Obituaries

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...

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...

Apr 25, 2023

Lillie Diane Barbre, 71 of Fairfield passed away at 3:23 AM, Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. Born on March 3, 1952, in Fairfield to Charles Junior and Wanda (McClellan) Jenkins, she had worked at Jostens Printing Company in Clarksville, TN for many years.

Diane is survived by her husband Jay Barbre...

Apr 25, 2023

Lillie Diane Barbre, 71 of Fairfield passed away at 3:23 AM, Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. Born on March 3, 1952, in Fairfield to Charles Junior and Wanda (McClellan) Jenkins, she had worked at Jostens Printing Company in Clarksville, TN for many years.

Diane is survived by her husband...

Apr 24, 2023

Hunter Jaxon Sarles, 24 of Fairfield passed away at 6:57 AM, Monday, April 24, 2023, at his home.  Born on October 15, 1998, in Newburgh, IN to Larry and Carrie (Mattox) Sarles, he had worked for many years on the farm for Randy Vaughan.  Recently he worked for Precision Well Service.

Hunter is survived by his parents...

Apr 24, 2023

Wilma June Duke Endicott, 90, passed away at 11:50AM on Monday April 24, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital Skilled Care Unit.  She was born June 5, 1932, to C.M. and Rada (Shaw) Duke of Cisne.  Wilma was a member of the First Christian Church in Fairfield and a member of the Park Board.  She was the first instructor of...

Apr 24, 2023

Wilma June Duke Endicott, 90, passed away at 11:50AM on Monday April 24, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital Skilled Care Unit.  She was born June 5, 1932, to C.M. and Rada (Shaw) Duke of Cisne.  Wilma was a member of the First Christian Church in Fairfield and a member of the Park Board.  She was the first...

Apr 24, 2023

Hunter Jaxon Sarles, 24 of Fairfield passed away at 6:57 AM, Monday, April 24, 2023, at his home.  Born on October 15, 1998, in Newburgh, IN to Larry and Carrie (Mattox) Sarles, he had worked for many years on the farm for Randy Vaughan.  Recently he worked for Precision Well Service.

Hunter is survived by...

Apr 23, 2023

Mitsy K. Elliott, 50, of Fairfield, died at 6:00pm on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN, surrounded by her family.

Mitsy was born on January 26, 1973, in Belleville, Nebraska, to Jerry and Janet (Hillegeist) Houser.  On November 19, 1994, she married the love of her life, Jeff Elliott.

Mitsy...