 2023

Jack A. Sims

WESTFIELD – Jack Albert Sims, 89, of Westfield, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Horizon Health Paris Community Hospital.

His Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Harmony Cemetery, rural Greenup, with Scott Sims officiating.  Arrangements: Caudill-King.

Jack was born June 2,...

Aug 20, 2023

Carolyn Stewart

CHARLESTON – Carolyn Sue Stewart, 79, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 24, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at Mound Cemetery, Charleston.

Carolyn was born...

Aug 16, 2023

Mary Evans

MATTOON – Mary Margaret Evans, 81, of Mattoon, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at her home.

No public service is planned.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Mary was born October 21, 1941 in Shelbyville, Illinois, daughter of Warde W. and Margaret (Hubbartt) Roberts.  She married Kenneth Evans, May 5, 1985.  He passed away...

Aug 16, 2023

May Bennett

CHARLESTON – May Bennett, 86, of rural Charleston, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Heartland Manor in Casey.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 21, 2023 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Grant Cemetery, rural Charleston.  Visitation will be one hour...