http://www.gilbertfunerals.com/

Hardin County Funeral Service, PO Box 267/267 Stone Church Road, Rosiclare, IL (2026)

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.

11/26/2025

Janet Lee Barnard, 73, of Elizabethtown, IL passed away November 24, 2025 at Hardin County General Hospital. She attended Elizabethtown First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her children, Travis (Patricia) Vaughn, Gina Shaffer and Samantha (Jeffrey) Winters; grandchildren, Jayci Vaughn (Chad) Barger, Jamison (Lilliana) Shaffer, Bryan Shaffer, Devin Winters, Nathaniel Dunstan and Emma Dunstan; great grandchild, Todd Shaffer and sister, Brenda Dixon.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Deon Barnard; parents, Samuel Elvis Rose and Mayme Jones; brothers, Sam Rose, Russell Rose, Bill Carman, Donnie Carman, Jimmie Carman, Danny Carman and Bobby Carman and sisters, Velma Parks, Bonnie Proffitt, Mary Robinson, LaWanna Kircham, Loretta Davis, Rose Elodee Jackson and Bonnie Sue Rose.
Services are scheduled for 1 PM Wednesday December 3, 2025 at Hardin County Funeral Service in Rosiclare, IL with interment in Empire Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5-8 PM Tuesday and from 11AM until service time Wednesday at Hardin County Funeral Service.

11/21/2025

Thetna Virginia Hughes, 92, of Cave-In-Rock, IL passed away on November 21, 2025 at the Saline Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Harrisburg, IL. She was born to William “Edward” Lampert and Vada (Suits) Lampert in Cave-In Rock on October 27, 1933. She was a member of the Mt. Zion General Baptist Church and worked as a beautician most of her life. Thetna is survived by her brother, Ivan (Stella) Lampert, daughter, Rita Dennison; granddaughter, Wendy Wade; grandson, Jeff (Sonya) Dennison; grandson, Bobby (Kelly) Dennison; grandson, Jeremy (Julie) Dennison; 14 great grandchildren; and 8 great-great grandchildren.

Those who knew Thetna will remember her for her never ending sense of humor, her deep-rooted faith in Jesus, and the way in which she was able to spread love and kindness to everyone she encountered. She had a rare gift for making others smile and laugh, leaving a lasting impact on all who crossed her path.

Thetna was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Hughes; parents, William “Edward” and Vada Lampert; sister, Wanda Grace; brother, Wilburn “Mug” Lampert; brother, William “Dude” Lampert, Jr.; and brother Wilford Lee Lampert.

Hardin County Funeral Service is in charge of services. Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 from 11am – 1pm at Mt. Zion General Baptist Church with Funeral following at 1pm. Rev. Tom Easley will officiate. Burial will follow at the Mt. Zion Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Mt. Zion Cemetery fund. Donations can be taken to Banterra Bank in Elizabethtown, Il. Or mailed to Mt. Zion Cemetery c/o Ernestine Mitchell 88 IL Rt 1 N. Cave in Rock, IL. 62919

11/18/2025

Mary Anna McGhee, 81 of Elizabethtown, Il. passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Hardin County General Hospital.

Mary Anna is survived by her children, David Michael (Donna) Gulley, Chrissie Leonberger, Regina (Randy) Johnson, Russell (Keri) Foster and Anna Marie Foster, 2 sisters, Sharon Wallace and Helen Orman, and several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Henry McGhee, son, Bobby Joe Foster and her parents, Homer and Mary Elizabeth Clark, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

Mary Anna was loved by her family and friends and will be dearly missed.

Service for Mary Anna McGhee will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Hardin County Funeral Service in Rosiclare, Il. at 2pm. Family will receive visitors from 12pm till time of service at 2pm. Burial will follow at Stone Church Cemetery.

11/03/2025

Our beloved mother, Brenda Kay Dunstan, 83 of rural Elizabethtown, IL made her departure from this earthly world to her forever home in Heaven on Saturday November 1, 2025. She went peacefully in her bed at Hardin County General Hospital in Rosiclare, IL surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harry Lenard and a brother, Dennis Lane.
Surviving are two sisters, Linda Jean Dunstan and LaDonna Jane Shaw; three sons, Leslie Paul, Leonard Duane and James Daniel; 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren who all loved her dearly.
She was a very special lady and will be sorely missed.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Hardin County Funeral Service in Rosiclare, IL is in charge of arrangements.

10/19/2025

Kenneth David Gleason, of Rosiclare, IL, age 79, passed away October 17, 2025, from complications related to exposure from Agent Orange during his Navy service in Vietnam.
Ken was born on February 23, 1946, in Dallas, Texas, to Ellis and Juanita Averitt Gleason. He had 2 sisters, Camille and Sharice, and 6 brothers, Stephen, Mike, Rickey, Jerry, Phillip, and Tony.
Ken graduated from Mesquite High School in 1964, joined the Navy serving 2 tours in Vietnam aboard Destroyers Hopewell and Stoddard before returning to Texas to complete his education at North Texas State University, receiving degrees in Business Administration and Marketing. He worked as a manufacturer’s representative in electronics for most of his business career.
Ken leaves behind his beloved wife, Olettia Vinyard Gleason, daughter Kristi Gleason Schwert, husband Andy, and granddaughters, Olivia & Sophie of Minneapolis, MN, son Scott and wife Evelyn, grandchildren Scott, Amber, Chloe, Collin of Kyle, Tx., and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis & Juanita, stepmother Elsie Gleason, 1 sister Camilla and 4 brothers, Stephen, Tony, Phillip and Jerry.
Ken loved all sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys, and held season tickets for the Plano Senior High Wildcats for many years. For fun, he was a bartender at Cowboy Stadium, Texas Motor Speedway, and Dallas’ StarPlex Outdoor Concert venue for over 20 years.
Ken Gleason was a passionate member of Lions International & the Plano Early Lions Club from 1985 until his death. He served his Club, District and State in many capacities, including as Club Secretary, Treasurer, and President many times, District 2-X1 Secretary, District Camp Director, and District Governor 2 times, and his state, Texas MD-2, as Texas Lions Camp President, Secretary & Treasurer. He worked tirelessly as a volunteer at fundraisers and projects over his career as a Lion, and in August, 2025, was inducted into the Texas Lions Hall of Fame at the State Convention in Lubbock, TX.
Ken has always had a Servant's Heart. In addition to his Lionism, Ken contributed to the Danny Thomas St Judes Hospital for Children, and other charities.
Funeral Services will be held at Hardin County Funeral Services P.O. Box 267-6 Stone Church Road, Rosiclare, Il. 62982 at 1:00 pm on October 21, 2025, visitation 11-1 pm, funeral at 1 pm, followed by a graveside service at Vinyard Chapel Cemetery in Karbers Ridge, Il.
Memorials can be sent to the Texas Lions Camp for Special Needs Children in Kerrville, TX, in lieu of flowers.

Funeral Service webcast: https://vimeo.com/event/5462249

10/07/2025

Margie Lou Sisco, 94, passed peacefully on October 6th, 2025, at Axiom Healthcare of Rosiclare.

Margie was born in Rosiclare, Illinois, on January 9th, 1931, to Ralph Volle and Maude Volle (Amsden). She married Hubert Sisco on August 20th, 1950, who preceded her in death on April 16th, 1997. Margie had three brothers, James “Dub” Lynch Sr. (Dorothy), Hubert Ray Volle (Dotty), and Robert Lynn Volle — all of whom preceded her in death.

Margie worked at the Rosiclare nursing home briefly, but spent most of her life as a caregiver. She took care of two generations of her family, and was best known as our beloved Aunt Margie. She was a lifelong devoted member of the Church of Christ and attended Philadelphia Church of Christ, where she taught children’s bible study for many years.

She is survived by sisters-in-law Shirley Volle and Dotty Volle; nieces Bobbi Archdale, Joey Biggs, Debra (Jim) Wiley, Teresa Smith, and Lisa Parr; nephews Tracy Volle, Larry Volle, Stan Volle, Steve (Crissy) Volle, James (Gloria) Lynch Jr.; and a host of great and great-great-nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.

A special thank you to staff of the Axiom Healthcare for their devoted care of our dear Margie Lou.

Margie will be dearly missed but has earned her eternal salvation. “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Matthew 5:8

Visitation will be held Saturday, October 11th, at Hardin County Funeral Service for family from 12:30pm-1pm, public from 1pm-2pm, followed by a graveside service at Fluorine Cemetery in Rosiclare, IL.

Hardin County Funeral Service

01/30/2026

01/25/2026

01/21/2026

01/21/2026

01/21/2026

12/05/2025

11/26/2025

11/21/2025

11/18/2025

11/03/2025

10/19/2025

10/07/2025

Address

Telephone

Website

Alerts

Contact The Practice

Shortcuts

Share