Obituaries

Feb 1, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Crystal Lynn Barnfield McCann on February 1, 2023 at her home in Fairfield. Crystal was born on July 31, 1965 to Billy Glen and Mary Kathryn Barnfield. She spent her childhood in Geff, IL attending Geff Grade School and Fairfield High School. Crystal enjoyed reading and caring for her dogs. As...

Feb 1, 2023

Earl A. Downen, 70, of Fairfield, died at 1:43pm on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He had worked as a groundskeeper for a cemetery in New Haven, IL.

Earl was born on August 18, 1952, in Fairfield, IL, to James and Libbie (Cates) Downen.

Survivors include two daughters Sheila (Dan) Theobald of...

Feb 1, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Neal Eugene Lewis, 92, of Wayne City, IL. Neal passed away at 12:08am on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at his home.

Neal was born on June 5, 1930, to Gene and Inez Lewis. He was raised on his family farm with his parents...

Feb 1, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Crystal Lynn Barnfield McCann on February 1, 2023 at her home in Fairfield. Crystal was born on July 31, 1965 to Billy Glen and Mary Kathryn Barnfield. She spent her childhood in Geff, IL attending Geff Grade School and Fairfield High School. Crystal enjoyed reading and caring for her...

Jan 31, 2023

Maxine (Mackie) Young, 89, formerly of Fairfield passed away at 6:32AM on Tuesday January 31, 2023 at her residence in Olney IL.  She had been the secretary for the school superintendent.  Maxine was born in Boyleston on May 24, 1933 to Arthur and Lily (McClain) Matthews.

Maxine is survived by her daughters- Connie Hosmer of Olney, Cathy...

Jan 31, 2023

Maxine (Mackie) Young, 89, formerly of Fairfield passed away at 6:32AM on Tuesday January 31, 2023 at her residence in Olney IL.  She had been the secretary for the school superintendent.  Maxine was born in Boyleston on May 24, 1933 to Arthur and Lily (McClain) Matthews.

Maxine is survived by her daughters- Connie Hosmer of...

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 shop and...

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...