LOUIS W. TURNER, 69, of Arcola, IL passed away at 4:10 A.M. on Friday, October 19, 2018 at his residence. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Monday, October 22, 2018 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 E. Main in Arcola, IL.   Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the funeral home.   Burial will be in the Arcola Cemetery. Louis was born in Tipton, IN.   He was a son of Ben and Marion “Nell”...

Dennis James “Denny” McLain, 68 of Mattoon, IL died at 4:15 pm, Sunday, October 14th at Mattoon Healthcare after a valiant 6 month fight with cancer. Dennis was born November 30th, 1949 to William James and Rethel Justine (Hines) McLain in Mattoon, IL. He married Barbara Ann Boyer August 3rd, 1984 in St. Louis, MO. She survives. Also surviving are his siblings Darlene Riney of Mattoon, Vesta “Susie” McLain of Charleston, Roger (Marsha) McLain of Humboldt, Barbara...

DOLORES DARLENE BURCH, 86, of Humboldt, IL passed away at 12;15 P.M. on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the Edwards Funeral Home.  A memorial service will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home.   Chris Kelmel. will officiate.   Darlene was born on July 20, 1932 in Monticello, IL.   She was a daughter of Yocum and...

CHARLINE ROSE ELLIS, 91, of Decatur, IL formerly of Lansing, IL passed away at 4:08 A.M. on Monday, October 8, 2018 at Mason Point in Sullivan, IL. Graveside funeral services were held at the Concordia Cemetery in Hammond, IN at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 13, 2018.   Rev. Michael Pennanen officiated.   The Edwards Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.   Charline was born on January 15, 1927 in Hammond, IN.   She was a daughter of Edward and...

John R. Lowey, 81 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 6:35 P.M. on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, October 12, 2018 at the First Southern Baptist Church, 3521 Dewitt Ave in Mattoon, IL.  Rev. John Calio will officiate.  Burial will follow in the Arcola Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the church.  The Edwards Funeral Home is...

Harriett Sylvester, 86, of Ellsinore, MO passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 in Ellsinore, MO. Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, October 5, 2018 in the Arcola Cemetery.  Pastor Steven Stern will officiate.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Harriett was born on May 31, 1932 in Decatur, IL.  She married Earl “Jack” Sylvester on June 27, 1950 in San Diego, CA.  He passed away on June 17, 2017. She is...

Lola Laurine Scott (Cline) Hunter, 90, of Arcola, IL passed away at 8:05 P.M. on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at OSF Health Care in Urbana, IL. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the Arcola United Methodist Church, 121 South Locust Street.  Pastor Matthew Stump will officiate.  Burial will follow in the Arcola Cemetery.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the church.  The Edward...

Ricky Eugene Franks, 70, of Arthur, IL passed away at 2:13 P.M. on Monday, September 24, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Graveside services with Military Rites conducted by the Arthur American Legion Post 479 will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 in the Arthur Cemetery.  Brother Tim Frose will officiate.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Ricky was born on August 11, 1948 in Greenville, MS.  He was a son of William...

June (Elam) Caraher, 82, of Arthur, IL passed away at 7:42 A.M. on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, September 24, 2018 at the Arthur Southern Baptist Church, 530 North Vine St, Arthur, IL.  Rev. Doug Davis will officiate.  Burial will follow in the Arthur Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the church.  The Edwards...

Reed Cameron Glende, 64, of Champaign, IL passed away at 12:10 A.M. on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 in Arcola, IL. No formal services will be held. Reed was born on October 15, 1953 in Kittery, ME.  He was a son of Leo Sterle and Betty Ann (DeGroot) Glende.  He married Cynthia Suzanne Upton on June 12, 1995 in Champaign, IL. Survivors include his wife, Suzanne Glende of Arcola, IL; and a daughter, Emily Glende of Tuscola, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents. Reed had...