Obituaries

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...

Jan 17, 2026

Sherry Anna Williams, 61, of Fairfield, passed away at her home on Saturday, January 17, 2026.  Born on January 31, 1964 in Fairfield, IL to Guy and Dorothy (Meeks) Williams, Sherry loved crafts, crocheting, reading her bible, spending time with family and her beloved dog Lad.  She loved the lord with all her heart and enjoyed researching her family...

Jan 17, 2026

Sherry Anna Williams, 61, of Fairfield, passed away at her home on Saturday, January 17, 2026.  Born on January 31, 1964 in Fairfield, IL to Guy and Dorothy (Meeks) Williams, Sherry loved crafts, crocheting, reading her bible, spending time with family and her beloved dog Lad.  She loved the lord with all her heart and enjoyed researching...

Jan 13, 2026

Sandra A. McDannel, 71, of Fairfield, passed away at 4:52pm on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at her home. She had been a housekeeper.

Sandra was born on January 22, 1954, in Fairfield, IL, to John and Goldie (Lee) McClellan.

Survivors include her children John (Misti) McDannel and Jeremy McDannel both of Fairfield, and Jennifer (Ben)...

Jan 13, 2026

Sandra A. McDannel, 71, of Fairfield, passed away at 4:52pm on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at her home. She had been a housekeeper.

Sandra was born on January 22, 1954, in Fairfield, IL, to John and Goldie (Lee) McClellan.

Survivors include her children John (Misti) McDannel and Jeremy McDannel both of Fairfield, and...

Jan 10, 2026

Pomeroy Elzie Tomberlin, age 78, died and entered into his eternal rest at on Saturday morning, January 10, 2026, at Fairfield Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Fairfield, Illinois.

Pomeroy was born on February 16, 1947, in Alma, Georgia, to Bennie and Mary Cecil (Stone) Tomberlin. He married young, worked extremely hard, began a family, and along the...

Jan 10, 2026

Pomeroy Elzie Tomberlin, age 78, died and entered into his eternal rest at on Saturday morning, January 10, 2026, at Fairfield Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Fairfield, Illinois.

Pomeroy was born on February 16, 1947, in Alma, Georgia, to Bennie and Mary Cecil (Stone) Tomberlin. He married young, worked extremely hard, began a family, and...

Jan 9, 2026

Delores "Dee" Jones, formerly of Fairfield passed away on Friday, January 9th, 2026, at the Springs Nursing Home in Yellville, Arkansas.  Born on July 22, 1932, in Sims, IL to Hubert and (Chloe) Daniels Green, she graduated from Lindenwood University and had working in administration for the Mental Health Department for the State of Missouri for 32 years.  She...

Jan 9, 2026

Delores "Dee" Jones, formerly of Fairfield passed away on Friday, January 9th, 2026, at the Springs Nursing Home in Yellville, Arkansas.  Born on July 22, 1932, in Sims, IL to Hubert and (Chloe) Daniels Green, she graduated from Lindenwood University and had working in administration for the Mental Health Department for the State of Missouri for 32...

Jan 7, 2026

Leonard Neaville, 69, of Fairfield passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at 6:54PM on Wednesday January 7, 2026. He had worked in the coal mines and at Webb Printing. Leonard was born in Fairfield on November 29, 1956, to James Opal and Joyce (Kunce) Neaville.

Leonard is survived by his son- Jeffrey Neaville of Cisne;...

Jan 7, 2026

Leonard Neaville, 69, of Fairfield passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at 6:54PM on Wednesday January 7, 2026. He had worked in the coal mines and at Webb Printing. Leonard was born in Fairfield on November 29, 1956, to James Opal and Joyce (Kunce) Neaville.

Leonard is survived by his son- Jeffrey Neaville...

Jan 3, 2026

Dennis L. Hill, of Cherokee, Alabama, passed away peacefully on January 3rd, 2026, at the age of 79, surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife, Caroline Hill; his sons, Michael Hill and his wife Tracy Hensen Hill, and Jason Hill and his wife Crystal Hill; his cherished grandchildren, Alexander, Shelby, Nathanial, Sterling, and...

Jan 3, 2026

Dennis L. Hill, of Cherokee, Alabama, passed away peacefully on January 3rd, 2026, at the age of 79, surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife, Caroline Hill; his sons, Michael Hill and his wife Tracy Hensen Hill, and Jason Hill and his wife Crystal Hill; his cherished grandchildren, Alexander, Shelby, Nathanial,...