Obituaries

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...

Feb 19, 2024

Johnie T. "Terry" Powell, 75, formerly of Fairfield, died on Monday, February 19, 2024, at AdventHealth Hospital in Tavares, FL.

Terry was born on September 9, 1948, in Peoria, IL, to Johnie and Eloise (Mitchell) Powell. He was a veteran of the United States Army, and served in the Vietnam War.

Terry had been a...

Feb 19, 2024

Jane A. Best, 65, of Fairfield, died at 4:10pm on Monday, February 19, 2024, at her home.

Jane was born on May 6, 1958, in Fairfield, IL, to Donald G. and Lorene (Blades) Johnson. On July 15, 1990, she married the love of her life, Jerry Lee Best.

Jane had been a teacher for the...

Feb 19, 2024

Johnie T. "Terry" Powell, 75, formerly of Fairfield, died on Monday, February 19, 2024, at AdventHealth Hospital in Tavares, FL.

Terry was born on September 9, 1948, in Peoria, IL, to Johnie and Eloise (Mitchell) Powell. He was a veteran of the United States Army, and served in the Vietnam War.

Terry had...

Feb 11, 2024

James H. Brown, 83 of Fairfield passed away at 4:57 PM, Sunday February 11, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.  Born on April 19, 1940, in St. Louis, MO to Harold and Mary (Hoffee) Brown, he and his family owned and operated Brown Chevrolet for many years.

Jim is survived by his wife Gail Brown...

Feb 11, 2024

James H. Brown, 83 of Fairfield passed away at 4:57 PM, Sunday February 11, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.  Born on April 19, 1940, in St. Louis, MO to Harold and Mary (Hoffee) Brown, he and his family owned and operated Brown Chevrolet for many years.

Jim is survived by his wife...

Feb 7, 2024

Nichelle Renee Dalton, 50 of Fairfield died on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, IL.  Nichelle had resided the last 3 years at Lynwood Estates Group Home in Salem, IL where she had many friends and loving staff.

There will be no service, but a celebration of life pizza party will be held...

Feb 6, 2024

Ruby Louella (Dugan) Wood passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Skilled Care Unit, where she received excellent and loving care. Ruby was born on June 10, 1936, one of six children born to Milton and Zelma (Hough) Dugan.

She married Kenneth E. Wood, former Mayor of Fairfield, on August 25, 1955. He...

Feb 6, 2024

Anna Lou (Simpson) Taylor passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Skilled Care Unit.  Anna Lou was born on December 26, 1929, the 11th of 12 children born to Miles and Lulu (Wright) Simpson.

She married Fred M. Taylor of Geff on July 25, 1948.  He preceded her in death on April 4,...