Obituaries

Feb 7, 2020

Carter James and Clark Duane Yoder, beloved identical twin sons of Chad Anthony and Maria Alejandra (Cuartas) Yoder were born sleeping on Friday, February 7, 2020 at 7:24AM and 7:29AM at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Survivors include their parents, Chad and Maria Yoder of Sullivan, IL, paternal grandparents, Cliff and Kathy Yoder of Sullivan, IL,...

Feb 3, 2020

Charles Teil Guthridge, 67 of Hindsboro, IL passed away at 3:24 P.M. on Monday, February 3, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the Hindsboro Christian Church.  Rev. Rich Knofsky will officiate.  Burial will be in the VanVoorhis Cemetery.  Visitation will be...

Feb 2, 2020

HAROLD STANLEY BELL 74, of Arthur, IL passed away at 10:50 P.M. Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at the Arthur Home.

MARY VIRGINIA BELL 72, of Arthur, IL passed away at 9:39 A.M. Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, February 7, 2020...

Jan 30, 2020

Maxine Arthur, 95, of Mattoon, IL formerly of Arcola, IL passed away at 1:00 P.M. on January 30, 2020 at Mattoon Health Care.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 3, 2020 at the Mattoon First Christian Church 1600 Wabash, Mattoon, IL.  Rev. Steve Morgan will officiate.  Burial will follow in the Dodge...

Jan 29, 2020

Doris Amelia Atteberry, 82, of Arcola, IL passed away at 4:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at the Arcola Health Care Center.

A memorial service celebrating Doris’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the Arcola United Methodist Church.   Pastor Matt Stump will officiate.   Burial will be held at a...

Jan 29, 2020

HAROLD STANLEY BELL 74, of Arthur, IL passed away at 10:50 P.M. Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at the Arthur Home.

MARY VIRGINIA BELL 72, of Arthur, IL passed away at 9:39 A.M. Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, February 7, 2020...

Jan 28, 2020

Curtis Lee Miller, infant son of Christopher Lee and Hannah Janell Miller passed away at 2:10 P.M. on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, January 31, 2020 at the Trinity Christian Fellowship.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M....

Jan 27, 2020

Lois J. Woolverton, 92, of Arcola, IL passed away at 7:06 A.M. on Monday, January 27, 2020 at Carriage Crossing in Arcola, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Rev. Matt Stump will officiate.  Burial will follow in the...

Jan 18, 2020

Pauline “Polly" Compton, 92, of Arthur, IL passed away at 3:32 P.M. on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Mason Point in Sullivan, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola, IL.   Burial will be in the Arthur Cemetery.   Visitation will be one hour prior to...

Jan 14, 2020

JIMMIE “JIM” CROWE, 71, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 9:30 P.M. on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at his residence.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main in Arcola, IL.   Pastor Tom Skinner will officiate.   Burial with Military Rites conducted by the Charleston...

Jan 8, 2020

Fredrick Wayne Helm, 73, of Humboldt, IL passed away at 11:17 A.M. on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at his residence.

Celebration of Fred's Life will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the Humboldt Town Hall. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Fred was born on February 16, 1946...

Dec 27, 2019

FRANCES HUDSON, 90, of Arcola, IL passed away at 11:20 A.M. on Friday, December 27, 2019 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the Walnut Grove Christian Church, 12930 E CR 1700 N in rural Arcola, IL.   Pastor Steven Stern will officiate.   Burial will be in Resthaven...

Dec 26, 2019

JOHN B. WHITE, 91, of Atwood, IL passed away at 9:22 P.M. on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at the Arthur Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, December 30, 2019 at the First Baptist Church, 231 N. Illinois Street in Atwood, IL.   Pastor Lanny Faulkner will officiate.   Burial with Military Rites conducted by...

Dec 25, 2019

Valentine J. “Felty” Kaufman, 86, of Arcola, IL passed away at 10:37 P.M. on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the Richard Gingerich residence, 439 E. CR 200 N., Arcola, IL.  Bishop Reuben Kaufman will officiate.  Burial will be in the Miller Cemetery....

Dec 22, 2019

Barbara Sue Hall, 63, of Humboldt, IL passed away at 1:00 A.M. on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at her residence.

A Memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, December 30, 2019 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Rev. Todd Nolan will officiate. Burial will be in the Neoga Cemetery. ...

Dec 18, 2019

Robert D. Finley Jr. “Squeak”, 79, of Decatur, IL went to be with the LORD at 9:30 P.M. on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, December 23, 2019 at the Arthur United Methodist Church, 128 E. Illinois St., Arthur, IL.  Burial will follow in the Arthur...

Dec 9, 2019

Henry Plank, Arthur IL, age 93, passed peacefully during the early morning hours on Monday, December 9, 2019 at the Arthur Home, Arthur, Illinois. Henry was born on September 6, 1926, to John and Fannie (Mast) Plank of Arthur, Illinois. Born into the Amish faith, Henry and his eight brothers and sisters were raised to work diligently and serve...

Dec 2, 2019

Anna Lois Watson, 97, formerly of Arthur, IL passed away on December 2, 2019 at Briarcleffe Gardens in Johnston, RI.

Private family graveside services will be held at a leter date in Lake Fork Cemetery in Atwood, IL. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Lois was born on November 15, 1922 in Sullivan,...

Nov 25, 2019

Tina Marie Lee, 50 of Tuscola, IL passed away at 10:15 P.M. on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at First United Pentecostal Church, 1 South Pine Street in Villa Grove, IL.  Pastor Connor will officiate.  Burial will be...

Nov 25, 2019

Beverly Jean (Blosser) Huckstep Crist, 77, of Arthur, IL passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, IL.

Memorial services will be held at 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the Arthur United Methodist Church, 128 East Illinois Street, Arthur, IL.   Pastor Bruce Weiman will officiate.   Visitation will be held...