Robert Lawson "Bob" Caldwell, 91, of Albion, IL passed peacefully July 28, 2025. Born April 11, 1934 to Benton and LaVon (nee Bower) Caldwell in Hutsonville, IL, he lived a life marked by service and family. A proud veteran, Bob served in the United States Marine Corps from 1952 to 1956. He then served as a s...

Eva Jean Bailey, 91, of Mill Shoals, passed away at 8:03am on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She had worked as a secretary for the H & W Truss Company in Utah, a business that her late husband, James Bailey, owned and operated. Eva was born on August 1, 1933, in Aden, IL, to Fred and Bessie...

Melissa A. Fitzgerald, 72, of Crossville passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, July 28, 2025, at her residence in Crossville. Melissa was born on February 16, 1953, the daughter of Fred Grimwood and Ethel Maxine (Hanks) Grimwood. Melissa loved to read, watch classic movies, and learn about the Renaissance peri...

Howard J. Bunting, 97, of Fairfield passed away at 6:55AM on Monday July 28, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Skilled Care Unit. He was a farmer. Howard was born in Cuyahoga Falls OH on September 21, 1927, to Russell and Vada (Jewell) Bunting. Howard is survived by his son- Bill (Linda) Bunting of Fairfield; wife...

Judith Loehr 84, of Elgin, Illinois, formerly of Belle Prairie, Illinois, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025 at her home in Elgin. Judith was born June 28, 1941, in Hamilton County. She was a daughter of Carl Halley and Maxene (Severs) Halley. On December 14, 1959, she married Ralph M. Loehr and he preceded her in dea...

Larry D. "Hayrake" Gunter, 70, of Norris City passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. Larry was born on November 15, 1954, in rural Franklin County, IL the son of Freeman and Violet (Gossett) Gunter. He married his High School sweetheart, Brenda J. Curtis on...

On July 26, 2025, our beloved Mom, Nana, and friend, Linda Sue (Odle) Johnson, passed away. Born September 17, 1962, in Hammond, Indiana to Densel & Thelma (Kirby) Odle, Linda lived a life full of love, kindness, and fun. She was known to many for her humor, generosity, and selflessness, but more than anything, he...

L. Maxine (Neal) Drechsel, 93, of Albion, IL passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Oakview Heights in Mt. Carmel, IL. Maxine was born on May 8, 1932, in Marion County, IL to Fenton Merle Neal & Goldie Mae (Henke) Neal. She married Leroy J. Drechsel on January 30, 1955, and they enjoyed over 70 happy years of ma...

Frank William Newman, 63, Carmi passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. He was born on October 29, 1961, In Chicago Illinois. He was the son of Frank C. Newman. He married Twila Ann Bridges on September 7, 2019. Frank worked in the oilfields where he earned the nickname "Twist-Off." The rest of h...

Curtis Varney 89, of McLeansboro, IL. passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital, McLeansboro. Curtis was born June 27, 1936 in Broughton, IL. He married Teoria Clevenger on November 23, 1962 in White County Illinois. Teoria passed away November 22, 2022. Curtis attended Hopewell Missionary Baptis...

Fred Charles Bunting, 73 of New Kent, VA, formerly of Albion, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, with loved ones around him. He grew up in Albion, IL and was a member of the Edwards County High School Class of 1969. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Hester Fawkes Bunting. He is survived by his l...

Kenneth Scott Bender, age 66, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at his home. Kenny was born on December 9, 1958, in Olney, the son of Lee Merrit and Billy Gene (Alcorn) Bender. He dedicated many years working at Southwire and was a longstanding proud member of the Flora Elks Lodge and also the NM...

Frank Antone Wellen, 80, of Broughton, IL passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025 at his home. Frank was born on December 13, 1944 near Piopolis, IL to Henry & Mary (Wilhelm) Wellen. On October 25, 1969 he married Sharon (McPeak) Wellen, who survives. He attended St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Piopolis whe...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Eugene "Danny" Barrett, who departed this life on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the age of 57. He was born on October 16, 1967, in Fairfield, Illinois, the son of Sandra Gill and Donald Barrett. Danny was a cherished husband, father, son, brother, co...

Diana Sue Pemberton passed away on Monday morning, July 21, 2025 at Axiom Healthcare of Flora IL. Diana was born May 25, 1952, at Clay County Hospital, Flora, IL, the daughter of Roy and Betty (Porter) Pemberton. She was welcomed home by her brothers, Lowell and Earl. Diana was a faithful member of the First Christian ...

Edith "Eddi" Jane Fatheree, age 75, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday night, July 14, 2025, at Axiom Healthcare in Flora. Eddi was born May 8, 1950, in Olney, the daughter of the late Elmer E. and Florence Rae (Garrett) Greene. She married Wayne Fatheree in 1991 in Olney and they shared 34 years of marri...

Wayne Fatheree, age 78, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Friday morning, July 18, 2025, at Axiom Healthcare in Flora. Wayne was born June 6, 1947, in Flora, the son of the late Gerald and Pansy C. (Brown) Fatheree. He married Edith "Eddi" Jane Greene in 1991 and together they shared 34 years of marriage ...

Gregory Max Balding, 61, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney. Greg was born January 11, 1964 in Olney, the son of Max and Velda Ruth (Pittman) Balding. Greg was an avid NASCAR fan, and he loved his many cats. He was a collector of everything and was always w...

Michael Leon Lowe, 72, of Fairfield passed away on Wednesday July 16, 2025, at his home. He had been a mechanic and in maintenance. Michael was born in Murphysboro TN on November 4, 1952, to James Thomas and Norma Jean (Haynes) Lowe. Michael is survived by his daughter Michele L. Blanchard of Fort Branch IN, brothers P...

Steven Eugene Samson, 69, of Carmi, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. He was born on Wednesday, October 5, 1955, in Columbus, Indiana, the son of Harold Steven and Ann Elizabeth (Rogers) Samson. Steve married Sharon Kay Hutchison on May 28, 1983, at McHenry Methodist Chur...