Obituaries

Sep 24, 2023

Ray E Farris, 82, of Fairfield, passed away at 12:45am on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Oakview Nursing & Rehab Center in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

Ray was born to George and Alice (McKitrick) Farris in Lisbon, IA on April 29, 1941. He was an entrepreneur throughout his adult life. He had a passion for helping people, and...

Sep 24, 2023

Opal Warren, 95 of Fairfield passed away at 8 AM, Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, IL.  Born on December 23, 1927, in Sailor Springs, IL to Benjamin and Veda (Doud) Ditter, she has been a homemaker.

Opal is survived by her daughter Sherrye Tullis of Fairfield, grandchildren James Tullis of...

Sep 22, 2023

Chris Cunningham, 42 of Fairfield passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, near Sims, IL due to a motorcycle accident.  Born on February 25, 1981, in Tulsa, OK to Daniel Cunningham and Sharon (Gage) Greene, Chris had a love of motorcycles, was always trying to help others, and was a good friend to many and a great brother.

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Sep 22, 2023

Chris Cunningham, 42 of Fairfield passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, near Sims, IL due to a motorcycle accident.  Born on February 25, 1981, in Tulsa, OK to Daniel Cunningham and Sharon (Gage) Greene, Chris had a love of motorcycles, was always trying to help others, and was a good friend to many and a great brother....

Sep 21, 2023

Pearldean McKinney, 94 of Fairfield passed away at 12 PM, Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Cisne Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  She was a homemaker who loved gardening, canning, and sewing, and was also a member of the Merriam Community Church.  Pearl was born on October 2, 1928, in Marquand, MO to Etta (Seitze) Birkman and Lester Powell.  She married...

Sep 21, 2023

Pearldean McKinney, 94 of Fairfield passed away at 12 PM, Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Cisne Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  She was a homemaker who loved gardening, canning, and sewing, and was also a member of the Merriam Community Church.  Pearl was born on October 2, 1928, in Marquand, MO to Etta (Seitze) Birkman and Lester Powell. ...

Sep 20, 2023

Richard Allen Musgraves, 86 of Geff, IL passed away at 5:53 PM, Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  Richard was born June 24, 1937, in Fairfield, IL, the son of Edgar Preston Musgrave and Beulah Iris Hill.  After graduating from Fairfield High School in 1955, he joined the Navy and studied electrical engineering.  Richard served 4 years,...

Sep 20, 2023

Jan A Mrozek, 83, of Fairfield passed away at 6:30AM on Wednesday September 20, 2023, at Meadow Brook Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Grayville.  He worked as maintenance at a golf course.  Jan was born in Chicago on February 24, 1940, to Walter and Esther (Tesmer) Mrozek.

Jan is survived by his daughters- Renee (Edward) Williams of...

Sep 20, 2023

Jan A Mrozek, 83, of Fairfield passed away at 6:30AM on Wednesday September 20, 2023, at Meadow Brook Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Grayville.  He worked as maintenance at a golf course.  Jan was born in Chicago on February 24, 1940, to Walter and Esther (Tesmer) Mrozek.

Jan is survived by his daughters- Renee (Edward)...

Sep 20, 2023

Richard Allen Musgraves, 86 of Geff, IL passed away at 5:53 PM, Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  Richard was born June 24, 1937, in Fairfield, IL, the son of Edgar Preston Musgrave and Beulah Iris Hill.  After graduating from Fairfield High School in 1955, he joined the Navy and studied electrical engineering.  Richard served...

Sep 17, 2023

Jerry Lee Schott, 79, of Fairfield, died at 4:45am on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at his home.

Jerry was born on September 20, 1943, in Sims, IL, to Lawrence and Alberta (Linder) Schott. He married Loretta Belle (Hayes) Schott on September 21, 1963. They would have been married 60 years this week. They worked side by side...

Sep 4, 2023

Terry Gene Brown, 61, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at his home.

Terry was born in Fairfield, Illinois on November 12, 1961, to Gene and Lola (Hooper) Brown. He was a past master of Newburgh Masonic Lodge #174. Terry was a Shrine member for 25 years where he served as past president in...

Sep 4, 2023

Terry Gene Brown, 61, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at his home.

Terry was born in Fairfield, Illinois on November 12, 1961, to Gene and Lola (Hooper) Brown. He was a past master of Newburgh Masonic Lodge #174. Terry was a Shrine member for 25 years where he served as past...

Sep 3, 2023

Randy W. Hart, 65, of Fairfield, IL passed away at 9:09 AM on Sunday September 3, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL.  He worked at Airtex Products in Fairfield for 38 years where he served in many departments.  He was born in McLeansboro, IL on December 26, 1957,  to Kenneth & FloAnn (Redmon) Hart.  He married Amy...

Sep 3, 2023

Randy W. Hart, 65, of Fairfield, IL passed away at 9:09 AM on Sunday September 3, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL.  He worked at Airtex Products in Fairfield for 38 years where he served in many departments.  He was born in McLeansboro, IL on December 26, 1957,  to Kenneth & FloAnn (Redmon) Hart.  He...

Sep 1, 2023

Torrey Nichole (Lowery) Kirkmeyer, 30, of Bremerton, WA, along with her husband, Jeremy G. Kirkmeyer, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Tacoma, WA. Torrey had been a registered nurse.

Torrey was born on March 25, 1993, in Charleston, SC, to Troy and Michelle (Smith) Lowery. On November...

Aug 29, 2023

Samuel James Nation, 83, formerly of Fairfield passed away at 6:07PM on Tuesday August 29, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess Hospital in Madisonville KY.  He was a farmer, worked with his father at Nation Oil Company, was a mechanic at Hoffee Motor Company, a welder for 50 plus years owning Nation Welding, he worked for the City of Fairfield...

Aug 29, 2023

Samuel James Nation, 83, formerly of Fairfield passed away at 6:07PM on Tuesday August 29, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess Hospital in Madisonville KY.  He was a farmer, worked with his father at Nation Oil Company, was a mechanic at Hoffee Motor Company, a welder for 50 plus years owning Nation Welding, he worked for the City...

Aug 28, 2023

Ruth Medler, 96, of Fairfield, died at 8:30pm on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Aperion Care in Fairfield. She had been a licensed daycare operator for many years. She was a member of the Community of Christ Church in Fairfield, where she taught Sunday School in years past.

Ruth was born on March 12, 1927, in Springerton,...

Aug 28, 2023

Ruth Medler, 96, of Fairfield, died at 8:30pm on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Aperion Care in Fairfield. She had been a licensed daycare operator for many years. She was a member of the Community of Christ Church in Fairfield, where she taught Sunday School in years past.

Ruth was born on March 12, 1927,...