Walter Franklin Simpson
Jun 18, 2026
Walter F. Simpson, 87, of Fairfield, passed away at 12:45am on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Fairfield Senior Living and Rehabilitation.
Walter was born on April 2, 1939, in Wayne County, IL, to Cecil and Tressie (Elliott) Simpson. On October 2, 1965, he married the love of his life, Doris (McDuffee) Simpson.
Walter worked for Lemons Sign Service in his younger days...
Dennis Ray Cropper
Jun 13, 2026
Dennis Ray Cropper, 84, of Fairfield, went to be with the Lord at 3:57p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, where he had been a patient for six weeks and one day. Open heart surgery with 3 by-passes had been performed and had healed but, other medical problems developed and prevented his recovery.
Dennis...
Glen Russell Ellis
Jun 12, 2026
Glen Russell Ellis, 93, of Fairfield passed away at 2:25 PM on Friday, June 12, 2026, at his home surrounded by his children. He was employed at Kincaid’s for 50 years. Glen was born in Wayne County on December 4, 1932, to Norris and Esta (Simon) Ellis. He was a lifelong member of Ellen Moore Mission, a faithful follower of...
Eva Marie Lane
Jun 11, 2026
Eva Marie Lane, 99, of Fairfield passed away at 8:28 PM on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in the Skilled Care Unit at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She retired from Airtex after 35 years, having worked in various positions, including credit manager. Eva was born in Geff on April 9, 1927, to John Stanton Jefferson and Nellie (Gray) Jelley. She joined the...
Nicholas Elliott
Jun 10, 2026
Nicholas E. Elliott, 42 of Fairfield passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at his home. Born on August 17, 1983, in Olney, IL to Ralph Edward and Stephanie (Jones) Elliott, he was a coordinator at Hella. Nicholas enjoyed rock concerts, Siamese cats, and horror movies.
Nicholas is survived by daughters Summer and Sydney Elliott of Wayne City, IL, mother Stephanie...
Margie Francis Marvel
Jun 10, 2026
Margie F. Marvel, 93, formerly of Fairfield, passed away at 3:45am on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Greentree at Mt. Vernon Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Margie was born on July 12, 1932, in Olney, IL, to Chester and Margie (Marks) Totten. On July 14, 1948, at the age of 16, she married the love of her life, Billy Marvel. Their...
Marla Joy Hargraves
Jun 7, 2026
Marla Joy Hargraves, 82 of Fairfield passed away at 7:47 AM, Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. Born January 29, 1944, in Sims, IL to Herschel and Irene Legg, she was a caring and supportive lady to all throughout her life and a lover of animals. She was raised in Sims, IL, and graduated...
Evalou Greene
Jun 6, 2026
Evalou Greene, 70, of Fairfield passed away on Saturday June 6, 2026, at St Louis University Hospital. She was born in Fairfield on October 18, 1955, to Milton Glen and Hazel (Dillman) Hampton.
Evalou is survived by her daughter Misti (Ryan) Thomason of Fairfield. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister- Glenda Isle and brother- Ernie Hampton.
Evalou will be...
Maureen Brockett
Jun 6, 2026
Maureen Brockett, 76 of Fairfield, passed away at 10:53 AM, Saturday, June 6, 2026, at her home. Born on September 9, 1949, in London, UK to Joseph and Joan (Grinnell) Peploe, she had worked in healthcare.
Maureen is survived by 5 children- Nicola Mulzer of Fairfield, Nathanual Brockett of Elberfeld, IN, Daniel Brockett of Fairfield, Vanessa (Kevin) Garrett of Griffin, IN,...
Richard Lee Koontz
Jun 5, 2026
Richard L. Koontz, 90 of Fairfield, passed away at 3:33 AM, Friday, June 5, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Born on May 8, 1936, in Wayne County to Francis and Lora (Roundtree) Koontz, he was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the US Air Force from 1957-1965. After he left the Air Force he worked for McDonnell Douglas...
Virginia Ann Naney
May 16, 2026
Virginia Ann Naney, 74, formerly of Fairfield, passed away at 6:10AM on Saturday May 16, 2026, at SSM Good Samaritan in Mt Vernon. She had been a caregiver. Virginia was born in Detroit MI on March 16, 1952, to Orville "Pete" and Leona (Adams) Atteberry.
Virginia is survived by children- Kenneth (Danya) Myers of Fairfield,...
Noel James Vaughan, Sr.
May 16, 2026
Noel James Vaughan, Sr. left this world to meet his Eternal Heavenly Father on May 16th, 2026. Noel was born to Everett Paul and Inez Ladora Vaughan on June 26, 1932. He married Reta Imogene Simpson on June 10, 1951, at New Hope Baptist Church Together they worked hard and raised their family for 74 years on...
Noel Ray Vaughan
May 15, 2026
Noel Ray Vaughan, 95 of Fairfield, passed away at 6:11 PM, Friday, May 15, 2026, at his home. Born on October 9, 1930, in Mill Shoals, IL to Henry and Myrtle (Funkhouser) Vaughan, he was a tool and die maker and had retired from Champion Labs. He was also a veteran of the US Air Force.
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Wayne R Smith
May 9, 2026
Wayne R. Smith, 99, of Geff passed away at 4:50AM, Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Born on January 29, 1927, in Wayne County to Rude Estil and Nellie Mae (Longbons) Smith. He was a farmer and a Veteran of the US Navy.
Wayne is survived by sons- Richard and Danny Smith both...
Sharon Kay Crickman
May 7, 2026
Sharon Kay Crickman, 83 of Fairfield, passed away at 2:36 AM, Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. Born on September 17, 1942, in Fairfield to Leo and Lucille (Hamilton) Bell, she was retired from Airtex.
Sharon is survived by her sons Dirk Crickman of Flora and Cloyce Crickman of Golden Gate, 3 grandchildren- Tonya Smith, Michael...
Dorothea Jean (Vaughan) Andrews Jenkins
May 5, 2026
Dorothea Jean (Vaughan) Andrews Jenkins, born at home on October 9, 1935, in Pond Creek, Illinois, to Brose and Margaret (Bell) Vaughan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at her son's home, surrounded by her loving family. She lived a life defined by service, compassion, and a deep commitment to her community.
Dorothea began her...
Hazel Ruth Mitchell
Apr 30, 2026
Hazel Ruth Mitchell, 87, of Fairfield passed away at 12:03PM on Thursday April 30, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker and had worked as a hostess at Dimaggio's for 15 years. Hazel was born in Detroit MI on November 2, 1938, to Noah and Hannah (Lacefield) Duke.
Hazel is survived by daughters-...
Christy Ann Bradshaw
Apr 24, 2026
Christy A. Bradshaw, 60, of Fairfield, passed away at 6:30am on Friday, April 24, 2026, at her residence.
Christy was born on October 23, 1965, in Union County, IL, to Robert and Jacquelin Bradshaw. She participated in the activity program at Career Development Center in Fairfield.
Christy is survived by her guardian and...
Larry Lee Smith
Apr 20, 2026
Larry Lee Smith, 81, of Cisne entered eternal rest on April 20, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
Larry was born on August 28, 1944, in Rinard, Illinois to Owen and Elsie (Hickenbottom) Smith. Larry graduated from Fairfield Community High School in 1964. On November 27, 1964, he married the love of...
Mary Inez Hill
Apr 12, 2026
Mary Inez Hill, 67, of Fairfield, passed away at 11:20am on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.
Mary was born on November 3, 1958, in Fairfield, IL, to Robert Russell and Mabel Inez (Smith) Hill.
Mary had worked for Airtex Products for more than 25 years before her retirement. She...
