Obituaries

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...

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....

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...

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...

Dec 20, 2022

Terry Kay McGill, age 62, passed away peacefully at her home in Spring, Texas on December 20, 2022 due to illness. She was born on October 25, 1960 in Kennett, Missouri to Leon and Nell Bankston. Terry married her high school sweetheart, Marc McGill on August 17, 1979 in Fairfield, Illinois.

Terry loved being around her family...

Dec 20, 2022

Terry Kay McGill, age 62, passed away peacefully at her home in Spring, Texas on December 20, 2022 due to illness. She was born on October 25, 1960 in Kennett, Missouri to Leon and Nell Bankston. Terry married her high school sweetheart, Marc McGill on August 17, 1979 in Fairfield, Illinois.

Terry loved being around...

Dec 19, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Teresa Lynn Draper of Fairfield, IL.  She passed away on December 19 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville.  Teresa was 68 years old.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband and best friend of 21 years, George; brothers Richard (Barbara) of Bluford and Fred (Jan)...

Dec 19, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Teresa Lynn Draper of Fairfield, IL.  She passed away on December 19 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville.  Teresa was 68 years old.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband and best friend of 21 years, George; brothers Richard (Barbara) of Bluford and...

Dec 18, 2022

Virginia Kerr, formerly of Fairfield, passed away at 8:05am on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing in Effingham, IL, just short of her 102nd birthday. She had worked at Fairfield National Bank as a bookkeeper until her retirement.

Virginia was born on February 28, 1921, in Pittman, AK, to Jess and Kizzie (Salmon)...