Obituaries

Jan 29, 2024

Johnny F. Kerr, 89 of Fairfield passed away at 3:11 PM, Monday, January 29, 2024, at Brookstone Estates in Fairfield.  Born on November 14, 1934, in Decatur, IL to John and Lena (Spitter) Kerr, he had worked at Wabash Valley FS in Fairfield for many years.  He was also a member of the Kings Chapel Church.

Jan 23, 2024

Betty Lou Hodge, 97, of Fairfield passed away at 7PM on Tuesday January 23, 2024, at Aperion Care in Fairfield. She had retired from Airtex after many years of being the secretary to Ralph Ulm. Betty was born in Fairfield on April 18, 1926, to Morris E and Pauline (Wolf) Holmes.

Betty is survived by son- Mark...

Jan 23, 2024

Treva M. Barnett, 73, of Wayne City, died at 5:50pm on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL. She had been a homemaker.

Treva was born on December 9, 1950, in McLeansboro, IL, to Valoris and Juanita (Irwin) Meyers. On December 3, 1971, she married the love of her life, Charles Ray "Chuck"  ...

Jan 23, 2024

Treva M. Barnett, 73, of Wayne City, died at 5:50pm on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL. She had been a homemaker.

Treva was born on December 9, 1950, in McLeansboro, IL, to Valoris and Juanita (Irwin) Meyers. On December 3, 1971, she married the love of her life, Charles...

Jan 23, 2024

Betty Lou Hodge, 97, of Fairfield passed away at 7PM on Tuesday January 23, 2024, at Aperion Care in Fairfield. She had retired from Airtex after many years of being the secretary to Ralph Ulm. Betty was born in Fairfield on April 18, 1926, to Morris E and Pauline (Wolf) Holmes.

Betty is survived by...

Jan 21, 2024

Domenic Michael Walton, 70, of Flora passed away at 10:13AM on Sunday January 21, 2024, at his home. He had worked at NAL and as a delivery driver for Schwan's. Mike was born in Philadelphia PA on November 13, 1953, to Mike Multon and Laura Francis Walton.

Mike is survived by his daughter Kinsey Thompson of Grayville...

Jan 21, 2024

Domenic Michael Walton, 70, of Flora passed away at 10:13AM on Sunday January 21, 2024, at his home. He had worked at NAL and as a delivery driver for Schwan's. Mike was born in Philadelphia PA on November 13, 1953, to Mike Multon and Laura Francis Walton.

Mike is survived by his daughter Kinsey Thompson...

Jan 14, 2024

Beverly K. (Thomason) Clements, 80, of Fairfield, died at 11:10am on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. She had retired as an inspector for Airtex Products in Fairfield, after serving for over 30 years. More recently, she was a personal sitter for those in need.

Beverly was born on November 13, 1943,...

Jan 13, 2024

Rosemary (Matthews) Judge, 93, of Fairfield, died at 12:27am on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehab in Carmi, IL. She had worked at the Farmer's Store in Fairfield for over 60 years and was a member of the First Christian Church.

Rosemary was born on September 24, 1930, in Alexandria, IN, to Arthur...

Jan 8, 2024

Wilma Lichtenberger, 93 of Fairfield passed away at 1:46 PM, Monday, January 8th, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.  Born on September 25, 1930, in Wayne County to Richard and Flossie (Elliott) Hooper, she had been a homemaker and lifelong member of the Golden Gate United Methodist Church.  She married Robert Lichtenberger on November 25, 1949.

Jan 8, 2024

Wilma Lichtenberger, 93 of Fairfield passed away at 1:46 PM, Monday, January 8th, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.  Born on September 25, 1930, in Wayne County to Richard and Flossie (Elliott) Hooper, she had been a homemaker and lifelong member of the Golden Gate United Methodist Church.  She married Robert Lichtenberger on November 25,...

Jan 3, 2024

Randy McGaha, 78, of Fairfield passed away at 1:04AM on Wednesday January 3,2024 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He was a welder. Randy was a Navy Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He is also a member of the Fairfield American Legion Post #176 and VFW Post #4535. Randy was born in Fairfield on September 6, 1945, to Bobby...

Jan 3, 2024

Randy McGaha, 78, of Fairfield passed away at 1:04AM on Wednesday January 3,2024 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He was a welder. Randy was a Navy Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He is also a member of the Fairfield American Legion Post #176 and VFW Post #4535. Randy was born in Fairfield on September 6, 1945,...

Jan 1, 2024

Paul L. Frazier, 75, of Wayne City, died at 2:44pm on Monday, January 1, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. He had worked in construction with the Union Local 1297.

Paul was born on January 6, 1948, in McLeansboro, IL, to Emery and May "Rosalie" (Scott) Frazier. On April 25, 1986, he married the love...

Dec 31, 2023

Marie D. (Walker) Bransford, 42, of Fairfield, died at 10:21pm on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. She had worked as a DSP at Rest Care in Olney, IL and at Career Development Center in Fairfield.

Marie was born on January 21, 1981, in Mt. Vernon, IL, to Danny Walker...

Dec 29, 2023

Patrick Jason Vaughan Sr, 53, of Brandon Florida passed away at 6:11PM on Friday December 29, 2023, at his mother's home in Fairfield. He was a truck driver. Patrick was born on August 8, 1970, in Joliet IL to Fred and Patsy (Laird) Vaughan Sr.

Patrick is survived by his daughter- Samantha (Anthony) Richardson of Brandon FL;...

Dec 29, 2023

Patrick Jason Vaughan Sr, 53, of Brandon Florida passed away at 6:11PM on Friday December 29, 2023, at his mother's home in Fairfield. He was a truck driver. Patrick was born on August 8, 1970, in Joliet IL to Fred and Patsy (Laird) Vaughan Sr.

Patrick is survived by his daughter- Samantha (Anthony) Richardson of...

Dec 26, 2023

Charles R. Waters, 92, of Albion, passed away from this life, at 9:08am on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Carmi, IL, surrounded by his family.

Charles was born on October 30, 1931, in Ellery, IL, to Robert and Annie Belle (Chalcraft) Waters. On December 1, 1951, he married the love of...

Dec 24, 2023

Patsy I. Vaughan, 81, of Fairfield passed away at 1:45PM on Sunday December 24, 2023, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville IN. She was a homemaker. Patsy was born in Wayne County on November 11, 1942, to Louis and Ruth (McCullough) Laird.

Patsy is survived by sons- Fred (Jamie) Vaughan Jr of Fairfield, Kevin (Deborah) Vaughan of...

Dec 24, 2023

Patsy I. Vaughan, 81, of Fairfield passed away at 1:45PM on Sunday December 24, 2023, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville IN. She was a homemaker. Patsy was born in Wayne County on November 11, 1942, to Louis and Ruth (McCullough) Laird.

Patsy is survived by sons- Fred (Jamie) Vaughan Jr of Fairfield, Kevin (Deborah)...