Obituaries

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...

May 4, 2025

Jake E. Bryant, 92,   passed away on May 4, 2025, at his home in rural Burnt Prairie, Illinois.    A devoted husband, loving father, adored grandfather and great grandfather, he leaves behind a legacy of faith and a passion for sharing his love of Jesus. Born on May 13, 1932, in rural Enfield, Jake grew up working hard on the...

May 4, 2025

Jake E. Bryant, 92,   passed away on May 4, 2025, at his home in rural Burnt Prairie, Illinois.    A devoted husband, loving father, adored grandfather and great grandfather, he leaves behind a legacy of faith and a passion for sharing his love of Jesus. Born on May 13, 1932, in rural Enfield, Jake grew up working hard...

May 1, 2025

Danny Leo Koontz, 79, of Fairfield passed away at 10:58PM on May 1, 2025, at his home. He worked at the Farmer's Store for 32 years and then Airtex for 17 years. Danny was born in Wayne County on April 13, 1946, to Virgil and Maude (Brock) Koontz. He married Linda Jones on December 27, 1964.

Danny...

May 1, 2025

Danny Leo Koontz, 79, of Fairfield passed away at 10:58PM on May 1, 2025, at his home. He worked at the Farmer's Store for 32 years and then Airtex for 17 years. Danny was born in Wayne County on April 13, 1946, to Virgil and Maude (Brock) Koontz. He married Linda Jones on December 27, 1964.

Apr 30, 2025

Marlys Elaine Bittles, 83, of Fairfield passed away Wednesday April 30, 2025. She worked at Kincaids in the 1980's, later worked as a caregiver for a number of area families, but most importantly was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. Marlys was born in National City, Illinois on March 19, 1942, to Joseph and Dorothy Milner.

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Apr 30, 2025

Marlys Elaine Bittles, 83, of Fairfield passed away Wednesday April 30, 2025. She worked at Kincaids in the 1980's, later worked as a caregiver for a number of area families, but most importantly was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. Marlys was born in National City, Illinois on March 19, 1942, to Joseph and Dorothy Milner....

Apr 29, 2025

Loyd H. Shelton, 90 of Fairfield, passed away at 12 AM, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Fairfield Senior Living and Rehab.  Born on January 20, 1935, in Wayne County to Hulbert and Edna (Pierson) Shelton he married Cheryl Shannon on October 1, 1955, and had served in the US Army in Korea and been a minster.

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Apr 29, 2025

Loyd H. Shelton, 90 of Fairfield, passed away at 12 AM, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Fairfield Senior Living and Rehab.  Born on January 20, 1935, in Wayne County to Hulbert and Edna (Pierson) Shelton he married Cheryl Shannon on October 1, 1955, and had served in the US Army in Korea and been a minster.

Apr 28, 2025

Judy K. Ricketts, 65, of Sims, IL, passed away at 1:02am on Monday, April 28, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She had worked for the Little Egypt Carnival for 7 years and had also been a bartender at Lonzo's Tavern in Sims.

Judy was born on March 29, 1960, in Fairfield, IL,...

Apr 28, 2025

E. Ray Harrison, 71, of Fairfield, passed away at 2:29pm on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.

Ray was born on October 28, 1953, in Fairfield, IL, to Albert and Gladys (Miller) Harrison. On November 30, 1972, he married the love of his life, Sherri (Barger) Harrison.

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Apr 25, 2025

James Richard Guy, 89 of Fairfield, passed away at 2:25 AM, Friday, April 25, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospitals Skilled Care Unit.  Born in Fairfield on September 6, 1935, to James H. and Pruilla (Armstrong) Guy, he married Della Smith in 1957.  James was a veteran of the US AirForce, serving from 1954-1958, and was a member of the...

Apr 25, 2025

James Richard Guy, 89 of Fairfield, passed away at 2:25 AM, Friday, April 25, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospitals Skilled Care Unit.  Born in Fairfield on September 6, 1935, to James H. and Pruilla (Armstrong) Guy, he married Della Smith in 1957.  James was a veteran of the US AirForce, serving from 1954-1958, and was a member...

Apr 23, 2025

Gary Lee Wade, 83, of Fairfield passed away at 12:05PM on Wednesday April 23, 2025, at his home. He was retired from the Air Force. Gary was born in Jonesboro Arkansas on October 9, 1941, to James and Dorothy (McCormick) Wade.

Gary is survived by his wife- Dorthea Wade of Fairfield; daughter- Debra (Bill) Charles of Midwest...

Apr 23, 2025

Gary Lee Wade, 83, of Fairfield passed away at 12:05PM on Wednesday April 23, 2025, at his home. He was retired from the Air Force. Gary was born in Jonesboro Arkansas on October 9, 1941, to James and Dorothy (McCormick) Wade.

Gary is survived by his wife- Dorthea Wade of Fairfield; daughter- Debra (Bill) Charles...

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...