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. ...

Nov 4, 2022

Barbara Barnes

CHARLESTON – Barbara Jean Barnes, 74, of Charleston, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022 at her home.

Visitation will be held Monday, November 7, 2022 at the Caudill-King Funeral from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Her funeral service will begin at 7:00 p.m. with Bret Hammond officiating.

Barbara was born April...

Oct 23, 2022

Donald E. Plummer

CHARLESTON – Donald E. Plummer, 60, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.

His graveside funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Don was born January 14, 1962 at Charleston, son of Paul...

Oct 21, 2022

Audrey Gordon

GREENUP – Audrey Ellen Gordon, 80, of rural Greenup, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022 at home.

Audrey was born September 2, 1942 in Decatur, Illinois, daughter of Amzi Baker Davis and Audrey Juanita (Wallingford) Davis.  She is survived by her sons, Ben Minnis of Chicago and Chad (Lisa) Minnis of Indianapolis; friend,...

Oct 17, 2022

Ossey Eubank

CHARLESTON – Ossey Robert Eubank,79, of Charleston, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022 at SBLHC.

Ossey was born January 10, 1943 at Doniphan, Missouri, son of Robert and Marie (Maples) Eubank.  He was raised by Fred and Guinevere Hudson. He married Vickie Lee, November 24, 1964 at Charleston; she survives.  Also surviving are...

Oct 16, 2022

Caroline Pienta

CHARLESTON - Caroline Rose Pienta, 77, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones.

Caroline was born September 9, 1945 in Miami, Florida, daughter of John and Alyce (Zapotocky) Mrofka. She married Ronald Pienta on December 5, 1966 in Beaufort South Carolina. He preceded her death in March 2016.  She...

Sep 30, 2022

Michael Winnett

ASHMORE - Michael "Mick" Winnett, 65, of Ashmore, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital. Mick was born July 14, 1957 at Charleston, Illinois, son of Karen (Epperson) Deremiah and Joe Winnett. He is survived by his children: Cristy (Charlie) McKeller and Cara (Scotty) Wallace. His many siblings: Frank Winnett, Joe Kent...

Sep 23, 2022

James Plummer

MURDOCK, IL -  James Elmer Plummer, 73, of Murdock, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at Newman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

His graveside funeral with military rites by Paul McVey V.F.W. Post #1592 and Charleston American Legion Post #93 will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston. ...

Sep 21, 2022

Millie Bunch

CHARLESTON – Millie Bunch, 90, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at First Church of God, 1225 Montgomery, Charleston.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will...

Sep 17, 2022

Robert Ambrose

CHARLESTON – Robert Dean Ambrose, 91, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Visitation will begin Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., concluding with Masonic Rites by Charleston Masonic Lodge #35 at 7:00 p.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, 720 Monroe, Charleston.  Burial of...