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...

Jun 2, 2023

Donald B. Garrett

ASHMORE – Donald Bedford Garrett, 85, of Ashmore, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023 at home, with family at his side.

His graveside funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Arrangements: Caudill-King.

Donald was born November 20, 1937 at Mountain View, Arkansas,...

May 31, 2023

Barbara Vanatta

CHARLESTON – Barbara Jane Vanatta, 76, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Cumberland Rehab & Health Care Center, with family at her side.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Hurricane Baptist Church, 985 IL Route 130, Charleston, with Pastor...

May 26, 2023

Donna Sue White

CHARLESTON – Donna Sue White, 87, of Mattoon, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will be...

May 18, 2023

Thomas L. Shaffer

ASHMORE – Thomas Lowell Shaffer, 90, of Ashmore, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon.

The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 12:00 p.m. (NOON) Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Bret Hammond officiating.  Burial will follow in Ashmore...

May 9, 2023

Dale Rogers

MATTOON – Dale Rogers, 66, of Mattoon, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at home.

A memorial Celebration of his Life will be held at the Mattoon Moose Lodge, 1212 Broadway Avenue, Mattoon, from 5:00 p.m. til 9:00 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2023.

Dale was born July 16, 1956 in Charleston,...

May 2, 2023

Howard Briggerman

MATTOON – Howard W. Briggerman, 81, of Mattoon, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home, Mattoon.

His funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2023 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Drummond Cemetery, rural Neoga.  Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Monday at...

May 2, 2023

Dewey Michael Taylor

MATTOON – Dewey Michael Taylor, 60, of Mattoon, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at SBLHC surrounded by family.

The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the Apostolic Center Church, 205 Country Club Road, Mattoon, Illinois, with Reverend Jeremy Doughty officiating.  Visitation...

Apr 21, 2023

Ruth Warren

CHARLESTON – Ruth Evelyn Warren, 97, of Charleston, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at SBLHC.

Ruth was born September 16, 1925 in Coles County, Illinois, daughter of Claude Edward and Lillie Evelyn (Sinclair) Shawver.  She married George Otto Warren, December 30, 1947.  He passed away October 3, 1998.  She is survived by...

Apr 19, 2023

Christopher Ogden

CHARLESTON – Christopher Lee Ogden, 44, of Charleston, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at his home.

Christopher was born October 17, 1978, son of Kenneth Ogden and Marjorie (Hoelscher) Rohr.  He married Laura Owens, January 27, 2012; she survives.  Also surviving are his son, Trevor Ogden; step-children, Trevor Godfrey and Shelby...

Mar 16, 2023

Larry Hall

CHARLESTON - Larry Lee Hall 72, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at home.

The graveside Memorial Service honoring his life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Mound Cemetery, Charleston.  Arrangements: Caudill-King Funeral Home.

Larry was born May 21, 1950 at Charleston, son of...

Feb 14, 2023

Harold Nordin

CHARLESTON – Harold "Hal" D. Nordin, 87, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at his home, surrounded by family.

His funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Reverend Ken Hoover officiating.  Private burial will follow in Mound Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will...

Feb 9, 2023

Evelyne Grubb

CHARLESTON - Evelyne Ann (Robinson) Tobias Grubb, 71 of Charleston, Illinois passed away at 12:48 a.m. Thursday, February 9, 2023 at her home.

Evelyne was born March 17, 1951, in Columbus, Indiana, the daughter of Keith and Wilma Galyan Robinson, Sr.  On April 5, 1969, she married Cecil Tobias, he died April 12,...

Feb 9, 2023

Michael Strange

CHARLESTON – Michael Strange, 88, of Effingham, formerly of Charleston, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at the Caudill-King Funeral Home, 1117 Jackson Avenue, Charleston.  Burial will be private.  Memorials may be made to the Tarble Arts Center at EIU...

Jan 27, 2023

Mason Evans

CHARLESTON – Mason Charles Lee Evans, 4 months, of Charleston, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at his home.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. til 11:00 a.m. at the Caudill-King Funeral Home.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Mason was born September 10, 2022 at...