John Albert Smock, 60, died Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at home. He was born June 28, 1965.  He is survived by one daughter, Jessica (Tanner) Thomas of Paducah, Kentucky; sons, Justin (Kara) Shoulta of Ledbetter, Kentucky and Tyler (Samantha) Shoulta of Paducah, Kentucky; mother, Carol Smock of Rosiclare, Illinois; brothers, James Howard (Tina) Smock Jr.…

 J.C. Schutt left this earth for his heavenly home on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:15 p.m. at Hardin County General Hospital with his family by his side, being the age of 93 years, 7 months, and 5 days old at the time of his death. J.C. was born in Hickstown, IL to Clyde and…

 Joel W. Jennings, 89, of Metropolis, Illinois, was born on July 19, 1936, in Rosiclare, Illinois, the son of Pervis and Euna (Riley) Jennings. He departed this life on June 4, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.…

 Mona Lisa Bishop, 74, of Cave-In-Rock, Illinois, passed away on June 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Mona was born on February 13, 1952, and spent her life devoted to her family and friends.   She was known for her quick wit and willingness to help others. Mona enjoyed thrift shopping, gardening, going to church,…

 Peggy Nell Robertson, 81, of Cave-In-Rock, Illinois, died on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at The Anchor in Marion, Illinois.   Peggy is survived by her children, Kimberly Tadrus and Michael Daly; stepchildren, Heath, Kevin, Bryan, and Jarrod Robertson; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.   She was preceded in death by her parents, Dempsey and Heloise Millikan; her…

 James Lee “Bee” Summers, 65, of Rosiclare, IL died on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Axiom Healthcare of Rosiclare.   Jimmy is survived by his daughter,  Ashley Bell; grandchildren, Aniyah Edwards and Anzley Sullivan; brother, Johnny Summers Aunt Bess;  and cousins, Carol and Ted.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Summers and Cannie…

   Oliver Dan “Danny” Quick, age 89, of Bogota, Illinois, passed away at 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Helia Healthcare in Newton, Illinois.  Oliver Dan, better known as “Danny,” was born on October 25, 1936, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of Benjamin Thomas and Emma Elizabeth (Britton) Quick.    On December…

 Cynthia “Cindy” McMaster Hendley, born December 22, 1956, in Springfield, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home in Suwanee, Georgia, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.  Cindy is survived by her loving sons, William Drady Hendley III, Robert Hardesty Hendley, and Thomas Jay Hendley; her daughters-in-law, Marcela Hendley and Kathryn Hendley; her mother, Vivianna Sue McMaster;…

 Michael Joseph “Joey” DeGrave Jr., 58, of Cave-In-Rock, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 11:18 p.m. surrounded by family at his daughter’s home.   Joey was born on January 16, 1968 to Michael Joseph “Mike” Sr. and Linda Sue (Angleton) DeGrave in Rosiclare, IL.  He married Kimberly Dillon in…