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Fairfield, Illinois Obituaries
Norman Schell, Jr.
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...
William Bradley Worley
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...
Pamela Joy Jones
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....
William Bradley Worley
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...
Pamela Joy Jones
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...
Gerald Wesley Horn
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...
Gerald Wesley Horn
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...
Wayne Deon Blessing
Sep 8, 2024
Wayne Deon Blessing, 53, of Geff passed away at 8:12PM on Sunday September 8, 2024, at his home. He worked at Matthews and Sons as a heavy equipment operator. Wayne was born in Fairfield on October 9, 1970, to Gary and Vickie (Richardson) Blessing.
Wayne is survived by his mother- Vickie Blessing of Fairfield; son- Lucas (Breanna)...
Wayne Deon Blessing
Sep 8, 2024
Wayne Deon Blessing, 53, of Geff passed away at 8:12PM on Sunday September 8, 2024, at his home. He worked at Matthews and Sons as a heavy equipment operator. Wayne was born in Fairfield on October 9, 1970, to Gary and Vickie (Richardson) Blessing.
Wayne is survived by his mother- Vickie Blessing of Fairfield; son-...
Sherry K. Rockett
Sep 6, 2024
Sherry K. Rockett, 67, of Fairfield passed away at 9:25PM on Friday September 6, 2024, at her home. She had worked at Rex Filter as well as Airtex Products. Sherry was born in Fairfield on January 1, 1957, to Albert and Ilene (Rogers) Rockett.
Sherry is survived by her son- Joshua (Julie) Rockett of Fairfield; grandchildren- Jeremiah...
Patricia "Pat" Amma (Emery) Gale
Sep 6, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce that Pat Gale, 93, of Fairfield, passed away at 8:58pm on Friday, September 6, 2024.
Patricia Amma (Emery) Gale was born in Paris, Illinois on July 14,1931 to Morley and Mary (Musgrove) Emery. She married Charles (Chuck) Gale on February 3, 1953.
Pat, also known as the voice...
Sherry K. Rockett
Sep 6, 2024
Sherry K. Rockett, 67, of Fairfield passed away at 9:25PM on Friday September 6, 2024, at her home. She had worked at Rex Filter as well as Airtex Products. Sherry was born in Fairfield on January 1, 1957, to Albert and Ilene (Rogers) Rockett.
Sherry is survived by her son- Joshua (Julie) Rockett of Fairfield;...
Susie E Headley
Sep 4, 2024
Susie E. Headley, 81, of Fairfield passed away at 5:58AM on Wednesday September 4, 2024, at her home. She had been employed at Airtex Products. Susie was born in Fairfield on May 8, 1943, to Earl and Bessie (Lane) Riley.
Susie is survived by her daughter- Lisa (William) Beckwith of Fairfield; son- Rodney (Amy) Headley of Fairfield;...
Susie E Headley
Sep 4, 2024
Susie E. Headley, 81, of Fairfield passed away at 5:58AM on Wednesday September 4, 2024, at her home. She had been employed at Airtex Products. Susie was born in Fairfield on May 8, 1943, to Earl and Bessie (Lane) Riley.
Susie is survived by her daughter- Lisa (William) Beckwith of Fairfield; son- Rodney (Amy) Headley...
Jackie D Harshbarger
Aug 30, 2024
Jackie D. Harshbarger, 83, of Fairfield, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at 10:13AM in Deaconess Gateway Hospital.
Jackie retired after being employed as a pipeline welder for fifty years and then as a welding inspector for ten years; working for companies all over the world.
Jackie liked to fish and camp, spend time...
Jackie D Harshbarger
Aug 30, 2024
Jackie D. Harshbarger, 83, of Fairfield, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at 10:13AM in Deaconess Gateway Hospital.
Jackie retired after being employed as a pipeline welder for fifty years and then as a welding inspector for ten years; working for companies all over the world.
Jackie liked to fish and camp,...
Bruce Wayne Scott
Aug 29, 2024
Bruce Wayne Scott, 76, of Fairfield passed away at 8:35PM on Thursday August 29, 2024, at his home. Bruce was born in Olney on December 15, 1947, to Robert D. Scott and Gwen (Keener) Scott. He was a Vietnam Veteran in the Army. Bruce married Olinda Foster on July 3, 1976. He worked for his family's business Garman Trucking...
Melba Darlene (Koontz) Cargill
Aug 29, 2024
Melba D. Cargill, 83, of Fairfield, passed away at 9:20am on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Aperion Care in Fairfield.
Melba was born on November 6, 1940, in Wayne County, IL, to Virgil and Maude (Brock) Koontz. On June 1, 2001, she married the love of her life, Lester Cargill.
Melba was a member of...
Bruce Wayne Scott
Aug 29, 2024
Bruce Wayne Scott, 76, of Fairfield passed away at 8:35PM on Thursday August 29, 2024, at his home. Bruce was born in Olney on December 15, 1947, to Robert D. Scott and Gwen (Keener) Scott. He was a Vietnam Veteran in the Army. Bruce married Olinda Foster on July 3, 1976. He worked for his family's business...
Fairy L Taylor
Aug 27, 2024
Fairy L Taylor, 88 , of Fairfield passed away Tuesday, August 27 at 4:19 AM at the Cisne Rehabilitation and Health Care.
Fairy was born on November 17, 1935 in White County to Lougilla and Albert Thackrey.
Fairy married her high school sweetheart, Norman Taylor on October 4, 1951. They were married 43 years before...
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