Category Archives: Obituaries

Richard H. "Dike" Behler, 97, of Carmi
Richard H. "Dike" Behler, 97, of Carmi, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehab, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 22, 1927, in C...
Mark Wells Dec 09, 2024

Nadine Louise (Bell) Padgett,78, Fairfield
Nadine Louise (Bell) Padgett,78, Fairfield, passed away peacefully on December 6th, 2024, at her home. She was born in San Diego, CA on December 3, 1946, the daughter of Elbert T. Bell and Neva M. (Ku...
Mark Wells Dec 07, 2024

Lisa Ann Fisher, 58, of Evansville formerly of Fairfield
Heaven gained a bright and shining angel on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Lisa Ann Fisher passed away peacefully at home with her family near her side. Lisa was born on July 5, 1966, in Fairfield, Illin...
Mark Wells Dec 07, 2024

Reta Faye Blair, 86, of Carmi
Reta Faye Blair, 86, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. She was born on March 16, 1938, in White County, the daughter of Halsey Fred and Mary Myrtle (Hon) Higginson. She graduated f...
Mark Wells Dec 05, 2024

John F. Reed, 95 of Fairfield
John F. Reed, 95 of Fairfield, Illinois passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, at 5:05 AM surrounded by his loving family. Known for his kindness, wisdom and unwavering dedication to his faith an...
Mark Wells Dec 04, 2024

Malachai Eugene Wildbur, age 39, of Iola
Malachai Eugene Wildbur, age 39, of Iola, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024. Malachai was born on September 13, 1985, in Effingham, Illinois, the beloved son of Michael Eugene and Kath...
Mark Wells Dec 03, 2024

Peggy Sue Long, age 66, of Flora
Peggy Sue Long, age 66, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at St. Louis University Hospital. She was born January 4, 1958, in Vandalia, the daughter of Ralph Emerson and Dai...
Mark Wells Dec 03, 2024

Janice Kay Horn, 79, of Enfield
Janice Kay Horn, 79, of Enfield, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024. She was born on October 16, 1945, in Enfield, Illinois, the daughter of Warren and Ruby (Crawford) Williams. Jan married Bill ...
Mark Wells Dec 02, 2024

Norma May Longbons, 85, of Albion
Norma May Longbons, 85, of Albion, IL, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN. Norma was born March 5, 1939 in Effingham, IL to Charles and Bernice (Caz...
Mark Wells Dec 02, 2024

Doris Louise (Kell) Harris, 89,of Bone Gap
Doris Louise (Kell) Harris, 89, passed away on November 27, 2024 in Mt. Carmel, IL. Doris was born on March 15, 1935 in Oakland City, Indiana to Gerald and Hope (Brenton) Kell and grew up in Somervill...
Mark Wells Dec 02, 2024