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02/21/2026

Catherine Ann "Katie" Banks, 69, of Karbers Ridge, Illinois passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026 at Hardin County General Hospital.
Katie was born on August 13, 1956 in Rock Island, Illinois to Christina Raymer and Haskel Ruble. She was a graduate of Harrisburg High School. On Valentine's Day, February 14, 1975 she married James William "Jim" Banks.
After Jim and Katie married, they worked at Jim's family's general store, Banks and Son General Merchandise. After the general store sold, Katie was hired by DeNeal Building Supply where she used her talents on the kitchen displays. Later she was a salesperson and bookkeeper. Then, in 2004, Jim and Katie converted their garage into Briarbank Ridge Gift Shop where they sold primitive decor and custom built furniture. Katie had a gift for making everything special, from beautiful gardens to always thoughtful handmade touches to everything. Katie was also proud of her Scottish heritage and was able to visit Scotland in 1996 with her cousin, Susan.
Survivors include her husband, Jim; niece, Tracy (Ken) Kietzer of Jackson, MO; great nephews, Mack Kietzer of Jacksonville, MO and George Kietzer of St. Louis, MO; nephew, Scott Ellis; sister-in-laws, Rosalee Haney and Janet (Terry) Smith of Eldorado, IL; nephews, Scott Haney and Steve Haney of Eldorado, IL and Thomas J. (Crystal) Haney of Martinsville, IN; niece, Amanda (Tim) Etienne of Eldorado, IL; special cousin, Susan (Greg) Hodson of Harrisburg, IL and several great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother and step father, Christina and Art Raymer; father, Haskel Ruble; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret Jo and John Ellis; brother, John Nobel Ruble; father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Margaret Banks; brother-in-law, Sidney Dale Haney and nephew, Kevin Smith.
A celebration of life is scheduled for 1 PM Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Honeycomb Church. Friends may call from 11 AM until service time at the church. Hardin County Funeral Service in Rosiclare, IL is in charge of arrangements.
Donations can be made to Vinyard Cemetery c/o Barbara McDowell
788 IL Route 146 East, Cave In Rock, Il. 62919

02/17/2026

Edith N. Beavers, 81, of Carmi, IL, formerly of Hardin County, IL. passed away February 16, 2026 at Axiom Healthcare of Harrisburg, IL.
Survivors include her children, Greg Beavers, Gordon Dwayne Beavers and Doris Barnes and brother, Al Hughes.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Beavers; parents, Carlton Hughes and Gloria Hunt; brothers, Harold Dean Rose and Bobby Hughes and sister, Shirley Gail Hinton.
A Memorial Visitation will be held Saturday February 21, 2026 from 11 AM until 1 PM at Hardin County Funeral Service in Rosiclare, IL.

02/07/2026

Shelba Jean (Hobbs) Renfroe was born April 17, 1940 to Wendell and Ruth Hobbs in Rosiclare, IL.

She passed away peacefully at Hardin County General Hospital holding both of her granddaughters hands on February 4, 2026 and was surrounded by family. She was 85 when she passed.

In 1958 she graduated from Rosiclare High School. She liked listening to country, 50's rock & roll and gospel music.

She liked skating in her younger years, working word search puzzles, crocheting, riding motorcycles when she had the chance and she loved dancing!

She worked at many different jobs through the years as a clerk, cashier, factory worker, janitor, c.n.a. and her last job was as a chore housekeeper at the Golden Circle.

Her greatest joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by son, James Allen Renfroe; daughter Shelia (Renfroe) Hicks and her husband, (Joe). Along with her children, she leaves behind four grandchildren; Destiny Dawn Jenkins and her husband Michael, Tamara Jean Renfroe, Randall James Renfroe and Craig Ross Asbell. She also leaves two step grandchildren, Justin Hicks and Krista Hicks. Along with her grandchildren she leaves behind eleven great grandchildren, Dane, Colin and Bryce Jenkins, Jaylynn and Jazmin Renfroe, Braden Renfroe, Ashton and Seth Mitchell, John and Josh Matthews-Asbell and Braxton Harris. She also leaves behind several step great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wendell Hobbs and Ruth (Dutton) Riley.

She touched the lives of many people and will truly be missed by all of her family and friends she leaves behind.

Visitation will be held from 2-4 PM Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Hardin County Funeral Service in Rosiclare, Illinois.

02/06/2026

Dana Don Sheridan, 67, of Elizabethtown, Illinois passed away January 28, 2026, at his home in Elizabethtown.

Dana was born February 17, 1958, to Glen and Willie Catherine “June” Sheridan.

Survivors include two sisters, Deborah Cates of Evansville, Indiana and Melody (Greg) Migas of Daphne, Alabama and two nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Willie Catherine “June” Sheridan of Elizabethtown, Illinois; his grandparents, Bill and Pearl Sheridan of Cave-in-Rock, Illinois and Frank and Eunice Rhoades of Calico Rock, Arkansas and brother-in-law, Billy Gail Simmons of Cave-in-Rock, Illinois.

No services are planned. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to your favorite charity.
Hardin County Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

02/04/2026

Helen Faye Stroud, 73, of Shawneetown, IL passed away February 2, 2026 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL.
Survivors include her children, Harry Lee Barnes, Linda Faye Franks, Henry Allen Barnes and Kristy Ann Barnes; 17 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and siblings, Martha Jean Mattews, Charles Eugene Johnson, Tony Lee Johnson, Ronald Wayne Johnson and Johnny Ray Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Edgar Stroud and parents, John Henry Johnson and Wanda Bernice Kitchens.
A memorial visitation will be held 11 AM to 1 PM Saturday February 7, 2026 at Hardin County Funeral Service in Rosiclare, IL.

02/03/2026

Marvin Thomas, 76, of Elizabethtown, Il. passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky.

Marvin is survived by his sons, Rickie (Beverly) Thomas and Josh (Heather) Thomas, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister-in-laws, Donna (Corky) Winters, Teresa Dutton, Sheila (Jim) Shelby, Bonnie Thomas and Patricia Thomas, also many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and loved ones.

He is preceded by his wife, Janice Thomas of 54 years, parents, Andrew Jackson and Martha Ellen Thomas, 2 sons, Richard Thomas and David Thomas, 2 brothers, Phillip Thomas and Harold Thomas, mother-in-law, Freda Mathews, 3 brother-in-laws, Terry Dutton, Randy Milligan, and DeWayne Mathews and nephew, Danny Thomas.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Hardin County Funeral Service will be overseeing arrangements.

01/30/2026

Michael Keith Cox, 68, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at his home in Cave In Rock, Illinois. He was born on November 17, 1957, to Patricia Baldwin Cox and the late Charles Cox.

He is survived by his Mother, Patricia Cox, Daughter, Keri Cox, Grandson, Zane Smith, 2 Sisters, Leslie Turner of Dallas, Texas and Carol Ford of Madison, Alabama, a Fiance', Chrissy Leonberger, and nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is preceded by his Father, Charles Cox and Son, Michael Todd Cox.

A private family service will be held with burial at Lavender Cemetery. Hardin County Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

01/25/2026

Lacresia Elizabeth Parkinson, 90, of Harrisburg, IL, formerly of Hardin County, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL.

Survivors include her grandson, Brian Lee (Megan) Parkinson; sisters, Dora Lee Jackson, Rosella Johnson, Roberta O'Marro, and Diane Bloedorn; great-granddaughters, Paige and Paisley; and great-great-grandson, Ka’Lias.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Parkinson; daughter, Jo Rita Parkinson; son, Herbert Parkinson; parents, Clyde and Lizzy Foster; brothers, Charles, Herbert, and Harry; sisters, Barbara Ann, Jullie and Mary.

Services are scheduled for Friday, February 6th, at Hardin County Funeral Service in Rosiclare, IL, with interment in Cave Hill Cemetery. The family will start receiving visitors at 11am with service to follow at 1pm.

01/21/2026

Harold Deneen Davis was welcomed into this world on April 5, 1940, to the late E.C. (Tom)
Davis and the late Nancy Jane Davis. At an early age Harold was beside his father Tom farming
and trucking. Although farming was something he enjoyed, the trucks were his passion. Harold
owned and operated Davis trucking and Davis and Barnard trucking for many years. After he
retired from the trucking business, he went back to farming for Spivey farms where he enjoyed
driving the tractors and turning the land. Harold also worked for the Hardin County Highway
Department.
Harold was a very innovative person. He enjoyed carpentry and sharing his creations with his
family and friends. Harold always had a story about his trucking and farming days. No matter
what he was hauling or what he was farming he would find a way to incorporate a story to tell.
One could say he never was without a story to share.
On Nov 13, 1959 Harold was united in marriage to Wanda Jean (Tuttie) Tadlock. They set up
their home in Cave-In-Rock, IL where they welcomed three children; Gayle Lynn Belford, Tammy Sue Tabar and Everett Deneen Davis. They enjoyed their lives until the death of Wanda on September 27, 1970.
Harold was married to Linda Rae Gowins on November 16, 1971 until her death on February 2,
2019. Harold was baptized on November 19, 1989, at the First Apostolic Church of Rosiclare, where he was an active member for many years.
Harold lived out the rest of his days in Rosiclare, IL where he passed on January 20, 2026, at the
age of eighty-five.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents E.C. Tom Davis and Janie Davis, his bother H. C. Butch Davis and Wanda Jean Tadlock Davis, son-in-law Randy Belford and Linda Rae Gowins Davis.
Harold leaves behind his children, Gayle and the late Randy Belford of Rosiclare IL, Tammy, and Coy Taber of Washington, IN and Everett and LeAnn Davis of Elizabethtown, IL. Six grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Services are scheduled for 11 AM Friday January 23, 2026 at the First Apostolic Church in Rosiclare, IL
with interment in Cave Hill Cemetery in Cave-In-Rock, IL. The family will receive visitors from 10 AM
until service time Friday at the church.
Donations may be made to the First Apostolic Church.

01/21/2026

Mark Wayne English, 57, of Elizabethtown, IL passed away January 20, 2026 at his home in Elizabethtown.
Survivors include his wife, Chassidi English; children, Cameron Wayne English, Mandy Dawn English Frailey, Nikki Jo English, Mason William Edinger, Donovan Dakota Bryan, Johnathan Justice Bryan and Cash Allen Finley; grandchildren, Elijah Levi Frailey, Nova Mavis Frailey, Zander Deacon Frailey, Logan Andrew English, Lydia Jo English and Layla Ann Bryan and mother, Patsy English.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Harvey English and brother, Danny Joe English.
Services are scheduled for 1 PM Friday January 23, 2026 at Hardin County Funeral Service in Rosiclare, IL with interment in English Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 11 AM until service time Friday at the funeral home

01/21/2026

Zachary Ethan Dunstan, 33, of Elizabethtown, IL passed away January 18, 2026 in Hardin County, Illinois.
Survivors include his children, Ivy Dunstan and Aubree Bogue; father, Johnny Dunstan; brothers, Joshua, John and Jordan Dunstan and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Carla Dunstan and brother, Matthew Dunstan.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Hardin County Funeral Service in Rosiclare, IL is in charge of arrangements.

12/05/2025

Rev. Arthur T. Austin, Jr., 91, of Cave-In- Rock, IL passed away on Dec. 4, 2025. He was born to Rev. Arthur T. Austin, Sr. and Verdna Barnard Austin on July 8, 1934 in Cave-In-Rock, IL and was delivered by his grandmother, Myra Barnard and great grandmother, Susie Barnard. Junior attended a one room schoolhouse and then graduated high school at Cave High, class of 1951. He achieved a scholarship in basketball and attended college to receive his degree. In 1956 he volunteered to join the United States Army and served for 2 years and was stationed at Ft. Totten in Long Island, NY. He then moved back home and taught elementary school for 17 years, was principal for 9 and superintendent for 3 years. He married Charlotte in 1966 and inherited 2 children. Their son, David was born in 1967. Junior also sold insurance for Country Companies and was a preacher. He was an avid reader and loved bass fishing.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Charlotte; son, David (Suzanne) of San Antonio, Texas; 3 grandchildren; 1 step grandchild; sister, Faye Oxford of Cave-In-Rock; brother in law, Ben (Loretta) Hohler of Wyoming; aunts, Laura Switzer of Mt Vernon IL and Norma Barnard of Harrisburg, IL; several nieces and nephews and many cousins.
Junior was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Veldene and Jim Kenreck; step son, Dennis Daymon; step daughter, Rebecca Beavers; nephew, Tim Oxford and brother-in-law, Herb Oxford.

Services for Junior Austin will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at the First Baptist Church of Cave-In-Rock at 3:00pm. Family will receive visitors from 1:00 pm until time of service at the church. Rev. Ed Lafferty and Rev. Mike Dutton will officiate. Burial will follow at Cave Hill Cemetery. Hardin County Funeral Serviceis in chargeof arrangements.

Memorials can be made to Cave Hill Cemetery or Mt. Zion Cemetery.

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