Author Archives: Mark Wells
BOIL ORDER ISSUED FOR PORTION OF NORTH 1ST STREET IN FAIRFIELD
The City of Fairfield Water Department has issued a boil order for residents in the 600 and 700 blocks of North 1st Street following the completion of water line repairs. Officials advise that any wat...
Aug 12, 2025
Loren W. Dunigan, age 88, of Clay City
Loren W. Dunigan, age 88, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Willowbrook of Effingham. He was born September 12, 1936, in Flora, the son of Wilbur A. and Ethel (Barnett) D...
Aug 12, 2025
Deborah "Debbie" Ann Dugan, age 67, of Clay City
Deborah "Debbie" Ann Dugan, age 67, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Friday afternoon, August 8, 2025, at Helia Healthcare of Salem. She was born April 22, 1957, in Effingham, the daughter of Shelb...
Aug 12, 2025
Larry Albert Workman, age 82, of Flora
Larry Albert Workman, age 82, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at Axiom Healthcare of Flora. He was born December 17, 1942, in Flora, the son of Raymond and Marie (Green) Workma...
Aug 12, 2025
Lowell Dickey Hedges, 87 of Naples, Florida (formerly of Wayne City)
Lowell Dickey Hedges passed away on June 21, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Lowell Dickey Hedges lived a life marked by faith, service, and innovation as he went to be with the Lord at the age of 87...
Aug 11, 2025
Nick C. Downen, 27, of Wayne City
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 Donnie Downen an...
Aug 11, 2025
Camela Bolton Cleveland, 32, of Bone Gap
Camela Bolton Cleveland, 32, of Bone Gap, Illinois, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at her grandparents' home. She was born on Tuesday, August 18, 1992, in Ev...
Aug 11, 2025
Tamara G. Bruce, 63, of Enfield
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)...
Aug 11, 2025
WAYNE CITY BEAN DAYS 2025 PROMISES FULL LINEUP OF FAMILY FUN
The Wayne City Ruritans welcome one of the community's favorite traditions with Bean Days 2025, themed "Small Town Know How." A packed schedule of events will take place over multiple days in Septembe...
Aug 11, 2025
GRAYVILLE DAYS 2025 EVENT SCHEDULE RELEASED, PACKED WITH FOOD, FUN, AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
The community of Grayville is gearing up for a weekend full of excitement, live music, family fun and food as Grayville Days 2025 takes place from Friday, August 29th through Sunday, August 31st. Fest...
Aug 11, 2025