Category Archives: Obituaries

Paul Arthur Wells, 71, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. Paul was born on August 16, 1954 in East St. Louis, IL to Arthur ...

Jenell Hayden was born on June 11, 1932, in Livingston, TN and passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, in Gilmer, Texas. She lived a life filled with love, care, and dedication to her family and the si...

Elmer Francis Weccele, Jr.,69, of Carmi, IL passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at his home in Carmi. Elmer was born on May 19, 1956 in Chicago, IL to Elmer F. Weccele, Sr. & Frances (Murphy) Wec...

Charles W. Brockett, 90, of Norris City passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 in Evansville, IN. He was born on December 23, 1935 in Dale, IL the son of Harry Dale and Louella (Wooldridge) Brockett. Ch...

Billy Ray Wolford, 63, of Crossville passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 in Evansville, IN. He was born on November 21, 1962 in Chicago, IL the son of Billy Ray and Gracie Lee (Tucker) Wolford. Billy ...

The Fairfield Community High School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 12th at 6:00 p.m. in the FCHS Study Hall in Fairfield. The meeting agenda includes roll call...

Wayne R. Smith, 99, of Geff passed away at 4:50AM, Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Born on January 29, 1927, in Wayne County to Rude Estil and Nellie Mae (Longbons) Smith. He wa...

Patricia Ann Dial, age 79 of McLeansboro, IL. passed away Friday, May 8, 2026 at her residence.   Pat was born in Karbers Ridge, IL. on December 8, 1946. She was a daughter of Quentin Patterson a...

Dorothy Marie (Hammond) Johnson On May 5, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Dorothy gained her wings, she was pronounced at 9:12 p.m., surrounded by her loving family. Born July 26, 1945 to Earl and Ester (McClain) H...

Gerald Wayne Drake of Mt. Vernon, IL, passed away after a short battle with cancer on May 06, 2026 at his home in Mt. Vernon, IL surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Drake was born in Charleston, IL o...