Obituaries
Ramond Dale "Ramie" Crist
Sep 26, 2023
Raymond Dale “Ramie” Crist, 69, of Arcola, IL passed away at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Pastor Tom Butler will officiate. Burial will...
Linda Redd
Sep 26, 2023
In Loving Memory of Linda Redd, November 4, 1961 – September 26, 2023
Our hearts are heavy as we bid farewell to a cherished daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, Linda, who peacefully passed away at 2:13 A.M. on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the age of 61 after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind a legacy of...
Patrick Jerome "Sam" Slaughter
Sep 24, 2023
PATRICK JEROME “SAM” SLAUGHTER 75 of Sullivan, IL passed away at 7:10 AM on Sunday, September 24, 2023, in his home.
A Celebration of Sam’s life will be held from 3:00 to 5:00OM on Sunday, October 1, 2023, 5 East Jefferson, Sullivan, IL. Inurnment with Military Rites will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 2, 2023 in the...
Janice Rae Sylvester
Sep 21, 2023
JANICE RAE SYLVESTER, 70 of Mattoon, IL formerly of Arcola, IL passed away at 1:58 A.M. on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
Private family services will be held.
Janice was born on November 16, 1952, in Tuscola, IL. She was a daughter of Howard Russell and Viola (Burch) Harris. ...
Rita Jane Goodman
Sep 16, 2023
Rita Jane Goodman, 85 of Arthur, IL passed away at 10:04 AM on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Arthur Home.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the Vine Street Christian Church, 249 South Vine St., Arthur, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 22,...
William Dean Wickersham
Sep 13, 2023
William Dean “Bill” Wickersham, 89 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 5:37 AM on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Brookstone Estates in Mattoon, IL.
Private Graveside services will be held on Monday, September 18, 2023 in the Humboldt Cemetery. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Bill was born on February 13, 1934 in Salem, IL. He was a...
Rita Ann Saunders
Sep 13, 2023
Rita Ann Saunders, 78, of Arcola, IL passed away at 11:35 PM on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at her residence.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, September 18, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at...
Esther A. (Plank) Miller
Sep 9, 2023
ESTHER A. (PLANK) MILLER, 77 years, 2 months, and 1 day, of Arcola, IL passed away at 2:20 P.M. on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the Phillip and Leona (Miller) Herschberger residence, 20 N. CR. 630 E. in rural Arcola, IL Bishop...
Clinton A. "Tony" Poynter
Sep 7, 2023
CLINTON A “TONY” POYNTER, 63, of Bourbon, IL passed away at 7:19 A.M. on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, September 11, 2023, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main Street in Arcola, IL. Funeral services will be held at 2:00...
Mary Elizabeth Doak
Sep 6, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Doak, 89, of Arcola, IL passed away at 1:10 AM on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the Arthur Home.
A Memorial Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 14, 2023 in the Arthur Cemetery.
Mary was born on July 12, 1934 in Scottsville, KY. She was the daughter of Jack and Sarah Olean...
Dorothy Vay Jones
Sep 6, 2023
Dorothy Vay Jones, 91 of Arcola, IL passed away at 3:45 PM on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL.
A Celebration of life service will be held at a later date. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Dorothy was born on November 7, 1931 in Martinsville, VA. She was the daughter of...
Donald Keith Key
Sep 3, 2023
Donald Keith Key, 92 of Chesterville, IL passed away at 10:45 P.M. on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Arcola Health Care Center.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 4:30 P.M. on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at the Arcola Cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted by the Arcola Honor Guard. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
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Wilma Jean White
Sep 3, 2023
Wilma Jean White, 92 of Atwood, IL passed away at 3:35 PM on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Arthur Home.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 7, 2023, in the Mackville Cemetery in Atwood, IL. Rev. Mike Drake will officiate. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Wilma was born...
Jose Gauna
Aug 31, 2023
JOSE CRUZ GAUNA, JR. 47 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 5:05 P.M. on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
Jose was born on November 18, 1975, in Mattoon, IL to Jose Cruz Gauna, Sr, and Connie Ann Hampton.
He...
Amanda Marie Miller
Aug 31, 2023
AMANDA MARIE MILLER, 58 of Humboldt, IL passed away on August 31, 2023 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, September 4, 2023 at the HCK West Building, one mile South of Arthur, IL. Bishop Philip Schrock will officiate. Burial will be in the Otto Cemetery in...
Scott Ray Prows
Aug 26, 2023
Scott Ray Prows, 59 of Arthur, IL formerly of Arcola, IL passed away at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at his residence.
A Memorials service will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Pastor John Stewart will officiate. A celebration to honor Scott’s life...
Wilma Ruth Turner
Aug 26, 2023
Wilma Ruth Turner, 87 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 2:20 AM on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.
Wilma was born on April 19, 1936 in Lovington, IL. She was the daughter of Everette Ross and Corrine (Hout) Howard.
She is survived by four children, Gena Homan of Florida, Debra Turner of Mattoon, IL,...
Daniel J. Otto
Aug 26, 2023
DANIEL J. OTTO, 85 years, and 24 days, of Tuscola, IL formerly of rural Arthur, IL passed away at 12:59 A.M. on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at the HCK West Building, one mile South of Arthur, IL. Bishop Matthew Miller will officiate....
Kerry Dale Gibson
Aug 23, 2023
Kerry Dale Gibson, 66, of Wheeler, IL formerly of Arcola, IL passed away peacefully at 5:15 PM on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at his residence.
A celebration of Kerry’s life will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2023. The festivities will be held at the Arcola Masonic Community Center, 121 South Locust Street in Arcola, IL. A time for...
Meyha Marie Evans
Aug 19, 2023
Meyha Marie Evans, 21, of Arthur, IL passed away at 8:52 PM on Saturday, August 19, 2023.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, August 25, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday at the funeral...
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