James Lee Welty
Jun 24, 2024
James L. Welty, 66, of Fairfield, passed away at 12:50pm on Monday, June 24, 2024, at his home.
Jim was born on June 27, 1957, in Jacksonville, FL, to Dee and Willene (Lett) Welty. On March 31, 2007, he married the love of his life, Debra (Gottfried) Welty, who preceded him in death in May, 2024.
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Ivan Edward Holler
Jun 24, 2024
Ivan E. Holler, 93, of Fairfield, passed away at 9:12pm on Monday, June 24, 2024, at his home.
Ivan was born on October 10, 1930, near Orchardville, IL, to Earl and Iva (Bright) Holler. On October 22, 1949, he married the love of his life, Bonnie (Lathrop) Holler, who preceded him in death in 2020.
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Willard Lee Lang
Jun 21, 2024
Willard L. Lang, 87, of Fairfield, passed away at 3:40am on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital skilled care unit.
Willard was born on April 23, 1937, in Mill Shoals, IL, to Carl and Edna (Durst) Lang Hetrick. On July 5, 1958, he married the love of his life, Rickey (Day) Lang who preceded him...
Barbara Grace (Hamner) Simpson
Jun 16, 2024
After a hard-fought battle with cancer, our loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Barbara Grace (Hamner) Simpson, 79, peacefully passed to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.
In her early years, Barbara was a bookkeeper for Southern Illinois Lumber and for Airtex until she and her husband Dick...
Joyce Stark Haynes
Jun 13, 2024
Joyce Stark Haynes, age 91, former resident of Huber Heights, Ohio
Went to be with Jesus in their heavenly home on June 13, 2024. She joined the love of her life, William Haynes, who entered their heavenly home on March 4, 2020, just 2 months before their 65th anniversary.
Joyce was born in Cisne, Illinois...
Joyce Stark Haynes
Jun 13, 2024
Joyce Stark Haynes, age 91, former resident of Huber Heights, Ohio
Went to be with Jesus in their heavenly home on June 13, 2024. She joined the love of her life, William Haynes, who entered their heavenly home on March 4, 2020, just 2 months before their 65th anniversary.
Joyce was born in...
Angela Ruth (Fry) Large
Jun 12, 2024
Angela R. Large, 67, of Cisne, passed away at 4:32am on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Cisne Healthcare and Rehab.
Angela was born on November 17, 1956, in Fairfield, IL, to Leonard and Karen (Harris) Fry. On April 6, 1974, she married the love of her life, Kenneth Large.
Angela worked as the Geff village...
William Micheal Weccele Sr
Jun 10, 2024
William Micheal Weccele Sr, 63, of Carmi passed away at 3:10PM on Monday June 10, 2024, at his home. He worked in the oil fields. Bill was born in Chicago on November 16, 1960, to Elmer F. and Francis (Murphy) Weccele.
Bill is survived by daughters- Kristy (Steven) Churchwell and Shania Buchanan both of Fairfield; son- Micheal...
William Micheal Weccele Sr
Jun 10, 2024
William Micheal Weccele Sr, 63, of Carmi passed away at 3:10PM on Monday June 10, 2024, at his home. He worked in the oil fields. Bill was born in Chicago on November 16, 1960, to Elmer F. and Francis (Murphy) Weccele.
Bill is survived by daughters- Kristy (Steven) Churchwell and Shania Buchanan both of Fairfield;...
Hershel Wayne Moore
Jun 9, 2024
Hershel Wayne Moore Jr., 71 of Fairfield passed away at 1:20 PM, Sunday, June 9th, 2024, at his home. Born on June 2, 1953, in Hinsdale, IL to Hershel Wayne Moore Sr. and Jessie Fisher Moore, he had been a drywall finisher.
Wayne is survived by 3 sisters- Linda Wyland of French Lick, IN, Pam Neal of...
Hershel Wayne Moore
Jun 9, 2024
Hershel Wayne Moore Jr., 71 of Fairfield passed away at 1:20 PM, Sunday, June 9th, 2024, at his home. Born on June 2, 1953, in Hinsdale, IL to Hershel Wayne Moore Sr. and Jessie Fisher Moore, he had been a drywall finisher.
Wayne is survived by 3 sisters- Linda Wyland of French Lick, IN, Pam...
Lois Mae (Meeks) Cherry
Jun 6, 2024
Lois M. Cherry, 91, of Fairfield, died at 7:40pm on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi, IL.
Lois was born on May 16, 1933, in Barnhill, IL, to Otto and Margaret (Atteberry) Meeks.
Lois was a homemaker most of her life. She was a member of the Life Fellowship Church of...
Charles "Phil" Helm
May 30, 2024
Charles "Phil" Helm, 75 of Fairfield, passed away Thursday May 30, 2024, at Aperion Care in Fairfield. He was born in Centralia IL on February 1, 1949, to Murvele and Helen (Thompson) Helm. On July 3,1971 he married Brenda Smith. They were about to celebrate 53 years of marriage.
Phil graduated from Salem High School in 1968....
Robert "Bob" Melvin Russell
May 30, 2024
Robert M. Russell, 94, of Mill Shoals, died at 2:10am on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi, IL.
Bob was born on December 1, 1929, in Evansville, IN, to Bernice M. and Daisy (Meritt) Russell. He had a special companion, Mary Vaupel, for over 25 years.
Bob was a veteran of...
Charles "Phil" Helm
May 30, 2024
Charles "Phil" Helm, 75 of Fairfield, passed away Thursday May 30, 2024, at Aperion Care in Fairfield. He was born in Centralia IL on February 1, 1949, to Murvele and Helen (Thompson) Helm. On July 3,1971 he married Brenda Smith. They were about to celebrate 53 years of marriage.
Phil graduated from Salem High School...
Traci Jo Cisne
May 29, 2024
Traci Jo Cisne, 54, of Fairfield, died at 8:48am on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Fairfield.
Traci was born on October 11, 1969, in Fairfield, IL, to John Cisne and Kay Schaper.
Survivors include her daughter Emily West of Geff, a grandchild Rhylan Gammon, and a sister Gina Increapia. She was preceded in death by...
Shirley Ann (Mcneely) Pilcher
May 29, 2024
Shirley Ann Pilcher, 85, of Fairfield, passed away at 4:00am on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Cisne Rehabilitation and Health Care.
Shirley was born on August 21, 1938, in Wayne County, IL, to William P. and Ruby (Grubb) McNeely. On October 25, 1956, she married the love of her life, Lewis Pilcher, who preceded her in death...
Jackie Lee Middleton
May 26, 2024
Jackie L. Middleton, 49, of Geff, passed away at 6:14pm on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.
Jackie was born on February 24, 1975, in Flora, IL, to William Joseph and Sharon Kay (Webb) Middleton.
Jackie had been a waitress at Louise's County Kitchen in Geff, IL. She also loved horseback riding and...
Jackie Lee Middleton
May 26, 2024
Jackie L. Middleton, 49, of Geff, passed away at 6:14pm on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.
Jackie was born on February 24, 1975, in Flora, IL, to William Joseph and Sharon Kay (Webb) Middleton.
Jackie had been a waitress at Louise's County Kitchen in Geff, IL. She also loved horseback...
Richard Lloyd Parker
May 25, 2024
Richard Lloyd Parker, 76, of Cisne, passed away at 9:47am on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN.
Rick was born on November 23, 1947, in St. Louis, MO, to Richard D. "Dick" and Mary Janette (Norman) Parker. His mother was the oldest first-time mother at Barnes Jewish Hospital at the time, being...
