Obituaries

Aug 15, 2025

Newton A. Keen, 91 of Fairfield, passed from this life at 7:08 PM, Friday, August 15, 2025, at Cisne Health Care in Cisne, IL.  Born on July 6, 1934, in Wayne County, IL to Charlie and Leota (Hampton) Keen, he was married to Dorothy Thomason for over 50 years.  She preceded him in death.  Also preceding him are his...

Aug 15, 2025

Newton A. Keen, 91 of Fairfield, passed from this life at 7:08 PM, Friday, August 15, 2025, at Cisne Health Care in Cisne, IL.  Born on July 6, 1934, in Wayne County, IL to Charlie and Leota (Hampton) Keen, he was married to Dorothy Thomason for over 50 years.  She preceded him in death.  Also preceding him...

Aug 10, 2025

Nick C. Downen, 27, of Wayne City, IL, passed away at 4:20am on Sunday, August 10, 2025, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

Nick was born on April 19, 1998, in Fairfield, IL, to Donny Downen and Reba (Thomason) Downen.

Nick graduated in the class of 2016 from Wayne City High School and,...

Aug 8, 2025

Lucas Wayne Gifford, 31, passed away on August 8, 2025, at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville IN. Lucas was born to Dennis Ray Gifford and Evelyn Kay Rowark on June 25, 1944, in Fairfield. Lucas grew up in Fairfield before moving to Evansville as an adult.

Lucas is well known for being a gifted artist...

Aug 8, 2025

Lucas Wayne Gifford, 31, passed away on August 8, 2025, at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville IN. Lucas was born to Dennis Ray Gifford and Evelyn Kay Rowark on June 25, 1944, in Fairfield. Lucas grew up in Fairfield before moving to Evansville as an adult.

Lucas is well known for being a...

Aug 7, 2025

Tamara G. Bruce, 63, of Enfield, IL left her earthly home to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the home.  Born on July 17, 1962, in Springfield, IL to Miles and Barbara (Lowe) Friend, she had been a registered nurse.

Tamara is survived by her parents Miles and Barbara Friend, stepdaughter Crystal...

Aug 7, 2025

Michael R. Tipps, 64, of Fairfield, passed away at 8:10pm on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at his home in Geff, IL.  He had been an oilfield laborer for Tipps Oil in Fairfield.

Mike was born on February 5, 1961, to Sharkey and Charlotte (Mason) Tipps.

Survivors include his 20-year companion Brenda Bates of Geff, his...

Aug 7, 2025

Tamara G. Bruce, 63, of Enfield, IL left her earthly home to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the home.  Born on July 17, 1962, in Springfield, IL to Miles and Barbara (Lowe) Friend, she had been a registered nurse.

Tamara is survived by her parents Miles and Barbara Friend,...

Aug 2, 2025

Betty Jean Pottorff, 96, of Fairfield, passed away at 10:55pm on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Betty was born on December 12, 1928, in St. Louis, OK, to Lloyd "Slats" and Pearl (Walls) Arnett. On November 2, 1947, she married the love of her life, Vernon Pottorff, who preceded her in death.

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Jul 30, 2025

Eldon Glen Musgrave, 76, of Sims, IL, died on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at his home.

The seventh of eleven children, Eldon was born to Glen and Mildred (Williams) Musgrave on August 29, 1948, at home in Wayne County.

Eldon had been a logger, timber buyer, and a tree trimmer his entire life.

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Jul 28, 2025

Eva Jean Bailey, 91, of Mill Shoals, passed away at 8:03am on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  She had worked as a secretary for the H & W Truss Company in Utah, a business that her late husband, James Bailey, owned and operated.

Eva was born on August 1, 1933, in Aden, IL, to...

Jul 28, 2025

Howard J. Bunting, 97, of Fairfield passed away at 6:55AM on Monday July 28, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Skilled Care Unit. He was a farmer. Howard was born in Cuyahoga Falls OH on September 21, 1927, to Russell and Vada (Jewell) Bunting.

Howard is survived by his son- Bill (Linda) Bunting of Fairfield; wife Velma Bunting...

Jul 28, 2025

Howard J. Bunting, 97, of Fairfield passed away at 6:55AM on Monday July 28, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Skilled Care Unit. He was a farmer. Howard was born in Cuyahoga Falls OH on September 21, 1927, to Russell and Vada (Jewell) Bunting.

Howard is survived by his son- Bill (Linda) Bunting of Fairfield; wife...

Jul 16, 2025

Michael Leon Lowe, 72, of Fairfield passed away on Wednesday July 16, 2025, at his home. He had been a mechanic and in maintenance. Michael was born in Murphysboro TN on November 4, 1952, to James Thomas and Norma Jean (Haynes) Lowe.

Michael is survived by his daughter Michele L. Blanchard of Fort Branch IN, brothers Paul...

Jul 16, 2025

Michael Leon Lowe, 72, of Fairfield passed away on Wednesday July 16, 2025, at his home. He had been a mechanic and in maintenance. Michael was born in Murphysboro TN on November 4, 1952, to James Thomas and Norma Jean (Haynes) Lowe.

Michael is survived by his daughter Michele L. Blanchard of Fort Branch IN,...

Jul 8, 2025

Clark James Ewing, 19, of Fairfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at his home.

Clark was born on September 19, 2005, in Fairfield, IL, to Lawrence Ewing and Ashley (Lowe) Lord.

Clark never met a stranger and never passed up a chance to debate. He was a self-proclaimed comedian and part-time rapper. Even...

Jun 24, 2025

Deborah Luann (Kunce) Hoskins of Evansville, IN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.

Deborah was born April 10, 1960, in Fairfield, IL to James and Carmon (Skinner) Kunce. She grew up in Fairfield, spending much of her time helping out with her parents'...

Jun 24, 2025

Deborah Luann (Kunce) Hoskins of Evansville, IN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.

Deborah was born April 10, 1960, in Fairfield, IL to James and Carmon (Skinner) Kunce. She grew up in Fairfield, spending much of her time helping out with...

Jun 14, 2025

Faith J. Morse, 78, of Fairfield, passed away at 6:20am on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at her home.

Faith was born on July 15, 1946, in Staten Island, NY, to George and Mary (Zielinski) Ziel. On December 5, 1965, she married the love of her life, Robert W. Morse.

Faith was a homemaker and had...

Jun 14, 2025

Faith J. Morse, 78, of Fairfield, passed away at 6:20am on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at her home.

Faith was born on July 15, 1946, in Staten Island, NY, to George and Mary (Zielinski) Ziel. On December 5, 1965, she married the love of her life, Robert W. Morse.

Faith was a homemaker...