Dec 8, 2025

Winona Shepherd

CHARLESTON – Winona Doris Shepherd, 92, of Charleston, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Care Center.

Her Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2025 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home. Inurnment will be private. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Monday, prior to the service. MEMORIALS: St. Jude’s Children’s...

Dec 4, 2025

James R. Meese

ASHMORE – James R. Meese, 80, of Ashmore, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 at SBLHC.

The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, Charleston. Burial will follow in Van Voorhis Cemetery, rural Hindsboro. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the...

Dec 2, 2025

Joyce Dolson

CHARLESTON – Joyce Jane Dolson, 96, of Neoga, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

Joyce was born May 25, 1929 at Charleston, daughter of Russell and Marie (Mercer) Bayles. She married Kenneth Dolson in 1974. He preceded her in death April 8, 1994. She is survived by cousins, Wynona (Larry) Syfert of Mode, Sherry...

Nov 25, 2025

John D. Hall

CHARLESTON – John Doyle Hall, 90, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at SBLHC, with family at his side.

John was born October 5, 1935 at Bushton, Illinois, son of Wilbur and Violet (Bell) Hall. He had been married to Linda Kelly Reed of Shelbyville, IL, and is survived by step-sons, Jerry G. Reed, Jr. of Asheville,...

Nov 15, 2025

Barbara Nordin

CHARLESTON – Barbara Jean Nordin, 90, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 at her home, surrounded by family.

Her funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 902 Cleveland Avenue, Charleston, with Pastor Samuel Smith officiating. Private burial will follow in Mound Cemetery, Charleston. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. (NOON)...

Nov 7, 2025

Terry Price

ASHMORE – Terry Gene Price, 56, of Ashmore, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025 at home, surrounded by his family.

Terry was born January 20, 1969 at Charleston, son of Nellie J. and Thomas E. Price, Sr.  He married Leona Michelle Randall July 4, 2003 at the Bushton Christian Church; she survives.  Also...

Nov 3, 2025

Lucy Mae Lewis

CHARLESTON – Lucy Mae Lewis, 105, of Charleston, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 at Heartland Senior Living, Neoga.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Russ Finley officiating.  Burial will follow in Salisbury Cemetery, rural...

Oct 27, 2025

James Lee Birch

WESTFIELD - James "Jim" Lee Birch, 83, passed away at his home surrounded by family on October 27, 2025, after a long battle with kidney and heart disease.

He was born December 3, 1941, to Robert and Vera Birch of rural Charleson. Jim grew up in the Charleston area and moved after...

Oct 25, 2025

DAVID DEAN SHICK

2/20/39 – 10/25/25

David Dean Shick, age 86, of Charleston, Illinois passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025 with his loving wife, Dana, and children, April Marchuk and Mitchell (Joda) Shick at his side.

Dave was born February 20, 1939 in Charleston, Illinois to Robert (Bob) and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Shick....

Oct 20, 2025

Terry Linder

CHARLESTON – Terry Bradford Linder, 84, of Paris, formerly of Charleston, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 at The Haven of Paris.

Terry was born December 28, 1940 in Mattoon, Illinois, son of Richard M. and Olive B. (Osborn) Linder.  He is survived by one son, Brad Linder of Charleston.  He was preceded...

Oct 20, 2025

Donald Harris

CHARLESTON – Donald Andrew Harris, 58, of Charleston, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 at home, surrounded by his loved ones.

Donald was born December 3, 1966 at Shelbyville, Illinois, son of Judy (Walker) and Richard Harris. He married Marcia Lynn Stallings; she passed away August 17, 2004.  He is survived by his...

Oct 11, 2025

James E. Bowling

MATTOON – James Edward Bowling, 83, of Mattoon, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025 at his home.

His memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, 720 Monroe Avenue, Charleston.

James was born March 4, 1942 in Coles...

Oct 6, 2025

Rebecca Drum

CASEY – Rebecca Joann Drum, 60, of Casey, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 at home.

Rebecca was born January 2, 1965 at Mattoon, daughter of Buddy Leroy and Teresa Joann (Shull) Weaver.  She married George T. Drum; he survives.  Also surviving are two sons, Ryan Condron and Reilly Condron, both of Effingham;...

Sep 2, 2025

Virginia Grant

CHARLESTON – Virginia Roseanne Grant, 69, of Charleston, formerly of Effingham, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at her home.

Virginia was born August 2, 1956 at Alton, Illinois, daughter of Edith (Sturgeon) and Roy Lee Shoptaw. She is survived by two sons, Robert Grant of Effingham and Kevin Grant and husband Dustin...

Aug 26, 2025

Max D. Weaver

CHARLESTON – Max Dale Weaver, 90, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Willow Breeze Hospice House, with his children at his side.

Visitation will be held Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with his funeral beginning at 2:00 p.m. with...

Aug 25, 2025

Debbie Welsh

LERNA – Debbie K. Welsh, 67, of Lerna, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 at her home.

Debbie was born June 25, 1958 at Charleston, daughter of Jerry Eugene and Lillie Mae (Hall) Taylor.  She married Donald Lee Welsh, July 23, 1976.  He passed away August 10, 2008.  She is survived by her...

Aug 19, 2025

Terry A. Brazzell

CHARLESTON – Terry Allen Brazzell, 64, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at home.

Terry was born November 2, 1960 at Charleston, son of Janet C. (Scott) and Oscar A. Brazzell, Jr.  He is survived by one sister, Tina M. Renoe of Charleston, and two brothers, Joe M. Renoe, Jr....

Aug 6, 2025

Randy C. Wheeler

CHARLESTON – Randy C. Wheeler, 68, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at home surround by family and friends.

Randy was born May 9, 1957 at Danville, Illinois, son of Ralph "Red" and Madeline (Wallen) Wheeler.  He married Donie Fay Johnson, December 11, 1982 at East Harrison Street Church of...

Jul 18, 2025

Vickie Fletcher

CHARLESTON—Vickie Sue Fletcher of Charleston, IL passed away at 7:24 A.M. July 18, 2025 at the Odd Fellow Rebekah Home - Harmony Center.

Vickie was born on October 18, 1951, in Atlanta, Georgia to Barbara Ann (Farr) and Russell Eugene Stewart. She married Steve Eugene Fletcher on September 15, 1978 in Charleston, IL....

Jul 6, 2025

Glenn Donley

CHARLESTON -    Glenn Edward Donley, 89, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

His graveside funeral with military rites by Paul McVey V.F.W. Post #1592, and its' Auxiliary, and Charleston American Legion Post # 93, will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, July 11, 2025 at...