Gwendolyn J. Pierce, 74, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 4:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at her home following a brief illness. There will be no formal services. Gwen was born December 16, 1944 in Tuscola, IL to Philip K. and Ruth (Perkins) Andrews. She married the love of her life, Marion J. Pierce on October 17, 1982 in Pierson Station, IL.  Survivors include her husband, Jim Pierce, daughter, Susie Havener, and son, Scott (Kirsten) Day, all of Tuscola; step-son, David...

LaVonne Woods, 93, of Champaign, IL passed away at 8:53 A.M. on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at her residence.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Pastor Brent Budd will officiate.  Burial will be in the Arcola Cemetery.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home. LaVonne was born on December 5, 1925 in Arcola,...

Allen L. Hochstetler, 60, of rural Arcola, IL passed away at 12:55 A.M. on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Richard Gingerich residence, 439 E. CR 200 N., Arcola, IL.  Bishop Jeffrey Alan Miller will officiate.  Burial will be in the Bagdad Cemetery in rural Arcola, IL.  Visitation will be held anytime after 1:00 P.M. on Friday, November 8, 2019 and anytime after 10:00 A.M. on Saturday,...

Edna (Chupp) Helmuth, 84, of Arthur, IL passed away at 7:15 P.M. on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the HCK West building, one mile south of Arthur.  Visitation will be held anytime after 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the HCK building.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family. Edna was born in rural Arthur, on June 25, 1935 to Daniel and Anna...

Charles William Havener, 93, of Illiopolis, IL passed away at 5:45 A.M. on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at the Eastern Star Home of Macon County in Macon, IL.    Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the Illiopolis United Methodist Church, 501 East Matilda, Illiopolis, IL.  Rev. C.W. Reneker will officiate.  Burial will be in the Lake Bank Cemetery in Latham, IL.  Masonic Rites will be conducted by the Kendron Lodge #340. ...

E. Pauline Wilson, 99 of Urbana, IL formerly of Mt. Zion, IL passed away at 2:05 A.M. on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Brethren Church, 209 S. Jefferson, Cerro Gordo, IL.  Rev. Terry Leach will officiate.  Burial will follow in the Cerro Gordo Cemetery.  Visitation will be two hours prior to the funeral, from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the church. ...

Doris “Darlene” Hoover, 82, of Decatur, IL went to be with Jesus at 10:36 A.M. on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, October 28, 2019 at GT Church, 500 South 27th St. in Decatur, IL.   Burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery in Long Creek, IL.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. prior to the funeral at the church.   The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Darlene was...

William Leslie “Bill” Edwards, 92, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 4:40 A.M. on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, October 28, 2019 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Chris “Toma” McManigell will officiate.  Military Rites will be accorded at the funeral home and private burial will follow in the Arcola Cemetery.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the...

Miles Dwaine Connour, 79 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 6:11 A.M. on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Mattoon Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Mattoon, IL.   Graveside services will be held at 5:30 P.M. on Thursday, October 17, 2019 in the Arcola Cemetery.  Pastor Matt McGregor will officiate.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.  Miles was born on October 31, 1939 in Hindsboro, IL.  He was a son of Miles Vee and Gladys (Golliday)...

Anna J. Chupp, 84 of Arthur, IL passed away at 12:30 A.M. on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Eberhardt Village in Arthur, IL. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the HCK West Building HCK, one mile south of Arthur, IL.  Burial will be in the Yoder Cemetery in rural Arthur, IL.  Visitation will be held any time after 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 11, 2019 at the HCK West Building.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with...