Obituaries

Oct 26, 2024

Linda Christine Reid, 71, formerly of Fairfield, passed away on October 26, 2024, in Las Vegas NV. She had been a cosmetologist. Linda was born in Fairfield on February 26, 1953, to George and Shirley (Blevins) Reid.

Linda is survived by her sons- Richard Reid of Nashville TN and Kenneth Reid of Las Vegas NV;...

Oct 25, 2024

Donna Turner, 89 of Fairfield, passed away at 3:35 AM, Friday, October 25, 2024, at her home.  Born on September 11, 1935, in Geff, IL to Orlando and Lella (Lamont) Clevenger she married Jimmy Joe Turner on October 3, 1953.  She had worked at the Fairfield Medical Center, CDC, and drove and taught handicapped children.  She was also a...

Oct 25, 2024

Donna Turner, 89 of Fairfield, passed away at 3:35 AM, Friday, October 25, 2024, at her home.  Born on September 11, 1935, in Geff, IL to Orlando and Lella (Lamont) Clevenger she married Jimmy Joe Turner on October 3, 1953.  She had worked at the Fairfield Medical Center, CDC, and drove and taught handicapped children.  She was...

Oct 23, 2024

Carmon Kunce, 89 of Fairfield passed away at 5:33 AM, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Stonebridge Memory Care in Mt. Vernon, IL.  Born on April 27, 1935, in Golden Gate, IL to Ellis and Opal (West) Skinner, she married James Kunce on November 14, 1953, and had been a homemaker.

Carmon is survived by daughters Debbie (Alan)...

Oct 23, 2024

Carmon Kunce, 89 of Fairfield passed away at 5:33 AM, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Stonebridge Memory Care in Mt. Vernon, IL.  Born on April 27, 1935, in Golden Gate, IL to Ellis and Opal (West) Skinner, she married James Kunce on November 14, 1953, and had been a homemaker.

Carmon is survived by daughters...

Oct 22, 2024

Joseph Ben Downen, 25, of Sims passed away at 2:10PM on Tuesday October 22, 2024, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He was born in Clayton MO on February 13, 1999, to Sammy and Crystal (Thomason) Downen.

Joseph is survived by his parents- Sammy and Crystal Downen; brothers- Ray (Jennifer) Downen and Dustin Downen; uncle and aunt- Harold and...

Oct 22, 2024

Bruce A. Stephens, 69 of Fairfield, passed away at 8:22 AM, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at his home. Born on December 3, 1954, in Fairfield, to Byron and Esther (Pappas) Stephens, he graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1977 and was a product engineer at Airtex before retiring.  He was also a member of the Wayne City Baptist Church....

Oct 22, 2024

Joseph Ben Downen, 25, of Sims passed away at 2:10PM on Tuesday October 22, 2024, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He was born in Clayton MO on February 13, 1999, to Sammy and Crystal (Thomason) Downen.

Joseph is survived by his parents- Sammy and Crystal Downen; brothers- Ray (Jennifer) Downen and Dustin Downen; uncle and aunt-...

Oct 22, 2024

Bruce A. Stephens, 69 of Fairfield, passed away at 8:22 AM, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at his home. Born on December 3, 1954, in Fairfield, to Byron and Esther (Pappas) Stephens, he graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1977 and was a product engineer at Airtex before retiring.  He was also a member of the Wayne City...

Oct 21, 2024

Clemence Marie Wells, 97, passed away at 10:40AM on Monday October 21, 2024, at Cisne Rehabilitation & Health Care. She was teacher, worked at the sewing factory, post office, and was also a homemaker. Marie was born in Wayne County on December 7, 1926, to Fred and Iva (Kuster) Wilson.

Marie is survived by her daughters- Mary...

Oct 21, 2024

Clemence Marie Wells, 97, passed away at 10:40AM on Monday October 21, 2024, at Cisne Rehabilitation & Health Care. She was teacher, worked at the sewing factory, post office, and was also a homemaker. Marie was born in Wayne County on December 7, 1926, to Fred and Iva (Kuster) Wilson.

Marie is survived by her...

Oct 16, 2024

Diana Jo Maxham, 56 of Fairfield, passed away at 6:27 PM, Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at her home.  Born on January 13, 1968, in Lawrenceville to Thomas and Shirley Earnst, she had been a homemaker.

Diana is survived by husband Shawn Maxham of Fairfield, son Justin Maxham of Mt. Vernon, father Thomas Earnst of Bridgeport, IL, mother...

Oct 16, 2024

Diana Jo Maxham, 56 of Fairfield, passed away at 6:27 PM, Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at her home.  Born on January 13, 1968, in Lawrenceville to Thomas and Shirley Earnst, she had been a homemaker.

Diana is survived by husband Shawn Maxham of Fairfield, son Justin Maxham of Mt. Vernon, father Thomas Earnst of Bridgeport,...

Oct 8, 2024

Samuel A. Weber, 90 of Fairfield, passed away at 11:51 PM, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at his home.  Born on February 23, 1934, in Gridley, IL to Clarence and Marjorie (Legg) Weber, he had been a farmer, carpenter, and worked at Southern Lumber for over 30 years.  Sam was also a longtime member of the Kings Chapel Church.

Oct 8, 2024

Samuel A. Weber, 90 of Fairfield, passed away at 11:51 PM, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at his home.  Born on February 23, 1934, in Gridley, IL to Clarence and Marjorie (Legg) Weber, he had been a farmer, carpenter, and worked at Southern Lumber for over 30 years.  Sam was also a longtime member of the Kings Chapel...

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....