Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home

04/20/2026

Cathy Ann Witt, 61, of Lincoln, passed away April 17, 2026, at her home.
Arrangements are pending with Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home.

04/17/2026

04/15/2026

FREE monthly Grief and Caregiver Support Group

04/15/2026

Illinois has a program to help individuals who have absolutely no means of funding an end-of-life service. “Public assistance” services are funded through the Illinois Department of Human Services.

The Department pays the some of the funeral and burial expenses of a person who at the time of death was receiving assistance or who would have qualified for assistance.

They will also reimburse those who have paid funeral/burial expenses of those they were not responsible for, who would have qualified.

Two types of claims can be made, one by the funeral home and one by individuals.

******Not all funeral homes accept this program as a form of payment. *******

The maximum amount that DHS will Pay is:
• $1,370.00 for a funeral
• $686.00 for a cremation/burial

All questions and inquiries regarding the claims and or payments/denials should be directed to Funeral and Burial Unit at (217) 785-4216

To learn more visit this link: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30367

04/11/2026

Amen! Live today for your eternity 💕

04/07/2026

I want to thank you for all that you have done for my family!! You guys did an amazing job with both my mother and brother! I was pleased with everything that they did and in a timely manner! It sounds bad but I would refer them to anyone that has lost a family member recently because they take the time and care about the families of their clients

Thank you Braxton Liechty and family

04/03/2026

Thank you Tabitha for your kind words

I wanted to leave the Bennetts something to read or anyone else that needs to know about them. First the funeral home of theirs is absolutely stunning and I loved the atmosphere. But when I contacted lesleigh in regards to my daughter whom passed and that I would need a payment option she understood and I felt that she did she was worm and inviting showed love and compassion when it was most important to me this was 10 years ago. My daughter was 13 years old and had passed in st Louis mo. She went and got my daughter to bring her home no questions. They also would not except money for the cost of her arrangements. This was truly a god send and lesleigh and her husband done more for me than I could ever express. But it did not stop with this loss I recently lost my mom and she was their hugging me and making all worries lessened. They cared for not just my mom but daughter and made sure it was in price range with options. I have thanked them many times but it does not feel enough for the kindness the family and I received. Thank you both in every way possible!

04/01/2026

Locally Owned. Family Operated. Deeply Rooted.
At our funeral home, this isn’t just our profession—it’s our life.
We are a husband and wife team who live right here in the funeral home, serving families not as outsiders, but as neighbors and friends. Our children were raised in this community, and the people we care for are the same people we see at school events, church, local gatherings, and around town.
We believe that caring for your family means more when it comes from someone who truly understands your community, your traditions, and your values.
When you call us, you’re not reaching a corporation—you’re reaching a family who is here, day and night, committed to providing compassionate, personal care.
Because to us, this community isn’t just where we work.
It’s home.
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Locally and Family Owned and Operated Funeral Home

03/31/2026

James "Wayne" Tibbs, 69, of Atlanta, IL., passed away March 30, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be from 11Am until 1 PM Friday, April 3, 2026, at Full Gospel Evangelistic Center with funeral services following at 1PM. Burial will follow in Atlanta Cemetery. Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Wayne was born January 26, 1957, in Lincoln, IL., the son of James L. Tibbs and Hildur (Hueneke) Tibbs. He married Patricia (Loy). She preceded him in death on September 5, 2017. He attended Full Gospel Evangelistic Center. Wayne retired from Bridgestone/Firestone in Decatur, IL. after many years and then worked at Sam Leman Ford in Bloomington for several years. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and NASCAR fan. He enjoyed gardening and candle making. He loved his dog, Gunner.

Survivors include his mother Hildur Tibbs, his daughters Lori (Anthony) Zimmerman and Mandy (Jared) Owens; grandchildren: Alexus, Kayla, Zach, Andrew, Ashlynn, and Mallory; siblings: Barb Ipsen, Mark Tibbs, and Liz (Dan) Hunter. Several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends also survive.

He was preceded in death by his father and his sister Bev Gordon.

Memorial donations may be made to the family in care of Mandy Owens to assist with funeral expenses.