Obituaries

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...

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;...

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;...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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.

Loyd...