Obituaries

Dec 17, 2024

Martha Ann Farley, 80, of Fairfield passed away at 10:30PM on Tuesday December 17, 2024, at her home. She was a model and a nurse's aide. Martha was born in Ashdown Arkansas on May 19, 1944, to Orlandy Earl and Zena Mae (Dyer) Melson.

Martha is survived by her son- Freddie Howard of Fairfield; daughter-...

Dec 11, 2024

Shirley Bernice Melton, 87, of Fairfield passed away at 7:55AM on Wednesday December 11, 2024, at Ascension St Vincent Hospital in Evansville IN. She had worked in the clothing department at the Farmer Store and Kincaid's. Bernice was born in Wayne County on September 21, 1937, to Dellos and Iris (Williams) Musgrave.

Bernice is survived by her...

Dec 11, 2024

Eddie Dean Brooks Sr, 69, of McLeansboro passed away at 11:54AM on Wednesday December 11, 2024, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. He was a farmer. Eddie was born in Eldorado on September 27, 1955, to James and Bertie (Martin) Brooks. He married Joyce Rawls on July 19, 2012.

Eddie is survived by his wife- Joyce Brooks...

Dec 11, 2024

Joy Ann Crocker, 84, of Fairfield passed away at 2:00AM on Wednesday December 11, 2024, at Oakview Nursing and Rehab in Mt Carmel. Joy was born in Mt Vernon Il on March 14, 1940, to Robert and Aline (Wood) Stevens. She married Emery Scheriger on December 1, 2015. She had been a church secretary.

Joy is survived...

Dec 11, 2024

Eddie Dean Brooks Sr, 69, of McLeansboro passed away at 11:54AM on Wednesday December 11, 2024, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. He was a farmer. Eddie was born in Eldorado on September 27, 1955, to James and Bertie (Martin) Brooks. He married Joyce Rawls on July 19, 2012.

Eddie is survived by his wife-...

Dec 11, 2024

Shirley Bernice Melton, 87, of Fairfield passed away at 7:55AM on Wednesday December 11, 2024, at Ascension St Vincent Hospital in Evansville IN. She had worked in the clothing department at the Farmer Store and Kincaid's. Bernice was born in Wayne County on September 21, 1937, to Dellos and Iris (Williams) Musgrave.

Bernice is survived...

Dec 11, 2024

Joy Ann Crocker, 84, of Fairfield passed away at 2:00AM on Wednesday December 11, 2024, at Oakview Nursing and Rehab in Mt Carmel. Joy was born in Mt Vernon Il on March 14, 1940, to Robert and Aline (Wood) Stevens. She married Emery Scheriger on December 1, 2015. She had been a church secretary.

Joy...

Dec 9, 2024

Donna Mae Tullis, 87 of Fairfield, passed away at 10:30 PM, Monday, December 9, 2024, at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.  Born on November 13, 1937, in Paxton, IL to Russell and Violet (Wertz) Buchanan, she had been a beautician.

Donna is survived by her husband Carson Tullis of Fairfield, son Tracy Yoho of Geff,...

Dec 9, 2024

Donna Mae Tullis, 87 of Fairfield, passed away at 10:30 PM, Monday, December 9, 2024, at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.  Born on November 13, 1937, in Paxton, IL to Russell and Violet (Wertz) Buchanan, she had been a beautician.

Donna is survived by her husband Carson Tullis of Fairfield, son Tracy Yoho...

Dec 6, 2024

Nadine Louise (Bell) Padgett,78, Fairfield, passed away peacefully on December 6th, 2024, at her home. She was born in San Diego, CA on December 3, 1946, the daughter of Elbert T. Bell and Neva M. (Kuhnhenn) Bell who were a military family. Nadine was a daughter-in-law to Perry E. and Nadine P. Padgett. She met Kenny while he was...

Dec 6, 2024

Nadine Louise (Bell) Padgett,78, Fairfield, passed away peacefully on December 6th, 2024, at her home. She was born in San Diego, CA on December 3, 1946, the daughter of Elbert T. Bell and Neva M. (Kuhnhenn) Bell who were a military family. Nadine was a daughter-in-law to Perry E. and Nadine P. Padgett. She met Kenny while...

Dec 3, 2024

John F. Reed, 95 of Fairfield, Illinois passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, at 5:05 AM surrounded by his loving family. Known for his kindness, wisdom and unwavering dedication to his faith and family, John leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.  Born on January 6, 1929, in De Land, Illinois, John led a full life...

Dec 3, 2024

John F. Reed, 95 of Fairfield, Illinois passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, at 5:05 AM surrounded by his loving family. Known for his kindness, wisdom and unwavering dedication to his faith and family, John leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.  Born on January 6, 1929, in De Land, Illinois, John led a...

Nov 22, 2024

Helen Miller, 85 of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Fairfield, passed away at 7:54 AM, Friday, November 22, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.  Born on January 3, 1939, in Benton, IL to Ben and Norma (Mintle) Edwards, she was a retired teacher who taught kindergarten at Mill Shoals Grade School and special education at West Side School...

Nov 22, 2024

Helen Miller, 85 of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Fairfield, passed away at 7:54 AM, Friday, November 22, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.  Born on January 3, 1939, in Benton, IL to Ben and Norma (Mintle) Edwards, she was a retired teacher who taught kindergarten at Mill Shoals Grade School and special education at West...

Nov 18, 2024

Stacy Newton, 61 of Golden Gate, IL, passed away peacefully at 9:55 PM, Monday, November 18, 2024, surrounded by loving family.  She was born on June 29, 1963, in New Jersey to Ed and Lyda (Lopez) Damen.

Stacy is survived by her husband Jack Newton, daughter Jessi (Chris) Lastly, son Charles Newton, stepdaughter Angela Roberts, 9 grandchildren,...

Nov 18, 2024

Stacy Newton, 61 of Golden Gate, IL, passed away peacefully at 9:55 PM, Monday, November 18, 2024, surrounded by loving family.  She was born on June 29, 1963, in New Jersey to Ed and Lyda (Lopez) Damen.

Stacy is survived by her husband Jack Newton, daughter Jessi (Chris) Lastly, son Charles Newton, stepdaughter Angela Roberts,...

Nov 15, 2024

Leo Doty, 90, of Fairfield passed away at 11:42AM on Friday November 15, 2024, at his home. He retired from Airtex and was a Veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean War. Leo was born in Wayne County on March 16, 1934, to George and Nellie (Wood) Doty. He was a member of the Lebanon North CP...

Nov 15, 2024

Alice Marie Marshel, 93, of Fairfield passed away at 2:51AM on Friday November 15, 2024, at her home. She had worked for Dr Mark at the Fairfield Medical Center for 17 years. Alice was born in Toledo OH on November 24, 1930, to Sam and Marie (Miller) Andrews.

Alice is survived by her daughter- Susan Warren of...

Nov 15, 2024

Alice Marie Marshel, 93, of Fairfield passed away at 2:51AM on Friday November 15, 2024, at her home. She had worked for Dr Mark at the Fairfield Medical Center for 17 years. Alice was born in Toledo OH on November 24, 1930, to Sam and Marie (Miller) Andrews.

Alice is survived by her daughter- Susan...