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...

Aug 13, 2023

James R. Hall

CHARLESTON – James R. "Bob" Hall, 58, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at SBLHC.

Visitation will be Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. (NOON) until 2:00 p.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, followed by his graveside funeral at 2:30 p.m. at Enon Cemetery, rural Ashmore, with Pastor Chris...

Aug 6, 2023

Stephen Starwalt

WESTFIELD - Stephen Eugene Starwalt, 70, of rural Westfield, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 12, 2023 at the Casey United Methodist Church, 703 N State Route 49, Casey, with Reverend Joy Starwalt...

Jul 19, 2023

Lorene Snyder

CHARLESTON - Anyone who met Lorene Snyder knew of her love for Jesus Christ, Elvis Presley, and the Chicago Cubs.

But most of all, she loved her family.

Lorene died July 19, 2023 at Heritage Woods of Charleston, at peace, surrounded by loved ones and hours after the Cubs flew the...

Jul 17, 2023

John Metzger

OAKLAND – John Charles Metzger, 53, of Oakland, formerly of Charleston, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023 at his home.

John was born July 17, 1970 at Charleston, son of Carol (Wilson) Hawkins and Charles Metzger.  He is survived by his mother, Carol (Wilson) Hawkins of Charleston, his father, Charles Metzger of Olive...

Jun 29, 2023

Mary Beth Carbonaro

CHARLESTON – Mary Beth Carbonaro, 75, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023 at SBLHC, surrounded by family.

Memorials in her honor may be made to: St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Shriner's Hospitals for Children.

Mary Beth was born August 22, 1947 in Paddock Lake, Wisconsin, daughter of Paul...

Jun 20, 2023

Pastor John Best

CHARLESTON – Pastor John Ray Best, 77, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by family.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Charleston Bible Church, 2605 University Drive, Charleston, Illinois with the Memorial Service honoring his life to...