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...

Jan 12, 2023

Marian Arnold

CHARLESTON – Marian Louise Arnold, 94, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home-Harmony Center in Mattoon, with family at her side.

Th funeral service honoring her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2023 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Craig...

Jan 7, 2023

Michael Wills

MATTOON – Michael W. Wills, 62, of Mattoon, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 at SBLHC.

Michael was born September 28, 1960 in Decatur, Illinois, son of Roy and Doris (Bivens) Wills.  He married Olivia Day, December 8, 1993 at Tuscola, Illinois; she survives.  Also surviving are two daughters, Amanda Prince of Schaumburg,...

Jan 3, 2023

Janet P. Lang

CHARLESTON – Janet P. Lang, 88, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at SBLHC.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 12:00 p.m. Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Jared von Kamp officiating.  Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery, rural Charleston.  Visitation...

Dec 19, 2022

Scott Robinson

TRILLA – Scott L. Robinson, 58, of Charleston, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at SBLHC.

His funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home....

Dec 13, 2022

Rosemary Woodfall

CHARLESTON – Rosemary Woodfall, 75, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Arbor Rose of Charleston.

Rosemary was born January 27, 1947 at Charleston, daughter of Lola Lucille (Cottingham) and James Oliver Woodfall.  She is survived by two sisters, Irene Coon of Ashmore and Barbara Ann Honaker and husband Daniel of...

Dec 11, 2022

Rodger Dyer

COOKS MILLS – Rodger Dale Dyer, 74, of Cooks Mills, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022 at his home.

Rodger was born March 22, 1948 in Hermitage Springs, TN, son of Delbert and Mildred (Davis) Dyer.  He married Donna June Drury, July 15, 1981 at Northside Baptist Church; she preceded him in death...

Dec 8, 2022

James Snyder

CHARLESTON – James Lowell Snyder, 87, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 8, 2022.

James grew up in Charleston, IL, graduated from Charleston High School and served years in the Air Force, including an assignment in Alaska.  James spent most of his career as a postal carrier where he eventually retired. ...

Dec 6, 2022

Sandra Franklin

CHARLESTON – Sandra Kay Franklin, 60, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Care Center.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 12, 2022 at Home Church, 2350 Madison, Charleston.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.   Visitation will be from...

Nov 30, 2022

Rex W. Sims

CHARLESTON – Rex Wayne Sims, 64, of rural Charleston, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

Rex was born December 18, 1957 at Charleston, son of Rex M. and Opal Irene (Horath) Sims.  He is survived by his significant other, Janet Sanderson; daughters, Lacie (Shaun) Wellbaum of...

Nov 20, 2022

Barbara McMillan

CHARLESTON – Barbara Gay McMillan died at the age of 90, Sunday, November 20, 2022 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home, Mattoon.

Barbara was born September 23, 1932 in Noble, Illinois, daughter of Lloyd and Beula May (Hanna) Sager.  She married Dale Richard McMillan, July 25, 1953 at the Coles County Courthouse.  He preceded...

Nov 16, 2022

Carl Best

LERNA – Carl M. Best, 75, of rural Lerna, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Cumberland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2022 with his funeral beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, with Pastor Joshua Zoppa officiating. ...