Obituaries

Jul 8, 2025

Clark James Ewing, 19, of Fairfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at his home.

Clark was born on September 19, 2005, in Fairfield, IL, to Lawrence Ewing and Ashley (Lowe) Lord.

Clark never met a stranger and never passed up a chance to debate. He was a self-proclaimed comedian and part-time rapper. Even...

Jun 24, 2025

Deborah Luann (Kunce) Hoskins of Evansville, IN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.

Deborah was born April 10, 1960, in Fairfield, IL to James and Carmon (Skinner) Kunce. She grew up in Fairfield, spending much of her time helping out with her parents'...

Jun 24, 2025

Deborah Luann (Kunce) Hoskins of Evansville, IN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.

Deborah was born April 10, 1960, in Fairfield, IL to James and Carmon (Skinner) Kunce. She grew up in Fairfield, spending much of her time helping out with...

Jun 14, 2025

Faith J. Morse, 78, of Fairfield, passed away at 6:20am on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at her home.

Faith was born on July 15, 1946, in Staten Island, NY, to George and Mary (Zielinski) Ziel. On December 5, 1965, she married the love of her life, Robert W. Morse.

Faith was a homemaker and had...

Jun 14, 2025

Faith J. Morse, 78, of Fairfield, passed away at 6:20am on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at her home.

Faith was born on July 15, 1946, in Staten Island, NY, to George and Mary (Zielinski) Ziel. On December 5, 1965, she married the love of her life, Robert W. Morse.

Faith was a homemaker...

Jun 10, 2025

Brenda LaVon Gill, 77, formerly of Fairfield, passed away on June 10, 2025, at her residence in Carmi. She had been an administrative assistant at Fairfield National Bank for many years. LaVon was born in Jefferson County on November 17, 1947, to Delbert and Mary (Irwin) Clevenger.

LaVon is survived by her son- Kevin Gill of Redding...

Jun 10, 2025

Brenda LaVon Gill, 77, formerly of Fairfield, passed away on June 10, 2025, at her residence in Carmi. She had been an administrative assistant at Fairfield National Bank for many years. LaVon was born in Jefferson County on November 17, 1947, to Delbert and Mary (Irwin) Clevenger.

LaVon is survived by her son- Kevin Gill...

May 28, 2025

Rita Faye Doty, 76, of Fairfield, passed away at 1:28am on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Cisne Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She had been a home health aide.

Rita was born on November 16, 1948, in Ridgway, IL, to Donald Eugene and Oma Elizabeth (Terrell) Sork. She was married to the love of her life,...

May 28, 2025

David N. Foster, 72 of Keenes, IL passed away at 2:03 PM, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.  Born on April 11, 1953, in Urbana, IL to Willard and Phyllis (Holt) Foster, he was retired.

David is survived by his wife Mary Beth Foster of Fairfield, stepdaughter Crystal Rajcok of Keenes,...

May 28, 2025

David N. Foster, 72 of Keenes, IL passed away at 2:03 PM, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.  Born on April 11, 1953, in Urbana, IL to Willard and Phyllis (Holt) Foster, he was retired.

David is survived by his wife Mary Beth Foster of Fairfield, stepdaughter Crystal Rajcok...

May 28, 2025

Rita Faye Doty, 76, of Fairfield, passed away at 1:28am on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Cisne Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She had been a home health aide.

Rita was born on November 16, 1948, in Ridgway, IL, to Donald Eugene and Oma Elizabeth (Terrell) Sork. She was married to the love of...

May 23, 2025

Joe Marshall Boone, 69, of Fairfield, passed away at 9:33am on Friday, May 23, 2025, at his home.

Joe was born on April 27, 1956, in Fairfield, IL, to Olen and Mary (Vaughan) Boone. He graduated from Merriam Grade School, Fairfield Community High School, and Frontier Community College, earning his associate in science degree.  On September 10,...

May 22, 2025

Patsy Ann Randolph, 87, of Fairfield, passed away at 12:53am on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at her home.

Pat was born on August 5, 1937, in Fairfield, to Ivan and Fay (Venters) Vaughan. She had worked as a server, housekeeper, and caregiver throughout her life. She was also a member of the First Christian Church and Mt....

May 22, 2025

Harold Bruce Reeves, 76, of Fairfield, IL, passed away in Saint Louis, MO, on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Bruce was born on December 30, 1948, in Mt Vernon, IL, to Harold (Jokes) and Robie (Fearn) Reeves.

Bruce was a member of the FCHS Class of '67 and proud to be a lifelong Mule. He earned...

May 21, 2025

Melody Ann Thomas, 66, of Fairfield passed away at 6:30PM on Wednesday May 21, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker and a hairdresser. Melody was born in Bellflower CA on January 7, 1959, to George and Lillian Grace (Gigear) Smith.

Melody is survived by her daughter- Roxanne (Wesley Henley) Thomas of McLeansboro; five grandchildren;...

May 21, 2025

Melody Ann Thomas, 66, of Fairfield passed away at 6:30PM on Wednesday May 21, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker and a hairdresser. Melody was born in Bellflower CA on January 7, 1959, to George and Lillian Grace (Gigear) Smith.

Melody is survived by her daughter- Roxanne (Wesley Henley) Thomas of McLeansboro;...

May 20, 2025

Randy Garrison, age 70, of Chaffee, MO, passed away on May 20, 2025. Born on April 13, 1955, Randy's life was defined by his unwavering faith, hard work, generous spirit, and the deep love he held for his family and friends.

He lived his life as a reflection of his faith- steadfast, compassionate, and full of purpose....

May 20, 2025

Randy Garrison, age 70, of Chaffee, MO, passed away on May 20, 2025. Born on April 13, 1955, Randy's life was defined by his unwavering faith, hard work, generous spirit, and the deep love he held for his family and friends.

He lived his life as a reflection of his faith- steadfast, compassionate, and full...

May 16, 2025

Rena Belle McCormick, 98, of Fairfield passed away at 12:35AM on Friday May 16, 2025, at her daughter's home in Grayville. She had been a waitress, cleaned houses, and mostly a farmer's housewife. Rena Belle was born in Wayne County on September 5, 1926, to Walter Ross and Mary Ellen (Robertson) Fritts.

Rena Belle is survived by...

May 16, 2025

Rena Belle McCormick, 98, of Fairfield passed away at 12:35AM on Friday May 16, 2025, at her daughter's home in Grayville. She had been a waitress, cleaned houses, and mostly a farmer's housewife. Rena Belle was born in Wayne County on September 5, 1926, to Walter Ross and Mary Ellen (Robertson) Fritts.

Rena Belle is...