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...

Sep 12, 2022

Ronald Wohlstein

CHARLESTON – Ronald Theodore Wohlstein, 77, of rural Charleston, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022 at SBLHC, from injuries sustained in a fall.

Ronald was born September 19, 1944 at Schenectady, New York, son of Frederick F. Wohlstein II and Ellen (Sheward) Wohlstein.  He first married Vonice Hanson in June of 1966.  She...

Sep 4, 2022

Billie Brant

CHARLESTON - On Sunday, September 4, 2022, Billie Jean Brant, of Charleston went to her heavenly home to be with the Lord.

The funeral service honoring her life will take place at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Charleston, Illinois with Pastor Ken Hoover officiating. A private family...

Sep 2, 2022

Edith Barnes

CHARLESTON, IL – Edith Elnora Barnes, 98, of Charleston, formerly of Jacksonville, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022 at Palm Terrace of Mattoon.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 9, 2022 at New Mercy Worship Center, 1208 Moultrie Avenue, Mattoon, Illinois, with Pastor Ed...

Aug 29, 2022

Monte Goble

CHARLESTON – Monte L. Goble, 82, of Charleston, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022 at SBLHC.

The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 2, 2022 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service...

Aug 25, 2022

Jack Andrew "Andy" Price II

January 3, 1965 – August 25, 2022

MATTOON – Jack A. Price II, 57, of Mattoon, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 25, 2022 with wife Orphah (Farris) Price and stepson Robert by his side.

Jack was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana, son of Jack A. Price I and Phyllis...

Aug 18, 2022

Linda Houston

CHARLESTON – Linda Lou (Cooper) Houston, 80, of Charleston, formerly of Ashmore, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022 at SBLHC.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 12:00 p.m. (NOON) Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Maranatha Baptist Church, 3400 DeWitt Avenue, Mattoon.  Burial will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens,...

Aug 16, 2022

Harold Marts

CHARLESTON – Harold Ray Marts, 76, of rural Charleston, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at home, surrounded by family.

The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 12:00 p.m. (NOON) Friday, August 19, 2022 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon.  Visitation will...

Aug 9, 2022

John Marquart

CHARLESTON – John Robert Marquart, 89, of rural Charleston, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at his home.

John was born February 3, 1933 in Berrien County, Michigan, son of Herman and Irene Marquart.  He is survived by an adopted son, Robert Wayne Davison, Sr., daughter-in-law, Tina Davison, and three grandchildren, Michael Davison,...

Aug 4, 2022

William Trexler

DANVILLE, IL – William Harper Trexler, 90, of Danville, formerly of Hutsonville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Arcadia Care of Danville, Illinois.

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. Wednesday, August 10, 2022...

Aug 3, 2022

Vena Davis

CHARLESTON – Vena I. Davis, 97, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will be one hour...

Jul 30, 2022

Brenda Rogers

CHARLESTON - Brenda Sue Rogers, 59, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Kindred Hospital, Peoria, Illinois.

Brenda was born March 2, 1963 in Charleston, daughter of Russell

Rogers and Barbara (Montz) Shellabarger.  She is survived by four children, Miranda Riley, Gregg (Echo) Riley, Drew (Krystin) Riley, and Brendan...