Obituaries

Aug 31, 2025

Patsy Y. Musgrave, 83, of St. Charles, MO, passed away at 3:59am on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her home.

She had worked for the automation department of McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis, MO.

Patsy was born on March 30, 1942, in Springerton, IL, to John Stallings and Maxine Rister. On July 13, 1963, she...

Aug 30, 2025

Dennis McKitrick, 69 of Fairfield, passed away at 8:06 PM, Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  Born on February 15, 1956, in Fairfield to James and Joyce (Shuffett) McKitrick, he was a retired truck driver from Murphy Trucking.  Dennis loved to hunt and fish and spend time with his grandchildren.

Dennis is survived by his...

Aug 30, 2025

Dennis McKitrick, 69 of Fairfield, passed away at 8:06 PM, Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  Born on February 15, 1956, in Fairfield to James and Joyce (Shuffett) McKitrick, he was a retired truck driver from Murphy Trucking.  Dennis loved to hunt and fish and spend time with his grandchildren.

Dennis is survived...

Aug 19, 2025

Kent "KC" Clevenger, 69, of Fairfield passed away at 12:05AM on Tuesday August 19, 2025, at Deaconess Henderson Hospital in Henderson KY. He worked at General Tire for 34 years. KC was born in Fairfield on July 14, 1956, to Tice and Vada Naomi (Reed) Clevenger. He married Cathy Bell on July 7, 1990. KC was an avid Chicago...

Aug 19, 2025

Kent "KC" Clevenger, 69, of Fairfield passed away at 12:05AM on Tuesday August 19, 2025, at Deaconess Henderson Hospital in Henderson KY. He worked at General Tire for 34 years. KC was born in Fairfield on July 14, 1956, to Tice and Vada Naomi (Reed) Clevenger. He married Cathy Bell on July 7, 1990. KC was an...

Aug 15, 2025

Newton A. Keen, 91 of Fairfield, passed from this life at 7:08 PM, Friday, August 15, 2025, at Cisne Health Care in Cisne, IL.  Born on July 6, 1934, in Wayne County, IL to Charlie and Leota (Hampton) Keen, he was married to Dorothy Thomason for over 50 years.  She preceded him in death.  Also preceding him are his...

Aug 15, 2025

Newton A. Keen, 91 of Fairfield, passed from this life at 7:08 PM, Friday, August 15, 2025, at Cisne Health Care in Cisne, IL.  Born on July 6, 1934, in Wayne County, IL to Charlie and Leota (Hampton) Keen, he was married to Dorothy Thomason for over 50 years.  She preceded him in death.  Also preceding him...

Aug 10, 2025

Nick C. Downen, 27, of Wayne City, IL, passed away at 4:20am on Sunday, August 10, 2025, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

Nick was born on April 19, 1998, in Fairfield, IL, to Donny Downen and Reba (Thomason) Downen.

Nick graduated in the class of 2016 from Wayne City High School and,...

Aug 8, 2025

Lucas Wayne Gifford, 31, passed away on August 8, 2025, at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville IN. Lucas was born to Dennis Ray Gifford and Evelyn Kay Rowark on June 25, 1944, in Fairfield. Lucas grew up in Fairfield before moving to Evansville as an adult.

Lucas is well known for being a gifted artist...

Aug 8, 2025

Lucas Wayne Gifford, 31, passed away on August 8, 2025, at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville IN. Lucas was born to Dennis Ray Gifford and Evelyn Kay Rowark on June 25, 1944, in Fairfield. Lucas grew up in Fairfield before moving to Evansville as an adult.

Lucas is well known for being a...

Aug 7, 2025

Tamara G. Bruce, 63, of Enfield, IL left her earthly home to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the home.  Born on July 17, 1962, in Springfield, IL to Miles and Barbara (Lowe) Friend, she had been a registered nurse.

Tamara is survived by her parents Miles and Barbara Friend, stepdaughter Crystal...

Aug 7, 2025

Michael R. Tipps, 64, of Fairfield, passed away at 8:10pm on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at his home in Geff, IL.  He had been an oilfield laborer for Tipps Oil in Fairfield.

Mike was born on February 5, 1961, to Sharkey and Charlotte (Mason) Tipps.

Survivors include his 20-year companion Brenda Bates of Geff, his...

Aug 7, 2025

Tamara G. Bruce, 63, of Enfield, IL left her earthly home to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the home.  Born on July 17, 1962, in Springfield, IL to Miles and Barbara (Lowe) Friend, she had been a registered nurse.

Tamara is survived by her parents Miles and Barbara Friend,...

Aug 2, 2025

Betty Jean Pottorff, 96, of Fairfield, passed away at 10:55pm on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Betty was born on December 12, 1928, in St. Louis, OK, to Lloyd "Slats" and Pearl (Walls) Arnett. On November 2, 1947, she married the love of her life, Vernon Pottorff, who preceded her in death.

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Jul 30, 2025

Eldon Glen Musgrave, 76, of Sims, IL, died on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at his home.

The seventh of eleven children, Eldon was born to Glen and Mildred (Williams) Musgrave on August 29, 1948, at home in Wayne County.

Eldon had been a logger, timber buyer, and a tree trimmer his entire life.

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Jul 28, 2025

Eva Jean Bailey, 91, of Mill Shoals, passed away at 8:03am on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  She had worked as a secretary for the H & W Truss Company in Utah, a business that her late husband, James Bailey, owned and operated.

Eva was born on August 1, 1933, in Aden, IL, to...

Jul 28, 2025

Howard J. Bunting, 97, of Fairfield passed away at 6:55AM on Monday July 28, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Skilled Care Unit. He was a farmer. Howard was born in Cuyahoga Falls OH on September 21, 1927, to Russell and Vada (Jewell) Bunting.

Howard is survived by his son- Bill (Linda) Bunting of Fairfield; wife Velma Bunting...

Jul 28, 2025

Howard J. Bunting, 97, of Fairfield passed away at 6:55AM on Monday July 28, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Skilled Care Unit. He was a farmer. Howard was born in Cuyahoga Falls OH on September 21, 1927, to Russell and Vada (Jewell) Bunting.

Howard is survived by his son- Bill (Linda) Bunting of Fairfield; wife...

Jul 16, 2025

Michael Leon Lowe, 72, of Fairfield passed away on Wednesday July 16, 2025, at his home. He had been a mechanic and in maintenance. Michael was born in Murphysboro TN on November 4, 1952, to James Thomas and Norma Jean (Haynes) Lowe.

Michael is survived by his daughter Michele L. Blanchard of Fort Branch IN, brothers Paul...

Jul 16, 2025

Michael Leon Lowe, 72, of Fairfield passed away on Wednesday July 16, 2025, at his home. He had been a mechanic and in maintenance. Michael was born in Murphysboro TN on November 4, 1952, to James Thomas and Norma Jean (Haynes) Lowe.

Michael is survived by his daughter Michele L. Blanchard of Fort Branch IN,...