Obituaries

Jul 18, 2021

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.

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Jul 16, 2021

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...

Jul 15, 2021

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. ...

Jul 13, 2021

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...

Jul 11, 2021

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. ...

Jul 4, 2021

Gerald Eugene “Gene” Daniels, 94, of Tuscola, IL, passed away at 3:00 A.M. on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at his residence.

No formal services will be held. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Gene was born on June 26, 1927, in Wayne County, IL.  He was a son of Earl and Opal Irene...

Jun 24, 2021

CHAD MORRIS, 51 of Arthur, IL, passed away at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL.

A celebration of Chad’s life will be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Penn Station, 120 E. Progress Street in Arthur, IL.  Visitation will be held from 3:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. with...

Jun 22, 2021

Colin Taylor, 78, of Oakland, IL passed away at 4:50 P.M. on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery in rural Hindsboro, IL.

Jun 18, 2021

Martha Leah Ferguson, 90 of Arcola, IL passed away at 4:53 PM on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 25, 2021, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St. Arcola, IL. Burial will be in the Arcola Cemetery.  Visitation will...

Jun 16, 2021

Anna Mae Gingerich, age 92 years, 1 month, 10 days, passed away on June 16, 2021. She was born on May 6, 1929, the daughter of John C. and Leah (Wagler) Gingerich.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur, IL.  Bishop...

Jun 13, 2021

Alan Wayne Scott, 70 of Arcola, IL passed away at 11:00 A.M. on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at his residence.

No formal services will be held at this time.   The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Alan was born on December 6, 1950 in Tuscola, IL.  He was a son of Wayne Roy and...

Jun 10, 2021

Joyce Elaine (Brethorst) Rhodes, 78, of Decatur, IL passed away at 5:37 A.M. on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at the Spirit of Life Church, 4994 Baker Woods Ln in Decatur, IL. Pastor Doug Rudow will officiate. Burial...

Jun 8, 2021

Melvin R. Yoder, 71 of Atwood, IL passed away 6:54 A.M. on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the Arthur Mennonite Church, 710 East Park Street in Arthur, IL.  Rev. Glen Rhodes will officiate.  Burial will be in...

May 31, 2021

William John Hushour, 81, of DeKalb, IL passed away at 2:49 A.M. on Monday, May 31, 2021, at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL.

Private services will be held at a later date.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family.

William was born on December 8, 1939 in Youngstown, OH.  He was a son of...

May 31, 2021

Gale Shanks, 80 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 6:55 A.M. on Monday, May 31, 2021 at the Bristol Green CILA House in Mattoon, IL.

Celebration of Gale’s life will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 4, 2021 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Burial will be...

May 24, 2021

HARVEY S. CHUPP, 80 of Garrett, Illinois passed away at 9:21 P.M. Monday, May 24, 2021 at Tuscola Health Care.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, May 31, 2021 at Penn Station, 122 East Progress St., Arthur, IL.  Rev. Randy Walters will officiate.  Burial will be in the Cartwright Cemetery in Garrett Township.  Visitation will...

May 18, 2021

Katie Ann (Beachy) Miller, 82 years, 9 months, 22 days, of Arthur, IL passed away at 1:10 A.M. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at her son’s residence.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Otto Center in Arthur, IL.  Bishop David Otto will officiate.  Burial will be in the...

May 9, 2021

Mrs. Julia A. (Goddard) Partlow, 92, of Milford MA, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at Genesis-Milford Center after a long period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert E. Partlow, who died August 4, 2012. Julia was born in Ashland NH, the daughter of the late Leon F. and the late Carrie...

May 9, 2021

James Edward Maulding Jr., 51 of Charleston, IL passed away at 4:25 PM on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

Private services will be held at a later date.

James was born on December 2, 1969 in Urbana, IL.  He was a son of James Edward Sr. and...

May 5, 2021

Amanda Jane Miller, 92 of rural Arcola, IL passed away at 3:36 P.M. on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at the William Otto residence, 330 E. CR 100 N., Arcola, IL.  Bishop David Otto will officiate.  Burial will be in the Miller Cemetery. ...