Category Archives: Obituaries

William "Junior" Joseph Hodgson, Jr., 69 of Carmi
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, William "Junior" Joseph Hodgson, Jr., 69, on August 17, 2025, in Evansville, Indiana. He was born ...
Mark Wells Aug 19, 2025

Lucas Wayne Gifford, 31 of Evansville (formerly of Fairfield)
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, 1994, in Fairfield. Lu...
Mark Wells Aug 19, 2025

Kellie Jene Elliott, 64, of Westminster, SC
Kellie Jene Elliott, 64, of Westminster, SC passed away on August 16, 2025 at Franklin County Hospital in Benton, IL. Kellie was born on December 2, 1960 in Boise, ID to Neil & Judith (Hughes) Woo...
Mark Wells Aug 18, 2025

Newton A. Keen, 91 of Fairfield
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) ...
Mark Wells Aug 18, 2025

Paul Martin Darbutt, 74 of Fairfield
74-year-old Paul Martin Darbutt of Fairfield passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025. Paul was born on December 10, 1950 to Peter and Jessie Mae (Crosley) Darbutt at Terre Haute, IN. He married Charmai...
Mark Wells Aug 17, 2025

Regina "Gina" Gaye Martin-Hill, age 68, of Cisne
Regina "Gina" Gaye Martin-Hill, age 68, of Cisne, Illinois, passed away Wednesday morning, August 13, 2025, at her home. She was born June 18, 1957, in Salem, the daughter of William Toutant and Erma ...
Mark Wells Aug 16, 2025

Richard Lee Clark, 89, of McLeansboro
Richard Lee Clark, 89, of McLeansboro, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 with his wife by his side. He was born at home in Jefferson County, IL on October 26, 1938 to Co...
Mark Wells Aug 14, 2025

Marjorie Eileen (Varble) Burger, 91, of Wayne City
Marjorie Eileen (Varble) Burger, 91, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, IL. Margie was born on July 3, 1934 in Carrollton, IL to Ru...
Mark Wells Aug 12, 2025

Sammy T. Simpson, 90 of Barnhill
90 year old Barnhill resident, Sammy T. Simpson passed away Monday morning. August 11, 2025 at the Skilled Care Unit of Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Sammy was born November 15, 1934 in White County, I...
Mark Wells Aug 12, 2025

James "Jim" Curtis Carter, 83, of Enfield
James "Jim" Curtis Carter, 83, of Enfield, IL., passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, IL. Jim was born on March 18, 1942, in Carmi, IL, the son of Harol...
Mark Wells Aug 12, 2025