MARY HARRIS, 65, of Humboldt, IL passed away at 11:22 P.M on Friday, July 30, 2021, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.    At Mary’s request no formal services will be held. Mary was born on August 26, 1955, in Tuscola, IL.  She is a daughter of Dale E. and Frances I (Moore) Hutton.   She married Michael Dean Harris on March 12, 1974, in Charleston, IL. Mary is survived by her husband Mike of Humboldt, IL; four sons, Robert Michael Harris of...

Ed Kauffman, 78 of Arthur, IL passed away at 6:57 P.M. on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at the Arthur Mennonite Church, 710 East Park Street, Arthur, IL.  Pastor Lamar Miller will officiate.  Burial with Military Rites Conducted by the Arthur VFW will be in the Arthur Cemetery.  Visitation will be held two hours prior to the funeral from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00...

THERESA LYNN BREWER, 45, of Oakland, IL passed away at 8:19 A.M. on Monday, July 26, 2021, at her boyfriend’s residence in Hume, IL. A Celebration of Theresa’s Life will be held at a later date. Theresa was born on November 25, 1975, in Charleston, IL.   She was a daughter of Roger Dale and Theresa Frances (Long) Brewer. She is survived by her sister, Jeanette Brewer of Tuscola, IL, her boyfriend, Tim Cotton of Hume, IL, nieces and nephews, Devon, Thomas and...

Margaret JoAnne Springer Loy peacefully left this earth to be with the Lord on July 23, 2021, at 8:48 A.M. at Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL. She was just 3 days shy of her 87th birthday.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, July 30, 2021, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Arcola, IL.  Father Angel Sierra will officiate.  Burial will be in the Arcola Cemetery.   The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with...

BETTY JANE ALCORN, 95, of Arthur, IL formerly of Arcola, IL passed away at 11:35 P.M. Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at the Edwards Funeral Home.  Rev. Dwayne Kittle will officiate.  Burial will be in the Arcola Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, July 23, 2021, at the funeral home.  Betty was born April 21, 1926, in...

Cynthia Sue “Cindy” Davis, 43 of Arcola, IL passed away at 9:22 P.M. on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. Private graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in the VanVoorhis Cemetery. Pastor Matt Stump will officiate.   The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Cindy was born on June 10, 1978, in Mattoon, IL. She was a daughter of Riley James and Lee Ann (Greathouse) Davis. She is survived by...

Sandra Newman, 48 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 4:47 P.M. on Friday, July 16, 2021, at her residence. Graveside services will be held at a later date The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Sandra was born on October 23, 1972, in San Diego, CA.  She was a daughter of Jerry Lee and Peggy Louise (Harris) Butler. She is survived by three children, Sylvia Martinez of Mattoon, IL, Hugo Martinez of Mattoon, IL and Christina Newman of Humboldt, IL, three grandchildren,...

Carol Yvonne Schrock, 67 of Arthur, IL passed away at 7:15 A.M. on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur on the county line road.  Bishop Harvey Chupp will officiate.  Burial will be in the Otto Cemetery.  Visitation will be 1:00 P.M. to 7:39 P.M. on Friday, July 16, 2021, and 10:00 A.M. to 7:30P.M. on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at the HCK West Building. The Edwards...

Ben Ashworth Jr., 71 of Arcola, IL went to be with Jesus at 4:10 A.M. on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at his residence. A Celebration of Ben’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Walnut Grove Christian Church.  Pastor Steven Stern will officiate.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Ben was born on September 17, 1949, in Olney, IL.  He was a son of Ben...

Melvin L. Miller, 58, of Arthur, IL passed away at 10:44 P.M. on July 11, 2021, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Care Center in Mattoon, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Penn Station in Arthur, IL.  Rev. John Stewart will officiate.  Burial will be in the Arthur Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Penn Station in Arthur, IL.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with...