Obituaries

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...

Dec 26, 2022

Bradley Gene Horn, 63, of Albion passed away at 5:34PM on Monday December 26, 2022, at Meadow Brook Nursing and Rehab in Grayville.  He had been an oilfield worker.  Brad was born in Fairfield on February 3, 1959, to Carrol and Lou (Ewing) Horn.

Brad is survived by his mother- Lou Horn of Mt Vernon IL; daughter-...

Dec 26, 2022

Bradley Gene Horn, 63, of Albion passed away at 5:34PM on Monday December 26, 2022, at Meadow Brook Nursing and Rehab in Grayville.  He had been an oilfield worker.  Brad was born in Fairfield on February 3, 1959, to Carrol and Lou (Ewing) Horn.

Brad is survived by his mother- Lou Horn of Mt Vernon...

Dec 23, 2022

Doris (Dory) Leathers, 94, went to her heavenly home Friday afternoon, December 23, 2022.  Doris was the oldest child of George and Nellie (Wood) Doty.  She was born September 12, 1928, in Eureka IL.

Doris married Eugene Leathers on April 4, 1947.  Gene was the Wayne County Sheriff during the infamous years when Charlie Harris was arrested...

Dec 23, 2022

Micheal William Shreve, age 68, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, December 23, 2022. He was born on September 1, 1954 in Fairfield, Illinois to Bill and Beverly Shreve. Mike married Sharla Mitchell on August 28, 1976, in Fairfield.

Mike loved family, farming and bringing smiles to children on hayrides at the Pumpkin Patch. A life-long...

Dec 23, 2022

Rita M. Windle, 75, of Fairfield, died at 7:45am on Friday, December 23, 2022 at Heart to Heart Inpatient Care Center in Evansville, IN. She had worked at People's National Bank as a commercial support person.

Rita was born on September 30, 1947, in Joliet, IL, to Felix and Gertrude (Padden) Krumpoch. She met the love of...