Jul 27, 2022

Michele Gaffney-LeBeau

CHARLESTON – Michele Ann Gaffney – LeBeau, 62, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

Michele was born October 27, 1959 at Ottawa, Illinois, daughter of Richard F. and Lillian M. (Kehne) Gaffney.  As a teenager, she was unofficially adopted by Grandpa Chuck and Grandma Sari...

Jul 26, 2022

Steven Etnire

CHARLESTON - Steven Dale Etnire, 61, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at home, surrounded by family.

Steven was born August 8, 1960 in Charleston, son of Darry and Joyce (Pitcher) Etnire.  He is survived by his son, Jayden Dale Etnire; his father, Darry Etnire; two brothers, Randy (Kay) Etnire and...

Jul 10, 2022

Linda (Snider) Huckstead

GREENUP – Linda Lou (Snider) Huckstead, 78, of Greenup, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana.

Her graveside memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2022 at Zion Hill Cemetery, rural Mattoon.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Linda was born February 25,...

Jul 4, 2022

Janet Ferguson

CHARLESTON – Janet Joann Ferguson 66, of Mattoon, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022 at Mattoon Health Care Center with family at her side.

Janet was born January 2, 1956 at Decatur, Illinois, daughter of James and Lillie (Hayes) Golladay.  She is survived by her children, David Doyle and fiancée Ashley and Christina...

Jun 21, 2022

Caroline Carlisle

ASHMORE – Caroline Sue Carlisle, 65, of Ashmore, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at her home.

Caroline was born September 15, 1956 at Colorado Springs, CO, daughter of Donald and Margie (Sheppard) Wendlowsky.  She married Robert G. Carlisle in 1995 in Colorado Springs; he survives.  Also surviving are her children, Joe Cadreau,...

Jun 13, 2022

Sue McKinney

CHARLESTON -   Sue McKinney passed away peacefully on June 13, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 2800 University Drive in Charleston.  Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, north of Charleston, near Rardin.  Visitation will be held from...

May 25, 2022

Lewis Mathis

CHARLESTON – Lewis Edward Mathis, 84, of Charleston, formerly of Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Lewis was born June 27, 1937 in Chesterfield, Illinois, son of Raymond and Mary Louise (Chism) Mathis.  He married Jo Ann Goforth.  She preceded him in death in 1997.  He is...

May 23, 2022

William Smith

MATTOON – William Paul Smith, 72, of Mattoon, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022 at SBLHC.

His Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2022 at the Caudill-King Funeral Home with Pastor Allan Harris officiating.  Inurnment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will be one hour prior to...

May 16, 2022

Clarence Walker, Jr.

CHARLESTON – Clarence Robert Walker, Jr., 66, of Charleston, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 at his home, with family at his side.

His Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2022 at the Neoga Free Methodist Church, with Pastor Steve Massengill officiating.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Clarence...

May 11, 2022

Wesley Connelley

CHARLESTON – Wesley M. Connelley, 78, of rural Charleston, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at his home.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at the Caudill-King Funeral Home, followed by his Graveside Funeral at 3:30 p.m. at Union Cemetery, rural Charleston.

Wesley...

May 10, 2022

Miles Dwiggins

CHARLESTON – Miles Dwiggins passed away on May 10, 2022 in Urbana, IL, at the age of 34.

Services will be held Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Charleston where he was a member, with visitation at 10:00 a.m.

Miles was born in Charleston, IL,...

May 2, 2022

Patricia Shoot

CHARLESTON – Patricia A. Shoot, 95, of rural Charleston, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 at SBLHC.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Caudill-King Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Mound Cemetery, Charleston.  There will be no visitation.  Memorials may be...

Apr 28, 2022

Maranda Carmickle

CHARLESTON – Maranda Luvena Marie Carmickle, 39, of Neoga, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022 at her home.

Memorial visitation will be Wednesday, May 4, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Caudill-King Funeral Home.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Maranda was born March 5, 1983 at...

Apr 23, 2022

Terry D. Gordon

CHARLESTON – Terry D. Gordon, 64, of Charleston, passed away at 10:55 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2022 at St John's Hospital, Springfield, Illinois.

No service is planned.  Harper-Swickard Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Terry was born October 7, 1957 at Charleston, son of Donald J. and Carolyn (Carpenter) Gordon. ...

Apr 22, 2022

Clint Butler

CHARLESTON – Clint Lee Butler, 54, of Charleston, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at his home.

The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 12:00 p.m. (NOON) Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday...

Apr 20, 2022

Victor Castle

CHARLESTON – Victor Preston Castle, 78, of rural Charleston, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at his home, with family at his side.

His graveside funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2022 at Liberty Cemetery, rural Charleston, with Pastor Jerry Sweeney officiating.  Military rites will be performed by Paul...

Apr 19, 2022

Bobby Millage

CHARLESTON – Bobby Gene Millage, 81, of rural Charleston, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at home.

Bobby was born November 6, 1940 in Cumberland County, Illinois, son of Kenneth and Lucy (Phillips) Millage.  He married Hazel C. Jones, November 16, 1963 at Charleston; she survives.  Also surviving is one step-daughter, Carol Claypool...

Apr 11, 2022

Ralph Van Schoyck

DANVILLE – Ralph Eugene Van Schoyck, 86, of Danville, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center, Danville.

His funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, Charleston.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will be one hour...

Apr 7, 2022

Ray Scott Klawonn

CHARLESTON – Raymond Scott Klawonn, 51, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, with loved ones at his side.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 11, 2022 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Charleston, with Father Braden Maher officiating. ...

Apr 6, 2022

Howard Eads

CHARLESTON – Howard Stanton Eads slipped peacefully through the heavenly gates on April 6, 2022 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in the presence of his loving family.

Howard was born June 10, 1931 in Burksville, Kentucky to Gurstel and Opal (Cloyd) Eads.

Howard married Jan Vanatta on April 7, 1978.  ...