Ryan Tibbs
May 27, 2023
Ryan Tibbs, 33, of Flora passed away at 1:37 PM, Saturday, May 27, 2023, at his home. Born in Fairfield on May 17, 1990, to Donny and Teresa (Bachstein) Tibbs, he grew up in Cisne and was a wonderful friend to many and loved by all who knew him.
Ryan is survived by his mother...
Gayla Marie Wheeler
May 26, 2023
Gayla M. Wheeler, 62, of Wayne City, IL, died at 6:24am on Friday, May 26, 2023, at the home of her sister. She had worked for the Defender's at Continental Tire in Mt. Vernon, IL.
Gayla was born on March 15, 1961, in Fairfield, IL, to Barbara Jean (Bozarth) and Richard McSorley.
Survivors include her...
Gayla Marie Wheeler
May 26, 2023
Gayla M. Wheeler, 62, of Wayne City, IL, died at 6:24am on Friday, May 26, 2023, at the home of her sister. She had worked for the Defender's at Continental Tire in Mt. Vernon, IL.
Gayla was born on March 15, 1961, in Fairfield, IL, to Barbara Jean (Bozarth) and Richard McSorley.
Survivors...
Linda Ann (Grubb) Reeves
May 25, 2023
Linda Ann Reeves, 71, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023.
Linda was born on March 24, 1952, in Fairfield, to Glenn and Florence (Vaughan) Grubb. After she graduated Fairfield Community High School in 1970, she attended Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL. She became a Kappa Delta while pursuing her degree in education.
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Billy Ray Garrison
May 24, 2023
Billy Ray Garrison, 89, of Fairfield passed away at 6:35PM on Wednesday May 24, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He had worked at Airtex. Bill was born in Wayne County on May 28, 1933, to Kenneth and Mary Ellen (Parent) Garrison.
Bill is survived by his daughters- Sandra (Greg) Jones of Mill Shoals and Patty Crawford of...
Billy Ray Garrison
May 24, 2023
Billy Ray Garrison, 89, of Fairfield passed away at 6:35PM on Wednesday May 24, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He had worked at Airtex. Bill was born in Wayne County on May 28, 1933, to Kenneth and Mary Ellen (Parent) Garrison.
Bill is survived by his daughters- Sandra (Greg) Jones of Mill Shoals and Patty...
Della Jane Guy
May 19, 2023
Della Jane Guy, 86, of Fairfield passed away at 4:54AM on Friday May 19, 2023, at her home. She was a homemaker. Della was born in Thessalon Ontario, Canada on July 2, 1936, to Douglas and Dorothy (Brown) Smith. Della was an avid cook and baker, she loved animals of all kinds, and always enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren. She...
William Larry Blackford
May 19, 2023
William Larry Blackford, 80, of Fairfield passed away at 7:37PM on Friday May 19, 2023, at his home. He was an Industrial Arts Teacher for 30+ years having spent the majority of his career at FCHS. Larry was born in Clarksville TN on November 6, 1942, to William Leslie and Helen Mills (Minor) Blackford. He married Judy Holekamp on...
William Larry Blackford
May 19, 2023
William Larry Blackford, 80, of Fairfield passed away at 7:37PM on Friday May 19, 2023, at his home. He was an Industrial Arts Teacher for 30+ years having spent the majority of his career at FCHS. Larry was born in Clarksville TN on November 6, 1942, to William Leslie and Helen Mills (Minor) Blackford. He married Judy...
Della Jane Guy
May 19, 2023
Della Jane Guy, 86, of Fairfield passed away at 4:54AM on Friday May 19, 2023, at her home. She was a homemaker. Della was born in Thessalon Ontario, Canada on July 2, 1936, to Douglas and Dorothy (Brown) Smith. Della was an avid cook and baker, she loved animals of all kinds, and always enjoyed babysitting her...
Amelia "Millie" Dunscombe
May 5, 2023
Amelia "Millie" Dunscombe, 85, of Fairfield passed away at 4:35PM on Friday May 5, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She was a Registered Nurse at FMH for 25+ years. Millie was born in Gideon Missouri on February 5, 1938, to Dave and Ollie (Kessinger) Pearson. She married Richard Lee Dunscombe on June 16, 1956.
Millie is survived...
Amelia "Millie" Dunscombe
May 5, 2023
Amelia "Millie" Dunscombe, 85, of Fairfield passed away at 4:35PM on Friday May 5, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She was a Registered Nurse at FMH for 25+ years. Millie was born in Gideon Missouri on February 5, 1938, to Dave and Ollie (Kessinger) Pearson. She married Richard Lee Dunscombe on June 16, 1956.
Millie...
Bill Timms
May 4, 2023
William L. "Bill"  Timms, 84 of Fairfield, passed away at 8:09 PM on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 25, 1938, in Robinson, IL to William and Virgie (Beard) Timms. Bill was a longtime resident of Feeney Cottage in Fairfield where he was like a family member to all the staff.  He...
Bill Timms
May 4, 2023
William L. "Bill"  Timms, 84 of Fairfield, passed away at 8:09 PM on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 25, 1938, in Robinson, IL to William and Virgie (Beard) Timms. Bill was a longtime resident of Feeney Cottage in Fairfield where he was like a family member to all the...
Sharon Ann (Mikeman) Arthur
May 3, 2023
Sharon Ann Arthur, 78 of Fairfield went to be with her lord at 8 PM, Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She was born in Centralia, IL on September 21, 1944, to Rolla and Marie (Giddens) Mikeman, who resided in Hoodville at the time. Sharon's family moved to Fairfield when she was in the 4th grade. She...
Sharon Ann (Mikeman) Arthur
May 3, 2023
Sharon Ann Arthur, 78 of Fairfield went to be with her lord at 8 PM, Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She was born in Centralia, IL on September 21, 1944, to Rolla and Marie (Giddens) Mikeman, who resided in Hoodville at the time. Sharon's family moved to Fairfield when she was in the 4th...
Harold W. Thomason, Sr.
May 2, 2023
Harold W. Thomason, Sr., 78, of Wayne City, died at 5:05pm on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital Skilled Care.
Harold was born on June 24, 1944, in Sims, IL, to Albert "Jack" and Reba (Fowler) Thomason. On July 4, 1965, he married the first love of his life, Melba (Toombs) Thomason, who preceded him...
Harold W. Thomason, Sr.
May 2, 2023
Harold W. Thomason, Sr., 78, of Wayne City, died at 5:05pm on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital Skilled Care.
Harold was born on June 24, 1944, in Sims, IL, to Albert "Jack" and Reba (Fowler) Thomason. On July 4, 1965, he married the first love of his life, Melba (Toombs) Thomason, who...
Gwendolyn "Wendy" Leith
May 1, 2023
Gwendolyn Faye "Wendy" Leith, 69, of Fairfield passed away at 5:25PM on Monday May 1, 2023 at her home. She was a nurse. Wendy was born in Everton MO on August 6, 1953 to Aulton Brooks and Lois (Porterfield) Kenny. She married Mike Leith on March 20, 1980.
Wendy is survived by her husband Mike Leith of...
Gwendolyn "Wendy" Leith
May 1, 2023
Gwendolyn Faye "Wendy" Leith, 69, of Fairfield passed away at 5:25PM on Monday May 1, 2023 at her home. She was a nurse. Wendy was born in Everton MO on August 6, 1953 to Aulton Brooks and Lois (Porterfield) Kenny. She married Mike Leith on March 20, 1980.
Wendy is survived by her husband Mike...
