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MABEL HALE

Services for Mable Hale, 89 of Princeton, IL formerly of Rosiclare, were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 4 at Hosick Funeral Home in Rosiclare. The Rev. Phil Willison officiated with burial in Fluorine Cemetery.
She died at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 1998 at Prairie View Nursing Home in Princeton, IL.
Mrs. Hale was a member of United Methodist Church in Rosiclare.
She is survived by one sister, Mildred Wools of Kileen, TX; one nephew Williard "Willie" Mott of DePue; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Hale; one son Jack hale and one grandson, Bradley Hale.

ORA HALE

Alike from the populous city and from the lonely glen, from the mansion of luxury, and from the hovel of poverty, death calls forth his victims to their appointed doom. No one may hope to escape. From the cradle to the grave the grim monster follows our foot steps with stealthy but steady stride.
On Monday August 23, he visited the home of Tom Hale and wife and took from them their loving little son, Ora.
He was born December 9, 1910 being four years eight months and fourteen days old. He was the picture of health, but that dreaded disease typhoid fever, overcame him after a period of two weeks illness.
Medical skill, nurses and indomitable fortitude could not stay the hand of death.
He leaves parents and one brother besides other relatives and friends to mourn his loss.
His remains were interred in the cemetery at Pleasant Hill after a brief but impressive ceremony conducted by Rev. W. G. Wigham.
Dear parents your loss is hard to sustain. But a light has been planted in heaven's window to guide you safely through, and the joy of again meeting dear Ora will drown all sorrow. So look to him who doeth all things well. Written by Guy Hale
From the Hardin County Independent 9 September 1915

THOMAS HALE

The subject of this sketch was born December 30th. 1887, and departed this life September 26, 1915; being at the time of his death 27 years, 9 months and 6 days old. The deceased was the oldest son of brother Alvin and sister Bell Hale. In March 1910 he was united in marriage to Miss Malissa Isham, who still survives him and to this union were born two sons, Ora and Alvin, the older preceding the father to the grave about one month.
Besides a loving wife and baby, the deceased leaves to mourn his departure, a father, a mother, two brothers, one sister and a host of other relatives and friends. Tommy professed faith in Christ a few years ago in the M. E. Church at Karbers Ridge, but the writer does not know whether or not he ever united with any earthly church organization. However, if his name was recorded in the "Lamb's Book of Life", the essential act was accomplished and all is well with his soul.
The deceased was a member of the IOOF Lodge at Karbers Ridge and was one of the most faithful members it had. His presence will be sadly missed in our assemblies and the fraternity loses a splendid exemplary type of brotherhood but like the sorrowing relatives and friends we must submit to the will of the Supreme Master and console ourselves with the fond hope of a heavenly reunion that will not be marred by death nor affliction, A Brother Odd Fellow, T.M.V.
From the Hardin County Independent 11 November 1915

ELIHU N. HALL

Elihu N. Hall, the eldest son of one of our old pioneer families was born on a farm in the northeastern part of the county September 8th 1870. He was married to the sweetheart of his boyhood, Ota Jane Brownfield, June 10th, 1894 and this long happy union of over 62 years was only ended by her death on November 21st. 1956. He became afflicted with that incurable malady, arthritis, the great crippler, some ten years ago and was an afflicted and bedridden patient until his Master, whom he had served so long and faithfully said it was enough and on October 23rd. 1957 the long ordeal ended and he became but a memory at the age of 86 years 10 months and 15 days.
He and his faithful companion were blessed with four children: William P. Hall, Mrs. Geneva Grater, Mrs. Golda Hess and Mrs. Galena Knight, all of the county and all of whom survive the parents.
He early displayed his reverence for the spiritual aide of life by becoming a minister of the Gospel at the age of 15 years, an activity which he was to maintain as long as his physical condition would permit. His consuming desire for knowledge was evident by his becoming a teacher in our common schools at the age of 18 years, the minimum age a license to teach could be granted. He continued his studies at Oakland City College, Oakland City, Ind. and received his degree from that institution in 1898, but continued postgraduate work for all of the years thereafter in other noted schools.
He always took an active and consuming interest in the civic, spiritual and educational welfare of the county, was owner and editor of the Hardin County Independent for several years, served the county as superintendent of schools for three-four year terms and was county judge for one term, in each which capacities, he was a popular and respected official. During this time, he was the author of a short history of the county which is both interesting and instructive and is still considered as an authority on many of the events of the early history of the county. After his physical infirmities limited his activities, he was the author of another volume "The Ballads of the Bluffs" depleting the life, activities and hardships of the pioneers of the county which he loved and in which his own immediate ancestors played a part. As was said of the patriarch of old: "He served his day and generation and was gathered unto his fathers and he would ask nothing more."
Written by E.F. Wall

EMERETTE HAMBRONK

Failing to recover from her recent operation, Emerette Hambronk aged 68, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Oxford and wife of Peter H. Hambrink, died at her home in Rock Creek early Tuesday morning. Funeral services for her were held yesterday with Re. Arthur Austin officiating. Burial was in Adams cemetery.
Mrs. Hambrink was born 9 Mar 1872. She was married to P.H. Hambrink 19 Dec 1899. 5 of the children survive her, Orval and Bryan of Anna; Ota Stanley and Virgie of Chicago; and Maida Boultinghouse of Cave-in-Rock. There are 2 grand children, Clifford Martin of St. Louis, and Everett Stanley of Chicago; one great grandchild, Patsy Martin of ST. Louis

PETER H. HAMBRINK

The death of Peter H. Hambrink, age 74, occurred early Saturday morning at his home near Cave-in-Rock. Mr. Hambrink, had not been in good health for some time was said to have had a heart ailment. He called his son Orval, who has been making his home with him, and about 5 o'clock, the latter arose and prepared breakfast for himself and his father. When it was ready he went to call his father from the swing where he had been setting; but found that he was dead.
Mr. Hambrink had lived alone much of the time since the death of his wife several years ago. He is survived by two other sons, Bryant of Elizabethtown and Virgil of Chicago. There are also two daughters, Mrs. Ota Stanley, Chicago and Mrs. Maida Boultinghouse, near Cave-in-Rock, and two grandsons, Clifton Martin, St. Louis, MO. and Everett Stanley, who is in the army.
The funeral was held at Rock Creek Monday afternoon the Rev. M.F. Oxford being in charge. Among those who attended were Mrs. O. D. Stanley and Virgil Hambrink Chicago, and Clifton Martin, St. Louis, MO. Interment was at the Adams Cemetery.
Taken from the Hardin County Independent 1 July 1943

MARY JOSEPHINE HAMP

Mrs. Mary Josephine Hamp, 92, of Rural, Herod, died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 1999 in Saline Care Center at Harrisburg.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Ann's Altar Society, and the Pope-Hardin Farm Bureau.
Surviving are two sons, Thomas Hamp and Andrew and wife, Judy Hamp, all of Rural, Herod; and a brother, Gabriel Herman of Oak Lawn.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Hamp, her parents, Michael and Elizabeth (Seiner) Herman, a son, Herman W. Hamp, two brothers, Lawrence Herman and Norbert Herman, four sisters, Genevieve Ruffalo, Veronica Herman, Barbara Herman and Christine Herman.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elizabethtown. Fr. Joseph Trapp will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hosick Funeral Chapel in Rosiclare, where the Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Daily Register 7-9-99
In the early morning of July 8, 1999, God reached down with his gentle hand and picked a rose for his heavenly bouquet. With His grace He chose Josephine on this day.
Josephine Hamp was born December 11, 1906 in Pope County a short distance west of where the Job Corps is now. When she was nine years old, she moved with her family to a farm in Hardin County where she lived until she married Willie Hamp April 1, 1929. She then moved to the Hamp family farm north of the Hickstown Community where she lived and raised her family. She lived 69 years on this farm and spent one year in Saline Care Center at Harrisburg where she died.
Mrs. Josephine Hamp, 92, of rural Herod, died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 1999 in Saline Care Center at Harrisburg.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. St. Ann's Altar Society, and the Pope-Hardin Farm Bureau.
Surviving are two sons, Thomas Hamp and Andrew and wife, Judy Hamp, all of rural Herod, and a brother Gabriel Herman of Oak Lawn.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Hamp, her parents, Michael and Elizabeth (Seiner) Herman, a son, Herman W. Hamp, two brothers, Lawrence Herman and Norbert Herman, four sisters, Genevieve Ruffalo, Veronmica Herman, Barbara Herman and Christine Herman.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elizabethtown. Father Joseph Trapp officiated and burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Taken from the Hardin County Independent 22 July 1999

GEORGE C. HARDIN

GEORGE C. HARDIN, 80 of Morrisville, NC, died early Wednesday, July 21, 1999. Mr. Hardin will be remembered as the husband of Virginia Howard, formerly of Rosiclare and sister-in-law of Mrs. Anita Wood, Rosiclare.
He was an independent oil producer and geologist for many years. He served several years as vice president of Kerr McGee, Oklahoma City, OK and was senior vice president of Ashland Oil Co. at retirement.
He is survived by his wife Virginia, one son, one daughter, three grandchildren and four great grand children.
Memorial services will be held in North Carolina

HERSHEL HARRISON

�Hershel Harrison, 65, formerly of Herod, recently of Resident City Care Center in Eldorado, died Nov. 12, 1997 at 11:50 a.m. at Harrisburg Medical Center.
Surviving are sons Joe Harrison of Herod; Paul Wayne Gibson of Columbus, Mont.; and William "Bill" Harrison, Elma, Wash.; daughters Reishel Divon, Rosiclare, and Dianne Soloman, Old Hickory, Tenn.; one brother, Tommy Harrison, Karbers Ridge, Ill., and one sister, Laura "Toots" Ewing, Alton, Ill. He had 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his mother Verba (Bebout) Harrison, father Edward Harrison, and brother Howard Harrison.
Visitation for the public will be held Friday, Nov. 14, after 6 p.m. at Cox Funeral Home in Rosiclare. Services will be held Saturday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. at Cox Funeral Home.
Burial will be at the Partain Cemetery in Herod. 11-13-1997

LYNDA REED HART

Services for Lynda Reed Hart, 43 of Marion, KY were held March 7, at Boyd Funeral Chapel in Salem, KY. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Mrs. Hart died March 4, 1999 at her home.
She is survived by her husband, James O. Hart of Marion; a daughter, Regina Lea Brown, of Princeton; her parents, Herman and Kathleen Reed of Marion; five sisters, Kathy Austin of Dayton, OH; Debbie Floyd of Salem; Shelia Barnes of Lola; Karla Jo Curnel and Maggie Hamilton, both of Marion;' a grandmother, Cora Logan of Cave In Rock; and a granddaughter Lacey Dawn Brown of Princeton.
Mrs. Hart was preceded in death by a brother and her grandparents.
The Reeds were former residents of Cave In Rock

WALTER R. HAYES

WALTER R. HAYES, 69, of Equlaity, IL, died Monday, February 25, 2002, at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. He was an automobile mechanic. Surviving are his wife, Harriet J.; a daughter, Kathleey Rose Edwards; a son Russell Glen; three brothers, Charles Homer Hayes, Byford Norman and Leonard " Butch" Norman; and two granddaughters,

Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. today (Thursday) in Elmwood Cemetery

BETTY LOU LOTTON HEER

BETTY LOU LOTTON HEER of Sauk Village, Illinois was born in the Peters Creek community of rural Elizabethtown in a log cabin on the hill on April 22, 1933. She was born to Eternity on July 12, 1998.
Betty worked for a short time as a secretary for the Spiegel Catalog Company then drove a school bus for several years until her retirement. She was a good daughter and sister all of her life.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Robbie Laird of Elizabethtown; two children Jerry Paul Heer and Pamela Dee Wilder of Sauk Village; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Mary Lotton of Crete; three nephews, David, Daniel and John Lotton, and a niece, Rachel Lagastee.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Heer, and her father, Ivan Lotton.
Betty was loved by one and all.

JESSIE C. HENDRICKSON

Jessie C. Hendrickson, 101, of Mulkeytown, IL died at 4:00 pm. Monday, March 22, 1999 at the Rosiclare Health Care Nursing Home.
Mrs. Hendrickson was born August 9, 1897 in Rosebud, IL to James Andrew and Nancy Jane (Smith) Smith.
She married Charles W. Hendrickson. He preceded her in death March 26, 1980
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Dallis and Joyce Warren of Elizabethtown; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jane (Sanders) and Roy Deskins of Mulkeytown and Mabel Glenn of Johnston City and eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and 24 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers and one sister.
Mrs. Hendrickson was a member of the Creek National Pentecostal Church and the Elizabethtown Eastern Star.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday (today) at Vantrease Funeral Home in Zeigler with Brother Charles Issler officiating. Burial will be at Zeigler Cemetery

WILLIAM C. HENRY, SR.

William C. "Bill" Henry, Sr. 72, Geneseo, died Saturday, March 13, 1999 at Hammond Henry Hospital, Geneseo.
A Masonic service was held Tuesday, March 16, by the Andalusia Masonic Lodge followed by cremation rites. Interment was in Dycuesburg Cemetery in Dycusburg, KY on Saturday, March 20, 1999, at 2:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to Geneseo's Christmas in April through Central Bank.
Mr. Henry was born in Ducuesburg, KY, the son of Marion and Beulah (Duncan) Henry. He married Lois Brownfield on December 13, 1947 in Morganfield, KY.
Bill was employed in Rosiclare in the mines then moved to the Quad Cities and worked at Allied Stone, Milan as a diesel mechanic, retiring in 1990. He served in the US Army during W.W.II.
Survivors include his wife, Lois of Geneseo; sons and daughters-in-law, William,Jr., and Dee Henry, Geneseo and Charles and Amy Henry, Davenport; daughters and son-in law, Glenice Myers and Dianne and Dave Johnson, all of Geneseo; six grandchildren, three great-grand children, four sisters, Edna Hendrick, Serulean, KY, Helen Terr, Salem KY, Dorothy Henry, Marion, KY and Clarice Coleman, Marion, KY and a brother Onie Henry, Rosiclare, IL

ALICE LORAINE HENSON

Services for Alice Loraine Henson, 79, of Benton, KY were held Tuesday at Collier Funeral Home in Benton, Rev. C.C. Brasher officiated, with burial in Birmingham Cemetery.
She died at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 1999 at Marshall County Hospital.
Mrs. Henson was a homemaker and a member of Briensburg Baptist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Carolyn Henson Best of Westland, MI; a sister Katheryn Day of Metropolis, IL; two grandchildren Pam Reincke of Huntertown, IN and Keith Tessmer of Westland; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Elroy Henson; a sister; and two brothers. Her parents were the late Roy and Grace (Patton) Holbfook of Elizabethtown, IL.

ELIZABETH HERL

Mrs. Elizabeth Herl died at her home near Stone Church September 2nd at 12 p.m. o'clock at the age of about 58 years. She had been confined to her bed eight weeks. She had all the attention and care that her children could give her, besides the best of medical aid. She would get some better at times, she would talk to her children and ask them not to worry about her, that she would not be with them long, but the favorable symptoms would not long continue and she grew worse and weaker until she passed peacefully away. Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church on Sunday at 2 p.m., conducted by Father Nonnewinkel in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. These services were quite impressive for it was so sad to give up mother.
The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery where her grave was covered with beautiful flowers. Her first marriage was to Bill Herman. To this union two sons were born, Emmanuel who died Jan. 1896 and John now living in Rosiclare. her second marriage was to John Herl, who died two years ago. To this union were born namely: Bass and Rollie, Mrs. A. F. Herman and Mrs. Hugh Jordon, all were present when the end came. Mrs. Herl was a good woman, a kind and loving mother always ready to help those in need. Weep not children for dear mother is with the angels up in heaven. A friend.
Taken from the Hardin County Independent 15 September 1910

MRS. NIGEL HERRIN

Mrs. Nigel (Blaine) Herrin, 88, of Cave In Rock, died at 10:08 a.m. Tuesday at Harrisburg Medical Center. Mrs. Herrin was a retired school teacher.
Surviving are a son Dr. Roger Herrin of Harrisburg; six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, W. C. Herrin, and a daughter Peggy Walker.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Cave In Rock, where she was a member. The Rev. Jack Jackson and Rev. Don DeJarrett will officiate, and burial will be in Cave Hill Cemetery.

EDWARD HESS

Edward Hess died 1 July 1915, at his home near Cave-in-Rock after a continuous illness lasting four years. His funeral was conducted by Rev. Wigham at Cave-in-Rock Baptist church, on the day following his death, after which his remains were taken to Cave Hill Cemetery for burial.
He passed from life into death at the prime of manhood being at the time 46 years 2 months and 3 days. His fatal illness was brought on several years ago by his association with mines. At this time Mr. Hess was superintendent of the mines and on several occasions, he was compelled to go down into the mines from which he inhaled poisonous gases that in time caused his death.
Mr. Hess came to Hardin County in 1883 and located at Cave-in-Rock. In 1893 he was united in marriage to Miss Lizzie Frailey, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Frailey, to whom he was a devoted companion until death called him. To this union was born two children, a son and a daughter who with their mother are left to mourn his departure.
Mr. Hess lived on the Baldwin farm for eleven years. When his health began to fail he gave up farming and moved to Fairfield, Ill., but as his health did not improve he came back to Hardin County and built him a model home on land given his wife by her parents.
Work was the great mainspring of his life. It was his chief inspiration. He was very concerned for his family's comfort. On this theory he accumulated enough for the sustenance of his family after he was taken from them.
Mr. Hess was a good citizen, a good neighbor, honest and trustworthy in all his dealings with fellowman. He told his family that he was ready and willing to meet death when the summons came. He left a message of hope in his inspiring face to those who were dear.
During his last sickness which was quite long siege, every wish of his was granted. His wife and children never tired of trying to alleviate some of his pain. The attention he received no doubt prolonged his life to a great extent. Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved companion, children, brother, sisters and other friends and relatives.
Written by H.M.R. Taken from the Hardin County Independent 15 July 1915

GOLDA HESS

Golda Hess, the daughter of Elihu N. and Ota Jane Hall was born May 4, 1902 and died March 21, 1990 at the age of 87 years. Golda was married to John Rowland on September 14, 1921. They were married 15 years at the time of his passing. Later Golda was graduated from the School of Cosmetology in Springfield, Illinois and operated a successful beauty shop in Rosiclare, Illinois. She was married to Richard Hess on May 2, 1947. They shared twenty five years together at the time of Richard's death in 1972. Surviving Golda are two sisters, Geneva Hall Grater and Galena Hall Knight, two nephews Everett D. Knight, his wife Sharlene and sons Mark and Jason, and John W. Hall and his wife Corina and sons William and Russell, one niece, Lois Knight Mitchell, her husband William and children, Kathryn M. Pierce, James and Tobin Mitchell, and one brother in law Wayne Knight. Golda's one brother, William Prentice Hall preceded her in death. Favorite Bible quote: "It hath been told thee, O man, what is good, and what the Lord doth require of thee; only to do justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God." Micah 6:8. It has been said that this verse speaks to every man, every race, and every religion, which path one should follow in life.

JOHN LITTLE HETHERINGTON

John Little Hetherington was born of Scotch parents at New York City June 10, 1850. At the age of five he moved with his parents to Hardin County, Illinois, where he grew to manhood.
On March 21st. 1872, he was united in marriage to Miss Sidney Jackson. To this union were born five children, two of them died in infancy. He united with the M. E. Church at Sycamore in 1875 under the ministry of Rev. J.B. Thompson. When that class disbanded he united with the church at Elizabethtown of which church he was a member at the time of his death. He lived a quiet consistent Christian life and though not demonstrative he was always found on the side of the right. For sometimes before his death he suffered much, but he was ready to go and meet his Savior and on November 11th. the death angel visited him and took away the spirit from the tenement of clay and carried it to that House not made with hands, a building Eternal in the heavens, to be forever with God. He leaves behind him to mourn his departure a loving wife, three children, Mrs. Anna Miller, Mrs. Walker Ledbetter and John L. Hetherington, Jr. also three sisters, Mrs. Mary Jackons of Golconda, Illinois, Mrs. Anna Morris of Metropolis, Illinois, and Mrs. Laura Renfro of Cairo, Illinois. One brother, W.T. Hetherington of Harrisburg, Illinois.
At the time of his death he was a member of the board of trustees of the M. E. Church at this place. In his death his wife loses a devoted husband the children a loving father and the County and town a useful citizen. His funeral was conducted from the residence on November 12th. by his pastor W. G. Wigham and all that was mortal was laid in the Odd Fellows Cemetery at Elizabethtown to await the resurrection of the Just. "And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, wait, from henceforth blessed are the dead who die in the Lord even so saith the spirit, they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them." W.G.W Taken from the Hardin County Independent 9 December 1915

Helen L. Hicks

      Helen L. Hicks, 82, Carrier Mills Nursing Home, formerly of 118 A West Lincoln Street, Harrisburg, died 8:40 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001, at the nursing home.
      Helen was born Dec. 19, 1918, in Mitchellsville, daughter of the late Joe Spurlock and Edna Daily. She married Harvey E. Hicks on Jan. 22, 1940, who preceded her in death Aug. 13, 1980.
      Funeral services are 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2001, at Reed Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Ownly Williams will officiate. Visitation is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2001, at the funeral chapel. Burial is in Sunset Lawn Cemetery, Harrisburg.
      Mrs. Hicks was a homemaker. She was a member of Sloan Street General Baptist Church.
      Helen is survived by her daughter, Patty (Jim) Ledbetter, Harrisburg; sister, Wanda Lee, Harrisburg; three grandchildren, Jeff (friend, Susan) Thomas, Marion, Ron (Tammy) Phillips, Harrisburg and Lisa (David) Bradford, Harrisburg; two great-grandsons, James Bradford and Zachary Phillips.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harvey E. Hicks; daughter, Marilyn Phillips; three sisters, Donna Harris and two sisters in infancy; brother, William Spurlock.
Daily register 7-23-01

JOE E. HICKS

Joe E. Hicks, 80, of 1445 Butler Road, Harrisburg, died at 1:30 a.m. Friday, July 9, 1999 at Harrisburg Medical Center.
He was born Sept. 13, 1918, in Pope County to the late Frank and Ethel (Crabb) Hicks.
Mr. Hicks was a heavy equipment operator on construction and a World War II Army veteran. He attended Honeycomb Church of God.
On April 9, 1939, he married he former Pauline Bebout. She died on March 8, 1999.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Joe R. and wife, Frances Hicks of Harrisburg; two sisters, Wanda Patton of Moline and Bonnie Barger of Golconda; a brother, Glen "Bud" Hicks of Rosiclare; four grandchildren and their spouses, Joe R. and Shelia Hicks, Vicki and Jim Kerr, Jeff and Rhonda Hicks and Jerry and Shonda Hicks, all of Harrisburg; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Reed Funeral Home in Harrisburg, where friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Harold Miller will officiate and burial will be in Sunset Garden Cemetery with military rites by the Harrisburg and Carrier Mills American Legion. Daily Register 7-9-99
JOE E. HICKS, 80 of Harrisburg, died at 1:30 a.m. Friday, July 9, 1999 at Harrisburg Medical Center.
He was born September 13, 1918, in Pope County to the late Frank and Ethel (Crabb) Hicks.
Mr. Hicks was a heavy equipment operator on construction and a World War II Army veteran.
He attended Honeycomb Church of God.
On April 9, 1939, he married the former Pauline Bebout. She died on March 8, 1999.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Joe R. and wife, Frances Hicks of Harrisburg; two sisters, Wanda Patton of Moline and Bonnie Barger of Golconda; a brother, Glenn "Bud" Hicks of Rosiclare; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grand children. Services were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Reed Funeral Home in Harrisburg. Rev. Harold Miller officiated and burial was in Sunset Garden Cemetery with military rites by the Harrisburg and Carrier Mills American Legion. Hardin Co., Independent

PAULINE MAE HICKS

Mrs. Pauline Mae Hicks, 78, with of Joe E. Hicks, of Harrisburg died at 6:10 p.m. Monday, March 8, 1999 at Harrisburg Medical Center.
She was born on October 3, 1920 in Pope County to the late Lucian and Lillie (Lawson) Bebout.
She was retired state employee and had been a member of Dutton Chapel General Baptist Church since 1935.
She was married to Mr. Hicks on April 9, 1939, who survives. Other survivors include a son, Joe R. and wife, Frances Hicks of Harrisburg; four grandchildren, Joe R. and wife, Shelia Hicks, Vickie and husband, Jim Kerr, Jeff and wife, Rhonda Hicks, and Jerry and wife, Shjonda Hicks; all of Harrisburg; and 10 grandchildren.
Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 11 at Reed Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg. Rev. Harold Miller officiated, assisted by Rev. Bob Patton. Burial was in Sunset Garden Cemeter

JAMES CLAUDE (JIMMY) HILL

JAMES CLAUDE (JIMMY) HILL, 55, formerly of Rosiclare, died at 2:00 p.m. July 23rd, 2001 at John Cochran V. A. Hospital in St. Louis, MO, after a short battle with cancer. Funeral services were held at Kutis Funeral Home in St Louis on Wednesday. Burial was at Jefferson Barracks, Veterans Cemetery.
He was the husband of Mary Hill, St. Louis, who survives. He was an uncle of Sharon Martin and Judy Brownfield, both of Rosiclare, and Danny Martin of Grayville. He had nine great nieces and nephews and 10 great great nieces and nephews.

LOREN OTTO HILL

Loren Otto Hill, son of W.H. and Mary J. Hill, was born at Galatia in Saline County, IL. on 17 Jan. 1877 and died at his home in Cave-in-Rock 21 March 1952. His age being 75 years 2 months and 7 days. He was one of a family of nine children only two of them survive him. When he was about three years of age his parents moved to Cave-in-Rock and there he spent the remainder of his life.
In 1896 he was united in marriage to Miss Della Gobel. To that union were born three daughters and two sons, one of the daughters, Lola, having died but when a young child. The surviving sons and daughters are Mrs. Harry Miller and Mrs. James Hill, Jackson, Michigan, Amos Hill, Cave-in-Rock, and Roy Elmo Hill, Chicago. There are also three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Mrs. Della Hill having died several years previously, Mr. Hill and Mrs. Emma Rutherford were united in marriage in December 1944. She, the brother and sisters above mentioned, Walter Hill, Elizabethtown and Mrs. Hester Garland, Cave-in-Rock, one step-son Mr. Hubert Browning, Shawneetown and two step-daughters Mrs. Winfred Oxford, Herod and Mrs. Virgie Turner, McCleansboro, IL are the other surviving member of the family. They all, with a large number of other relatives and friends are left in sorrow at his passing.
Mr. Hill became a member of the Cave-in-Rock Methodist Church in 1942 while Rev. W.M. Lane was pastor of the church. For the past 42 years, he has been a member of the Cave-in-Rock Masonic Lodge. He spent many years of his life as an engineer in the employ of Benzon Mines. He retired from active work when the Benzon Mines closed several years ago.
Taken from the Hardin County Independent

THOMAS HILL

Thomas M. Hill was born 23 May 1861 and died August 16, 1928. He was married to Lucinda J. Martin August 27, 1883. To this union was born one son Pearl Hill now living in West Frankfort, Illinois. After the death of his first wife he was married to Gradia White June 14, 1891 and to this union three children Pearl, Herbert and Goolie. he also leaves a stepson Loren White, 9 grandchildren, father, mother, four brothers: Jack Hill, Walter, Hill, Otto Hill and Roy E. Hill and three sisters: Elizabeth Jones, Hester Garland, and Minnie Garland besides many loved friends at his home town who so kindly assisted in caring for him. He professed faith in Christ 39 years ago and united with the Presbyterian at Potters Church at Potters Memorial, lived a true christian 'til he died.
His funeral was preached at his home by Rev Keer. His body was laid to rest to await the resurrection.
May God bless the widow and children in their sorrow. Peace to my dear brother. Written by sister L.E. Jones.
Taken from the Hardin County Independent 23 August 1928

J. T. HINDALL

J. T. Hindall, 68, of Elizabethtown died Tuesday, May 26 at his home.
Mr. Hindall was a 45 year member of Operating Engineers Local Union No. 318. He was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Cave In Rock.
Surviving are his wife, Mona Hindall; one daughter, Sandra Lynn Goodman of Bement; one brother, Lowell Hindall of Elizabethtown; one sister, Virginia Bornman of Indianapolis, IN; and one granddaughter, Staci Jo Burke of Deland.
Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday (today) at Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home in Cave In Rock. The Rev. Arthur Austin, Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Cave Hill Cemetery

MARY K. HINDALL

Mary K. "Sal" Hindall, 74, of Rural Elizabethtown died at 2:30 a.m. Friday, January 9, 1998 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.
Surviving are her husband, Lowell Hindall; two daughters, Barbara Cieniuch of Lincoln Hills and Faye Golden of Herod; one brother Larry Pennell of Cave-in-Rock; one sister, Bonnie Nation of Marion, KY; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother.
Services were held at 2:p.m. Sunday at Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home in Cave In Rock. Rev. Larry Lewis officiated and burial was in Cave Hill Cemetery.

MRS. FONT HINES

Mrs. Font Hines of this place, after a long and painful illness of months and even years, passed away Friday morning, and after funeral services at her home conducted by Rev. Weaver, all that was mortal of this aged grandmother, found a last resting place in the Odd Fellows Cemetery here. Our acquaintance with the deceased was only slight, and having heard her neighbors speak of her in loving kindness and respect, we take it for granted that she was a good wife and mother, and before she became afflicted labored long and hard for the support of her family. So for as we can learn, she had every care and attention possible in her long illness. Sympathy is extended to the aged husband and children.
From "Items From Anywhere Column" by "Roxie" (John Allen Oxford) Hardin Co., Independent 30 Oct. 1924

ADIEL EDWARD HOBBS

Adiel Edward Hobbs was born on August 6, 1918 in Hardin County, IL. He was the son of Milas and Pearl McDowell Hobbs. Mr. Hobbs passed away on Jan 7, 1993 in Lourdes Hospital, Paducah, KY. At the time of his passing he was 74 years of age.
He was united in marriage to Cora L. Prather Hobbs and to this union one son, James E. Hobbs was born.
Mr. Hobbs is survived by his wife Cora; his son James E. "Jim" Hobbs, daughter-in-law, Pat, and granddaughter Holly.
Also surviving are two sisters, Wanell Gowins, of Rosiclare, IL and Melita Leonberger of Elizabethtown, IL; two brothers Basil Hobbs of Albuquerque, N.M. and Wendell Hobbs of Midland, MI., several nieces and nephews and many friends.
Preceding Mr. Hobbs in death were his parents, Milas and Pearl Hobbs, two sisters, Norma Jean Foster and Genevieve Oxford Caubre and an infant brother, Weldon.
Mr. Hobbs was a Charter Member of I.A.M. Union Local 1864 and was retired from Allied Chemical (formerly Minerva Oil Company) after 25 years of service.
Taken from the Hardin County Independent, Hardin Co.IL.

BENARD HOBBS

Bernard "Hoover" Hobbs, the son of the late George and Flora Page Hobbs was born in Hardin County on July 24, 1917, and departed this life July 28, 1989, being 72 years and 4 days old at the time of his death.
He was married to Edna Austin on December 6, 1938, and to this union was born on son, Charles Roger.
Hoover graduated from Cave-in-Rock High School in 1936, and worked as a spar miner before moving to Detroit, Michigan, during the 1940's. He went to electrical school in Chicago in the early 1950's and was a graduate of Devry and Coyne Electrical Schools. The family moved back to Cave-in-Rock in 1958, whereupon he opened a radio and television repair shop. Eye cataracts forced him to give up his electrical work and he turned to the raising of livestock, eventually becoming one of the largest feeder pig producers in the area.
Hoover accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior on March 21, 1969 and surrendered to the call of the ministry. He was ordained as a General Baptist minister in 1973 and pastored several churches in the Ohio Association. He continued to serve the Lord faithfully until his failing health forced him to give up his pastoral duties. He continued to serve as a trustee and faithful member of Mt. Zion General Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Paul, Sebe and Ernest, and four sisters, Gracie, Leta, Ida and Della.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife of 50 years, Edna; son Roger, daughter-in-law, Vicki, and three grandchildren, Heather, Lincoln and Holly all of Norris City Illinois; one sister Hester Patton of Wood River Illinois; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
One of his favorite scriptures came from II Timothy 1:12..."for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day."
Hoover has said many times, "I know where I'm going, and I know who's coming after me."
Those we love must someday pass beyond our present sight
Must leave us and the world we know without their radiant light.
But we know that like a candle their lovely light will shine
To brighten up another place more perfect...more divine
And in the realm of Heaven where they shine so warm and bright,
Our loved ones live forevermore in God's eternal light.
Taken from the Hardin County Independent

LARRY KEITH HOBBS

LARRY KEITH HOBBS (better known as Skeeter), the son of the late James C. and Eula (Belt) Hobbs, was born on November 9, 1951 and departed this life on June 13, 1998. At t he time of his passing, he was 46 year, 7 months old.
He leaves to mourn three sisters; Brenda Cowsert of Rosiclare, IL;' Patty Meridith of Cypress, IL and Valerie Brons of Hampton, VA and one brother; Brlyan Hobbs of Rosiclare, IL. Two aunts; Martha A. Oxford of Rosiclare, IL, Velda Mae Kirk, Marion, KY and a great-aunt, Verona Board of Elizabethtown, IL. Also several nieces and nephews cousins and a host of friends.
Skeeter accepted Christ at 9 years of age and was baptized in Rosiclare First Baptist Church. He strayed away as a young man, as so many do, but he never turned his heart away from the Lord. He loved to read his bible and in the last few weeks before his death, he made his peace with his Lord.
After graduating from high school, Skeeter joined the army and served three years. A good portion of his time was served in Seoul, Korea.
Over the years Skeeter worked in the Fluorspar Mines, and as a cook at the Golconda Job Corp. He was also a pretty good carpenter and worked several years along side his good friend Jess Shockley. Skeeter didn't have enemies, he was loved by all who knew him. Anywhere he happened to be, there was always a place for him.

LORENA IMOGENE HOGG

Lorena Imogene Hogg, 78, of Elizabethtown died at 2:56 p.m. Thursday October 8, 1998 at Hardin county General Hospital in Rosiclare.
Mrs. Hogg was preceded in death by her parents, Lorent and Minnie (Covert) Smith; her husband, Charley Hogg; a daughter Bettly Haulberg; and three brothers, Kenneth Smith, Raymond Smith, Haskel Smith.
She is survived by tow sons, Herschel smith of Elizabethtown and Lloyd Hogg of Harrisburg; two sisters, Maxine Hale of Tolyu, KY and Pauline Smith of Elizabethtown; a brother, William Smith of Elizabethtown; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at Hosick Funeral Home with Rev. Glenn Hicks.
Burial will be in Hogg Cemetery in the Golconda area.

ADRAIN HOLBROOK

Adrain Holbrook, 73, of Elizabethtown, died Wednesday, April 20, 1994 at the Veterans Administration Center in Columbia, MO.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia Bell Holbrook, and three brothers. His parents were Otto Holbrook and Belle Oxford Holbrook.
Mr. Holbrook was a retired foreman for fluorspar Mines. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Eldorado, DAV and Rod and Gun Club.
Surviving are three sons, James A. Holbrook of Carrier Mills, Gaylord Holbrook of Golconda, and Carl Holbrook of Cave-in-rock; three daughters, Bonita Martin and Rebecca Barnard, both of Elizabethtown, and Joey Damron of Rosiclare; one brother Gurney Holbrook of Rialto, CA; two sisters Eithel Thompson of Roxana, and Edith Bailes of Chicago; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Aly Funeral Home. The Rev. Edward Lafferty officiated and burial was in IOOF Empire Cemetery in Elizabethtown with military rites by the Eldorado VFW Post.
Taken from the Hardin County Independent

ALTA MARIE HOLBROOK

Alta Marie the daughter of Mr. Bruce and Minnie Holbrook was born 13 May 1912, died 1 Jan. 1915, aged 2 year, 7 months and 18 days. Her sickness was of a short duration, Dr. Fowler was the attending physician. Indigestion was given as the cause of her death. All that medical skill could do was done to alleviate the suffering of little Marie, but to no avail. Her parents with kind friends and neighbors waited on and done all they could to keep her with them. So on the day above mentioned, the summons came and took little Marie from our fireside to realms of eternal bliss and glory. For Jesus said suffer the children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Little Marie was a kind and lovable disposition, made strong friends of all she come in contact with. Weep not dear parents for little Marie, she is not dead but is sleeping, while her spirit has took flight to God who gave it. You will not hear her sweet voice any more on earth, as she can't come back to you. Prepare yourselves to meet her, be as David was and go to her where there will be no more good byes.
On the day following her death, she was brought to Central Cemetery for interment and after funeral services, conducted by the writer, all that was mortal of little Marie was laid tenderly away to await the resurrection of the just. We have last a darling daughter. Written by Rev. Jonas Spivey From the Hardin Co. Independent 14 Jan 1915

GWYNN HOLBROOKS

On February 12, 1959, Gwynn Holbrooks suffered a fatal heart attack at his home in New Eagle, PA. He was born in Elizabethtown, Hardin County IL. 7 Jan. 1914, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Holbrook.
He was married 27 Oct. 1947 to Vada Austin and to this union a son Gwynn David was born. He served his country for four yearts, in the home-land and overseas, during WWII. Surely his creed of life was the realization of the value of a smile, making you feel life was worth living.
Journeying to the far-off shores of Eternity at the age of 45 years, 1 month and 5 days, he leaves a devoted wife, one son and one step son Ronnie Austin, an aged mother, two sisters, Edith Baylous, Waukegan, IL and Mrs.. Ethel Thompson, Elizabethtown. Brothers, Captain Gurney Holbrook, Anchorage, Alaska, Gilbert and Adrain of Elizabethtown, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. His father and one brother, Gaylord have preceded him in death.
The many acquaintances here share greatest sympathy with the bereaved.
Taken from the Hardin County Independent, Hardin County, Illinois.

JACK R. HOLBROOK

Jack R. Holbrook, 64, of Elizabethtown, died at 7:20 a.m. Saturday June 13 1992 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY.
Mr. Holbrook is survived by three sisters, Katheryn Day, of Metropolis, Alice L. Henson of Benton, KY and Mable Jenkins of Owosso, MI. and a brother Robert Holbrook of Fenton, MI.
Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at Hosick-Cox Funeral Home in Rosiclare. Burial was in IOOF Cemetery in Elizabethtown with full military rites

JULIA ANN HOLBROOK

On June 26, 1925, Julia Ann was born in Hardin County to the late Ernest and Georgia Bell.
Julia was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She was united in marriage to Adrain Holbrook on March 16, 1947. They were blessed with six children: James Adrain Holbrook, Carrier Mills, Bonita Martin, Elizabethtown, Gaylord Holbrook, Golconda, Rebecca Barnard, Elizabethtown, Joey Damron, Rosiclare and Carl T. Holbrook, Cave-in-Rock. Julia had 16 grand children and 2 great grandchildren.
Julia was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Jean. She is survived by a sister, Mary Brazell of Elizabethtown, and a brother James H. Bell of Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Hosick-Cox Funeral Chapel, Rosiclare. Rev. Ed Lafferty officiated. Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery, Elizabethtown

MARY JANE HOLBROOK

On the night of Jan. 24, 1915 death entered the home of Uncle Samuel Holbrook and called from him his aged companion Mary Jane Holbrook, Aunt Mary.
Her mother died when she was a child of ten years of age leaving her without a home or any relation to care for her, but she, together with a sister found a home with the writer's father, Thomas Clanton. Mary Jane married David Balnchard, a son of Preacher Blanchard when she grew to womanhood and one child was born to them, Mrs. Anna Smith now living in Elizabethtown. After a short time she and her husband separated leaving her alone with her little daughter Anna to live as best she could. Among friends until she was married to Samuel Holbrook, her now surviving husband. Six children were born to this union, four of who are left to mourn the loss of a good mother.
Aunt Mary professed faith in Christ at an early age and joined the General Baptist Church at Rock Creek and lived a consistent Christian life until death called her to her reward.
Aunt Mary was 65 years 3 months and 7 days old. After an impressive funeral service conducted by Rev. Jonas Spivey and the writer, her mortal remains were laid to rest to await resurrection. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
Written by A. J. Clanton
Taken from the Hardin County Independent 18 Feb 1915

NOAH F. HOLBROOK

Noah Holbrook: Services for Noah F. Holbrook, 78, of Elizabethtown were held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 18 at Hosick Funeral Home in Rosiclare. The Rev. Greg Love officiated with burial in Adams Cemetery near Cave In Rock.
He died at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14 at Harrisburg Medical Center.
Mr. Holbrook was a retired farmer and miner.
He was a member of Keeling Hill General Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Lorene Holbrook; one son Randall F. Holbrook, Sr. of Bethalto; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Gary Holbrook, and three brothers. His parents were Bruce and Minnie Goolsby Holbrook

MRS. RACHEL HOLBROOK

Mrs. Rachel Holbrook, nee Jackson, 76 died in the home of her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Jackson, Elizabethtown, Monday morning.
Mrs. Holbrook, the daughter of W.T. and Mary Jackson had been born near Peters Creek. In her younger days had taught school in Hardin and Gallatin County.
After the death of her husband, Dee Holbrook, several years ago, she had made her home with her son.
Survivors are her son, Troy, a step son, W.D. Holbrook, a brother, Sam Jackson and a half sister, Mrs. Rhoda Laird, three grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Funeral services with the Rose Funeral Home in charge was held in the Mission here Wednesday with Rev. Raymond rose officiating. Interment was in the IOOF cemetery.
Hardin County Independent-19 May 1959

W. D. HOLBROOK

W.D. HOLBROOK, 85, died December 25, 2000 at Magnolia Manor in eldorado, Illinois
He was born July 11, 1915 in Hardin County, Illinois to Grady Aaron Holbrook and Dee Holbrook
W.D. worked on the farm with his father as a young boy after tragically losing his mother to pneumonia while W.D. was only five years of age. W.D. also worked at Frailey Lumberyard and Jack's T.V. Mart over the years. he was well known for calling square dances during the "8th of Auust" festivities.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Georgia Frayser. he is survived by a niece, Dorothy Tucker, Spring Valley California, great nieces, Judy Gregg, Sandiego, California and susan rose Jemison, Marion, Illinois; great nephews, Stan Tucker of Ramona, California and Steve tucker of Alpine, California. he is also survived by many cousins.
Funeral services were held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2000 at Rose Gilbert Funeral Home with burial next to his mother in Peters Creek Cemetery.

MRS. JOSIE HOLLY

Mrs. Josie Holly was born October 20th. 1871 and died June 6, 1919 at Brookport, Ill.
She was sick only a short time, paralysis being the cause of her death. She leaves four sons and one sister to mourn her death. One son married and three single at the time of her death. One son was in the service of Uncle Sam which prevented him from being with her at the time of her sickness and death.
She was born in Hardin County on the farm known as the Marglin place near Steele.
She was the daughter of Lucinda and Danile Parrot. Her parents died while she was very small leaving her and her sister, Mrs. Lula Annie Hurford. Her sister was about six years and she two years of age.
She was taken to Atlanta, GA., where she lived 'till she was about 18 years of old.
Finding that she had a sister near Elizabethtown, she came to this place. From here she moved to Brookport, IL. some three years ago where she was at the time of her death.
She wished to live to see her boys grown in which she did.
She was buried at Poke near Brookport, IL.
Taken from the Hardin County Independent, Hardin Co. IL. 17 July 1919

EUGENE HOOVER

Eugene Hoover: Memorial services will be held for Eugene Hoover, Saturday, September 5 at the IOOF Cemetery in Elizabethtown at 2:30 p.m.
Eugene was the son of the late John and Orpha Hoover formerly of Rosiclare and Rock Island.
Eugene married Helen Paris, daughter of the late Dr. Leonard and Elva Paris of Elizabethtown. Surviving are his wife, Helen of Naples, FL, mother-in-law, Elva Paris of Elizabethtown, daughter, Carol Hoover of Naples, FL, two sons, Donald of Jackson, FL, and David of Bettendorf, Iowa; five sisters, Marie Shockley of Belvidere, Louise Milligan of Rock Island, Margie Oxford of Cave In Rock, Wilma Papin of Flocissant, MO, and Shirley Ullrick, Rock Island; four brothers, Lawrence of Marion, KY, Willard of Moline, Russell of Miland, and Jack of Scottsdale, Arizona; four grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Burial of Eugene's ashes will follow graveside services conducted by Rev. Ed Lafferty. Friends and relatives are asked to meet at the IOOF Cemetery in Elizabethtown at 2:30 p.m.

WILLIAM OTIS HOSICK

WILLIAM OTIS HOSICK, 63, died Thursday, May 27, 1999 at Hardin County General Hospital in Rosiclare. he suffered a stroke.
He was retired from the Illinois Department of corrections.
Surviving are his wife, Deborah; two daughters, Joni Hallem, of Red Level, AL, and Lora (Todd) Dean of Hillsboro; a sister, Margaret Thompson of Carmil; a brother, Dean of Enfield; and five grandchildren.
Services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Hosick Funeral Home Rosiclare Chapel and a memorial service was held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at Hough and Sons funeral Home in Hillsboro, with burial at a later date.

CHARLES HENRY HOSSLER

Charles Henry Hossler was born at Plymouth, IN. May 31, 1858, died Apr. 3, 1923 age 64 years and 11 month. He was married to Fredrica Karber Feb. 25, 1880, who survives him. To this union were born seven children of which four survive. Two daughters and two sons. One son Louis H. Hossler who gave his life for his country on the battlefield in France, one son and one daughter died in infancy. Brother Hossler professed faith in Christ about the year of 1889 and soon after joined the M.E. Church at Karbers Ridge, to which he lived an active and faithful member until the end. The subject that we refer to had only taken his bed about three days. He woke his sister struggling, she went to him at once, but could not get him to speak, as he appeared unconscious.
He was a kind hearted companion and father, honest, industrious, law-abiding citizen, was an active worker in the Church and Sunday School.
Everything that loving hands and medical aid could do was done but all in vain. The remains were conveyed to the M.E. Church where an able funeral sermon was delivered in the presence of a large assembly of sympathizing relatives and friends, after which his remains were laid to rest by the side of his two little children in the Karbers Ridge Cemetery.
Brother Hossler rests from his labor, but his works and life do follow him. Peace to his memory. A friend.
Taken from the Hardin County Independent 19 April 1923

CHARLES JOSEPH HRUSKA, JR.

Charles Joseph Hruska,Jr., 63, of Flossmoor, IL. died Friday, September 4, 1998. He was an insurance agent for 40 years in Flossmoor.
He owned property in Hardin County where he established Hruska Acres, a private wildlife preserve and nature conservancy.
Survivors include his wife, Donna (Glenn) of Flossmoor; four sons, Charles J. III of Flossmoor, Brian T. of Palos Park, David G. of San Antonio, TX, and Jeffrey A. of Wayne, IL; two daughters, Jennifer A. of Arlington, MA, and Susan E. Lange of Manhattan, IL; two sisters, Glory Hucko of Whittier, CA and Carol Cozar of Monrivia, CA; and 13 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at Tews Funeral Home in Homewood, IL and a church in Flossmoor.
Interment will be at the Hruska family cemetery in Karbers Ridge, IL on Friday at 11 a.m.

LOIS HUBBARD

LOIS HUBBARD, formerly of Hardin County, died Sunday, May 28 at her home in Cochise, Arizona as a result of congestive heart failure.
A memorial service was held at Wynne Chapel in Cochise where Lois and her husband, John Henry Hubbard, formerly of Pope County, attended.
Surviving are her husband, John; her mother, Mrs Mae Tanner of Fairfield, IL; her daughter and son-in-law, Monday (Phillips) and David Patton and children who are stationed in Japan; her son and daugher-in-law, Eric and Michelle Phillips and children of Florida; two brothers, Howard (Beverly) Tanner of Fairfield, IL and Bobby Taner of West Liberty, Il; a sister, Alice Dyson of Florida, and a grandson, Joshua chapman, of Cave-Iin-Rock, IL.
A dinner for Lois family and friends will be held at dutton Chapel Church on Sunday, June 11 immediately following the Sunday morning service. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 11 at collier Cemetery in rural Pope County. Rev. Robert "Bob" Patton will officiate the graveside memorial service.
The family requests that as a show of sympathy, friends may either bring flowers to the cmetery or make a donation to their favorite charity in Lois memory.

BENJAMIN T. HURFORD

Benjamin T. Hurford, 80, of Salem, died 2:55 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2001, at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, Ind. Visitation is 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 2001, at Frank and Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Service is 7 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 2001, at the funeral home. The Rev. Bill Cash will officiate. Burial is in Empire Odd Fellows Cemetery in Elizabethtown, with military honors. Hosick Funeral Home of Rosiclare is in charge of local arrangements The Daily Register Obituaries 3-28-01.

JOHN ALBERT HUFSEY

John Albert Hufsey, son of John S. and Frances Ann Hufsey, was born October 4, 1895 near Cave-in-rock, Illinois and passed to his blessed eternal home, September 30, 1956, aged 60 years, 11 months and 26 days. Mr. Hufsey grew to young manhood as all other rural boys of his county, attending school, church and other social functions available.
On September 20, 1917, he answered his country's call and served nobly until his honorable discharge, March 13, 1919.
Then he enlisted again July 13, 1927. He was discharged July 12, 1930. In 1934 Mr. Hufsey was united in marriage with Miss Cleta Douglas and to this happy union, two sons came to bless their home--Calvin Scott and Larry Dean. Mr. Hufsey was a family man, loving, providing and caring for his companion and fine sons. He spared nothing, in order to give them more pleasure and happiness in life.
Mr. Hufsey worked at Mahoning Mining Company in Rosiclare, Illinois. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist church, near Cave-in-rock, Illinois where he lived an exemplary life. He was a member of the American Legion.
The communities in which he lived, have lost a good Christian man, an upright citizen and friend.
He leaves to mourn his passing his beloved wife Cleta, two sons Scott of Edenberg, Illinois and Leroy of Carbondale where he is attending school and Mrs. Scott Hufsey, a daughter-in-law whom he loved very dearly, two sisters, Mrs. Mamie Crow and Mrs. Eunice Gibbs of Cave-in-Rock and a number of nieces and nephews, besides a legion of friends. Funeral was held at Cave-in-Rock Baptist church with Rev. Jack Varnell of Rosiclare and Rev. L.R. Bowles of Golconda officiating.
Taken from the Hardin County Independent 18 Oct. 1956

JONATHAN LESLIE HUFSEY

JONATHAN LESLIE HUFSEY, age 37, formerly of Elgin, IL, died at his home in Milwaukee, WI, August 16, 2001. He was the beloved husband of Jane (nee O'Neil). dear father of Drew and Nora, dear son of L.Dean (Larry) and Dorothea and the late Josie Lenora Smith Hufsey, brother of Loretta Holder, Maria (Tom) Ziemba and Susann (Michael) Greco, son-in-law of Robert and Nancy O'Neil, grandson of Ralph and Fern Smith; also survived by other relatives and friends.
Jonathan was a carpenter by trade. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He was active in his church, his son Drew'a scouting and gymnastics. He was a member of Covenant Lutheran Church in Milwaukee.
Funeral services were at Harder Funeral Home in Brookfield, WI, August 20, 2001 with Pastor Steven Voight of Covenant Lutheran, officiating. Interment was in Highland Memorial Park, Brookfield, WI.
Special thanks are given to Dr. John Rohr and Mr. David Glick for their help throughout Jonathan's illness. 9-28-01

GENEVA HUMM

Geneva, the two year old daughter of J.F. and Marzella Humm died suddenly last Wednesday. She was as well, only a few days before she died, as she ever was in her life, which makes her death more grieved. It was so sudden, so unexpected that it is yet hard to realize that she is not with us. While in a great time of sorrowing and grief as this, the attempt to console with mere words is futile, but we must do what we can to help carry the burden of worthy brother or sister and sorrowning relatives. In the words of the great McKinley: "It is God's will not ours be done." He saw that it was time to call the sweet child home; she had filled her mission, however short it was intended .
So with these few consoling remarks we conjure the sorrowing parents to a Savior ever ready and willing to bear your burdens. A cousin, Marie Humm
26 March 1914 Hardin County Independent, Hardin Co. IL

JOSEPH HUMM

Joseph Humm, 81, of Metropolis, died Monday, February 15, 1999 at his home. Formerly he lived at Route 1, Elizabethtown.
He was a retired Farm Bureau County agent and a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church in Metropolis.
Survivors include a son, Jerry Humm of Metropolis; a daughter, Carol Anderson of Henderson, KY; two brothers, Cletus "Babe" Humm of Palm Harbor, FL and Cyril Humm of rural Golconda; a sister Albertean Hosick of Evansville, IN; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Rena (Koch) Humm; wife, Helen Humm; sister Lillian Humm; brothers, Edward Humm and Raymond Humm.
Funeral services will be held today(Thursday), 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, Elizabethtown, with Father Joseph Trapp officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery

ARTHUR LEE IRBY

Arthur Lee Irby, the subject of this memorial sketch, son of James N. and Fanny Irby, was born near Rock Creek, Hardin County, Illinois, March 23rd. 1884, passed from this earthly scene by accident in Fairview Mines on the morning of February 14th. 1915 about 8:30 o'clock, age 30 years, 10 months and 22 days.
Deceased moved to Rosiclare, Illinois in 1909 from the state of Kentucky where he had spent several years of his life, during which time he won many friends.
On May 10, 1914 he was united in marriage to Miss Lucy Spivey of Rosiclare, his father Esq. James N. Irby officiating.
Besides his young wife he leaves a father, mother, two sisters, Mrs. Laura Stacey of Rosiclare, Illinois and Mrs. Hester Ladwig of Beloit, Wisconsin, two half sisters Miss Mary Irby, Mrs. Effie Leivers, all of Rosiclare, Illinois and a host of friends to mourn his loss.
The writer had known Lee from childhood and there was a daily beauty about his life that won the friendship of all who knew him. In temperament he was mild, conciliatory and candid, yet remarkable for as compromising firmness.
He believed that the man who scatters flowers in the pathway of his fellowman, who lets into the dark places of his life the sunshine of human sympathy and human happiness is following in the footsteps of his Master. He was a young man of excellent heart, fine moral character and sturdy constitution and the stranger even a beggar never failed to find food and shelter if he sought it at his hands and was at the home by the bedside of the sick and delighted in all kinds of neighborly offices. He bore adversity bravely and enjoyed prosperity quietly.
It is a pleasure to remember him as he lived, it is with regret to say, he has passed away.
Funeral services and burial were delayed until Tuesday Feb. 16, 1915 in order that his sister, Mrs. Hester Ladwig and family might arrive from their far off home and be present and witness the last rites. However they failed to arrive in time for the funeral service, which were conducted from the home by Rev. Needham, but arrived a few hours later after which the body was conveyed a short distance to the Rosiclare IOOF Cemetery and just at sunset amid a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends all that was mortal of our beloved friend was lowered to it last resting place.
The writer begs to tender sincere sympathy to the wife, parents, sisters and other relatives of the deceased in their great bereavement. A friend
Taken from the Hardin County Independent 11 March 1915

HARRY L. ISOM

Harry L. Isom, 89, of Carrier Mills, died at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 1998 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado.
Mr. Isom was a Baptist by faith. He was an electronics instructor and technician. He was a ham radio operator. He was known as "Lee' at W9UBD.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sons, Charlie, Jack and Mack Isom; a daughter, Ruth Anders; and a brother, David Mack Isom.
He is survived by ten sons, Bob, David, Johnny and Jimmy Isom all of the Chicago area, Robert Isom of Rosiclare, Richard and Roy Isom of Harrisburg, Harry T. Isom of Missouri, and Ronnie and Randy Isom of Carrier Mills; five daughters, Mary (Burt) Entsminger of Chicago, Patty (Orval) Oglesby of Christopher, Rosemarie Isom of Eldorado, Ronda (Jay) Welling of Harrisburg and Renate Isom of Carrier Mills; a brother, Albert Isom of North Carolina, 33 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Saturday, December 26, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. at Spring Grove Cemetery with Rev. Joe Akins officiating.

ANNA VERA JACKSON

Anna Jackson-Services for Anna Vera Jackson, 83, of Macon, MO, formerly of Rosiclare were at 11:00 a.m. Thursday (today) at Hosick funeral Home in Rosiclare. The Rev. Don Campbell officiated with burial in Fluorine Cemetery.
She died at 9:15 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 1998 at Roch Haven Nursing Home in Macon, MO.
Mrs. Jackson was a member of Rock Springs Church of Christ in Rock Springs, WY.
She is survived by two sons, Russell Jackson of Rock Springs and Robert H. Jackson of Bakersfield, CA; three daughters, Sue McMaster of Elizabethtown, Judy Phillippe of Bevier, MO, and Dinah Highley of Green River, WY; one sister Minnie Vivian McIntosh of New Port Richey, FL; nine grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Jackson; two sons, Billy Jackson and Percy Jackson Jr.; seven brothers; and three sisters. Her parents were John and Cora King Brandt
Anna Vera Jackson of Bevier, Missouri died Saturday, November 14, 1998 at 9:15 p.m. at the age of 83 years and 7 months at Loch Haven Nursing Home, Macon, Missouri. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Hutton and McElwin Funeral Home in Macon, Missouri and Hosick Funeral Home, Rosiclare, Illinois. Interment was in the Fluorine Cemetery, Rosiclare, Illinois.
Anna was born, one of twin daughters on February 25, 1915 in Pope County, Illinois, to the late John and Cora (King) Brandt.
She was united in marriage to Percy Jackson in 1931 in Tupelo, Mississippi. Born to this union were seven children; two sons died in infancy, surviving are five children, Russell Jackson of Rock Springs, Wyoming; Robert Henry Jackson, Bakersfield, California; Sue McMaster of Eliz, Illinois; Judy Phillippe, Bevier, Missouri; and Dinah Highley of Green River, Wyoming.
Anna is also survived by two sons-in-law, Bill McMaster, husband of Sue Jackson McMaster and Van Phillippe, husband of Judy Jackson Phillippe. One daughter-in-law Kitty Jackson, wife of Robert Henry Jackson; twin sister Minnie McIntosh, New Port Richey, Florida; nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law, Gladys Jackson, Rock Springs, Wyoming; Gertrude Lightner of Elizabethtown, Illinois, Lela Synoground of Lodi, California; Louise Brandt of Holiday, Florida, and one brother-in-law Claude Lightner of Elizabethtown, Illinois.
Preceding her in death were her parents, John and Cora (King) Brandt, two infant sons, as previously mentioned, seven brothers, John, Oscar, Pete, Frank, Charles, L.B. and Carl; three sisters, Kate, Velma, and Callie and her husband, Percy who died on April 13, 1996 in Buhl, Idaho.
Anna Vera Jackson was baptized into Christ at Rock Springs. Wyoming Church of Christ, on July 8, 1959.
Anna was known for her hospitality and her smile as well as her beauty inside and out. To know her was to love her. The family has lost a good mother and sister as well as a friend.
Despite our grief, we feel that our loss is Heavens gain
Ever thankful am I that my Savior and Lord promised into the weary sweet rest.
Nothing more could I ask than a mansion above, there to live with the saved and the blest.

FRANKLIN JACKSON

Franklin Jackson, aged 71, who had been handicapped since suffering a stroke 20 years ago, suffered another heart attack, last week and died Sunday at Peters Creek where he lived with his sister Mrs. Rachel Holbrook and her son Troy Jackson and family.
Other survivors are brother Sam Jackson, and half sister Rhoda Laird.
Funeral services for him were held Tuesday afternoon at the Missionary Baptist Church at Peters Creek with Rev, Raymond rose Officiating. Burial was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Served as pallbearers were Noah RIGGS, Luther Austin, Nathaniel Hobbs, Adrain Belt and Paul Board.
The gospel quartet sang for the services
Mr. Jacskon's body was first taken to the Hosick funeral Home after his death, and then to the home of Mrs. Effie Jackson in Elizabethtown.
The deceased had been born in Hardin County, the son of W.J. and Mary (Clanton) Jackson and had lived all his life here.
From the Hardin County Independent 14 September 1950

LEN "Jack" JACKSON

Len "Jack" Jackson, son of Hugh and Ida Hobbs Jackson, was born February 26, 1929. He passed away May 6, 1991 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY.
He was married to Dora Lee Foster and to this union one son was born.
He was a truck driver for Davis and Barnard Trucking Co. for several years
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Dora Lee, one son, Larry of Elizabethtown, IL: one granddaughter, Blakely, and one daughter-in-law, Kathy; three brothers, Paris of Evansville, IN, Kenneth of DuQuoin, IL and Huston of Marine, IL. besides a host of other relatives and friends.
Burial at Cave Hill Cemetery.

PERCY JACKSON

Percy Jackson, husband of Anna Jackson, preceded her in death on April 13, 1996 at Buhl, ID. His remains were also laid to rest along with his loving wife Anna November 19, 1998.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his family as previously mentioned along with one sister, Gertrude Lightner and her husband Claude of Elizabethtown, Illinois, sisters-in-law Gladys Jackson, Rock Springs, Wyoming; Lela Jackson Synoground of Lodi, California and a host of friends.
Percy worked for Rosiclare Mining Company until 1954 when, because of the closing of the Spar Mines, he moved his family to Rock Springs Wyoming, and was employed by Union Pacific railroad as a welder.
After retirement in 1967, he and Anna moved to Buhl, Idaho where he passed away April 13, 1996 at the age of 88 years and 9 months.
Percy was a hard working man and an honest man, which he instilled in his children. If you ever needed a helping hand, he was always there. he was best known for his honesty and wit.
The welfare of his family always came first. He always said, he went hungry during the depression, but he would never go hungry again and we never did. Our Father was not a religious man, but his word was gospel.
Many times our father was a very strict and stern, but we cal all truly say, we are far better people today because of it. Father, for this we say, THANK YOU

WILLIAM H. "Slim" JACKSON

William H. "Slim" Jackson, 71, of Marine IL died at 10:40 p.m. Sunday Feb 20 1994 in Saint Joseph Hospital, Highland, iL
He was born in Hardin County to the late Hugh and Ida Jane (Hobbs) Jackson
Survivors include his wife, Anna Louise Jackson of Marine,, IL; two daughters, Dorothy Turner of Rosiclare and Glenda Hock of Highland, IL; two sons, Kenneth St Arbor of Cahokia, IL and Ronnie ST. Arbor of Edwardsville, IL: two brothers, Paris Jackson of Evansville, IN and Kenneth Jackson of DuQuoin, IL. 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Spengel-Bourlanger Funeral Home, Highland, IL by Bro. C. Miller Hurst with burial in Marine Cemetery.
From the Hardin County Independent

JOHN PAUL JENKINS

Graveside services for John Paul Jenkins, 74, of Cave In Rock were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 8, 1999 at Cave Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Jenkins died at 1:27 p.m. Friday at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.
Surviving are his wife, Mary F. Jenkins of Cave In Rock; two sons, John Jenkins of Cave In Rock and Bill Jenkins of San Mateo, CA; a daughter, Joyce Jenkins of Berkeley, CA; and a granddaughter, Claire Anna Baker of Berkeley.
Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements
JOHN PAUL JENKINS known as J.P., died Friday, March 5, at 1:00 p.m. at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. He was born on October 20, 1924, the only child of Edith Ann (Hobbs) and John Herbert Jenkins of Cave In Rock, in the old Jenkins homestead which stood where the Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home stands today.
He served in the Army in Central Europe during World War II for four years, joining when he was seventeen. After a time at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and training, he then worked until his retirement as a LPAN (Licensed Psychiatric Attendant Nurse) at Wayne County General Hospital near Detroit.
In 1971, he returned with his family to live in Cave In Rock. He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances; his children, John Jenkins of Cave In rock, Joyce Jenkins and her husband, Mark Baldridge of Berkeley, California, and Bill Jenkins and his wife, Lisa Jenkins of San Mateo, California; and one grandchild, Claire Anna Baker of Berkely California.
He was a member of the VFW, Amvets and the Masonic Lodge. His life long passion was horseracing, but most of all, he loved life itself.

WILLIS JENKINS

The death of Willis Jenkins by his own hands at Harrisburg week before last, at a premature age, was a most unfortunate affair, and we give tender sympathy to his brother in this county, Waldo Jenkins, and other relatives as well. From the Hardin County Independent 25 Dec. 1924

LAURA HICKS JOINER

The subject of this sketch was born near Hicks, Illinois April 16, 1877 and departed this life October 24, 1915. She was the second daughter of Miles and Rebecca Hicks. About twenty years ago she professed faith in Christ and united with the Social Brethren Church at Richland. After a few years, she transferred her membership to the General Baptist Church at Hicks Branch, where she lived faithful until death. She was also a member of the Hardin County Mutual Relief Association She was married to John Joiner October 24, 1894 and to this union were born six children, two of whom have preceded her home. She had been in poor health for several years and it seemed as though her recovery was doubtful, yet also bore all her suffering with a Christian patience. Her last days were spent in much suffering, but the Great Physician came to her relief. She is survived by a husband and one sister besides a host of friends and other relatives to mourn her loss.
Why do we weep for her, our loss is only her gain, so grieve not dear relatives and friends for sister Laura is not dead but sleeping, only sleeping a sweet sleep-a sleep that knows no awakening until the morning of the resurrection. So live dear husband, children and friends that when our earthly cares is closed we can clasp hands with sister Laura and dwell with her forever in the home where no farewell tears are shed and parting is no more. A friend Taken from the Hardin County Independent 11 November 1915

THEODORE JOINER

Theodore "Ted" Joiner, son of the late Samuel and Daisy Joiner, was born on September 26, 1912 and departed this life on May 7, 1988 being at the time of his passing 75 years and 7 months old. He was united in marriage to Nina Patton who preceded him in death. No children were born to this union, but Carlos, Carla, Mike and Kelly Burton became like his own children. He leaves to mourn his passing four sisters, namely: Robbie Smock, Junie Davis, Emma Grounds and Millie Newman. He also leaves the Burton family and a host of friends and relatives. Ted was an honest, hard-working man who would rather have cheated himself than his fellow man. He gave his life to Jesus later in life and said that he prayed every day, because he wanted to be ready when his Lord called. He has heard that call and is at rest. Rev. A. T. Austin Sr. conducted the funeral services Monday, at 2 p.m. at Rose Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was at the IOOF Cemetery at Elizabethtown. Taken from the Hardin County Independent, Hardin County, Illinois

BILLY RAY JONES

BILLY RAY JONES was born to Orval Jones and Vivian (Rodgers) Jones on June 5, 1933 in Rosiclare, Illinois and departed this life on February21, 2002 being 68 years of age at the time of his passing.
Billy Ray was a devoted son, brother, cousin and fiend. he spent many years caring for his mother Vivian until her passing. Billy Ray was also willing to help his friends and family any way that he could. Bill Ray had no children of his own but he was blessed with two special cousins Renee and Alene. many afternoons and summers were spent looking after Renee and Alene, and he was very important in their lives as children and as they became adults.
Billy Ray was baptized on July 5, 1970 at the First Apostolic church in Rosiclare. But on a cold winter's day in the running water of Big Creek at the Iron furnace, Billy Ray was once again baptized by Rev. Lowell (Butch) Gowins.
Billy Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Orval and Vivian, and one brother, r.c. Jones. He leaves to mourn his passing one brother William A. Jones of Rosiclare, one sister Dora Lee smith of San Diego, California and a host of cousins and friends.
Billy Ray will be remembered by all who knew him for his good nature, kindness and unique laughter.
Card of Thanks: Wig Jones and Gean Tinsley 10-21-02

JONATHAN MILO JONES

Jonathan Milo Jones, son of F. M. and Susanna Jones was born December 19, 1874, died November 29th. 1928, age 54 years, 11 months and 10 days old. On April 29, 1898 he was united in marriage to Mary C. Spivey, to this union were born two children, one died in infancy. He leaves to mourn his departure a loving companion, one daughter, Nellie Fricker, one granddaughter, three brothers and one sister namely: F .M. Jones of Rosiclare, Tom Jones of California and John Jones of Herod, Illinois Joshie Davis of Rosiclare, besides a host of relatives and friends.
He professed faith in Christ at an early age and united with the General Baptist church and was faithful until the end. He was a kind and affectionate father and friend. To know him was to love him; he had a kind word for everyone whom he met and was loved by all who knew him. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him, relatives and friends, a kind friend, his companion, a loving husband and children a loving father.
On December 1st. 1928 funeral services were conducted by Rev T. S. Recter in the presence of a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends. His remains was tenderly laid to rest in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery to await his Savior's coming.
Taken from the Hardin County Independent 28 February 1929

OLIVE JOYCE

Karbers Ridge: After two weeks of suffering from a combination of diseases, little Olive, daughter of John and Lillie Joyce passed quietly away last Tuesday, September 29. Rev. Montgomery
preached the funeral at the church house Sunday a 11 o'clock, a good crowd was present. After the funeral discourse the remains were taken to Pleasant Hill Cemetery where they were tenderly laid to rest. We deeply sympathize with the parents and grandparents in their sad loss. Jim 1 October 1914
Olive Joyce, daughter of John and Lillie Joyce was born April 29, 1910 departed this life September 29, 1914.
Olive was the light of her parents home, was a sweet and winsome child and was loved by all who knew her. God saw she was too delicate a flower to stand the rough words of the world, so He called her to come up and reign with the angels, where all is pure and lovely. We will say to the heart broken parents to try and resign their little darling to God. He knows what is best for us. He is too wise to make mistakes and too kind to be cruel. Jesus said "Suffer little children to come unto me, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven. Written by a friend
From the Hardin County Independent 12 November 1914

PEARLENE JOYNER

Pearlene Joyner, 82 of Cave In Rock died at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, January 24, 1999 at Rosiclare Health Care Center.
Mrs. Joyner is survived by son Don Joyner at Cave In Rock, a daughter Kathy Dixon of Metropolis; two brothers, Claude Cullum, Jr. of Herrin and Joe Cullum of Pittsburgh; three grandchildren; and a great grand child.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Kenneth Joyner.
Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home here. Burial was in Cave Hill Cemetery

MRS. EDNA KAISER

Mrs. Edna Kaiser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.M. Hambrink, Rock Creek, died Sunday, 20 Feb 1938 in St. Louis, MO. Mrs. Kiser was buried Friday afternoon in the Adams cemetery, Millard Oxford conducted the funeral services.
The deceased was 43 years old, and was born in Hardin County. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.M. Hambrink, by one son, Clifton Martin, by three brothers, Bryan and Orval of Anna, Ill. and Clarence of Chicago; 2 sisters Ota Stanlely and Maida Rutherford of Hardin County.
Taken from the Hardin County Independent 3 March 1938

KENNETH FRANK KARBER

KENNETH FRANK KARBER, 75, of Reno, Nevada, died Sunday, April 29, 2001 at his home.
Mr. Karber was born on May 22, 1925 to George and Nellie McGinnis Karber in Rosiclare, Illinois. He was the youngest of six siblings.
Mr. Karber was a World War II Navy veteran, having trained as a radio operator at Northwest University in Evanston, Illinois. He was among the first troops to land on Utah beach on D-Day. After the war, he worked with his father in Rosiclare. He later became a bricklayer and worked in various locations around the country, including Las Vegas, Nevada, where he helped build several of the large casinos in the 50's. in the 60's he became a radio officer for the Merchant Marines and served on many ships which went to Southeast Asia during the Vietnam war.
He moved to Reno in 1980 and retired from shipping in the mid-80's. He was active for many years as a ham radio operator and was a member of the Society of Wireless Pioneers. He was, as many of his generation, deeply patriotic, and was a member of the VFW.
Mr. Karber was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Nellie Karber, who died in childhood, Maxine Tucker of Springfield, and Melba Stone of Rosiclare. He is survived by two sisters, Mary Webster and Marie Lane, both of Rosiclare; two daughters, Carole Reid of Lincoln, California and Kay Pethtel of Tomball, Texas; a son George Karber of Tomball, Texas; six grandchildren, Erik, Kurt, Ryan, and Josh Cornell, Shannon Karber, and Ryan Fischbeck; four great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

LORENE KARR

Lorene Karr-Services for Lorene Karr, 84, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, formerly of Carrsville, KY were at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, January 10 at Boyd Funeral Home, Salem, KY. John Joyce officiated with burial in Carrsville Cemetery.
She died at 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, 1999 at Palm Beach Gardens Hospital.
Surviving are a daughter, Mary Powers of Palm Beach Gardens; a son, Robert Karr of New Orleans; nine grandchildren; and a great grandchild and four brothers, Millard (Red) Mick of Rosiclare, Robert Mick of Florida, Jay Mick of Kentucky and Enos Mick of Texas. Her parents were Harry and Roxie Cowsert Mick

DOROTHY KAYLOR

Dorothy Kaylor, 71, daughter of Granville and Mable (Milligan) Partain born 4 February 1930 d. 25 Feb 1990. m. 4 Feb 1946 Henry Kaylor. Ch: Mrs. Phyllis Dover, Harrisburg, 2 grandchildren. Brothers: Len, Hammond, IN, John, Kankakee, and Randall Partain, Beaverville. Sister Heloise Hobbs, Albq, .N.M. Services by Richard Hubble and buried at Good Hope cemetery

EMMA ELIZABETH KEELING

Our community was saddened Thursday, January 11, 1940 at 4:20 p.m. by the death of Emma Elizabeth Keeling, wife of Joe Keeling. She was born December 3, 1860. Mrs. Keeling was formerly the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Hodges and she was born in Dallas Co., Missouri, but was reared to womanhood in Hardin County. Mr. and Mrs. Keeling were married at the age of 15 and 21 at the home of the bride, which at that time was on the old Jim Dossett farm between Elizabethtown and cave-in-Rock, Ill. by a Christian minister by the name of Rev. Ross of Rock Creek Church. Mrs. Keeling united with the General Baptist Church at Mt. Zoin about 52 years ago. Later she moved her membership to the Christian Church at Cave-in-Rock, IL. She remained a faithful member of this hurch until death, although on acount of ill health the last few years she attended church very little. To this union were born 10 children, four having died several years ago, six still living. The children are; Mrs. Ada Tate of Blythesville, Ark., Mrs. Ellen Riggs of Cav-in-Rock, Ill., Ed and Fred of Ottumwa, Iowa, Mrs. Virgil Bengal of Memphis, Tennessee, and Mrs. Eva Morris of Joplin, MO. There are 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Keeling have spent all their lives in Hardin County except about 15 years which they spent in Arkansas and Missouri, and a short time in Iowa. Mrs. Keeling was a devoted wife and mother, a good friend and a neighbor, and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
The funeral was held at the Keeling home in Peter's Creek, preached by Rev. Hancock.
A friend and neighbor, Jodie Palmer (submitted by, Sandy Geesaman)

MARY KEMBRELL

Daughter of Logan Belt was buried at Peters Creek Sunday afternoon after months of suffering. Mrs. Mary Kembrell, aged 66, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Loren Holbrook, Peters Creek, Saturday March 4. She was buried Sunday at Peters Creek.
Mrs. Kimbrell was a daughter of Logan Belt, and was born in Hardin County. Some time ago she was injured in an automobile accident, which made it necessary that she wear an airplane splint.
Someone told her it was a cancer. In some way, she heard of a "doctor" in Indiana who for $25.00 gave her a chemical to burn out the cancer on her chest. That was a few months ago. The attending physician at the time of her death said that chemicals had eaten one half of her ribs and her breastbone before death had ended her agony.
Mary Belt first married William Belt who had a saw mill in Hardin County and later married Mose Kembrell. In addition to her daughter, a son Fred Belt, who lives in Chicago, had spent 10 days with his mother. She seemed much improved and he returned home only 24 hours before her death.
Rev. W.R. Stevens, Eldorado, officiated at her funeral Sunday.
Taken from the Hardin County Independent 9 March 1939

GARRETT KERR

GARRETT KERR-Services for Garrett Kerr, 96, of Rosiclare will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 4, at Hosick Funeral Home in Rosiclare. Claude Gardner will officiate, with burial in Fluorine Cemetery in Rosiclare.
Mr. Kerr died at 4:18 p.m. Monday, April 30, 2001 at Hardin County General Hospital.
He was a retired self-employed painter and worked for Fluorspar Labs. He was a member of the Chruch of Christ.
He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Ruby Kerr; one daughter, Marjorie Downey of Mount Vernon'; four grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four brothers and six sisters. his parents were John and Ada Garrett Kerr.
Friends may call from 6;00 to 8:00 Thursday (today) at the funeral home.

EDNA BEATRICE KING

EDNA BEATRICE KING, 82, a resident of Rosiclare Healthcare Center in Rosiclare, died there at 2:10 a.m. Thursday, November 18, 1999.
Her husband, Herol King, preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Eastern Star and a member of the First Christian Church of Rosiclare.
She is survived by two sisters, Catherine Lievers of Pueblo, CO, and Pauline McEwin of Dallas, TX; and two brothers, Garcia Glen Ralph and Elmer Ralph Jr., both of Elizabethtown.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Lizzie (Frailey) Ralph' two sisters, Alberta Holbrook and Frances Walker; and a brother, Alfred Ralph.
Services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. sunday at Hosick Funeral Chapel in Rosiclare, Bro Leonard Largent officiated and burial was in the Fluorine Cemetery at Rosiclare.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First christian Church Ladies' Auxiliary.

NORABEL KING

Norabel King, 77, of rural Elizabethtown died at 7:05 a.m. Sunday at her home.
Mrs. King is survived by her husband, James H.. King; one son Gary King of Crown Point, IN; one daughter Barbara Foetisch of Richmond, VA; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Her parents were Andrew and Ethel Clark.
Services will be at a later date in Crown Point. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Garden South in Worth.
Visitation was held Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home

WILLIAM KRIKIE

On Wednesday afternoon of last week, Mr. and Mrs. James Krikie and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Krikie and baby and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lane all from this county attended the funeral of William Krikie of new Shawneetown. The funeral was held at the General Baptist Church with Rev. James Riley as the officiating minister and burial was in Westwood cemetery.
Mr. Krikie was a brother of James Krikie and formerly lived in Hardin County. He and his wife had moved to Gallatin County several years ago
He died unexpectedly on Monday of last week. He and his wife, Cora, the former Cora Wolf, and a daughter of the late Steve and Rose Wolf, were working together gleaning corn, Mr. Krikie said to his wife "when I get this corn unloaded I am going to eat my dinner." The words had just been spoken when he fell dead. Mrs. Krikie had to walk about a mile for help Wednesday. Wednesday, the day of the funeral, was their 46th wedding anniversary.
Hardin County Independent 19 Jan 1956

NORMAN KIMMELL

NORMAN KIMMELL died May 30, 2001 in Brooksville, Fl. He was a brother of Virginia Duffey, Elizabethtown.
The funeral service was held in DuQuoin, IL. with burial in Elkville, IL.
Mr. Kimmel and his wife, who preceded him in death, were frequent visitors and campers in Hardin County.

IMA P. LACEY

Ima P. Lacey, 77, died at her home in Herrin at 11:00a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 1994. She was formerly of Rosiclare.
She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Lacey
Survivors include a daughter, Norma Bayless of Johnston City, Illinois and several grandchildren.
Friends may call after 9 a.m. Friday at Hosick-Cox Funeral Home where services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Steve Reed, Sr. will officiate and burial will be in Empire Cemetery, Elizabethtown, Illinois.

CHRISTOPHER GERALD LYNN LACKEY

A memorial service was held for Christopher Gerald Lynn Lackey of Pendergrasse, Georgia, Saturday, August 26, 1995 at Cave Hill Cemetery. A graveside service was held with Rev. Arthur Austin, JR. officiating.
Christopher, 45, formerly of Cave-in-Rock, a Vietnam Vet. died July 4, 1995 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. his body was cremated.
Survivors include his daughter, Patricia J. Saber of Pendergrasse, Ga. his mother Muriel Chandler, AZ., four sisters, Johnetta Nicholson, Jody Eble, Marysville, CA., Dina Rueann DeVries, Wheaton, IL and Bonnie DeMarlie, Manlius, IL.
Christopher was preceded in death by his father, John Gerald Lackey and grandparents, Ruea Lackey and Golden (Ricketts) Lackey.
Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home was charge of the arrangements.
Those attending the graveside service were Muriel Popadince, Chandler, AZ., Johnetta Nicholson, Marysville, CA., Dina Rueann Devries and daughter Danae of Wheaton, IL., Bonnie DeMarlie and son John, Manlius, IL., Jamie, Dane, Andrew and Brittanna Fowler, Jefferson GA., Nicki, Toby and Parker Lindeland, Pendergrasse, GA., Terri Faber, Terri Lee Faber, Pendergrasse, GA and Bab Mack, Scotts Valley, CA.
A special thank to Rev. Arthur Austin Jr. and the American Legion Post #571, Bill Wallace, Ernest Bradley, Herbert Winders, Dan Perry, Rosiclare, Lloyd (Pete) Hobbs, Bill Drumm and Steve Reed Sr., Elizabethtonw, Harold Parkinson and A. B. Colbert, Cave-in-Rock and Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home.
Taken from the Hardin County Independent, Hardin County, Illinois

ROBERT LACKEY

Known to family and friends as "Bob" Lackey, born October 2, 1918, spending 72 years, 5 months and 20 days in our time. Passed over March 22, 1991, son of Golden Ricketts and the late Ruea Lackey. Married Pauline Graf on September 5, 1939. Born of this union, one daughter, Theresa Cheryl of Chicago.
Preceding him in death were his dad, Ruea and only brother John. Survived by his wife Pauline, mother Golden of Rosiclare, daughter Theresa Cheryl, 2 grandchildren, Bob and Dawn Marie, uncle, Gordon and aunt, Margaret Lackey of Shawneetown, nieces Johnetta, Jody, Dina and nephew Chris Lackey and a host of family and friends. He will be missed but will live forever in our hearts.
Taken from the Hardin County Independent

ROBBIE LAIRD

ROBBIE LAIRD, 84, died Wednesday, July 14, 1999, at her home in Elizabethtown.
She was a member of Elizabethtown United Methodist Church and Hardin County Golden Circle.
Surviving are a son, Charles Lotton of Crete; a sister Marie Padlock of Recycler,; a brother, Marvin Thornton of Madisonville, KY; six grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.
Her husband John and a daughter Betty Heet, preceded her in death.
Services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Hosick Funeral Home, Rosiclare with burial in Peters Creek Cemetery.

LUCY V. LAMB

Lucy V. Lamb, 93, of Murray, KY and formerly of Cave-in-Rock, died at 3:00 p.m. August 22, 1998 at West View Nursing Home.
She was born March 1, 1905 to John and Molly Turrel in Lyon County, KY.
She is survived by her husband, Randle Lamb of Decatur, AL; three sons Ray Lamb, of Saline, MI, John Lamb and wife Nancy, of Cleveland, GA and Jim Lamb and wife, Donna, of Murray, KY, 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Graveside services were held at 11:00a.m. August 25 at Cave Hill Cemetery, Cave In Rock, IL.
J.W. Churchill Funeral Home of Murray was in charge of arrangements

HENRY R. LAMPERT

Henry R. "Hank" Lampert, CMS USAF (Ret. age 64, of Breese, IL. died Thursday, October 8 1998 at his residence. He was born June 23, 1934 at Cave In Rock to Richard and Ora Mae (Doss) Lampert.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Williams Lampert; a son, Mark Lampert of Aviston; a daughter, Lee Heldermann of Vincennes, IN; two brothers, Albert Lampert of San Jose, CA and James Lampert of San Antonio, TX; a sister Brenda Joiner of Rosiclare; and one grandson.
Hank was a retired Chief Master Sergeant of the US Air Force, veteran of the Korea and Vietnam War, and past owner of the Starlite Restaurant in Germantown. He was of the Methodist faith, a member of the Cave In rock Masonic Lodge #444, Scottish Rite Temple of Belleville, Ainad Shrine Temple of E. St. Louis, Breese Lions Club and Chiefs Club Scott Air Force Base.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 10 at Moss Funeral Home in Breese with Rev. Larry Joiner officiating. interment was in El Wood Cemetery in Breese.

LULA LAMPERT

Lula Lampert, 94, formerly of Cave In Rock, died at 2:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 31 in Rosiclare Health Care Center.
Survivors include two sisters, Nola Daymon of Cave In Rock and Nettie Lamb of Richwood, OH; and a brother, James Samuel McPhearson of Indiana.
She was preceded in death by her husband Zenith Lampert, a son Arzie Hubert Lampert, and a sister, Thelma Miles.
There will be no visitation.
A graveside service will be held at Mt. Zion Cemetery at 10 a.m. Friday. Rev. Arthur Austin,Jr., officiate.
Hosick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

ROOSEVELT LAMPERT

ROOSEVELT LAMPERT was sixty-three years, seven months and twenty-eight days old when found in his front yard in rural Cave In Rock, IL on Saturday, August 8, 1998. His health had been poor for more than a year, but he kept going to Golden Circle and on errands on the Rides bus. Roosevelt was also known as Sammy when younger and grew up in Saline Mines area of Gallatin County with his mother, Nellie Simmons Lampert. His father was Tandy "Robert" Lampert. Roosevelt was the youngest in the family.
He is survived by two brothers, Jesse James Lampert of Elizabethtown, IL and Robert Utah Lampert of Shawneetown, IL; also, four sisters, Mildred Rider and Mary Ruth Rider of Evansville, IN, Wawneeda Frye of Johnston City, IL and Robbie Irby of Cave In Rock, IL.
He was preceded in death by a brother, R.Z. June Lampert, a sister, Myrtle Hobbs and both parents.

ARTHUR RAY LANE

Arthur Ray Lane was born in Wayne County, IL on August 2, 1932, and passed away on April 25, 1999, being 66 years, eight months and 23 days of age. He was the youngest of nine children born to Roy and Hazel Lane of Geff, IL.
Art served his country for seven years as a member of the U.S. Army, 3rd Battalion Headquarters Company, 102nd Infantry Division Reserve Unit. This was a unit of young men from the Fairfield area who trained together as one unit to be shipped out together during the Korean War. One week before departure, their orders were changed and they remained in the states. Art received his Sergeant's stripes at age 18.
Art worked for Minerva Oil Company from 1956 to 1966 in several capacities. In 1966 he joined Missouri Portland Cement Company at their limestone quarry at Cave In Rock and remained there as Quarry Foreman until his retirement in 1986.
Art's lifelong dream was to own a cattle farm. He succeeded in this as he did in all other endeavors he chose to undertake. His happiest moments were spent working on this farm with his son by his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Iva Sloan of Ohio; two brothers, Bud of Geff, IL and Gene of Cisne, IL. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Ruth', son and daughter-in-law, David and Beth; and a very special granddaughter, Sarah; two brothers, J.R. Lane of Wayne City, IL and Carroll Lane of Tucson, AZ; three sisters Bernadine Auvil, of Fairfield, IL and Beulah Bradley and Doris Galiher of Cisne, IL.
Art was baptized as a teenager and had a very deep faith in God. He spent his last three years in ill health, but never complained about the treatments he had to endure. he was determined to win this battle. He ran a good race, fought a good fight, and we will miss him.
Taken from the Hardin County Independent 6 May 1999

EWING LANE

INJURIES FATAL TO FORMER RESIDENT
Rev. W. M. Lane of Elizabethtown, received word that his brother, Ewing, aged 60, who had fallen from a 12 foot height while at work Monday last week, and who suffered a fractured skull, had died on Monday this week.
An operation had been performed but the injured man never moved from the time he fell.
Ewing Lane was born in Hardin County, the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Lane. He is survived by his widow, 2 daughters Vivian and Velma who live in Detroit; 2 grandchildren, his mother, who has just returned to her home in Caseyville, KY. after having her second limb amputated; his brother W.M. Lane of Elizabethtown, Alva of Cave-in-Rock; Dick of Madisonville, KY. his sister Edwina Ferrell of Rosiclare; Nellie Brown who is nursing her mother, and Mrs. Ida Bascom, of St. Louis.
Funeral services were to be held to-day with burial at Detroit.
From the Hardin County Independent 19 Dec 1940

HORATIO LANE

HORATIO LANE AGED 93, OLD RESIDENT OF COUNTY DIED TUESDAY IN KY
Rev. W. M. Lane, Elizabethtown, and Cave-in-rock pastor, received word Tuesday night that his father, Horatio Lane in Caseyvilley, KY. had died. He like Rev. Lane's mother has been ill for some time.
Funeral services are to be held this afternoon from the Christian Church at Cave-in-Rock, with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Rev. J. W. Flynn is to officiate.
Horatio G. Lane was 93 years old having been born in Murphysboro, TN. He entered for Civil War service at age 15. He was with Sherman in his march to the sea, saw President Lincoln and General Grant when they reviewed the Army.
On May 4, 1870, Mr. Lane was married to Mary Louise Rowland at Princeton, Ky. As a young couple they came to Hardin County, IL. and settled near Cave-in-rock.
Of their 13 children, surviving are: Rev. W. M. Lane, Elizabethtown; J. Alva Lane, Cave-in-Rock; George E. Lane, Detroit; Mrs. Edwinna Ferrell, Rosiclare; Mrs. Nellie Lane Brown, Caseyville, KY; Dick Lane, Madisonville, KY; and Mrs. Ida Florence Bascome, St. Louis, MO.
Taken from the Hardin County Independent 22 Aug, 1940

MRS. LOU LANE

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FRIDAY
Mrs. Lou Lane, aged 85, widow of Horatio G. Lane, a civil war veteran, who died on Aug 20, 1940, died last Wednesday at her home in Caseyville, KY. Her body was brought to Cave-in-rock, where she used to live, and funeral services for her were held Friday afternoon at the Cave-in-Rock Christian Church of which she was a member. Services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. W. Flynn of Marion, KY. Mrs. Lane's death was due to injuries she received in a fall about six years ago. At that time she suffered an injured hip. About a year ago, her death was expected daily, but after one leg was amputated, she improved. Later hoping that her life might further be prolonged, the other leg was amputated. She recovered from the operation, and seemed to be much better, but became worse two days before her death.
She is survived by three sons, Rev. W. M. Lane, Elizabethtown, Alva Lane, near Cave-in-Rock; Dick Lane, Madisonville, KY; three daughter Mrs. Nellie Brown, who for several years lived with her and cared for her mother; Mrs. Edwinna Ferrell, Rosiclare; Mrs. Henry Bascom of St Louis; and 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Among those from out of town who came to Cave-in-Rock to attend Mrs. Lane' funeral was her daughter in law, Mrs. Ewing Lane, Detroit, whose husband died recently as the result of an accident Hardin County Independent 6 Mar 1941

WILLIAM LUTHER LANE,

WILLIAM LUTHER LANE, 75, of Junction, IL died Tuesday, February 6, 2001, in rural Elizabethtown in a single-vehicle accident.
He had been a farmer and carpenter and for 20 years was the Eagle Creek Township road commissioner. He was a World War II Navy veteran and member of Pisgah Baptist church.
Surviving are wife, Ruby; two daughters, Sandra Hopson of Illinois, and Brenda Stanley of Eldorado; three sons, Gary and Lonnie, both of Junction, and William Luther of Equality; four sisters, Ina Riden of Harrisburg, Linda Berlin of Shawneetown and Nina Mathews and Virginia Mosby, both of Elizabethtown; four brothers, Kenneth and Donald both of Springfield, TN., Randall of Peoria and Herschel of Junction; 14 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

VIOLA I. LANE

Viola I. Lane was born Oct. 26th. 1881, died Mar. 29, 1917 at age 35 year, 5 month and 3 days.
She was a daughter of J. J. and Louisa F. Page. She was married to Lewis H. Lane Nov. 9th. 1902. To this union were born six children all of whom survive her except the youngest, Little Woodrow Wilson, an infant son who preceded her some eight months.
In her dying moments she said, "Mother will I be happier in heaven than I am now?"
She was a loving mother and wife, a kind friend and neighbor who will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and five children, besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn her early departure.
She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with the General Baptist Church, living a loving Christian life, an example to those she left.
She was tenderly laid to rest in Hall cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of friends and relatives to await the resurrection. Funeral services were by A. J. Clanton.
To the husband and little ones, we would say weep not she is not dead but just now living and may God be with you and comfort you is the prayer of the writer. A. J. Clanton Taken from the Hardin County Independent

OHN ROBERT LASATER

JOHN ROBERT LASATER, 70, died Thursday, August 9, 2001, at his home at Owensboro, KY. He was a former Hardin County resident.

He was a member of the Lyons Tiger Club in Lyons, IL.

Surviving are two sons, John W. Lasater of Coleman, WI, and Jim R. Lasater of Green Bay, WI: a sister, Hazel Hess of Minnesota; two brothers, Lowell Deon Lasater of Elizabethtown, IL and Charles Lasater of Michigan; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two wives, Marie Lasater and Esther Lasater; and a son Larry Lasater.

Services were conducted at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home in cave In Rock, IL, with burial in Lasater cemetery.

ETHIE PATTON LAWRENCE

Mrs. Ethie Patton Lawrence, daughter of John and Anna Patton, was born 8 Nov. 1887 near Karbers Ridge, Illinois, where she spent her childhood days. She was married to Addison Lawrence, son of J. B. and S. J. Lawrence 11 Oct 1902. The first seven years of their married life were spent in their home state, Illinois. During the next four years the family lived in and around Sikeston, MO. They resided near Blythesville, Arkansas during the twelve preceding years. From thence they returned to Missouri, this time stopping near Benton, where they remained till her death, Aug 25, 1932. Mrs. Lawrence expressed her faith in God by uniting with the Methodist Church at Blythesville, Arkansas in 1921, there after devoted herself and her influence to the betterment of her many relatives and friends. Mrs. Lawrence is the mother of five children, four of whom survive. She is also survived by her husband, mother, grandmother, two sisters, two brothers and many other relatives, and a multitude of friends, who mourn her death. The funeral was held at the Methodist Church in Elizabethtown and burial made in the Cemetery there. Taken from the Hardin County Independent, published in Hardin Co. IL

SARAH JANE LAWRENCE

Sarah Jane Lawrence, daughter of Abraham and Elizabeth Davis was born in Hardin County, Illinois July 18, 1843. She professed faith in Christ when young and united with the Christian Church at Stone Church from which she never removed her membership.
She was married to John Stone about the time of the Civil War and after his death was married to John B. Lawrence in 1872.
She was the mother of eleven children all of which but two are living.
At the time of her demise, which occurred on March the 30, 1929 at five a.m. she was living with her son Alex, who resides at Commerce, MO. She has made her peace with God; she is not dead but just removed from earth to heaven where she will wait for those she left behind. She cannot come to us but we can go to her. There was a crown waiting for her but she had to separate from her body to get it. We will miss her that is true, no person on earth can fill her place in our hearts but she is at rest and we are not yet. We ought to rejoice that she is out of her troubles. The body was laid to rest at Stone Church March 31; funeral at Stone Church.
Taken from the Hardin County Independent 4 April 1929

REV. DR. ALLEN LEDBETTER

A MINISTER AND SOLDIER ANSWERS HEAVEN'S ROLL CALL
In his home in Cereal Springs last Monday night, July 26th. 1926 Rev. Dr. Allen Ledbetter, a minister and soldier well known in Hardin Co. and Southern Illinois answered the solemn roll call of Heaven's mustering officer. The funeral and burial services were held Wednesday in Central Church and cemetery in this county.
The deceased was the son of Rev. Dr. Ledbetter, a pioneer minister of Hardin County. John T. Ledbetter, once sheriff and well known official of our county, Mrs. J. A. Oxford who departed this life 15 years ago, and Aunt Mary Thornton, now living in Elizabethtown, were members of this respected family.
D.A. Ledbetter was born in this county Jan. 12th. 1851 and at the time of his death was a few months more than 75 years old. He soon grew to manhood with a dignified stature and married young. His first wife was Mary, the daughter of Rev. Elihu Oxford, and a sister to the writer's mother. She lived but a short time. He next married a lady by the name of Morris who likewise died in a year or two but her son, Bunk Ledbetter lived to manhood. Later on he married Sarah J. Gullett, one of the daughters of the respected family of the late Uncle Pomp Gullett of this county. This union survived and became the parentage of a family of strong healthy children. Their names are Della, Ollie, Robert, Adrain, Emma, Roy and James W. Ledbetter, all of these, I believe, except Della lives and also Mrs. Ledbetter, their mother, to mourn the loss of one of the most devoted men to his family I ever knew.
Patriotism is a well marked trait of the Ledbetter family and with Rev. D.A. it was very pronounced; in many of his sermons and exhortations he showed warmth and feeling when he touched on the love of his country. When the tocsin, "Remember the Maine" was sounded over the country in 1898, Allen, as his friends familiarly called him., answered his country's call enlisting under Capt. Richard F. Taylor, in which company he remained til the close of the Spanish-American War. During this war his patriotism and his confidence in the fortifications and military strength of our country was well confirmed. He came back home saying that it is not outside faces that we need to fear, but sin corruption and rebellion against God. These threatening evils he made war on the remainder of his life, both in the pulpit and in private teaching.
About five years ago he sold his property in Elizabethtown and moved to Cereal Springs in order that Mrs. Ledbetter might be nearer her children and also that he might have a better outlet to his church work.
Failing health attacked him about two years ago, which later took on the proportions of Bright's Disease and despite medical aid and family attention brought his useful life to a close, however before the end came he arranged among other things that Rev. A. J. Clanton and Rev. R. J. Reed of this county deliver his funeral discourse. These two brothers grew up from boyhood with him, and had been associated with him more or less throughout his ministerial labors and they were much affected and somewhat handicapped in the talks by these ties and memories, however, their funeral tribute was in a high degree pathetic and fitting for the occasion. They spoke briefly of his great faith, of his earnestness of purpose, of his firm stand for the principles of righteousness and truth at any and all times, and of his unfaltering hope for immortal life. May his bereaved family and friends be comforted by these hopes, and all of us who read this short memorial, cultivate the worthy principles and share the celestial hopes of our dear deceased brother is the prayer of one who holds the name of Rev. D.A. Ledbetter in grateful remembrance. Written by Elihu N. Hall Taken from the Hardin County Independent, Hardin County, Illinois

GROVER F. LEDBETTER

Grover F. Ledbetter, son of Frank and Mary Ledbetter was born June 17, 1888; died May 10 1928.
He was twice married, was the father of seven children, three by his first wife and four by the last union.
He was converted in early manhood to the religion of Christ and joined the General Baptist Church but had strayed away, but returned to God about February 1927. He died in the blessed hope of meeting his Master and loved ones gone before. Grover was a kind father, a good husband and leaves a wife, and six children to mourn his loss and relatives and friends.
He was laid to rest in the IOOF cemetery to await the resurrection. Funeral services by Rev. A .J. Clanton. Peace to his ashes and sympathy for the bereft. A. J. Clanton.
Taken from the Hardin County independent May 30, 1928

JOSEPH WALKER LEDBETTER

Joseph Walker Ledbetter, son of Henry and Mollie Ledbetter was born March 13th. 1889; married to Callie June Hetherington, daughter of John L. and Sidney Heartherington September 1, 1905
To this union were born 9 children, one of which passed away at birth, eight are yet living, three sons and five daughters.
Deceased spent most of his life in Hardin County and had been in poor health for several months and on November 9, he passed away.
He leaves a wife and eight children: Herbert, Kenneth, Nellie, Virginia, Ruth, Daisy, June and John the latter two twins and one grand child, Mary Elizabeth Ledbetter.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday November 11th. by Rev. A. N. Hicks, interment in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
Taken from the Hardin County Independent 22 November 1928

MILLARD LEDBETTER

Millard Ledbetter died at Brownfield, Il. Nov. 22 1924, presumably of tuberculosis, and was buried at Temple Hill Cemetery. He was the last of "Bunk" and Nancy Ledbetter's children, who with the parents were born and reared in this county. Sympathy for the mother, the only one of the family now living.

JOSEPH WALKER LEDBETTER

LUCILLE LEDBETTER

Lucille Ledbetter, 90, of Ypsilanti, Michigan, died at her home on Sunday, October 4, 1998. She was formerly from the Sparks Hill Community. Her parents were the late Charles and Phoebe Denton Manhart.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Barbara Ledbetter of Ypsilanti, a grandson, and a brother, Walter Manhart of Florida.
The body was cremated. Private family services will be conducted in Elizabethtown

NANCY JANE LEDBETTER

Nancy Jane Ledbetter was born in this county November 16, 1842; departed this life September 20, 1924, being at her death 81 years, 10 months and 4 days old.
She was united in marriage to Allen Hobbs February 18, 1852, to whom she was a devoted companion until 6 years previous, when death claimed the husband. Since that time she made her home with her children, mostly her son, Riley, where death fond her.
To this union was born 8 children, all of whom survive her: Mrs. George Oxford, Josh, George, Arch, John, Riley, Joe and Dock Hobbs. All were present except Arch who is in Missouri.
She accepted her Savior as her guide in her earlier days and lived a constant Christian until death. Although her suffering was great and of long duration, she bore it with patience. She said she saw Jesus and was going home. So let us weep not as those who have no hope for our loss is Heaven's gain. Let us follow in mother's footsteps that we may so we may too say we are going home. . Some sweet day we will meet her to part no more.
She leaves 8 children, 22 grandchildren, a host of relatives and friends to mourn her departure.
On the following day the remains were taken to the home place where Rev. Will Dutton rendered a very impressive sermon, after which all that was mortal of our loved one was lowered to it last resting place by her husband. Farewell dear mother. Written by Maude E. Kaegi. Taken from the Hardin County Independent 16 October 1924

PHOEBE LEDBETTER

PHOEBE LEDBETTER-Services for Phoebe Rose Ledbetter, 96, of Cave In Rock were held saturday at Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home in Cave In Rock. Burial was in Rutherford Cemetery.
Mrs. Ledbetter died at 2:40 p.m. Wednesday, June 6 at Hardin County General Hospital.
She was a member of Mount Zion General Baptist Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Norma Ann Rose of Ledbetter, KY., Darla Dean Barnerd of Elizabethtown and Dorothy Harvey of Paducah; one son Paul E. Oxford of Harrisburg; three brothers Ewell "Cotton" Hall of Cave In Rock, Weldon Hall of spring, Texas, and Herman Hall of Rosewood Heights; one sister Edna Wooten of Carmi; 16 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Roy E. Oxford and Ezra Ledbetter; one son, Bernard Eugene Oxford; and one daughter Imogene Cox.

RICHARD LEDBETTER

Richard Ledbetter who lived in Battery Rock near Sellars Landing