Obituaries

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...

Feb 19, 2025

Sandra Kay Fore, 77, of Fairfield passed away at 11:42AM on Wednesday February 19, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She had been a taxi driver in Dallas TX. Sandra was born in Edwards County Illinois on September 18, 1947, to Clifton Brownlow and Rosa Lee (Hout) Killingsworth.

Sandra is survived by daughters- Sandilee (Troy) Aves of Wichita...

Feb 19, 2025

Sandra Kay Fore, 77, of Fairfield passed away at 11:42AM on Wednesday February 19, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She had been a taxi driver in Dallas TX. Sandra was born in Edwards County Illinois on September 18, 1947, to Clifton Brownlow and Rosa Lee (Hout) Killingsworth.

Sandra is survived by daughters- Sandilee (Troy) Aves...

Feb 16, 2025

Esta Harris, 91, passed away at midnight on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Fairfield Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on December 11, 1933, in Stanley, Indiana to Rev. Carl and Madolin (Beckwith) Johnson.   After attending a one-room schoolhouse for part of her elementary schooling, Esta finished her education in Lynnville, Indiana, where she was proud to...

Feb 16, 2025

Esta Harris, 91, passed away at midnight on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Fairfield Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on December 11, 1933, in Stanley, Indiana to Rev. Carl and Madolin (Beckwith) Johnson.   After attending a one-room schoolhouse for part of her elementary schooling, Esta finished her education in Lynnville, Indiana, where she was...

Feb 13, 2025

Fairfield has lost one of its flowers.

Mrs. Julie Helene McGill (1964-2025), a Fairfield, Illinois icon, moved peacefully into her next life on February 13, 2025 at 11:04 AM.

She lovingly said goodbye to her husband, Jimi McGill, her son, Dakota Withrow (Erin & Solstice), her daughter, Torri Withrow, stepdaughters, Michelle, Jamie, Janel, and Laura...

Feb 13, 2025

Fairfield has lost one of its flowers.

Mrs. Julie Helene McGill (1964-2025), a Fairfield, Illinois icon, moved peacefully into her next life on February 13, 2025 at 11:04 AM.

She lovingly said goodbye to her husband, Jimi McGill, her son, Dakota Withrow (Erin & Solstice), her daughter, Torri Withrow, stepdaughters, Michelle, Jamie, Janel,...

Feb 12, 2025

Maynard Paul Doty, 79, of Fairfield passed away at 11:10PM on Wednesday February 12, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh IN. He was a lineman having worked for GTE and Verizon. Maynard was born in West Salem IL on October 19, 1945, to Kern Stevenson and Thelma Mary (Lemke) Doty. He was a veteran of the Air Force....

Feb 12, 2025

Maynard Paul Doty, 79, of Fairfield passed away at 11:10PM on Wednesday February 12, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh IN. He was a lineman having worked for GTE and Verizon. Maynard was born in West Salem IL on October 19, 1945, to Kern Stevenson and Thelma Mary (Lemke) Doty. He was a veteran of the...

Feb 9, 2025

Larry E. Wieneke, 83 of Fairfield, passed away at 2:27 AM, Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  Born on February 16, 1941, in Grantsburg, IL, to Edward and Leatrice (Robinson) Wieneke, he was retired from Trunkline Gas Company and had also worked at Squeaky Clean Car Wash in Fairfield.

Larry is survived by sons Randall...

Feb 9, 2025

Larry E. Wieneke, 83 of Fairfield, passed away at 2:27 AM, Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  Born on February 16, 1941, in Grantsburg, IL, to Edward and Leatrice (Robinson) Wieneke, he was retired from Trunkline Gas Company and had also worked at Squeaky Clean Car Wash in Fairfield.

Larry is survived by...

Feb 8, 2025

Lelia Smith, 95 of Geff, passed away at 2:50 PM, Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  Born on September 5, 1929, in Wayne County to Fred and Dela (Rosenberger) Taylor, she had been a homemaker.

Lelia is survived by her husband Wayne Smith of Geff, sons Richard and Danny Smith of Fairfield, daughter Tanya (Brad)...

Feb 8, 2025

Lelia Smith, 95 of Geff, passed away at 2:50 PM, Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  Born on September 5, 1929, in Wayne County to Fred and Dela (Rosenberger) Taylor, she had been a homemaker.

Lelia is survived by her husband Wayne Smith of Geff, sons Richard and Danny Smith of Fairfield, daughter...

Feb 7, 2025

Everett Dulany, 62, of Wayne City passed away on Friday February 7, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh Indiana. He was a farmer and a mechanic having worked for Airtex and Continental Tire. Everett was born in Salem on February 14, 1962, to Floyd and Thelma (Goldman) Dulany. He married Eleanor Phillips on January 29, 1982. He was...