Obituaries

May 16, 2026

Virginia Ann Naney, 74, formerly of Fairfield, passed away at 6:10AM on Saturday May 16, 2026, at SSM Good Samaritan in Mt Vernon. She had been a caregiver. Virginia was born in Detroit MI on March 16, 1952, to Orville "Pete" and Leona (Adams) Atteberry.

Virginia is survived by children- Kenneth (Danya) Myers of Fairfield,...

May 16, 2026

Noel James Vaughan, Sr. left this world to meet his Eternal Heavenly Father on May 16th, 2026.  Noel was born to Everett Paul and Inez Ladora Vaughan on June 26, 1932. He married Reta Imogene Simpson on June 10, 1951, at New Hope Baptist Church Together they worked hard and raised their family for 74 years on...

May 15, 2026

Noel Ray Vaughan, 95 of Fairfield, passed away at 6:11 PM, Friday, May 15, 2026, at his home.  Born on October 9, 1930, in Mill Shoals, IL to Henry and Myrtle (Funkhouser) Vaughan, he was a tool and die maker and had retired from Champion Labs.  He was also a veteran of the US Air Force.

May 9, 2026

Wayne R. Smith, 99, of Geff passed away at 4:50AM, Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Born on January 29, 1927, in Wayne County to Rude Estil and Nellie Mae (Longbons) Smith. He was a farmer and a Veteran of the US Navy.

Wayne is survived by sons- Richard and Danny Smith both...

May 5, 2026

Dorothea Jean (Vaughan) Andrews Jenkins, born at home on October 9, 1935, in Pond Creek, Illinois, to Brose and Margaret (Bell) Vaughan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at her son's home, surrounded by her loving family. She lived a life defined by service, compassion, and a deep commitment to her community.

Dorothea began her...

Apr 30, 2026

Hazel Ruth Mitchell, 87, of Fairfield passed away at 12:03PM on Thursday April 30, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker and had worked as a hostess at Dimaggio's for 15 years. Hazel was born in Detroit MI on November 2, 1938, to Noah and Hannah (Lacefield) Duke.

Hazel is survived by daughters-...

Apr 24, 2026

Christy A. Bradshaw, 60, of Fairfield, passed away at 6:30am on Friday, April 24, 2026, at her residence.

Christy was born on October 23, 1965, in Union County, IL, to Robert and Jacquelin Bradshaw. She participated in the activity program at Career Development Center in Fairfield.

Christy is survived by her guardian and...

Apr 20, 2026

Larry Lee Smith, 81, of Cisne entered eternal rest on April 20, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Larry was born on August 28, 1944, in Rinard, Illinois to Owen and Elsie (Hickenbottom) Smith. Larry graduated from Fairfield Community High School in 1964. On November 27, 1964, he married the love of...

Apr 12, 2026

Mary Inez Hill, 67, of Fairfield, passed away at 11:20am on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.

Mary was born on November 3, 1958, in Fairfield, IL, to Robert Russell and Mabel Inez (Smith) Hill.

Mary had worked for Airtex Products for more than 25 years before her retirement. She...

Apr 11, 2026

Anthony J. "Tony" Sullivan, 64, of Fairfield, passed away at 8:04pm on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Tony was born on September 15, 1961, in Fairfield, IL, to Michael and Donna (Gray) Sullivan. He was a graduate of Fairfield Community High School, class of 1979.

Tony spent his life working at the Wayne County Speed Shop...

Apr 9, 2026

Michelle Tucker, 63, of Fairfield, Illinois;

Welcomed into Heaven on April 9th, 2026

Michelle Jo Tucker was born on November 11th, 1962, in Fairfield, Illinois, to Charles L. Savage and Sammy K. Meritt. Michelle was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, April 9th, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving...

Apr 8, 2026

Roy "Sonny" Thomason, 89, of Fairfield, passed away at 2:53pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL.

Sonny was born on February 27, 1937, in Wayne County, IL, to Loren and Nettie (Morlan) Thomason. On September 28, 1957, he married the love of his life, Violet (Dunn) Thomason who preceded...

Apr 2, 2026

Donald R. Brake, 91, of Fairfield, passed away at 3:25am on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital Skilled Care Unit.

Don was born on October 21, 1934, in Albion, IL, to Clifford and Nina (Tait) Brake. He attended college at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, graduating in 1957 with his B.A. in education. On March...

Mar 24, 2026

Joanne C. Cornwell, 80, of Fairfield, passed away at 8:46am on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Cisne Rehabilitation and Health Care in Cisne, IL.

Joanne was born on July 16, 1945, in Cicero, IL, to Amerigo and Claira Gentili. She had been a cashier for Walmart while she lived in northern Illinois.

She...

Mar 18, 2026

Tongsuk "Dolly" Romine, 82, of Sims, passed away at 11:49AM on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at her home. She had been a homemaker. Dolly was born in Thailand on January 1, 1944, to Peem Saengchan and Muang Jan Jansushm.

Dolly is survived by her sons- Allen (Corey) Downen of Yorkville IL, Donnie (Whitley) Downen of...

Mar 13, 2026

Robert Ray "Bob" Simmons, 68, passed away at 3:41PM on Friday March 13, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville IN. He was born in Fairfield on December 21, 1957, to Jack and Frances (Smith) Simmons.

Bob grew up in Fairfield, IL, with his two brothers, Jackie and Troy Simmons. After high school, he joined...

Mar 4, 2026

Shirley L. (Crumbacher) McKibben, 87, of Fairfield, passed away at 8:42pm on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at her home.

Shirley was born on April 15, 1938, in Keenes, IL, to Albert and Agnes (Withrow) Crumbacher. On October 6, 1956, she married the love of her life, Charles McKibben, who preceded her in death in 2017.

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Feb 23, 2026

Chad Weedman, 51, formerly of Fairfield, passed away at 12:45PM on Monday February 23, 2026, at SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was a sub-foreman in the maintenance Department at Southern Illinois University for over ten years. Chad was born in Flora IL on July 17, 1974, to Terry Weedman and Brenda (Elliott) Weedman.

Chad...

Feb 23, 2026

Ruth Ann Siedler, 82 of Fairfield, passed away at 11:15 PM, Monday, February 23, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  Born on September 29, 1943, in Fairfield to Jesse and Leota (Kelley) Freeland, she had worked at the Farmer Store in Fairfield.

Ruth is survived by 2 sons- Jesse and Keith Siedler both of Fairfield.  She...

Feb 19, 2026

Wayne Christopher Schell, 64, of Fairfield passed away at 1:45PM on Thursday February 19, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He was employed at Champion Laboratories for thirty-five plus years. Wayne was born in East St. Louis on October 13, 1961, to Norman Lee Schell Sr and Mary Francis (Upton) Smith. He was an avid fisherman and loved bowling and...