Obituaries

Jun 25, 2026

Harry L. Mayfield, 86, of Fairfield, passed away at 5:55 AM on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at his home.

Harry worked in sales and post-frame buildings. He was born November 10, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Everett and Ruby (Shaw) Mayfield. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Virgil Ross. On August 8, 1959, Harry married Karen Bayler on...

Jun 25, 2026

Patrick “Kelly” McCary, 66, of Fairfield, passed away at 2:04pm on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Kelly was born on April 28, 1960, in Mt. Carmel, IL, to Raymond McCary and Karen (Karr) McCary Cobb. On July 26, 2005, he married the love of his life, Janet (Taylor) McCary.

Kelly was a veteran of the United States Army, serving...

Jun 21, 2026

Gaylord Ivan Taylor, 88, of Fairfield, Illinois, passed away on June 21, 2026.

Gaylord was born at home in Sims, Illinois on January 17, 1938, to Arthur and Jueneta (Atkinson) Taylor. He was a teacher, administrator, and coach for over 35 years at numerous schools in the area (Geff, Merriam, Center Street and New Hope), Outside of work, Gaylord was part...

Jun 19, 2026

Big Mike Withrow, 54, of Mt. Erie, passed away at 10:10 PM on Friday, June 19, 2026, at his home. He was a truck driver. Mike was born in Fairfield on May 17, 1972, to Elmore and Lucinda (Farris) Withrow.

Mike is survived by his father, Elmore Withrow; wife, Melissa Withrow; children, Kaleb (Kayla) Withrow, Bryton Withrow, Jason Nelson, and Andrea...

Jun 18, 2026

Walter F. Simpson, 87, of Fairfield, passed away at 12:45am on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Fairfield Senior Living and Rehabilitation.

Walter was born on April 2, 1939, in Wayne County, IL, to Cecil and Tressie (Elliott) Simpson. On October 2, 1965, he married the love of his life, Doris (McDuffee) Simpson.

Walter worked for Lemons Sign Service in his younger days...

Jun 13, 2026

Dennis Ray Cropper, 84, of Fairfield, went to be with the Lord at 3:57p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, where he had been a patient for six weeks and one day. Open heart surgery with 3 by-passes had been performed and had healed but, other medical problems developed and prevented his recovery.

Dennis...

Jun 12, 2026

Glen Russell Ellis, 93, of Fairfield passed away at 2:25 PM on Friday, June 12, 2026, at his home surrounded by his children. He was employed at Kincaid’s for 50 years. Glen was born in Wayne County on December 4, 1932, to Norris and Esta (Simon) Ellis. He was a lifelong member of Ellen Moore Mission, a faithful follower of...

Jun 11, 2026

Eva Marie Lane, 99, of Fairfield passed away at 8:28 PM on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in the Skilled Care Unit at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She retired from Airtex after 35 years, having worked in various positions, including credit manager. Eva was born in Geff on April 9, 1927, to John Stanton Jefferson and Nellie (Gray) Jelley. She joined the...

Jun 10, 2026

Nicholas E. Elliott, 42 of Fairfield passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at his home. Born on August 17, 1983, in Olney, IL to Ralph Edward and Stephanie (Jones) Elliott, he was a coordinator at Hella. Nicholas enjoyed rock concerts, Siamese cats, and horror movies.

Nicholas is survived by daughters Summer and Sydney Elliott of Wayne City, IL, mother Stephanie...

Jun 10, 2026

Margie F. Marvel, 93, formerly of Fairfield, passed away at 3:45am on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Greentree at Mt. Vernon Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Margie was born on July 12, 1932, in Olney, IL, to Chester and Margie (Marks) Totten. On July 14, 1948, at the age of 16, she married the love of her life, Billy Marvel. Their...

Jun 7, 2026

Marla Joy Hargraves, 82 of Fairfield passed away at 7:47 AM, Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. Born January 29, 1944, in Sims, IL to Herschel and Irene Legg, she was a caring and supportive lady to all throughout her life and a lover of animals. She was raised in Sims, IL, and graduated...

Jun 6, 2026

Evalou Greene, 70, of Fairfield passed away on Saturday June 6, 2026, at St Louis University Hospital. She was born in Fairfield on October 18, 1955, to Milton Glen and Hazel (Dillman) Hampton.

Evalou is survived by her daughter Misti (Ryan) Thomason of Fairfield. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister- Glenda Isle and brother- Ernie Hampton.

Evalou will be...

Jun 6, 2026

Maureen Brockett, 76 of Fairfield, passed away at 10:53 AM, Saturday, June 6, 2026, at her home. Born on September 9, 1949, in London, UK to Joseph and Joan (Grinnell) Peploe, she had worked in healthcare.

Maureen is survived by 5 children- Nicola Mulzer of Fairfield, Nathanual Brockett of Elberfeld, IN, Daniel Brockett of Fairfield, Vanessa (Kevin) Garrett of Griffin, IN,...

Jun 5, 2026

Richard L. Koontz, 90 of Fairfield, passed away at 3:33 AM, Friday, June 5, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Born on May 8, 1936, in Wayne County to Francis and Lora (Roundtree) Koontz, he was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the US Air Force from 1957-1965. After he left the Air Force he worked for McDonnell Douglas...

May 16, 2026

Virginia Ann Naney, 74, formerly of Fairfield, passed away at 6:10AM on Saturday May 16, 2026, at SSM Good Samaritan in Mt Vernon. She had been a caregiver. Virginia was born in Detroit MI on March 16, 1952, to Orville "Pete" and Leona (Adams) Atteberry.

Virginia is survived by children- Kenneth (Danya) Myers of Fairfield,...

May 16, 2026

Noel James Vaughan, Sr. left this world to meet his Eternal Heavenly Father on May 16th, 2026.  Noel was born to Everett Paul and Inez Ladora Vaughan on June 26, 1932. He married Reta Imogene Simpson on June 10, 1951, at New Hope Baptist Church Together they worked hard and raised their family for 74 years on...

May 15, 2026

Noel Ray Vaughan, 95 of Fairfield, passed away at 6:11 PM, Friday, May 15, 2026, at his home.  Born on October 9, 1930, in Mill Shoals, IL to Henry and Myrtle (Funkhouser) Vaughan, he was a tool and die maker and had retired from Champion Labs.  He was also a veteran of the US Air Force.

May 9, 2026

Wayne R. Smith, 99, of Geff passed away at 4:50AM, Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Born on January 29, 1927, in Wayne County to Rude Estil and Nellie Mae (Longbons) Smith. He was a farmer and a Veteran of the US Navy.

Wayne is survived by sons- Richard and Danny Smith both...

May 7, 2026

Sharon Kay Crickman, 83 of Fairfield, passed away at 2:36 AM, Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. Born on September 17, 1942, in Fairfield to Leo and Lucille (Hamilton) Bell, she was retired from Airtex.

Sharon is survived by her sons Dirk Crickman of Flora and Cloyce Crickman of Golden Gate, 3 grandchildren- Tonya Smith, Michael...

May 5, 2026

Dorothea Jean (Vaughan) Andrews Jenkins, born at home on October 9, 1935, in Pond Creek, Illinois, to Brose and Margaret (Bell) Vaughan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at her son's home, surrounded by her loving family. She lived a life defined by service, compassion, and a deep commitment to her community.

Dorothea began her...