Obituaries

Apr 5, 2024

Christopher Steven Gish, 59, of Fairfield, died at 2:15pm on Friday, April 5, 2024, at his home.

Steve was born on March 19, 1965, in Henderson, KY, to Cecil and Ann (Walker) Gish.

Steve had been a painter. He was also a very talented artist who loved to draw and paint.

Survivors include...

Apr 5, 2024

Christopher Steven Gish, 59, of Fairfield, died at 2:15pm on Friday, April 5, 2024, at his home.

Steve was born on March 19, 1965, in Henderson, KY, to Cecil and Ann (Walker) Gish.

Steve had been a painter. He was also a very talented artist who loved to draw and paint.

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Apr 2, 2024

Jeffrey Michael Ravellette, 4 of Fairfield passed away at 10:48 AM, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 25, 2019, in Mt. Vernon, IL to Michael and Shannon (Ravellette) Cochran.

Jeffrey is survived by his parents Shannon and Michael Cochran of Fairfield, grandparents Mike and Brenda Ravellette of Fairfield and Edward...

Apr 2, 2024

Jeffrey Michael Ravellette, 4 of Fairfield passed away at 10:48 AM, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 25, 2019, in Mt. Vernon, IL to Michael and Shannon (Ravellette) Cochran.

Jeffrey is survived by his parents Shannon and Michael Cochran of Fairfield, grandparents Mike and Brenda Ravellette of Fairfield...

Mar 30, 2024

Angie Jacko, 45, of Fairfield, died at 11:46pm on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.

Angie was born on July 4, 1978, in Maniwaki, Quebec to Joan (Jacko) Owen.

Angie was very proud of her Algonquin ethnicity and being from the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg tribe. She had worked as a...

Mar 30, 2024

Angie Jacko, 45, of Fairfield, died at 11:46pm on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.

Angie was born on July 4, 1978, in Maniwaki, Quebec to Joan (Jacko) Owen.

Angie was very proud of her Algonquin ethnicity and being from the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg tribe. She had worked...

Mar 20, 2024

Brenda M. Beeson, 77, of Fairfield, died at 10:30am on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at her home.

Brenda was born on July 30, 1946, in Edwards County, IL, to Marion and Dorothy (Keen) Stennett.  On February 15, 1964, she married the love of her life, Jerry L. Beeson, who preceded her in death in 2018.

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Mar 20, 2024

Brenda M. Beeson, 77, of Fairfield, died at 10:30am on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at her home.

Brenda was born on July 30, 1946, in Edwards County, IL, to Marion and Dorothy (Keen) Stennett.  On February 15, 1964, she married the love of her life, Jerry L. Beeson, who preceded her in death in 2018....

Mar 14, 2024

Mary Catherine King, 96 of Mill Shoals, Illinois, passed away at 10:22 PM on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital Skilled Care Unit.

Mary was born on November 28,1927, to Chancie and Gladys (Newby) Dosier in the McIntosh Bottoms of White County, Illinois. In her younger years, she attended the one-room schoolhouse next door to...

Mar 14, 2024

Mary Catherine King, 96 of Mill Shoals, Illinois, passed away at 10:22 PM on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital Skilled Care Unit.

Mary was born on November 28,1927, to Chancie and Gladys (Newby) Dosier in the McIntosh Bottoms of White County, Illinois. In her younger years, she attended the one-room schoolhouse next...

Mar 7, 2024

Melvin V. Staton, 86, of Mill Shoals, died at 2:13am on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at his home.

Melvin was born on December 5, 1937, in White County, IL, to Vernon and Edith (Hiley) Staton.

Melvin had been a tool and die foreman at Airtex Products until his retirement. He was a very hard worker...

Mar 6, 2024

Stella A. Lee, 79, of Sims, IL, died at 11:56am on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at her home. She had been an LPN at several different hospitals and nursing homes and loved taking care of people.

Stella was born on December 5, 1944, in Wayne County, IL, to Elmer "Tuggles" and Naomi (Brown) Richards. On November 9,2002,...

Mar 6, 2024

Jerry Reid, 84 of Fairfield passed away at 10:14 PM, Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  Born on April 14, 1939, in Cisne, IL, he had been president of Southern Illinois Lumber Company.

Jerry is survived by his grandson Justin Curry, and great grandchildren Avery and Kyah Curry, all of Fairfield.  He was preceded in...

Mar 6, 2024

Stella A. Lee, 79, of Sims, IL, died at 11:56am on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at her home. She had been an LPN at several different hospitals and nursing homes and loved taking care of people.

Stella was born on December 5, 1944, in Wayne County, IL, to Elmer "Tuggles" and Naomi (Brown) Richards. On...

Mar 6, 2024

Jerry Reid, 84 of Fairfield passed away at 10:14 PM, Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  Born on April 14, 1939, in Cisne, IL, he had been president of Southern Illinois Lumber Company.

Jerry is survived by his grandson Justin Curry, and great grandchildren Avery and Kyah Curry, all of Fairfield.  He was...

Mar 3, 2024

Kenneth Lackey, 60 of Fairfield, passed away at 6:20 AM, Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Aperion Care Fairfield.  Born on November 23, 1963, in Kankakee, IL to Harley and Marjorie (Henson) Lackey, he enjoyed music, played the guitar, and loved the Chicago Cubs.

Kenneth is survived by 3 sons: Kenneth Lackey Jr. of Clay City, Nathaniel Lackey...

Mar 3, 2024

Kenneth Lackey, 60 of Fairfield, passed away at 6:20 AM, Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Aperion Care Fairfield.  Born on November 23, 1963, in Kankakee, IL to Harley and Marjorie (Henson) Lackey, he enjoyed music, played the guitar, and loved the Chicago Cubs.

Kenneth is survived by 3 sons: Kenneth Lackey Jr. of Clay City,...

Feb 23, 2024

Cheryl S. Webb, 75, of Fairfield, died at 12:15pm on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Cheryl was born on August 16, 1948, in Crossville, IL, to James and Erma (McIntire) Campbell. On February 21, 1970, she married the love of her life, Donald A. Webb.

Cheryl had been a bookkeeper most of...

Feb 22, 2024

Jimmy Wayne Sweat, 70, of Fairfield passed away at 7:20PM on Thursday February 22, 2024, at SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital in St. Louis. He was a press operator at the Wayne County Press. Jimmy was born in Selmer TN on November 20, 1953, to James and Pearl (Willis) Sweat.

Jimmy is survived by daughters- Sabbrinna Buonaura of...

Feb 22, 2024

Jimmy Wayne Sweat, 70, of Fairfield passed away at 7:20PM on Thursday February 22, 2024, at SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital in St. Louis. He was a press operator at the Wayne County Press. Jimmy was born in Selmer TN on November 20, 1953, to James and Pearl (Willis) Sweat.

Jimmy is survived by daughters- Sabbrinna...