Obituaries

Jul 6, 2024

Phyllis L. Sutherland, 84 of Mill Shoals passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Aperion Care in Fairfield.  Phyllis was born July 22, 1939, to Charles and Inez (Foster) Sutherland in Wayne County, IL. Phyllis worked many years as a care giver and sales representative for the Career Development Center and New 2 You in Fairfield.

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Jul 6, 2024

Rebecca Ann "Becky" Hildebrand, 77, of Fairfield, passed away at 2:46pm on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Becky was born on April 22, 1947, in Mt. Vernon, IL to Viril and Genevieve (Urban) Cunningham.

Becky met Larry Hildebrand while attending high school in Clay City, IL, married him on June 6, 1964,...

Jul 6, 2024

Joe F. Porter, 82 of Fairfield passed away at 12:06PM on Saturday July 6, 2024, at his home. Joe was born in Fairfield on September 30, 1941, to David Frank and Fern (Venters) Porter. He worked in the oil field from 1965-70, and in 1970 Joe went to work at Airtex until he retired in 2003. Joe was a...

Jul 6, 2024

Joe F. Porter, 82 of Fairfield passed away at 12:06PM on Saturday July 6, 2024, at his home. Joe was born in Fairfield on September 30, 1941, to David Frank and Fern (Venters) Porter. He worked in the oil field from 1965-70, and in 1970 Joe went to work at Airtex until he retired in 2003. Joe...

Jul 6, 2024

Phyllis L. Sutherland, 84 of Mill Shoals passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Aperion Care in Fairfield.  Phyllis was born July 22, 1939, to Charles and Inez (Foster) Sutherland in Wayne County, IL. Phyllis worked many years as a care giver and sales representative for the Career Development Center and New 2 You in Fairfield....

Jun 28, 2024

Denna E. Anderson, 78, of Fairfield, passed away at 8:05am on Friday, June 28, 2024, at her home.

Denna was born on March 19, 1946, in Fairfield, IL, to Billy Bob and Rosalee (Morris) Carter.

Denna worked over 25 years at Walmart in Fairfield. She had been the manger over a few departments like sporting...

Jun 26, 2024

David K. Bradham, 71, of Golden Gate, passed away at 11:40am on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.

David was born on July 7, 1952, in Fairfield, IL, to Kinneth and Patricia (Mugrage) Bradham. On July 23, 1977, he married the love of his life, Deborah (Martin) Bradham.

In his...

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.

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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....