Obituaries

Feb 5, 2026

Ruby Jean Blasdel, 98, of Wayne City, IL, passed away at 12:05am on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL.

Ruby was born on May 14, 1927, in Central City, IL, to Robert and Vivian (Noler) Mowen. On July 31, 1948, she married the love of her life, Earl Blasdel, and they later...

Feb 5, 2026

Ruby Jean Blasdel, 98, of Wayne City, IL, passed away at 12:05am on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL.

Ruby was born on May 14, 1927, in Central City, IL, to Robert and Vivian (Noler) Mowen. On July 31, 1948, she married the love of her life, Earl Blasdel, and...

Feb 2, 2026

Gale G. Balding, 84, of Fairfield, passed away at 2:50pm on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, IL.

Gale was born on October 11, 1941, in West Salem, IL, to Medford and Vernice (Knust) Balding. On June 25, 1982, he married the love of his life, Sherryl (Powell) Balding.

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Feb 2, 2026

Gale G. Balding, 84, of Fairfield, passed away at 2:50pm on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, IL.

Gale was born on October 11, 1941, in West Salem, IL, to Medford and Vernice (Knust) Balding. On June 25, 1982, he married the love of his life, Sherryl (Powell) Balding....

Feb 1, 2026

Heather Ann Moore, 50 of Fairfield, IL, passed away at 6:55 AM, Sunday, February 1, 2026.  Born on November 11, 1975, in Fairfield, to Charles and Edith (Bradshaw) Harl, she had been an activity aid at Fairfield Senior Living where she was a fierce advocate for the residents she worked with.  Heather loved her grandkids and will be missed...

Feb 1, 2026

Heather Ann Moore, 50 of Fairfield, IL, passed away at 6:55 AM, Sunday, February 1, 2026.  Born on November 11, 1975, in Fairfield, to Charles and Edith (Bradshaw) Harl, she had been an activity aid at Fairfield Senior Living where she was a fierce advocate for the residents she worked with.  Heather loved her grandkids and will...

Jan 27, 2026

Vivian Irene Struble, 84 of Fairfield, passed away at 12:37 PM, Tuesday, January 27th, 2026, at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL.

Vivian was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Fairfield, IL.  She was a beautician, worked at R and M Kauffman Dress Factory, and later worked at Airtex from which she retired.  After...

Jan 27, 2026

Vivian Irene Struble, 84 of Fairfield, passed away at 12:37 PM, Tuesday, January 27th, 2026, at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL.

Vivian was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Fairfield, IL.  She was a beautician, worked at R and M Kauffman Dress Factory, and later worked at Airtex from which she...

Jan 26, 2026

R. Glen Stull, 94, of Terre Haute IN, formerly of Fairfield, passed away at 5:59AM on Monday January 26, 2026, at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute. He was a Rural Engineer for Wayne White for 40 years and a Veteran of the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Glen was born in Wayne City...

Jan 26, 2026

R. Glen Stull, 94, of Terre Haute IN, formerly of Fairfield, passed away at 5:59AM on Monday January 26, 2026, at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute. He was a Rural Engineer for Wayne White for 40 years and a Veteran of the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Glen was born in...

Jan 23, 2026

Ronald Dale Walker, 82, of Mt Erie passed away at 7:48PM on Friday January 23, 2026, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. He was a heavy equipment operator for 50 years. He was a St. Louis Cardinal fan and an outdoor enthusiast who loved hunting and fishing. Ron was born in Wayne County on September 26, 1943, to...

Jan 23, 2026

Ronald Dale Walker, 82, of Mt Erie passed away at 7:48PM on Friday January 23, 2026, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. He was a heavy equipment operator for 50 years. He was a St. Louis Cardinal fan and an outdoor enthusiast who loved hunting and fishing. Ron was born in Wayne County on September 26,...

Jan 22, 2026

Brenda (Buchanan) Smith, 70, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully at 5:49pm on Thursday January 22, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Brenda was born on December 19, 1955, in Fairfield, IL, to Carroll and Velma (Jelley) Buchanan. She was an FCHS graduate, class of 1974, who returned to Wayne County in 2023 after many years living and working...

Jan 22, 2026

William "Bill" A. Lear, 95, of West Salem, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at his home.

Bill was born on November 24, 1930, in St. Louis, MO, to Roland and Ethel (Burkett) Lear. He married the love of his life, Mildred (Crawford) Lear on July 14, 1952, at Lowery Air Force Base in Denver,...

Jan 21, 2026

Rodney Dale Smith, 56, of Fairfield passed away at 6:16PM on Wednesday January 21, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville IN. He was a driver for Willpower trucking. Rodney was born in Fairfield on September 8, 1969, to Jerry Dean and Margaret Louise (Briley) Smith.

Rodney is survived by his daughters- Jahayla Smith, McKenzie Smith and...

Jan 21, 2026

Linda L. Kincaid, 76, of Fairfield, passed away at 12:14am on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Linda was born on July 19, 1949, in Mt. Vernon, IL, to Leland and Rita (Beasley) Lane. On Valentines Day, 2010, she married the love of her life, Charles Ray Kincaid.

Linda was...

Jan 21, 2026

Linda L. Kincaid, 76, of Fairfield, passed away at 12:14am on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Linda was born on July 19, 1949, in Mt. Vernon, IL, to Leland and Rita (Beasley) Lane. On Valentines Day, 2010, she married the love of her life, Charles Ray Kincaid.

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Jan 21, 2026

Rodney Dale Smith, 56, of Fairfield passed away at 6:16PM on Wednesday January 21, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville IN. He was a driver for Willpower trucking. Rodney was born in Fairfield on September 8, 1969, to Jerry Dean and Margaret Louise (Briley) Smith.

Rodney is survived by his daughters- Jahayla Smith, McKenzie...

Jan 20, 2026

Joyce Boucherie, 83 of Fairfield, formerly of Mill Shoals, passed away at 12:57 PM, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, surrounded by her family.  Born on February 21, 1942, in Fairfield to Arthur and Lillian (Carter) Wood, she had been a homemaker and worked at Savannah Rose.  Joyce was a longtime member of the Fairfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church.  She loved her...

Jan 20, 2026

Joyce Boucherie, 83 of Fairfield, formerly of Mill Shoals, passed away at 12:57 PM, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, surrounded by her family.  Born on February 21, 1942, in Fairfield to Arthur and Lillian (Carter) Wood, she had been a homemaker and worked at Savannah Rose.  Joyce was a longtime member of the Fairfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church.  She...