Obituaries

Oct 5, 2024

Randall "Scott" Anderson, 60, of Mill Shoals passed away at 4:02PM on Saturday October 5, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville IN. He had worked at Continental Tire. Scott was born in St Louis Mo on August 17, 1964, to Earl and Patricia (Gillooly) Anderson. He married Judy Pottorff on June 7, 1997.

Scott is survived...

Oct 5, 2024

Randall "Scott" Anderson, 60, of Mill Shoals passed away at 4:02PM on Saturday October 5, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville IN. He had worked at Continental Tire. Scott was born in St Louis Mo on August 17, 1964, to Earl and Patricia (Gillooly) Anderson. He married Judy Pottorff on June 7, 1997.

Scott...

Oct 3, 2024

Brent Alan Evans, 62, went home to be with the Lord on October 3, 2024, at 7:24PM at Deaconess Hospital in Henderson Kentucky after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Brent was born in Salem Il on December 28, 1961, to Paul M. and Juanita (Elkins) Evans. He graduated from Salem Community High School.

Brent married his soulmate,...

Oct 3, 2024

Brent Alan Evans, 62, went home to be with the Lord on October 3, 2024, at 7:24PM at Deaconess Hospital in Henderson Kentucky after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Brent was born in Salem Il on December 28, 1961, to Paul M. and Juanita (Elkins) Evans. He graduated from Salem Community High School.

Brent married...

Sep 27, 2024

Patsy J. Cooper, 87 of Fairfield, passed away at 7:53 AM, Friday, September 27, 2024, at her home.  Born on November 19, 1936, in Mosquero, NM to Dallas and Kathryn (McGuire) Keller, she had worked for the City of Fairfield, Wayne County Bank, and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.  She was also a member of the Fairfield Kiwanis Club....

Sep 27, 2024

Patsy J. Cooper, 87 of Fairfield, passed away at 7:53 AM, Friday, September 27, 2024, at her home.  Born on November 19, 1936, in Mosquero, NM to Dallas and Kathryn (McGuire) Keller, she had worked for the City of Fairfield, Wayne County Bank, and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.  She was also a member of the Fairfield...

Sep 20, 2024

Melvin Morris Vaughn, 82, of Fairfield, IL passed away at 11:52 a.m. Friday September 20, 2024 at Wabash Senior Living and Rehabilitation after a long battle with dementia.

Melvin was a farmer for over 30 years.  He graduated Fairfield High School in 1960 and attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale where he taught welding.  Prior to farming, Melvin...

Sep 20, 2024

Melvin Morris Vaughn, 82, of Fairfield, IL passed away at 11:52 a.m. Friday September 20, 2024 at Wabash Senior Living and Rehabilitation after a long battle with dementia.

Melvin was a farmer for over 30 years.  He graduated Fairfield High School in 1960 and attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale where he taught welding.  Prior to...

Sep 19, 2024

Dorothy "Dottie" Marie McGuffin, 83, of Fairfield went to join her buddies and family in Heaven at 12:18PM Thursday September 19, 2024. She had retired from Eureka, a vacuum factory, where she had been employed for twenty-five plus years. Dottie was born in St. Croix WI on September 23, 1940, to Everett and Clara (Rice) Gullixon.

Dottie...

Sep 19, 2024

Dorothy Scott, 86 of Fairfield, passed away at 11:20 AM, Thursday, September 19, 2024, at her home.  Born on July 16, 1938, in Sims, IL to Thomas Walter and Esther (Alexander) Richardson, she had been a cook at Johnsonville Grade School and Cisne Rehabilitation.  Dorothy was a longtime member of Oak Valley Church and dearly loved her family, cooking,...

Sep 19, 2024

Dorothy "Dottie" Marie McGuffin, 83, of Fairfield went to join her buddies and family in Heaven at 12:18PM Thursday September 19, 2024. She had retired from Eureka, a vacuum factory, where she had been employed for twenty-five plus years. Dottie was born in St. Croix WI on September 23, 1940, to Everett and Clara (Rice) Gullixon.

Sep 19, 2024

Dorothy Scott, 86 of Fairfield, passed away at 11:20 AM, Thursday, September 19, 2024, at her home.  Born on July 16, 1938, in Sims, IL to Thomas Walter and Esther (Alexander) Richardson, she had been a cook at Johnsonville Grade School and Cisne Rehabilitation.  Dorothy was a longtime member of Oak Valley Church and dearly loved her...

Sep 13, 2024

Norman Schell Jr., 69 of Fairfield passed away at 7:23 AM, Friday, September 13, 2024, at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi.  Born on July 4, 1955, to Norman and Mary (Upton) Schell Sr., he worked at Champion Laboratories for 41 years, retiring in 2020.

Norman is survived by his daughter Amber Schell of Fairfield, 3 grandchildren- Elijah...

Sep 13, 2024

Norman Schell Jr., 69 of Fairfield passed away at 7:23 AM, Friday, September 13, 2024, at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi.  Born on July 4, 1955, to Norman and Mary (Upton) Schell Sr., he worked at Champion Laboratories for 41 years, retiring in 2020.

Norman is survived by his daughter Amber Schell of Fairfield, 3...

Sep 11, 2024

William Bradley Worley, 66 of Fairfield, passed away at 7:21 AM, Wednesday, September 11th, 2024.  Born on January 6, 1958, in Fairfield to Bill and Karlene (Borah) Worley, he had been a farmer.

Brad is survived by his son Colby Worley of Fairfield, granddaughter Charlie Worley, mother Karlene Worley of Mt. Carmel, and aunt Margaret (Lynn) Forbes...

Sep 11, 2024

Pamela Joy Jones, 75, of Fairfield passed away at 2:57PM on Wednesday September 11, 2024, at Wabash General Hospital in Mt Carmel. She was a local artist, worked for various medical offices, and was a homemaker. Pam was born in Eldorado on April 8, 1949, to Maurice and Collen (Smith) Hale. She married Ronnie Jones on March 1, 1968....

Sep 11, 2024

William Bradley Worley, 66 of Fairfield, passed away at 7:21 AM, Wednesday, September 11th, 2024.  Born on January 6, 1958, in Fairfield to Bill and Karlene (Borah) Worley, he had been a farmer.

Brad is survived by his son Colby Worley of Fairfield, granddaughter Charlie Worley, mother Karlene Worley of Mt. Carmel, and aunt Margaret...

Sep 11, 2024

Pamela Joy Jones, 75, of Fairfield passed away at 2:57PM on Wednesday September 11, 2024, at Wabash General Hospital in Mt Carmel. She was a local artist, worked for various medical offices, and was a homemaker. Pam was born in Eldorado on April 8, 1949, to Maurice and Collen (Smith) Hale. She married Ronnie Jones on March...

Sep 10, 2024

Gerald Wesley Horn "Butch" 80 passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Gerald was born in California to A.D. Horn and Juanita Buie.

Gerald spent his early years in the Army where he received medals for a sharpshooter, and a marksman, as well as honorably discharged.

Shortly after the army, he...

Sep 10, 2024

Gerald Wesley Horn "Butch" 80 passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Gerald was born in California to A.D. Horn and Juanita Buie.

Gerald spent his early years in the Army where he received medals for a sharpshooter, and a marksman, as well as honorably discharged.

Shortly after the...