John Marion Winders died June 7, 2018 at home in Paducah, Kentucky. John was born June 27, 1940 at Cave-In Rock, IL to John Henry and Treva (McDowell) Winders. John retired with 40 years at the Illinois Department of Transportation.
John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara J. (Green) Winders; two children, Kenneth Winders of Columbus, OH and Deborah Conlin (Larry) of Bartlett, TN; his sister Shirley Minnie; sister-in-law Sheila Winders; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
John is preceded in death by his parents, John Henry and Treva Winders; brother, Charles Winders; and sister, Ethel T. Winders.
Services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 10 at the Hardin County Funeral Service. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. with funeral services immediately following. Rev. Lowell Gowins officiatd. Burial was in Empire Cemetery in Elizabethtown, IL.

A graveside service will be held for Kandince Christine Highfill at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Greenup Cemetery in Greenup, IL.
Kandice died Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville with family by her side. Kandice was born to Bob Adamson and Faye Warner on January 23, 1957.
She is survived by her husband, Jack Highfill; sons, Josh Hawes (Heather Barnerd) and Jason Hawes; daughter, Kristy Highfill Parkinson (Shawn Rorer); grandchildren, Tony Parkinson, Lea Parkinson, Trinity Grace Rorer, and Gage Hawes; brother, Bobby (Bridget) Adamson; step-father, Don (Faye) Warner; step-brother, John Warner; step-sisters, Stephanie and Nancy Warner; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Chip Adamson; father-in-law, Jim Highfill; and mother-in-law, Florence Highfill.

UPDATE on arrangements:

Caryn Rae Zmuda, age 64 years, a resident of rural Vienna, died Sunday, May 27, 2018, at 9:55 a.m. at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday morning, June 8, 2018, at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church in Vienna. Father Tom Barrett will officiate. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Hardin County Illinois.
A prayer service will be conducted Thursday afternoon, June 7, 2018, at 5 p.m. at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. The visitation will immediately follow the prayer service and will continue until 8 p.m.
To share a memory of Caryn or to leave a message of condolence for her family, please visit http://www.baileyfh.com

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Caryn Rae Zmuda, age 64 years, a resident of rural Vienna, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018, at 9:55 a.m. at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky. Caryn was born December 14, 1953 in Gary, Indiana. She was the daughter of Henry and Nancy J. (Grabb) Chambers.
On August 23, 1979, Caryn was united in marriage to David A. Zmuda, Sr. at St. Joseph Catholic Church near Elizabethtown, Illinois.
In addition to her husband, Caryn is survived by her children, Rachel (Johnathan) BySura of Rabun Gap, Georgia and David A. (Amanda) Zmuda, Jr. of Cypress; seven grandchildren, Hayden, Ellie and Sadie BySura and Elizabeth, Nolan, Nathan, and Macie Zmuda; and her brothers and sisters, Nancy and Monie of Nebraska, Carol and Jane of Illinois, Alice of Nevada, Cathy of Florida, Kathy of Colorado, Truedy of California, Annette and Rusty of Colorado, Erik of Illinois, David of Florida and Gus of Maryland.
Caryn was preceded in death by her father, Henry Chambers; her mother, Nancy J. Truedson; and her stepfather, Russell Dale Truedson.
Caryn was a 1971 graduate of Batavia High School. She then attended Michigan State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry in 1975. Caryn was employed by the U.S. Forest Service and worked in the Elizabethtown ranger station as a forester for 3 years. She was then employed by the U.S. Postal Service at the Cypress Post Office and Anna Post Office prior to being appointed postmaster of the Buncombe Post Office, a position which she held until her retirement in 2013.
Caryn was a parishioner at St. Paul Catholic Church in Vienna. In her spare time, Caryn enjoyed knitting and, along with David, she enjoyed motorcycling.
Arrangements for the visitation and funeral mass are incomplete at this time.
Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Hardin County Illinois.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5 Schiber Port, Suite C, Maryville, Illinois 62062 or to the Heather Harper Treat Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 98, Vienna, Illinois 62995.

James Edward Bates, 39, Cave-In-Rock, IL died on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. He was born October 19, 1978 in Fort Knox, Kentucky to Kenneth and Terry Bates. He attended Hardin County School. He was baptized in 1993. He married Debi Williamson.
He is survived by his wife, Debi Bates of Forrest City, AR; mother, Terry Bates of Cave-In-Rock, IL; sister, Brandy Bates of Eldorado, IL; niece, Breanna Long; and great-niece, Emma Curry, both of Eldorado, IL; aunt Karen Fields of Cave-In-Rock, IL; and several cousins and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Kenneth and Hazel Clanton of Cave-In-Rock, IL and Mr. and Mrs. Gale Bates of Rosiclare, IL.
Services are scheduled for 1 p.m., Monday May 28, 2018 at Hardin County Funeral Service, Cox Chapel, in Rosiclare, IL with interment in Adams Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 11:00 a.m. until funeral time Monday at the funeral home.

William Thomas Conn, 84 years, passed away on May 19, 2018 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare with his family and pastor by his side.
Bill was born February 22, 1934 in Elizabethtown, IL to Myrell and Iolene (Keeling) Conn. Bill was a graduate of Bowling Green Business University in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
He began his career at Williams Brothers Engineering in Tulsa, OK as a Purchasing Agent and advanced to executive level of several large gas pipeline companies over his lifetime. He worked all over the United States, Canada, Australia, Indonesia, Mexico, London, Brazil, and Libya.
Bill and his first wife, LaDonna were married for twenty-six years and raised four daughters.
On September 2, 1982 Bill and Faye (Fluss) Griffin were united in marriage in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Bill and Faye operated their own air freight delivery company in Billings, Montana for eight years before moving to Ava, MO. After moving to Ava, Bill returned to working in the pipeline construction industry.
He was a member of the Ava United Methodist Church and also Gideon’s International. Bill enjoyed working in the outdoors, golf, and most of all being a devoted loving husband, father, and grandpa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Alison Beller; brothers, Jack, Eddie, and Donald Conn; sisters, Margie Birch and Carol Prior; his granddaughter, Lauren DeZorzi; and first wife, LaDonna Douglas Conn.
Bill is survived by his wife, Faye; three daughters, Sarah Johnson and Julie Conn – both of Ava, MO, and Karla DeZorzi, Prescott, AZ; a step-daughter, Kristi Fehringer, Twin Falls, ID; grandchildren, Joshua Johnson, Kari Beller, Amber Beller, Christopher Beller, and Kristina Beller; one brother, Glenn Conn and wife, Ruth, Marysville, TN; and many friends.
Memorials may be made to Gideon’s International.
Memorial services for Bill will be held on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Ava United Methodist Church with a visitation Friday prior to service at 10:00 a.m. to service time.
Officiating will be Pastor Jessica Foster. Services are being conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO. Online condolences may be made to http://www.clinkingbeardfuneralhome.com.

Betty Griffith, 84, Elizabethtown, IL, died Wednesday May 23, 2018. She was a cook at Hardin County School for 32-plus years, Charter Member of the First General Baptist Church of Elizabethtown, IL, and a member of the Ohio Valley General Baptist Association.
Survivors include her children, Paula (Glenn) Samford of Cadiz, KY, Rita (John) McKinley of Eddyville, IL, Jane Griffith of Eddyville, IL, Jean Davis of Panama City, FL, Gary Griffith of Elizabethtown, IL;
grandchildren, Eva-Rae (Damon) Hall, Julie (Gary) Roper, Dax (Michelle) Samford, Rachel (Justin) Kizziah, Walter (Traci) Griffith and Calvin Griffith; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Midge (Bernard) Volkert of Elgin, IL; and sister-in-law, Wanda Shadowens of Howell, Michigan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mabel Shadowens; and brother, Leonard Shadowens.
Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, May 25, 2018 at the First General Baptist Church in Elizabethtown, IL with interment in Empire Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 11a.m. until service time Friday at the church.

Aaron Eugene Riggs was born March 17, 1944 in Rosiclare, IL to Noah F. and Veldine V. McDowell Riggs. He departed this life on May 3, 2018, at Hardin County General Hospital, whereupon he went to be with his Lord, being at the time of his death 74 years.
He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Sharon Sue Porter on June 6, 1964. To this union two children were born: LeAndra (Mark) Austin of Buffalo, TX and Dana (Michael) Ledford of Princeton, IN.
Eugene acquired his family farm in 1967 where he and Sharon raised their family and hosted many family events. He loved raising cattle and spending time on his farm. Eugene earned his degree from ICS as a Master Electrician on June 30, 1977. He worked as an electrician most of his life retiring from Martin Marietta in 2007.
Eugene was saved at the age of 10 and has been a faithful member of Peters Creek Missionary Baptist Church where he was ordained as a Deacon on October 8, 10\972. He served as Chairman of the Deacons, Sunday School Superintendent, and in various other rolls.
Left to mourn his passing include not only his wife, daughters and mother, but also two of his greatest blessings — his grandsons, Aaron and Zachary Ledford, both of Princeton, IN; his sister, Sharon Pennell; and an uncle, Gathel McDowell, both of Marion, IL, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Preceding him in death were his father, Noah F. Riggs; his grandparents, Manford and Mildred McDowell, and Henry and Sarah Edith Riggs.
He will be sadly missed and wonderfully remembered. “For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord” Acts 11:24.

Words cannot express the gratitude felt by our family during our time of sorrow. Our sincere thanks to Dr. Sunga and the entire staff at Hardin County General Hospital, Bro. Dean West, Bro. John Warren, Jan Goolsby and Billy Paul Ewell for the beautiful music, Valerie Holbrook and the Peters Creek Ladies for their inspiring songs, the pallbearers, Hardin County Funeral Services and to our Peters Creek Baptist Church Family for the delicious dinner prepared the day of the funeral.
We are truly overwhelmed by the flowers, cards of sympathy, visits, phone calls, food, donations to the Peters Creek Cemetery and the many prayers we have received.
We want you to know we appreciate you and all the love you have shown to our family during our time of loss.
May God bless you all.
The Family of Aaron Eugene Riggs

Elton Ray “Al” Horne, 81, of Herod, IL died April 30, 2018 in Paducah, KY.
He was born in Waukesha, WI on February 25, 1937 to the late Melvin and Agnes (Butler) Horne. He was an over the road truck driver, driving for Fleming Foods. He was in the National Guard.
He is survived by his wife, Vickie Horne, of Herod, IL; his sons, James (Katie) Horne, Andrew (Christine) Horne, Carl (Renee) Horne, Steven (Lisa) Horne and Bryan Wiley; and his daughters, Anne (Dave) Rodriguez and Tiffany Wiley. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Adam Laven, Amy Laven, Matthew Horne, Nicole Horne, Josh Horne, Hope Horne and Sara Rodriguez; brother, David (Mary Beth) Horne; and a sister, Ida (Leroy) Anderson.
He was preceded in death by eight brothers.
As per his request, his body has been cremated. Watson Funeral Home, Eldorado, IL is in charge of arrangements. A celebration of his life will be celebrated, Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the Good Hope Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Marshall Glover officiating.

Aaron Eugene Riggs, 74, of Elizabethtown, IL died on May 3, 2018 at Hardin County General Hospital. He was born on March 17, 1944 to Noah and Veldine Riggs in Rosiclare, IL.
Eugene is survived by his wife, Sharon Riggs of Elizabethtown, IL; daughters, Dana (Michael) Ledford of Princeton, IN and LeAndra (Mark) of Buffalo, TX; mother, Veldine Vernice Riggs of Elizabethtown, IL; two grandsons, Aaron and Zachary Ledford of Princeton, IN, and sister, Sharon Pennell of Marion, IL.
He was preceded in death by his father Noah Franklin Riggs.
Hardin County Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. A Service was held at Peters Creek Church on Monday, May 7, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. Family will receive visitors at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Rev. Dean West officiated. Burial followed at Peters Creek Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Peters Creek Cemetery fund.

Donald Steven Lane was born December 20, 1957 to Alfreda “Milligan” and James Robert “Jim Bob” Lane in Rosiclare Illinois. Steve was a truck driver and traveled all over the U.S.A. He finally gave up traveling and settled in Phoenix, Arizona where he died April 1, 2018.
All grandparents; parents; brothers, Jim Cravens, Larry “Hondo” Lane, and Bobby Burklow; and brother-in-law, Nolan Mathews, preceded him in death.
He is survived by sisters, Susie Cravens, Mary Mathews, and Lisa (Lou) Terry; nephews, Larry Deneen (April) Mathews, Steven Mark Mathews, Bobby Cravens; nieces, Cheri Gualt and Jessie Stunson; great-nephew, Kody Mathews; great-niece, Jaytan Mathews, grand-niece, Nolan Mae; aunts, Velma Jenkins, Opal (Ted) Webster, Faye Stacey, and Barb Lane; along with other family and friends.
Thank you to Aly Funeral Home for you assistance.