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Jerry Hooper

Jerry Hooper

Apr 3, 2023

Jerry Hooper, 75 of Cisne, passed away at 2:13 PM, Monday, April 3, 2023, at his home.  Born on June 16, 1947, in Fairfield to Kenneth and Elsie (Headley) Hooper, Jerry was a veteran of the US Army, proudly serving in Vietnam.  He also worked as a chemical operator for many years.

Jerry is survived...

Lois Ruth Atkins

Lois Ruth Atkins

Apr 1, 2023

Lois Ruth Atkins, 89, of Fairfield, died at 4:40pm on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Aperion Care in Fairfield. For 20 years, leading up to her retirement, she had worked as a homemaker for the Department of Children and Family Services, transporting foster children as well as making home visits with them.

Lois was born on July...

Lois Ruth Atkins

Lois Ruth Atkins

Apr 1, 2023

Lois Ruth Atkins, 89, of Fairfield, died at 4:40pm on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Aperion Care in Fairfield. For 20 years, leading up to her retirement, she had worked as a homemaker for the Department of Children and Family Services, transporting foster children as well as making home visits with them.

Lois was born...

Josephine "Josie" Rose Rahn

Josephine "Josie" Rose Rahn

Mar 27, 2023

Josephine "Josie" R. Rahn, 38, of Dix, IL, died at 10:44pm on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Crossroads Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. Josie was a stay-at-home mom and had also worked at Jam Joey's Gas station as a manager.

Josie was born on August 23, 1984, in Flora, IL, to Raymond and Marilyn (Vaughan) Rahn. On...

Josephine "Josie" Rose Rahn

Josephine "Josie" Rose Rahn

Mar 27, 2023

Josephine "Josie" R. Rahn, 38, of Dix, IL, died at 10:44pm on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Crossroads Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. Josie was a stay-at-home mom and had also worked at Jam Joey's Gas station as a manager.

Josie was born on August 23, 1984, in Flora, IL, to Raymond and Marilyn (Vaughan)...

Deanna Sue (Garman)  Utterback

Deanna Sue (Garman) Utterback

Mar 26, 2023

Deanna Sue "Sissy" Utterback (Garman) passed away March 26, 2023, at the age of 78 in Tucson, Arizona.  Born Oct 24 1944, in Olney, Illinois to Dallas and Mildred Garman, she loved her childhood in the Fairfield area. High school cheerleader, swim team and Homecoming Court, Sissy always said she had the best parents and best childhood. Her husband,...

Alice Arline Smith

Alice Arline Smith

Mar 26, 2023

Alice Arline Smith, age 92, passed away at 7:48 PM, Sunday, March 26, 2023, in the ER at Clay County Hospital.  The past year and 8 months she had been making her home at Cisne Rehab in Cisne, IL.

Arline, the oldest of 3 children, was born December 23, 1930, to Arden and Mabel (Crouse) Smith in...

Deanna Sue (Garman) Utterback

Deanna Sue (Garman) Utterback

Mar 26, 2023

Deanna Sue "Sissy" Utterback (Garman) passed away March 26, 2023, at the age of 78 in Tucson, Arizona.  Born Oct 24 1944, in Olney, Illinois to Dallas and Mildred Garman, she loved her childhood in the Fairfield area. High school cheerleader, swim team and Homecoming Court, Sissy always said she had the best parents and best childhood....

Alice Arline Smith

Alice Arline Smith

Mar 26, 2023

Alice Arline Smith, age 92, passed away at 7:48 PM, Sunday, March 26, 2023, in the ER at Clay County Hospital.  The past year and 8 months she had been making her home at Cisne Rehab in Cisne, IL.

Arline, the oldest of 3 children, was born December 23, 1930, to Arden and Mabel (Crouse)...

Roberta Kaye Clifford

Roberta Kaye Clifford

Mar 24, 2023

Roberta Kaye Clifford, 77, of Wayne City passed away at 6:58PM on Friday March 24, 2023 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt Vernon.  She was retired from Airtex.  Kaye was born in Sandwich IL on February 27, 1946 to Ora and Alberta (Patmore) Austill.

Kaye is survived by daughters- Jackie McGhee of Wayne City and Regina...

Roberta Kaye Clifford

Roberta Kaye Clifford

Mar 24, 2023

Roberta Kaye Clifford, 77, of Wayne City passed away at 6:58PM on Friday March 24, 2023 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt Vernon.  She was retired from Airtex.  Kaye was born in Sandwich IL on February 27, 1946 to Ora and Alberta (Patmore) Austill.

Kaye is survived by daughters- Jackie McGhee of Wayne City...

Janice (Williams)  Hutchens

Janice (Williams) Hutchens

Mar 20, 2023

Janice Hutchens, 76 of Fairfield died at 8 AM, Monday, March 20, 2023, at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.  Born on September 17, 1946, in Olney, IL to Joe and Helen (Jennings) Williams, she had been a bookkeeper for Independent Oil, Wayne County Speed Shop, and Kent Reeves CPA.  Jan was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother...

Janice (Williams) Hutchens

Janice (Williams) Hutchens

Mar 20, 2023

Janice Hutchens, 76 of Fairfield died at 8 AM, Monday, March 20, 2023, at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.  Born on September 17, 1946, in Olney, IL to Joe and Helen (Jennings) Williams, she had been a bookkeeper for Independent Oil, Wayne County Speed Shop, and Kent Reeves CPA.  Jan was a loving wife, mother,...

Kenneth Etheridge

Kenneth Etheridge

Mar 14, 2023

Kenneth Etheridge, 91, of Fairfield passed away at 5:40 AM, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, on the skilled care unit at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  Kenneth was born on December 20, 1931, in Big Mound Township, to Virgil and Julia (Book) Etheridge.  He was married to Lila Curd and she preceded him in death on April 30, 2009.

Kenneth...

Kenneth Etheridge

Kenneth Etheridge

Mar 14, 2023

Kenneth Etheridge, 91, of Fairfield passed away at 5:40 AM, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, on the skilled care unit at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  Kenneth was born on December 20, 1931, in Big Mound Township, to Virgil and Julia (Book) Etheridge.  He was married to Lila Curd and she preceded him in death on April 30, 2009.

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Leslie E. Ewing

Leslie E. Ewing

Mar 11, 2023

Leslie E. Ewing, 87, of Fairfield, died at 11:45pm on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at his home. He had worked as a set-up operator at Airtex Products for over 40 years.

Leslie was born on October 16, 1935, in Fairfield, IL, to Lester and Laurel (Pierce) Ewing. On August 8, 1959, he married the love of his...

Leslie E. Ewing

Leslie E. Ewing

Mar 11, 2023

Leslie E. Ewing, 87, of Fairfield, died at 11:45pm on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at his home. He had worked as a set-up operator at Airtex Products for over 40 years.

Leslie was born on October 16, 1935, in Fairfield, IL, to Lester and Laurel (Pierce) Ewing. On August 8, 1959, he married the love...

William Harold Beck

William Harold Beck

Mar 10, 2023

William Harold Beck, 78, owner of Beck's Garage and well-known mechanic, passed away at 1:32am on Friday, March 10, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Harold was born on June 24, 1944, at his childhood home in Geff, IL, to Marion and Martha (Fry) Beck.

Harold was recognized as being one of the...

William Harold Beck

William Harold Beck

Mar 10, 2023

William Harold Beck, 78, owner of Beck's Garage and well-known mechanic, passed away at 1:32am on Friday, March 10, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Harold was born on June 24, 1944, at his childhood home in Geff, IL, to Marion and Martha (Fry) Beck.

Harold was recognized as being one...

Nannette M Scott

Nannette M Scott

Mar 5, 2023

71-year-old Barnhill resident Nannette M. Scott passed away on March 5, 2023 at her home after a long battle with COPD.

Nannette was born April 17, 1951 to Florence (Jensen) and Stuart Hall in Clinton, IA.  Nan worked as a seamstress for several years and also owned and operated Embroidery & More.  She is survived by her...

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