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Fairfield, Illinois Obituaries

Brenda Lavon (Clevenger)  Gill

Brenda Lavon (Clevenger) Gill

Jun 10, 2025

Brenda LaVon Gill, 77, formerly of Fairfield, passed away on June 10, 2025, at her residence in Carmi. She had been an administrative assistant at Fairfield National Bank for many years. LaVon was born in Jefferson County on November 17, 1947, to Delbert and Mary (Irwin) Clevenger.

LaVon is survived by her son- Kevin Gill of Redding...

Brenda Lavon (Clevenger) Gill

Brenda Lavon (Clevenger) Gill

Jun 10, 2025

Brenda LaVon Gill, 77, formerly of Fairfield, passed away on June 10, 2025, at her residence in Carmi. She had been an administrative assistant at Fairfield National Bank for many years. LaVon was born in Jefferson County on November 17, 1947, to Delbert and Mary (Irwin) Clevenger.

LaVon is survived by her son- Kevin Gill...

Rita Faye (Sork)  Doty

Rita Faye (Sork) Doty

May 28, 2025

Rita Faye Doty, 76, of Fairfield, passed away at 1:28am on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Cisne Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She had been a home health aide.

Rita was born on November 16, 1948, in Ridgway, IL, to Donald Eugene and Oma Elizabeth (Terrell) Sork. She was married to the love of her life,...

David N. Foster

David N. Foster

May 28, 2025

David N. Foster, 72 of Keenes, IL passed away at 2:03 PM, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.  Born on April 11, 1953, in Urbana, IL to Willard and Phyllis (Holt) Foster, he was retired.

David is survived by his wife Mary Beth Foster of Fairfield, stepdaughter Crystal Rajcok of Keenes,...

David N. Foster

David N. Foster

May 28, 2025

David N. Foster, 72 of Keenes, IL passed away at 2:03 PM, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.  Born on April 11, 1953, in Urbana, IL to Willard and Phyllis (Holt) Foster, he was retired.

David is survived by his wife Mary Beth Foster of Fairfield, stepdaughter Crystal Rajcok...

Rita Faye (Sork) Doty

Rita Faye (Sork) Doty

May 28, 2025

Rita Faye Doty, 76, of Fairfield, passed away at 1:28am on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Cisne Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She had been a home health aide.

Rita was born on November 16, 1948, in Ridgway, IL, to Donald Eugene and Oma Elizabeth (Terrell) Sork. She was married to the love of...

Joe Marshall Boone

Joe Marshall Boone

May 23, 2025

Joe Marshall Boone, 69, of Fairfield, passed away at 9:33am on Friday, May 23, 2025, at his home.

Joe was born on April 27, 1956, in Fairfield, IL, to Olen and Mary (Vaughan) Boone. He graduated from Merriam Grade School, Fairfield Community High School, and Frontier Community College, earning his associate in science degree.  On September 10,...

Patsy Ann (Vaughan)  Randolph

Patsy Ann (Vaughan) Randolph

May 22, 2025

Patsy Ann Randolph, 87, of Fairfield, passed away at 12:53am on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at her home.

Pat was born on August 5, 1937, in Fairfield, to Ivan and Fay (Venters) Vaughan. She had worked as a server, housekeeper, and caregiver throughout her life. She was also a member of the First Christian Church and Mt....

Harold Bruce Reeves

Harold Bruce Reeves

May 22, 2025

Harold Bruce Reeves, 76, of Fairfield, IL, passed away in Saint Louis, MO, on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Bruce was born on December 30, 1948, in Mt Vernon, IL, to Harold (Jokes) and Robie (Fearn) Reeves.

Bruce was a member of the FCHS Class of '67 and proud to be a lifelong Mule. He earned...

Melody Ann Thomas

Melody Ann Thomas

May 21, 2025

Melody Ann Thomas, 66, of Fairfield passed away at 6:30PM on Wednesday May 21, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker and a hairdresser. Melody was born in Bellflower CA on January 7, 1959, to George and Lillian Grace (Gigear) Smith.

Melody is survived by her daughter- Roxanne (Wesley Henley) Thomas of McLeansboro; five grandchildren;...

Melody Ann Thomas

Melody Ann Thomas

May 21, 2025

Melody Ann Thomas, 66, of Fairfield passed away at 6:30PM on Wednesday May 21, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker and a hairdresser. Melody was born in Bellflower CA on January 7, 1959, to George and Lillian Grace (Gigear) Smith.

Melody is survived by her daughter- Roxanne (Wesley Henley) Thomas of McLeansboro;...

Randy Garrison

Randy Garrison

May 20, 2025

Randy Garrison, age 70, of Chaffee, MO, passed away on May 20, 2025. Born on April 13, 1955, Randy's life was defined by his unwavering faith, hard work, generous spirit, and the deep love he held for his family and friends.

He lived his life as a reflection of his faith- steadfast, compassionate, and full of purpose....

Randy Garrison

Randy Garrison

May 20, 2025

Randy Garrison, age 70, of Chaffee, MO, passed away on May 20, 2025. Born on April 13, 1955, Randy's life was defined by his unwavering faith, hard work, generous spirit, and the deep love he held for his family and friends.

He lived his life as a reflection of his faith- steadfast, compassionate, and full...

Rena Belle Mccormick

Rena Belle Mccormick

May 16, 2025

Rena Belle McCormick, 98, of Fairfield passed away at 12:35AM on Friday May 16, 2025, at her daughter's home in Grayville. She had been a waitress, cleaned houses, and mostly a farmer's housewife. Rena Belle was born in Wayne County on September 5, 1926, to Walter Ross and Mary Ellen (Robertson) Fritts.

Rena Belle is survived by...

Rena Belle Mccormick

Rena Belle Mccormick

May 16, 2025

Rena Belle McCormick, 98, of Fairfield passed away at 12:35AM on Friday May 16, 2025, at her daughter's home in Grayville. She had been a waitress, cleaned houses, and mostly a farmer's housewife. Rena Belle was born in Wayne County on September 5, 1926, to Walter Ross and Mary Ellen (Robertson) Fritts.

Rena Belle is...

Scott Mcdannel

Scott Mcdannel

May 11, 2025

Michael (Scott) McDannel passed away at the age of 54 on May 11, 2025, at his home in Bristol, VA.

Scott was born on December 7, 1970, in Jacksonville, FL to Mike McDannel and Diana (Mitchell) Vaughan. He attended Fairfield Community High School and played on the Mules football team. Scott was an avid fisherman, and he...

Shirley Mae (Tyler)  Steury

Shirley Mae (Tyler) Steury

May 11, 2025

Shirley M. (Koker) Steury, 87 of Fairfield, passed away at 6:30 AM, Sunday, May 11, 2025, at her home.  She was born on May 19, 1937, in Randolph County, Arkansas to B.B. and Jala (Bellah) Tyler.  On November 3rd, 1957, she married Allen Koker of Wayne City.  Allen preceded her in death on May 26, 1982.  On July 17,...

Shirley Mae (Tyler) Steury

Shirley Mae (Tyler) Steury

May 11, 2025

Shirley M. (Koker) Steury, 87 of Fairfield, passed away at 6:30 AM, Sunday, May 11, 2025, at her home.  She was born on May 19, 1937, in Randolph County, Arkansas to B.B. and Jala (Bellah) Tyler.  On November 3rd, 1957, she married Allen Koker of Wayne City.  Allen preceded her in death on May 26, 1982.  On...

Scott Mcdannel

Scott Mcdannel

May 11, 2025

Michael (Scott) McDannel passed away at the age of 54 on May 11, 2025, at his home in Bristol, VA.

Scott was born on December 7, 1970, in Jacksonville, FL to Mike McDannel and Diana (Mitchell) Vaughan. He attended Fairfield Community High School and played on the Mules football team. Scott was an avid fisherman,...

Micky Joe Mason

Micky Joe Mason

May 9, 2025

Micky Joe Mason, 68, of Flora passed away at 5:26PM on Friday May 9, 2025, at his home. He was born in Fairfield on April 8, 1957, to Leslie and Joyce (Stallings) Mason. Mick spent his career in the oil field; in 1993 he started M&I Acid Inc which is still operation. He also loved hunting and fishing. Mick...

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