Obituary of Rev. Arthur T. Austin, Jr
Rev. Arthur T. Austin, Jr, 91, of Cave-In-Rock, IL passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Junior 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…
Read MoreSpartan: Rosiclare’s new K-9 to serve Hardin County
Above left – City of Rosiclare Mayor Roy Tolbert, Rosiclare Police Officer Brian Burton and K-9 Spartan receiving contribution to go to purchase of a K-9 vehicle. Above right -Spartan in his fully equipped K-9 vehicle. L- Hardin County Sheriff J.T. Fricker’s Department contributing to the cost of K-9 vehicle. Pictured with Rosiclare…
Read MoreArrowleaf Angel Tree Program faces record need for local children
Community help urgently needed by December 10 December 4, 2025 – Arrowleaf’s annual Angel Tree holiday program is facing a record-breaking year of need, with 505 children referred for gifts from across the Southern 7 counties of Illinois—and more families still being turned away due to limited capacity. Angel Tree helps families experiencing crisis—such as…
Read MoreObituary of Mark Lewis
January 1, 1956 – November 27, 2025 Mark Lewis, age 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of quiet strength and unwavering loyalty to the people he loved. Born on January 1, 1956, Mark entered the world with a determined spirit that he carried throughout his life. He is…
Read MoreJanet Lee Barnard
Janet Lee Barnard, 73, of Elizabethtown, IL passed away Monday, 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,…
Read MoreObituary of Thetna Virginia Hughes
Thetna Virginia Hughes, 92, of Cave-In-Rock, IL, passed away on Friday, 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…
Read MoreObituary of Mary Anna McGhee
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 Cowsert; two sisters, Sharon Wallace and Helen…
Read MoreObituary of Audrey Louella Martin
Audrey Louella Martin, age 94, of Harrisburg, Illinois, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Audrey was born to William A. and Charlotte (Ledbetter) Stacey and lived a long, full, and joy-filled life. A devoted Christian, she was a proud member of Oasis Community Church of the Nazarene, where her…
Read MoreObituary of Suann Rose Robinson
Suann Rose Robinson, 85, resident of Eldorado, formerly of Hardin County, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at the Hardin County General Hospital in Rosiclare. Suann was born September 27, 1940 in Eldorado to the late Joseph and Grace (Ward) Gholson. She was a member of the Cave-in-Rock First Baptist Church. In 1980 Sue was…
Read MoreFrederic Porter Meyer
Frederic Porter “Fred” Meyer, age 79, of rural Vienna, Illinois died on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born on August 5, 1946, in Eldorado, Illinois the third son of Emil J. and Anna Mae (Porter) Meyer. He is survived by his wife, Trisha, and his children…
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