Diana Jo (Hart) Berger, 79, of Albion, Illinois passed away peacefully to heaven on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Heart to Heart Hospice in Evansville, Indiana. Diana was born May 4, 1947 in Olney, Illinois to David L. and Dorothy (Timmons) Hart. She attended school in Edwards County. She followed in her parents footstep...

Harold L. Karger, 97, of Carmi, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Ferrell Hospital. He was born on March 6, 1929, in Carmi, the son of Walter Karger and Ruth (Hughes) Karger Burdette. Harold married Barbara Ann Doneghue on July 11, 1959, and they shared more than 67 years together. He enlisted in the Army in 19...

Dale E. Kanady, 76, of Fairfield, unexpectedly passed away at 3:41pm on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL. Dale was born on October 6, 1949, in Mt. Vernon, IL, to Charles and Kathleen (Baldwin) Kanady. Dale dedicated more than 45 years to a career in accounting, working for Fai...

Jerry Franklin Owen, 85, of Grayville, Illinois, passed away peacefully oJerry Franklin Owen, 85, of Grayville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2026, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of faith, family, love and service. He was born on February 16,1941, in Grayville, the son of Chester and Genevi...

Vicki Sue Brown, 77, of McLeansboro, Illinois passed away Friday, August 7, 2026 surrounded by her family at her residence. She was born on January 10, 1949, in McLeansboro, Illinois to Alva and Beulah (Swafford) Biggerstaff. Vicki married the love of her life Danny Brown in McLeansboro, Illinois on June 11, 1966. They...

Maverick Oren Wayne Runyon was born and passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026 in Richland County, IL. Maverick is the son of Brandon and Kayla Runyon of Claremont. Maverick is survived by his parents; big brother, Abel; maternal grandparents, Randall and Rita Ash and paternal grandparents, Brad and Lisa Runyon; paterna...

Dennis Johnson, 79 of Fairfield, passed away at 12:10 AM, Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Skilled Care Unit. Born on February 27, 1947, in Mt. Vernon, IL to Donnie and Louise (Delmotte) Johnson, he had worked for Halliburton in Henderson, KY and then in the fuel lab at Airtex Products before r...

Terri Vaughan, 61 of Fairfield, passed away at 8:35 AM, Sunday, August 2, 2026, at White County Rehab and Nursing in Carmi. Born on December 8, 1964, in Joliet, IL to Freddie and Patsy (Laird) Vaughan Sr., she had been an apartment complex representative. Terri is survived by her son Paul Collins III of Fairfield, br...

Corbet Stover Jr., 69, passed away on August 2, 2026, at 1:33 p.m. at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories, unwavering devotion, and countless stories that will continue to be told for generations. Born on August 8, 1956, Corbet lived a life defined by hard wor...

Geoffrey "Junior" Steven Ward, 39, of Carmi, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026. He was born on July 8, 1987 in Highland, Indiana, to Steven Geoffrey Ward and Penny (Anderson) Morris. Geoff worked in masonry with his family and on a horse ranch that he loved during his time in Florida. He enjoyed time with ...

Jackie (Jack) Anderson, 81, of Fairfield, Illinois, was born on July 18, 1945, in Fairfield, Illinois. He entered into heavenly bliss at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana, on July 31, 2026. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 57 years, Linda (Finley) Anderson, of Fairfield; his uncle, Kenn...

Tyler Mason, 27, of Fairfield passed away at 6:23PM on Thursday July 30, 2026, at the Linda E White Hospice House in Evansville IN. He was born on April 15, 1999, in Evansville, to Stephen and Trisha (Stennett) Mason. Tyler, along with his family, did not let his disability slow him down. Besides spending his time at B...

On May 18, 2026, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) identified the remains of U.S. Army Cpl. Jackie Lee Thurman, missing from the Korean War. Thurman entered the service from Illinois and served with Battery B, 99th Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division. In early September of 1950, the North Korean ...

Donald R. Haley, 88, of Grayville, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. He was born on Thursday, April 26, 1938, in Marion County, Kentucky, the son of Herschel Basil and Katy Ruth (Roller) Haley. Donald proudly served his country in the United States Army. He married...

Ellie Venable of Fairfield departed peacefully from this life on July 20, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland. She was born Eleanor Louise Simpson in Fairfield on November 25, 1935, the eldest daughter of Bernard and Ruth (Corder) Simpson. She never much cared for the name Eleanor and went instead by Ellie. A proud, lifelong...

Paul DeWaine "Dude" Talbert, age 55, of Flora, Illinois, and formerly of Johnsonville, entered the gates of Heaven at 2:48 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born October 29, 1970, in Fairfield, the son of the late Pauletta Kay Talbert. On January 6, 2024, Paul married Shannon Tur...

Maddison Marie Borah, 26, of Fairfield passed away on Thursday July 23, 2026. She was born in Mt Vernon on February 7, 2000, to Robert Matthew Borah and Darla Shaw. Maddison had been employed at Kiddie College. She enjoyed painting, drawing, crafting, music, and working with kids and the elderly. Maddison is survived b...

Carly Denise Schwierjohn, Nineteen months, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at St. Louis Children's Hospital after a sudden illness. Carly was born on December 20, 2024, in Breese, IL to Brian and Shelby Schwierjohn of Pocahontas, IL. Carly completed the Schwierjohn family and was their 'CarCar'. Carly...

Jess Parks, age 90 years 11 months passed peacefully into his heavenly rest on July 25, 2026, at the Marion VA Hospital. Jess was born in Thompsonville, IL on August 5, 1935, to Marion and Gladys (Doering) Parks. He married Goldie Green on December 26, 1961, and she survives. Jess is survived by his wife Goldie; one br...

Katherine Mayanne Lentz, 96, of Grayville, Illinois passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at home with her family close by. She was born on Sunday, July 28, 1929, in Stockton, Kansas, the daughter of Arthur Willis and Dorris (Gartrell) Allen. On January 24, 1947, she married Harold Wayne Lentz in Phillipsburg, Kansas a...