Obituaries

Sep 22, 2025

Timothy E. Hutcheson, 63, of Fairfield, passed away at 8:31am on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He had worked as a laborer in the oilfield for many years.

Tim was born on May 8, 1962, in Fairfield, IL to Eugene and Mary (Green) Hutcheson.

Survivors include his 35 year companion Kristi Williams...

Sep 22, 2025

Timothy E. Hutcheson, 63, of Fairfield, passed away at 8:31am on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He had worked as a laborer in the oilfield for many years.

Tim was born on May 8, 1962, in Fairfield, IL to Eugene and Mary (Green) Hutcheson.

Survivors include his 35 year companion...

Sep 21, 2025

Michael Lee Romine, 71, of Sims passed away at 11:04PM on Sunday September 21, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt Vernon. He had been a laborer with the Union working for Wilkin Insulation. Michael was born in Highland Park IL on December 13, 1953, to Houma Lee and Delores Marie (Michela) Romine.

Michael is survived by...

Sep 21, 2025

Michael Lee Romine, 71, of Sims passed away at 11:04PM on Sunday September 21, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt Vernon. He had been a laborer with the Union working for Wilkin Insulation. Michael was born in Highland Park IL on December 13, 1953, to Houma Lee and Delores Marie (Michela) Romine.

Michael is...

Sep 20, 2025

John R. Walker, 57, of Wayne City passed away 2:02PM on Saturday September 20, 2025, at Deaconess Illinois Crossroads Hospital in Mt Vernon. John was born in Fairfield on September 21, 1967, to Gary R. and Linda S. (Musgrave) Walker. John was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan. He loved reading, always had a smile, and loved helping other people....

Sep 20, 2025

John R. Walker, 57, of Wayne City passed away 2:02PM on Saturday September 20, 2025, at Deaconess Illinois Crossroads Hospital in Mt Vernon. John was born in Fairfield on September 21, 1967, to Gary R. and Linda S. (Musgrave) Walker. John was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan. He loved reading, always had a smile, and loved helping...

Sep 17, 2025

Maxine Lee, 99, of Fairfield, passed away at 7:17am on September 17, 2025, at Cisne Rehabilitation and Health Care. She had been a homemaker.

Maxine was born on March 3, 1926, in Springerton, IL, to Walter and Ida (Winder) Cushman. On November 23, 1943, she married the love of her life, Howard Lee, who preceded her in...

Sep 16, 2025

Daddy has drilled his last well, he has found his last vein of oil. He took his rig to the yard and parked it. No longer hunting squirrel rabbit and deer.  The fishing poles no longer strung. The garden tiller no longer tilling the soil for his 100-acre garden He is now dancing on the streets of gold as...

Sep 16, 2025

Daddy has drilled his last well, he has found his last vein of oil. He took his rig to the yard and parked it. No longer hunting squirrel rabbit and deer.  The fishing poles no longer strung. The garden tiller no longer tilling the soil for his 100-acre garden He is now dancing on the streets of...

Sep 15, 2025

Jessie Keen, age 90, of Fairfield, Illinois passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law.  She was born on April 27, 1935, in Louisa, Kentucky, the daughter of Luther and Thelma (Miller)McHargue.  She married Verl Keen August 7, 1987, and he preceded her in death on August 7, 2009.  Jessie is survived...

Sep 15, 2025

Jessie Keen, age 90, of Fairfield, Illinois passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law.  She was born on April 27, 1935, in Louisa, Kentucky, the daughter of Luther and Thelma (Miller)McHargue.  She married Verl Keen August 7, 1987, and he preceded her in death on August 7, 2009.  Jessie...

Sep 14, 2025

James W. Penrod, 57, of Fairfield, passed away at 5:59pm on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital.

Jim was born on April 8, 1968, in Howell, Michigan, to Vera (Thompson) and Tom Smith. On April 6, 2013, he married the love of his life, Erica (Moore) Penrod.

Jim was a devoted son, father,...

Sep 10, 2025

Tracy Allen Vaughan, 64, of Fairfield passed away at 4:40PM on Wednesday September 10, 2025, at his residence. He was a manager at CDC. Tracy was born in Colorado Springs CO on August 15, 1961, to Pleasant and Francis Christine (Robertson) Vaughan SR.

Tracy is survived by his children- Holly (Jimmy) Lurz of Fairfield; April Vaughan of...

Sep 10, 2025

James Roscoe Lemons, 78, of Fairfield passed away at 10:05AM on Wednesday September 10, 2025, at his home.

James was born on May 10,1947 to James R lemons, Sr, and Mary Alice sheets. He was the owner of Bare Bunz Tanning Salon in Fairfield. James had a deep love for the simple joys in life- his horses...

Sep 10, 2025

Carrie Jo (Rutger) Dagg, 46, of Cisne, passed away September 10, 2025, at her home. Carrie was born October 2, 1978, in Fairfield, Illinois to Dale and Rhonda Rutger. She married Wayde Dagg on May 15, 1998. They celebrated 27 years together in marriage and were sweethearts since 1994. Carrie Jo touched the lives of everyone she met. She...

Sep 10, 2025

James Roscoe Lemons, 78, of Fairfield passed away at 10:05AM on Wednesday September 10, 2025, at his home.

James was born on May 10,1947 to James R lemons, Sr, and Mary Alice sheets. He was the owner of Bare Bunz Tanning Salon in Fairfield. James had a deep love for the simple joys in life-...

Sep 10, 2025

Tracy Allen Vaughan, 64, of Fairfield passed away at 4:40PM on Wednesday September 10, 2025, at his residence. He was a manager at CDC. Tracy was born in Colorado Springs CO on August 15, 1961, to Pleasant and Francis Christine (Robertson) Vaughan SR.

Tracy is survived by his children- Holly (Jimmy) Lurz of Fairfield; April...

Sep 10, 2025

Carrie Jo (Rutger) Dagg, 46, of Cisne, passed away September 10, 2025, at her home. Carrie was born October 2, 1978, in Fairfield, Illinois to Dale and Rhonda Rutger. She married Wayde Dagg on May 15, 1998. They celebrated 27 years together in marriage and were sweethearts since 1994. Carrie Jo touched the lives of everyone she...

Sep 7, 2025

Richard "Grant" Hoskins, 92, of Geff, passed away on September 7, 2025, in Evansville, IN. Grant was born August 3, 1933, in Saunemin, Illinois to Guy T. and Hattie Faye Hoskins. He married Linda Brown in 1958. They celebrated 65 years together.

Grant lived a life of community service; he was a Korean War Veteran, owned and...

Sep 7, 2025

Richard "Grant" Hoskins, 92, of Geff, passed away on September 7, 2025, in Evansville, IN. Grant was born August 3, 1933, in Saunemin, Illinois to Guy T. and Hattie Faye Hoskins. He married Linda Brown in 1958. They celebrated 65 years together.

Grant lived a life of community service; he was a Korean War Veteran,...