Obituaries

Apr 17, 2025

Ruth E. Craig, 83 of Calhoun, IL passed away at 1:59 PM, Thursday, April 17, 2025, at her home.  Born on February 19, 1942, in Wayne County, IL to Dale and Vera (Garris) Locke, she married Marion Craig on March 19, 1960, in Hammond, IN.  Ruth was a homemaker and proficient seamstress, which included quilting, cross stitch, and crocheting. ...

Apr 17, 2025

Ruth E. Craig, 83 of Calhoun, IL passed away at 1:59 PM, Thursday, April 17, 2025, at her home.  Born on February 19, 1942, in Wayne County, IL to Dale and Vera (Garris) Locke, she married Marion Craig on March 19, 1960, in Hammond, IN.  Ruth was a homemaker and proficient seamstress, which included quilting, cross stitch,...

Apr 12, 2025

Damien Xavier Goers, 25 of Fairfield, passed away on April 12, 2025, in Evansville, IN after a brief illness.  He was born in Fairfield on October 29, 1999, the son of Susan M. (Saltsgaver) Goers.  Despite the challenges of Aspergers Syndrome, he enjoyed music, video games, reading, collecting consumer brand label logos, and Bluey.

Damien is survived...

Apr 12, 2025

Damien Xavier Goers, 25 of Fairfield, passed away on April 12, 2025, in Evansville, IN after a brief illness.  He was born in Fairfield on October 29, 1999, the son of Susan M. (Saltsgaver) Goers.  Despite the challenges of Aspergers Syndrome, he enjoyed music, video games, reading, collecting consumer brand label logos, and Bluey.

Damien...

Apr 11, 2025

Danny M. Ewing, 79, of Fairfield, passed away at 11:05am on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Fairfield Senior Living and Rehab.

He was born on December 6, 1945, in Wayne County, IL, to Robley Carl and Mabel (Merrit) Ewing.

Danny had been a carpenter and was also a member of the Midnight Cowboys band, as...

Apr 11, 2025

Danny M. Ewing, 79, of Fairfield, passed away at 11:05am on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Fairfield Senior Living and Rehab.

He was born on December 6, 1945, in Wayne County, IL, to Robley Carl and Mabel (Merrit) Ewing.

Danny had been a carpenter and was also a member of the Midnight Cowboys...

Apr 10, 2025

Rockey Ray Merritt, beloved husband, devoted father and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 10th, 2025, at the age of 79. He leaves behind a legacy of unwavering love, quiet strength, and a heart fiercely dedicated to his family.

Rockey was born on December 7, 1945, in Sims, IL, to Raymond Sr....

Apr 10, 2025

Rockey Ray Merritt, beloved husband, devoted father and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 10th, 2025, at the age of 79. He leaves behind a legacy of unwavering love, quiet strength, and a heart fiercely dedicated to his family.

Rockey was born on December 7, 1945, in Sims, IL, to...

Apr 8, 2025

Melissa K. Dagnan, 58, of Fairfield, passed away at 1:18am on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She had been a homemaker.

Melissa was born on March 22, 1967, in Chicago, IL, to Francis and Golda (Amburgey) Dagnan.

Survivors include her daughters Julia (Matt) Stone and Kristal Sorrelli (Travis Gray) of Sugar Tree,...

Apr 8, 2025

Melissa K. Dagnan, 58, of Fairfield, passed away at 1:18am on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She had been a homemaker.

Melissa was born on March 22, 1967, in Chicago, IL, to Francis and Golda (Amburgey) Dagnan.

Survivors include her daughters Julia (Matt) Stone and Kristal Sorrelli (Travis Gray) of...

Apr 7, 2025

Anita Lee Crow Vogel, 85

Anita has passed on to be in the presence of her God and His Son at 7:30 AM, Monday, April 7, 2025, at her home in Fairfield. She lived a full life, complete with struggles and victories.

Anita was born in Alton, IL December 4,1939, to Orvel L. and Alice...

Apr 7, 2025

Anita Lee Crow Vogel, 85

Anita has passed on to be in the presence of her God and His Son at 7:30 AM, Monday, April 7, 2025, at her home in Fairfield. She lived a full life, complete with struggles and victories.

Anita was born in Alton, IL December 4,1939, to Orvel L....

Apr 4, 2025

Raymond Edward Fisher, 91 of Fairfield, passed away at 7:58 AM, Friday, April 4, 2025, at his home.  Born on February 12, 1934, in Coles County, IL to Merrill Vincent and Mary Lou (Cordes) Fisher ,he was said to be the first baby boy born at Old Lake Mattoon, also known as Paradise Lake.  He married Beverly Joan Scattergood...

Apr 4, 2025

Raymond Edward Fisher, 91 of Fairfield, passed away at 7:58 AM, Friday, April 4, 2025, at his home.  Born on February 12, 1934, in Coles County, IL to Merrill Vincent and Mary Lou (Cordes) Fisher ,he was said to be the first baby boy born at Old Lake Mattoon, also known as Paradise Lake.  He married Beverly...

Apr 3, 2025

Sylvia M. McDannel, 90, of Fairfield, passed away at 10:49pm on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at her home. She had been the custodian of Cornerstone Community Church, formerly the First United Methodist Church in Fairfield, for 54 years. She was also a member of New Beginnings Church in Fairfield for several years.

Sylvia was born on November...

Apr 1, 2025

Kathy Lynn Warren, 74, formerly of Fairfield, passed away at 11:11AM on Tuesday April 1, 2025, at her home in Bradenton Florida. Kathy was born in South Haven Michigan on July 21, 1950, to Herb and Phyllis (Lyman) Grosse. Kathy was a cake decorator and a Village on the Greens board member as well as activities director.

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Apr 1, 2025

Kathy Lynn Warren, 74, formerly of Fairfield, passed away at 11:11AM on Tuesday April 1, 2025, at her home in Bradenton Florida. Kathy was born in South Haven Michigan on July 21, 1950, to Herb and Phyllis (Lyman) Grosse. Kathy was a cake decorator and a Village on the Greens board member as well as activities director....

Mar 28, 2025

Frank J. Frazier, 67, of Dix, formerly of Fairfield, passed away at 1:39pm on Friday, March 28, 2025, at his home. He had worked in the oil field most of his life.

Frank was born on December 22, 1957, in Mt. Vernon, IL, to Clifford and Beverly (Porter) Frazier.

Survivors include a daughter Stephanie (Robert)...

Mar 28, 2025

Frank J. Frazier, 67, of Dix, formerly of Fairfield, passed away at 1:39pm on Friday, March 28, 2025, at his home. He had worked in the oil field most of his life.

Frank was born on December 22, 1957, in Mt. Vernon, IL, to Clifford and Beverly (Porter) Frazier.

Survivors include a daughter...

Mar 27, 2025

Curtis D. Sutton, 57, of Fairfield, passed away at 1:26pm on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.  He had been a forklift operator for Double D Pallets in Sims and JHT Robertson Lumber, Inc in Fairfield. He was also a veteran of the United States Army.

Curtis was born on September 9,...