Obituaries

Jun 24, 2023

Robert "Bob" L. Hollinger, 66, of Mill Shoals, IL, died at 12:55am on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Aperion Care in Fairfield. He had worked as an oilfield welder and shop supervisor for Evergreen Energy in Carmi, IL, for 22 years. He was also very proud to be a veteran of the United States Army.

Bob was...

Jun 24, 2023

Robert "Bob" L. Hollinger, 66, of Mill Shoals, IL, died at 12:55am on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Aperion Care in Fairfield. He had worked as an oilfield welder and shop supervisor for Evergreen Energy in Carmi, IL, for 22 years. He was also very proud to be a veteran of the United States Army.

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Jun 17, 2023

Ralph E. Ulm, 99 of Fairfield passed away at 9:50 AM, Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  Born on January 22, 1924, in Wayne County to Clarence and Sarah (Trotter) Ulm,  he was an engineer and had retired from Airtex Products as Vice President of Engineering. Ralph was also a member of the Fairfield Church of Christ...

Jun 17, 2023

Ralph E. Ulm, 99 of Fairfield passed away at 9:50 AM, Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  Born on January 22, 1924, in Wayne County to Clarence and Sarah (Trotter) Ulm,  he was an engineer and had retired from Airtex Products as Vice President of Engineering. Ralph was also a member of the Fairfield Church...

Jun 16, 2023

Lola Marie Lowry, 95, of Fairfield passed away at 12:08AM on Friday June 16, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital Skilled Care Unit.  She had worked for the Farmer's Store for over 20 years in Fairfield and she was a much loved wife, mother, and homemaker by all her family and friends.  Lola was born in Wayne County on October...

Jun 16, 2023

Lola Marie Lowry, 95, of Fairfield passed away at 12:08AM on Friday June 16, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital Skilled Care Unit.  She had worked for the Farmer's Store for over 20 years in Fairfield and she was a much loved wife, mother, and homemaker by all her family and friends.  Lola was born in Wayne County...

Jun 14, 2023

Kathryn (Kay) Etheridge, 87, of Fairfield passed away at 3:05 PM, Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at her home.  Born in Fairfield on February 14, 1936, to Wallace and Edna (Wood) Simpson, she met the love of her life Moe Etheridge, while attending Fairfield Community High School.  They were married for 57 years. Moe passed away in 2012.  Kay enjoyed...

Jun 14, 2023

Kathryn (Kay) Etheridge, 87, of Fairfield passed away at 3:05 PM, Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at her home.  Born in Fairfield on February 14, 1936, to Wallace and Edna (Wood) Simpson, she met the love of her life Moe Etheridge, while attending Fairfield Community High School.  They were married for 57 years. Moe passed away in 2012. ...

Jun 5, 2023

RE Nicholas Carter, 15, of Fairfield passed away tragically on June 5, 2023, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.  He had just completed his freshman year at Fairfield Community High School.  RE was born in Newburgh, IN on September 26, 2007, to Nick Carter and Adrienne (Harsy) Carter.  RE was very active at FCHS, participating in Sportsman's...

Jun 5, 2023

RE Nicholas Carter, 15, of Fairfield passed away tragically on June 5, 2023, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.  He had just completed his freshman year at Fairfield Community High School.  RE was born in Newburgh, IN on September 26, 2007, to Nick Carter and Adrienne (Harsy) Carter.  RE was very active at FCHS, participating...

May 30, 2023

Alevia Almedia Snethen, 99, formerly of Fairfield, passed away at 10:22am on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the home of her grandson in Cleveland, TX.

Almedia was born on April 5, 1924, in Fairfield, IL, to David and Tillie (Pittman) Gilbert. She married Alva L. Snethen and they had four children, Nancy Welch, Pasty Smock, and two...

May 30, 2023

Jimmy Freeland, 49, of Sims passed away on Tuesday May 30, 2023, at his home.  He was born in Fairfield on September 11, 1973, to Carroll and Donna (Weedman) Freeland.

Jimmy earned a bachelor's degree from SIU in Agriculture and spent most of his life farming and specialty crop growing and establishing Freeland's Strawberries/Vegetable Stand in the...

May 30, 2023

Alevia Almedia Snethen, 99, formerly of Fairfield, passed away at 10:22am on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the home of her grandson in Cleveland, TX.

Almedia was born on April 5, 1924, in Fairfield, IL, to David and Tillie (Pittman) Gilbert. She married Alva L. Snethen and they had four children, Nancy Welch, Pasty Smock,...

May 30, 2023

Jimmy Freeland, 49, of Sims passed away on Tuesday May 30, 2023, at his home.  He was born in Fairfield on September 11, 1973, to Carroll and Donna (Weedman) Freeland.

Jimmy earned a bachelor's degree from SIU in Agriculture and spent most of his life farming and specialty crop growing and establishing Freeland's Strawberries/Vegetable Stand...

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 Teresa 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...

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...

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...

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.

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...