Obituaries

Jan 27, 2023

Charles H. Thomason, 88 of Fairfield, went home to be with the lord at 9:22 AM, Friday, January 27, 2023, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.  He served in the military for 21 years as a military policeman, cook, and finished his career as a reservist.  For 18 years he worked at Airtex in the print...

Jan 25, 2023

Dwain K. Dawson, 67, of Fairfield, died at 9:35am on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Aperion Care in Fairfield, IL. He had been employed at Fairfield Memorial Hospital for many years.

Dwain was born on May 7, 1955, in Fairfield, IL, to Frederick Junior and Sylvia Margarett (Cline) Dawson. He was a member of Real Life Church...

Jan 25, 2023

Dwain K. Dawson, 67, of Fairfield, died at 9:35am on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Aperion Care in Fairfield, IL. He had been employed at Fairfield Memorial Hospital for many years.

Dwain was born on May 7, 1955, in Fairfield, IL, to Frederick Junior and Sylvia Margarett (Cline) Dawson. He was a member of Real...

Jan 24, 2023

Lucinda F. Withrow, 77, of Sims, IL, died at 7:40am on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Aperion Care in Fairfield. She had been a nurse for several facilities and doctor's offices including Fairfield Memorial Hospital, Wayfair Nursing Home, and Cisne Healthcare.

Lucinda was born on February 26, 1945, in Merriam, IL, to George and Alice (McKitrick) Farris....

Jan 24, 2023

Lucinda F. Withrow, 77, of Sims, IL, died at 7:40am on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Aperion Care in Fairfield. She had been a nurse for several facilities and doctor's offices including Fairfield Memorial Hospital, Wayfair Nursing Home, and Cisne Healthcare.

Lucinda was born on February 26, 1945, in Merriam, IL, to George and Alice...

Jan 18, 2023

Cecil G. Bruce, 61 of Rockford, IL, formerly of Fairfield, IL passed away on January 18, 2023, at Saint Anthony's Medical Center in Rockford, IL.  Cecil was born on April 25, 1961, in Long Beach, California to Bill and Darlene (Crawford) Bruce.  A graduate of FCHS class of 1979, he worked alongside his dad and brothers at Oil Well...

Jan 18, 2023

Mike Best, 69, of Fairfield passed away at 10:05 AM on Wednesday January 18, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh IN.  He worked at Republic Oil Company for 42 years.  Mike was born in Wayne County on February 8, 1953 to James Waldo and Marjorie (Aldrich) Best.  He married Paula Stallings on January 17, 1975.

Mike...

Jan 18, 2023

Cecil G. Bruce, 61 of Rockford, IL, formerly of Fairfield, IL passed away on January 18, 2023, at Saint Anthony's Medical Center in Rockford, IL.  Cecil was born on April 25, 1961, in Long Beach, California to Bill and Darlene (Crawford) Bruce.  A graduate of FCHS class of 1979, he worked alongside his dad and brothers at...

Jan 18, 2023

Mike Best, 69, of Fairfield passed away at 10:05 AM on Wednesday January 18, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh IN.  He worked at Republic Oil Company for 42 years.  Mike was born in Wayne County on February 8, 1953 to James Waldo and Marjorie (Aldrich) Best.  He married Paula Stallings on January 17, 1975.

Jan 15, 2023

Carroll Edward Strange, 88 of Fairfield passed away at 6:55 PM, Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  Born on October 4, 1934, in Flora, IL to Delbert and Wilma Gladys (Yates) Strange, he loved animals and was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed following his kids and grandkids sports.  Carroll was well known for working in oilfield services,...

Jan 15, 2023

Harold Lee Miller, 77, of Fairfield, died at 5:56am on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Harold Lee was born on October 31, 1945, in Effingham, IL, to Dan and Jessie (Hayes) Miller. On December 13, 1963, he married the love of his life, Jennie (Hanson) Miller. He attended The Roads Church...

Jan 15, 2023

Carroll Edward Strange, 88 of Fairfield passed away at 6:55 PM, Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  Born on October 4, 1934, in Flora, IL to Delbert and Wilma Gladys (Yates) Strange, he loved animals and was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed following his kids and grandkids sports.  Carroll was well known for working in...

Jan 13, 2023

Evelyn Kay Rowark, 62, of Fairfield, IL. passed away at 5:45 AM Friday January 13th, 2023, at Aperion Care in Fairfield, IL.  Kay was born February 6, 1960, in Washington, Missouri to Oral Jasper and Blanch E (Wheeler) Rowark.

Kay worked for many years as a cook at Bat's Place in Fairfield and gained many lifelong friends...

Jan 13, 2023

Evelyn Kay Rowark, 62, of Fairfield, IL. passed away at 5:45 AM Friday January 13th, 2023, at Aperion Care in Fairfield, IL.  Kay was born February 6, 1960, in Washington, Missouri to Oral Jasper and Blanch E (Wheeler) Rowark.

Kay worked for many years as a cook at Bat's Place in Fairfield and gained many...

Jan 11, 2023

Emilie "Kaye" Borah, 79, of Fairfield, died at 10:03am on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.  Kaye had worked at the Wayne County Courthouse for 26 years, retiring as the Deputy Circuit Clerk. She was also a member of the Ellen Moore United Methodist Church.

Kaye was born on March...

Jan 11, 2023

Emilie "Kaye" Borah, 79, of Fairfield, died at 10:03am on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.  Kaye had worked at the Wayne County Courthouse for 26 years, retiring as the Deputy Circuit Clerk. She was also a member of the Ellen Moore United Methodist Church.

Kaye was born...

Jan 8, 2023

Terry L. Boyd, 66, of Fairfield, died at 4:55pm on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.

Terry was born on July 18, 1956, in Kankakee, IL, to Cecil and Linda (Esepp) Boyd.

Survivors include two daughters Leah (Denzel Thomas) Boyd of Kankakee, IL, and Sarah Joslin of...

Jan 8, 2023

Terry L. Boyd, 66, of Fairfield, died at 4:55pm on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.

Terry was born on July 18, 1956, in Kankakee, IL, to Cecil and Linda (Esepp) Boyd.

Survivors include two daughters Leah (Denzel Thomas) Boyd of Kankakee, IL, and Sarah...

Jan 5, 2023

Harry E. Weccele, 59, of Evansville, IN, died at 2:00am on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He had been a carpenter.

Harry was born on August 31, 1963, in Chicago, IL, to Elmer and Frances (Murphy) Weccele.

Survivors include two sons Branden (Carlene) Weccele of Fruitland, MO, and Devin Weccele of Boss,...

Dec 28, 2022

Ruth M. Minor, 95, of Fairfield, passed away at her home at 3:08am on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.

Ruth was born on August 11, 1927, to William and Emma (Doepke) Hensley. Born at home, she was the baby of the family. She was proud that her grandmother Doepke had immigrated to the U.S. from Germany and Ruth...