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Fairfield, Illinois Obituaries

Danny Max Ewing

Danny Max Ewing

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...

Rockey Ray Merritt

Rockey Ray Merritt

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....

Rockey Ray Merritt

Rockey Ray Merritt

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...

Melissa Kay Dagnan

Melissa Kay Dagnan

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,...

Melissa Kay Dagnan

Melissa Kay Dagnan

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...

Anita Lee (Crow)  Vogel

Anita Lee (Crow) Vogel

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...

Anita Lee (Crow) Vogel

Anita Lee (Crow) Vogel

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....

Raymond Edward Fisher

Raymond Edward Fisher

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...

Raymond Edward Fisher

Raymond Edward Fisher

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...

Sylvia Mae (Morlan)  Mcdannel

Sylvia Mae (Morlan) Mcdannel

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...

Kathy Lynn Warren

Kathy Lynn Warren

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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Kathy Lynn Warren

Kathy Lynn Warren

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....

Frankie Joe Frazier

Frankie Joe Frazier

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)...

Frankie Joe Frazier

Frankie Joe Frazier

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...

Curtis Dwayne Sutton

Curtis Dwayne Sutton

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,...

Ted Buckels Woods

Ted Buckels Woods

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,...

Sera Michelle Smothers

Sera Michelle Smothers

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-...

Sera Michelle Smothers

Sera Michelle Smothers

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...

Carson Sheridan Tullis

Carson Sheridan Tullis

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...

Carson Sheridan Tullis

Carson Sheridan Tullis

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.

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