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 Paul James Hubbs, 68, of Cave-in-Rock, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Marion. He was born September 4, 1957, in Rosiclare, to the late Ezra and Mary Hubbs.   Paul was a man defined by humility and resourcefulness. He was an accomplished auto body mechanic – who had a natural talent for…

   Michael Loren Vaughn, 64, of Harrisburg, IL died Saturday, April 18, 2026 at his home in Harrisburg, IL surrounded by his family.  Survivors include his wife, Robyn Vaughn of Harrisburg, IL; sister, Rebecca Spitzner of Mayfield, KY; brother, Eugene Vaughn of Chicago, IL; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by…

 Kermit Taze Lofton, Sr., age 85, died Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Henderson Healthcare. He was born May 9, 1940, in Adamsville, TN, the son of Taze Elmo Lofton and Verda Lee Whitten Lofton.   He was a member of the Henderson Church of Christ.  Taze is survived by his wife, Nancy; sons, Kermit (Debbie) of…

 Ruby Christine Williax, 69, of Elizabethtown, Illinois, died on Sunday, April 12, 2026. She was born on June 28, 1956, in Tennessee.  She is survived by her nephew, Roger Crowden; her sisters, Cathy Giles and Debbie Williax; her sons, Keith (Angela) Williax and Dustin (Misty) Williax; her grandchildren, Corey (Michelle) Williax, Ashley (Tucker) Bryant, Justin…

 Marlene Kay Banks, 66, of Eldorado, IL died Friday, April 10, 2026, at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. Marlene was born February 7, 1960, in Eldorado to the late Albert H. Walker and Goldie M. (Beavers) Walker.   She was a member of Star General Baptist Church in Eldorado and was actively involved in several community organizations,…

 Ocie L. (Corbin) Paxton, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Cave In Rock, Illinois leaving behind a legacy marked by professional excellence and devoted family love. Born on April 6, 1940, in Chance, Kentucky, Ocie dedicated much of her life to the real estate industry, emerging as a leading figure in Southern Illinois…

 Jerry Randall Goolsby, 70, of Marion, KY, died Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He is survived by a sister, Leona Rose Kirk; brother, Billy Goolsby; three nieces; one nephew;  close friend, Marlene Sliger Murray; and beloved cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Milford Randall and Mary…

    Kenneth Dale “Kenny” Butler age 63, Elizabethtown, Illinois died at 10:15 PM on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at his residence. Kenny was born on February 24, 1963 in Harrisburg, Illinois to Kenneth and Linda (Feazel) Butler.    Kenny attended Equality Methodist Church.    Kenny is survived by his mother, Linda Butler of Harrisburg,…

 Herbert Keith Russell, 82, of Carbondale passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Herb was born July 6, 1943, to Harold Russell and Velva Mae (Davison) Russell in Shelbyville, IL.   He graduated in 1961 from Stewardson-Strasburg High School, Strasburg, IL. After receiving a B.S. degree in English from Eastern Illinois University (1964), he moved to…