Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 30, 2023

Rick Scott, 60 of Fairfield, passed away at 5:20 AM, Sunday, April 30, 2023, at his home.  Born on March 11, 1963, in Fairfield to Dellos and Eileen (Jones) Scott, he had worked in several area factories and had been a mechanic as well.

Rick is survived by his spouse Wilma Hooper of Fairfield, stepdaughters Heidi Attebury...

Apr 30, 2023

Rick Scott, 60 of Fairfield, passed away at 5:20 AM, Sunday, April 30, 2023, at his home.  Born on March 11, 1963, in Fairfield to Dellos and Eileen (Jones) Scott, he had worked in several area factories and had been a mechanic as well.

Rick is survived by his spouse Wilma Hooper of Fairfield, stepdaughters...

Apr 29, 2023

Wanda Ellis, 74, of Fairfield passed away at 5:33PM on April 29, 2023, in the skilled care unit at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  She had worked at Champion Laboratory in West Salem IL as well as wallpapering for individuals and businesses.  Wanda was born May 19, 1948, in Ellery to Everett and Nellie (Tidball) Mann.  She married Gary Ellis on...

Apr 29, 2023

Wanda Ellis, 74, of Fairfield passed away at 5:33PM on April 29, 2023, in the skilled care unit at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  She had worked at Champion Laboratory in West Salem IL as well as wallpapering for individuals and businesses.  Wanda was born May 19, 1948, in Ellery to Everett and Nellie (Tidball) Mann.  She married Gary...

Apr 26, 2023

Melba L. Kenshalo, 78, of Fairfield passed away at 6PM on Wednesday April 26, 2023, at Aperion Care in Fairfield.  She was a bookkeeper.  Melba was born in Nashville IL on January 31, 1945, to Elmo and Alberta Marie (Wolf) Tubbs.  She married Dan Kenshalo on April 26, 1969.

Melba is survived by her husband Dan Kenshalo...