Obituaries

May 22, 2024

Marjorie Hanley, 67 of Fairfield passed away at 7:18 AM, Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024, at her home.  Born in Chicago, IL on November 24, 1957, to Marian Frances Hanley, she had worked at Career Development Center in Fairfield and was a resident at Hill House.  She was loved by all who knew her.

Marjorie will be cremated,...

May 22, 2024

Kenneth Ray McGill, 83, of Fairfield passed away at 2:50PM on Wednesday May 22, 20024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville IN. He worked at Morlan Distributing for his brother-in-law Harry Morlan, distributing milk throughout the area. Kenneth was born in Fairfield on March 17, 1941, to Rev Ralph and Tressie (Camfield) McGill.

Kenneth is survived...

May 22, 2024

Teresa Ann Keyser passed away Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024, surrounded by her family after a hard-fought battle with liver cancer.  Teresa was born February 16, 1957, in Wayne County.  She married Sam Keyser December 18, 1976.

Teresa's immediate survivors include her husband Sam, daughter Heidi (Jamey) Hodges, son Ryan (Michelle) Keyser, and 4 grandchildren- Hayden and Hilary...

May 22, 2024

Marjorie Hanley, 67 of Fairfield passed away at 7:18 AM, Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024, at her home.  Born in Chicago, IL on November 24, 1957, to Marian Frances Hanley, she had worked at Career Development Center in Fairfield and was a resident at Hill House.  She was loved by all who knew her.

Marjorie will...

May 22, 2024

Kenneth Ray McGill, 83, of Fairfield passed away at 2:50PM on Wednesday May 22, 20024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville IN. He worked at Morlan Distributing for his brother-in-law Harry Morlan, distributing milk throughout the area. Kenneth was born in Fairfield on March 17, 1941, to Rev Ralph and Tressie (Camfield) McGill.

Kenneth...

May 22, 2024

Teresa Ann Keyser passed away Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024, surrounded by her family after a hard-fought battle with liver cancer.  Teresa was born February 16, 1957, in Wayne County.  She married Sam Keyser December 18, 1976.

Teresa's immediate survivors include her husband Sam, daughter Heidi (Jamey) Hodges, son Ryan (Michelle) Keyser, and 4 grandchildren- Hayden...

May 20, 2024

Lewis Ray Farmer, 87, of Fairfield passed away at 9:55AM on Monday May 20, 2024, at Aperion Care in Fairfield. He had been a cabinet maker, carpenter, and refinished bathtubs. Lewis was born in Wayne County on July 23, 1936, to Melvin and Mamie (Harrison) Farmer. He married Glenda Mae Thompson on August 19, 1955.

Lewis is...

May 20, 2024

Lewis Ray Farmer, 87, of Fairfield passed away at 9:55AM on Monday May 20, 2024, at Aperion Care in Fairfield. He had been a cabinet maker, carpenter, and refinished bathtubs. Lewis was born in Wayne County on July 23, 1936, to Melvin and Mamie (Harrison) Farmer. He married Glenda Mae Thompson on August 19, 1955.

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May 16, 2024

Marjorie Louise Bassett Wood, 90, passed away peacefully on May 16,2024 at Wabash Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center in Carmi, IL.  She was born to Lyman and Caroline (Stefl) Bassett in Albion, IL on June 9,1933. Marjorie married Edward "Ted" Wood on April 27,1956. She worked for the Edwards County school system and retired from there.

After...

May 16, 2024

Robert N. "Bob" Simpson, 97, of Fairfield, passed away at 4:25pm on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Skilled Care Unit. Bob was born on August 10, 1926, in Wayne County, IL, the 9th of 12 children born to Miles and Lulu (Wright) Simpson.

Bob married the love of his life, Maxine (Mattox) Simpson, on...

May 16, 2024

Marjorie Louise Bassett Wood, 90, passed away peacefully on May 16,2024 at Wabash Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center in Carmi, IL.  She was born to Lyman and Caroline (Stefl) Bassett in Albion, IL on June 9,1933. Marjorie married Edward "Ted" Wood on April 27,1956. She worked for the Edwards County school system and retired from there.

May 12, 2024

Charles Ray "Chuck" Barnett, 74 of Wayne City, IL passed away at 6:27 PM, Sunday, May 12th, 2024, at his home.  Born on October 6, 1949, in Mt. Vernon, IL to Berlin and Juanita (Harrison) Barnett, he had worked for the village of Wayne City for 18 years.  Chuck had previously served on the Wayne City Fire and Ambulance...

May 12, 2024

Charles Ray "Chuck" Barnett, 74 of Wayne City, IL passed away at 6:27 PM, Sunday, May 12th, 2024, at his home.  Born on October 6, 1949, in Mt. Vernon, IL to Berlin and Juanita (Harrison) Barnett, he had worked for the village of Wayne City for 18 years.  Chuck had previously served on the Wayne City Fire...

May 8, 2024

John D. McCullough, 95, of Fairfield passed away at 8:40PM on Wednesday May 8, 2024, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Carmi. He was an electrician and owner of Northwest Electric in Fairfield. John was a Navy Veteran and member of the VFW, American Legion, and IBEW. He was born in Fairfield on November 8, 1928, to Delbert...

May 8, 2024

John D. McCullough, 95, of Fairfield passed away at 8:40PM on Wednesday May 8, 2024, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Carmi. He was an electrician and owner of Northwest Electric in Fairfield. John was a Navy Veteran and member of the VFW, American Legion, and IBEW. He was born in Fairfield on November 8, 1928,...

May 7, 2024

Dollie Jean Thomason, 81, passed away at 1:15AM on Tuesday May 7, 2024, at Meadowbrook Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Grayville. Dollie was born in Detroit MI on June 17,1942 to Charles "Jerd" and Catherine "Kate" (Klobutcher) Butler. She was a member of the North Side Baptist Church in Fairfield. Dollie worked several years at the Fairfield Sewing Factory...

May 7, 2024

Dollie Jean Thomason, 81, passed away at 1:15AM on Tuesday May 7, 2024, at Meadowbrook Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Grayville. Dollie was born in Detroit MI on June 17,1942 to Charles "Jerd" and Catherine "Kate" (Klobutcher) Butler. She was a member of the North Side Baptist Church in Fairfield. Dollie worked several years at the Fairfield...

May 5, 2024

Debra L. Welty, 63, of Fairfield, died at 10:16pm on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Debra was born on November 7, 1960, in Lawrence County, IL, to Harlene (Craig) Satterthwaite. On March 31, 2007, she married the love of her life, James Welty.

Debra had been the service coordinator for Help At...

May 3, 2024

Alberta "Bertie" M. McNew, 74, of Fairfield, died at 4:34pm on Friday, May 3, 2024. She had been a CNA for over 30 years at Way-Fair/Aperion Care in Fairfield.

Bertie was born on February 22, 1950, in Wayne County, IL, to George and Lillian (White) Ash. On November 2, 1992, she married the love of her life,...

May 3, 2024

Alberta "Bertie" M. McNew, 74, of Fairfield, died at 4:34pm on Friday, May 3, 2024. She had been a CNA for over 30 years at Way-Fair/Aperion Care in Fairfield.

Bertie was born on February 22, 1950, in Wayne County, IL, to George and Lillian (White) Ash. On November 2, 1992, she married the love of...