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Thelma Jean Austin was born July 27, 1941, to Lowell and Emma Grounds. She grew up on Mt. Zion Hill along with her sister, Carolyn, and her parents. Thelma met the love of her life, Clarence Austin, while in high school at Cave-in-Rock. She was working on the yearbook staff in the basement of the…

Aleah Kathleen and Adilynn Elizabeth Rose were both born on October 4, 2022. Aleah Kathleen passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at the age of 4 days old and Adilynn Elizabeth passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022, at the age of ten days old. Both precious angels were fighters and are very much…

Donald Ray Oxford, 70, of Elizabethtown,IL died October 14, 2022 at Hardin County General Hospital in Rosiclare, IL. Survivors include his wife, Donna Oxford of Elizabethtown, IL; children, Lori (Jason) Willis of Eldorado, IL and Elizabeth Hirsch of Ozark, IL; stepdaughter, Tara O’Brien of Christopher, IL; grandchildren, Madison (Denver) Mitchell, Brooke (Jonathan) O’Dell, Sean (Alex)O’Dell,…

Gary Franklin Beavers, 79, died Monday, October 3, 2022. Gary was born on June 12, 1943 in Cave-In-Rock, Illinois to the late W.F. and Imogene Beavers. He was an active member of Main Street General Baptist Church and served as a deacon for many years. Gary is survived by his wife, Donna Beavers; sister, Mary…

Jeff Bullock, 61 of Morganfield, KY died Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Deaconess Union County Hospital in Morganfield. He was born March 10, 1961 in Winchester, West Virginia to Dr Graham “Pete” and Anna Christine “Chris” Bullock. Jeff was the pastor of First Christian Church in Cave In Rock, IL. He was preceded in death…

Ronald Gene Potts, 86, of Scipio, left this world on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Ron was born in Rosiclare, Illinois on August 28, 1936. He was the son of Thomas Ray and Norma Fowler Potts. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS…

Robert Elliott Cook was born on August 16, 1968 in Alton, Illinois to Bob and Ellen Cook of Springfield, Illinois. Robert, better known as Robbie, graduated from Glenwood High School in 1986. Robbie was born under the celestial sign of the Lion. This endowed him with a big brave heart and a lifelong love of…

Tommy L. “Tow Truck Tommy” Wilson, 35, of Eldorado, passed away, Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Eldorado as a result of a side by side accident. Tommy was born in Junction City, KS on December 23, 1986 to Carl and Rita (Suits) Wilson and they survive in Eldorado. Tommy worked as a tow truck operator…

It is with deep sadness that the family of Amy Jo (Miles) Mann announces her passing. Amy was the devoted wife of Heath Mann and the loving mother of Ky Mann. Along with her family, Amy resided at Junction, Illinois. The family wishes to thank all of their relatives and many friends who have so…