Obituaries

Apr 17, 2020

Andrew Lee York, Jr. (85) died of natural causes early April 17th at Mason Point in Sullivan, IL.  He was born in Tuscola , IL on January 9, 1935 to Louise and Andrew L. York.  He requested cremation and no flowers. He graduated from the Atwood-Hammond schools in 1952, and in 1956 received a Bachelor of Music Education degree...

Apr 15, 2020

Terry Cain, 56, of Arthur, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by family at 12:02 P.M. on Wednesday, April 15, 202 at his residence.

A private graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 18, 2020 in the Ridge Cemetery in Oakley, IL.  Pastor Ed Cain will officiate.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with...

Apr 14, 2020

Barbara Kay Bell, 51, of Champaign, IL formerly of Arthur, IL passed away at 2:34 A.M. on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, IL.

Barb was born on November 21, 1968 in Albuquerque, NM.  She was a daughter of Harold Stanley and Mary Virginia (Davidson) Bell.

She is...

Apr 10, 2020

Ronald Lee Hill "Hillside", 54 of Tuscola, IL passed away at 10:58 P.M. on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Private services will be held with burial in the Tuscola Cemetery.   The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Ronnie was born on October 17, 1965 in Shelbyville, IL.   He was a son...

Apr 4, 2020

Vivian Irene Goodrich, 93, of Arthur, IL passed away at 12:10 A.M. on Saturday, April 04, 2020 at the Arthur Home.

Private funeral services will be held at the Edwards Funeral Home.   Burial will be in the Arthur Cemetery.

Vivian was born on July 29, 1926 in Rochelle, Il. She was a daughter of Dave...

Mar 25, 2020

DONALD WAYNE WILLISON, 64 of Sullivan, IL passed away at 4:55 P.M. on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at his residence.

At Don’s request no formal services will be held.

Don was born on August 23, 1955 in Fort Benning, GA.   He is the son of Donald Eugene and Glenda Sue (Leslie) Willison.

He...

Mar 21, 2020

SUSANNA E. (YODER) (DIENER) HERSCHBERGER passed away in her home at 7:15 P.M. on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the age of 98 years and 1 day.

Susanna was born on March 20, 1922 in rural Arthur, IL.   She was a daughter of Eli D. and Katie Ann (Mast) Yoder.   She married Andrew Diener on March 28,...

Mar 8, 2020

David Carl VanDeveer, 87, of Arcola, IL passed away at 12:50 A.M. on Sunday, March 08, 2020 at Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL. Memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the Arcola United Methodist Church.  Rev. Matt Stump will officiate.  Burial with Military Rites will be in the Arcola Cemetery. ...

Mar 7, 2020

Ken Greider, 76, of Charleston, IL passed away at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at his home in Charleston, IL.

Memorial service will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Friday, March 13, 2020 at the Charleston Bible Church, 2605 University Drive, Charleston, IL.  Rev. Norman Stark will officiate.  Visitation will be held an hour prior...

Mar 7, 2020

Henry A. Schrock, 81, of Arthur, IL passed away at 9:53 A.M. on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 9:30 A.M. on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the HCK West Building south of Arthur, IL.  Pastor Gerhard Warman and Bishop Roger Otto will officiate.  Burial will...

Mar 4, 2020

Bruce Cobb, 94 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 3:50 P.M. on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Carriage Crossing in Arcola, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. (Noon) on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main in Arcola, IL.  Rev. Ian Stamps will officiate.  Burial will be in the...

Mar 4, 2020

Jordan Thorne, 25, of Terre Haute, IN formerly of Arcola, IL passed away at 8:28 P.M. on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 to the result of a vehicle accident on US route 150 near Paris, IL.

Memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the Arcola Masonic Community Center, 111 South Locust...

Mar 2, 2020

RODNEY BORCHERDING, 81, of Decatur, IL passed away at 8:15 A.M. on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Villa Clara in Decatur, IL.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at GT Church, 500 S. 27th in Decatur, IL.   Pastor Rick Spangler will officiate.   Entombment will be in the Star of Hope...

Mar 1, 2020

Winnie Trick, 85, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 10:30 P.M. on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

Graveside Funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, March 9, 2020 at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery near Newman, IL. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Winnie was born on...

Feb 23, 2020

Alleen Tucker, 85 of Arcola, IL passed away at 9:05 P.M. on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Marshall Rehabilitation and Nursing in Marshall, IL.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the Edwards Funeral Home.  Private graveside memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2020 in...

Feb 21, 2020

Ronald Jackson Taylor, 82, of Mattoon, IL formerly of Oakland, IL passed away at 7:29 P.M. on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main in Arcola, IL.   Funeral...

Feb 21, 2020

DARCY KAY CAIN, 39, of Arthur, IL passed away at 11:26 P.M. on Friday, February 21, 2020 at her residence.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the Arthur Southern Baptist Church.   Rev. Doug Davis will officiate.   Darcy’s ashes will be placed in a niche in the Columbarium in the...

Feb 18, 2020

Kristen Lynn Lorance, 65 of Tuscola, IL formerly of Casey, IL passed away at 6:42 A.M. on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

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

Kris was born on December 20, 1954 in Robinson,...

Feb 15, 2020

Margrett Peters, 94 of Anna, IL formerly of Arcola, IL passed away at 10:45 P.M. on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Union County Hospital in Anna, IL.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the Dodge Grove Cemetery in Mattoon, IL.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family...

Feb 13, 2020

CANDY SUE CARRICK, 63, of Pana, IL passed away at 9:50 P.M. on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Illini Heritage Rehab and Health Care Center in Champaign, IL.   Arrangements are incomplete at the Edwards Funeral Home.

A celebration of Candy’s life will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at the United In Faith...