Obituaries

Mar 22, 2025

Ted Buckels Woods, 84, of Wheeler, Il, formally of West Salem, IL passed to his heavenly home on Saturday, March 22, 2025, surrounded by family at his home.

Ted was born to Eugene Crump Woods and Mabel Arlene (Buckels) Woods on January 28,1941, in West Salem, IL. He married Rita Venters, from Fairfield, IL, on September 2,...

Mar 16, 2025

Sera Michelle Smothers, 28, of Mill Shoals passed away at 9:03AM on Sunday March 16, 2025, at her home. She was born in Evansville IN on September 16, 1996, to Laura Smothers and Jeremy Waldrop. She was a caregiver and a CNA.

Sera is survived by her two children- Bentley James Smothers and Riley Lavon Smothers; mother-...

Mar 16, 2025

Sera Michelle Smothers, 28, of Mill Shoals passed away at 9:03AM on Sunday March 16, 2025, at her home. She was born in Evansville IN on September 16, 1996, to Laura Smothers and Jeremy Waldrop. She was a caregiver and a CNA.

Sera is survived by her two children- Bentley James Smothers and Riley Lavon...

Mar 15, 2025

Carson Sheridan Tullis, 81, of Fairfield passed away at 8:25AM on Saturday March 15, 2025, at Cisne Rehabilitation and Health Care. He worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation in highway maintenance and was also a bus driver at FCHS. Carson was born in Springerton on September 25, 1943, to Dorsey M. and Elizabeth (Bell) Tullis.

Carson...

Mar 15, 2025

Carson Sheridan Tullis, 81, of Fairfield passed away at 8:25AM on Saturday March 15, 2025, at Cisne Rehabilitation and Health Care. He worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation in highway maintenance and was also a bus driver at FCHS. Carson was born in Springerton on September 25, 1943, to Dorsey M. and Elizabeth (Bell) Tullis.

Mar 9, 2025

Robert Arliss "Bobby" Utterback, 82, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025. He was born on March 3, 1943, in Fairfield, Illinois, to Robert and Anna Marie Utterback. Bobby fondly remembered his childhood days in Pond Creek and the "Bottoms," where he spent many carefree hours running through the fields with his beloved dogs, siblings, and...

Mar 9, 2025

Robert Arliss "Bobby" Utterback, 82, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025. He was born on March 3, 1943, in Fairfield, Illinois, to Robert and Anna Marie Utterback. Bobby fondly remembered his childhood days in Pond Creek and the "Bottoms," where he spent many carefree hours running through the fields with his beloved dogs,...

Mar 5, 2025

Norman Douglas Young, 85, of Fairfield passed away at 3:10PM on Wednesday March 5, 2025. He worked for Morton Buildings for several years. Doug was born in Wayne County on August 1, 1939, to Wallace and Grace (Butler) Young. He was married to Ruth Ann (Marshal) Young who preceded him in death.

Doug is survived by one...

Mar 5, 2025

Norman Douglas Young, 85, of Fairfield passed away at 3:10PM on Wednesday March 5, 2025. He worked for Morton Buildings for several years. Doug was born in Wayne County on August 1, 1939, to Wallace and Grace (Butler) Young. He was married to Ruth Ann (Marshal) Young who preceded him in death.

Doug is survived...

Mar 4, 2025

Shirley Dianne (Lichtenberger) Miller, age 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family at her home in Fairfield, IL, at 12:56am on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025.

Shirley was born on September 21, 1950, to Robert and Wilma (Hooper) Lichtenberger at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, Fairfield, IL.  On July 19, 1969, she married the...

Mar 4, 2025

Shirley Dianne (Lichtenberger) Miller, age 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family at her home in Fairfield, IL, at 12:56am on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025.

Shirley was born on September 21, 1950, to Robert and Wilma (Hooper) Lichtenberger at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, Fairfield, IL.  On July 19, 1969, she...

Mar 3, 2025

Susan G. Warren, 64, of Fairfield, passed away at 12:39pm on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. She had been a homemaker.

Susan was born on December 21, 1960, in Fairfield, IL, to Bill Melton and Alice (Andrews) Marshel.

Survivors include her brother Charles (Pam) Southerd of Fairfield, nieces...

Mar 3, 2025

Susan G. Warren, 64, of Fairfield, passed away at 12:39pm on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. She had been a homemaker.

Susan was born on December 21, 1960, in Fairfield, IL, to Bill Melton and Alice (Andrews) Marshel.

Survivors include her brother Charles (Pam) Southerd of...

Feb 26, 2025

Linda L. (Lawrence) Gillison, 82, formerly of Fairfield, died on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL. She had been a teacher in Fairfield for over thirty years.

Linda was born on December 14, 1942, in Olney, IL, to Harold and Thelma Lawrence. On, May 27, 1961, she married her high school sweetheart,...

Feb 26, 2025

Linda L. (Lawrence) Gillison, 82, formerly of Fairfield, died on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL. She had been a teacher in Fairfield for over thirty years.

Linda was born on December 14, 1942, in Olney, IL, to Harold and Thelma Lawrence. On, May 27, 1961, she married her high...

Feb 24, 2025

Randy Lee Belwood, 67, of Mill Shoals passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at his residence.

He was employed by Evansville Veneer for over 20 years. Randy was born in Evansville on July 27, 1957, to John Robert and Geneva (Tichnor) Belwood Sr.

Randy is survived by his brother- Ralph Belwood of Evansville IN;...

Feb 24, 2025

Randy Lee Belwood, 67, of Mill Shoals passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at his residence.

He was employed by Evansville Veneer for over 20 years. Randy was born in Evansville on July 27, 1957, to John Robert and Geneva (Tichnor) Belwood Sr.

Randy is survived by his brother- Ralph Belwood of...

Feb 23, 2025

Jeffrey Dean Frazier, 58 of Wayne City, IL, passed away at 6:13 PM, Sunday, February 23, 2025, at his home.  Born on September 5, 1966, in Fairfield to Jerry "Sug" and Linda (McCulley) Frazier, he had worked in union construction.

Jeffrey is survived by his mother Linda Frazier of Wayne City , son Matthew (Ariel) Frazier of...

Feb 23, 2025

Jeffrey Dean Frazier, 58 of Wayne City, IL, passed away at 6:13 PM, Sunday, February 23, 2025, at his home.  Born on September 5, 1966, in Fairfield to Jerry "Sug" and Linda (McCulley) Frazier, he had worked in union construction.

Jeffrey is survived by his mother Linda Frazier of Wayne City , son Matthew (Ariel)...

Feb 20, 2025

Ruth Ann Young, 78, of Fairfield, passed away at 8:00pm on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. She had been a homemaker.

Ruth Ann was born on November 16, 1946, in Mt. Vernon, IL, to Howard and Maxine (Cushman) Lee.

Ruth Ann is survived by her mother Maxine...