Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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....