Category Archives: Obituaries

Charles Edward Wendle, 83 of Cromwell, Kentucky (formerly of Fairfield)
83-year-old Charles Edward Wendle of Cromwell, Kentucky, formerly of Fairfield passed away on April 23, 2023. Charles was a devoted father, grandfather and friend. Born in Fairfield, Illinois, he dedi...
Mark Wells Sep 26, 2025

Timothy E. Hutcheson, 63, of Fairfield
Timothy E. Hutcheson, 63, of Fairfield, passed away at 8:31am on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He had worked as a laborer in the oilfield for many years. Tim was born on ...
Mark Wells Sep 25, 2025

Donald L. Glover, 85, of Carmi
Donald L. Glover, 85, of Carmi, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 19, 2025. Born on November 15, 1939, in Grayville, IL, to Frank and Leota (Paul) Glover, Don lived a life ma...
Mark Wells Sep 24, 2025
Lynn Smith, 73, of Norris City
Lynn Smith, 73, of Norris City passed away on September 22, 2025, at his residence in Norris City surrounded by his family. He was born on December 28, 1951, in Norris City at his family home, the son...
Mark Wells Sep 24, 2025

Knova Lea Xanders, 91 of Fairfield
Knova Lea Xanders, 91 of Fairfield, Illinois was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Knova was born on June 8, 1934, in H...
Mark Wells Sep 24, 2025
Michael Lee Romine, 71, of Sims
Michael Lee Romine, 71, of Sims passed away at 11:04PM on Sunday September 21, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt Vernon. He had been a laborer with the Union working for Wilkin Insulation. Michae...
Mark Wells Sep 24, 2025

Maryellen Faye (Marsh) Collins, 98, of Wayne City
Maryellen Faye (Marsh) Collins of Wayne City, IL passed away at her home on Sept. 20th, 2025 at 3:00pm with her two children by her side. She was 98 years old and had been in declining health for quit...
Mark Wells Sep 22, 2025

John R. Walker, 57, of Wayne City
John R. Walker, 57, of Wayne City passed away 2:02PM on Saturday September 20, 2025, at Deaconess Illinois Crossroads Hospital in Mt Vernon. John was born in Fairfield on September 21, 1967, to Gary R...
Mark Wells Sep 22, 2025
Madlyn "Ann" Lewis, 68, of Fairfield
Madlyn "Ann" Lewis, 68, of Fairfield passed away at her residence on September 18, 2025. She was born on May 29, 1957, in Bloomington, Illinois, to James and Madeline (Doty) Lewis. Ann had worked as a...
Mark Wells Sep 22, 2025
Betty J. Wagner, 100, of Carmi
Betty J. Wagner, 100, of Carmi passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at her residence in Carmi. She was born on December 21, 1924, the daughter of Dolph and Clara Bell (McCarthy) Beasley. Betty...
Mark Wells Sep 19, 2025