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 simple joys of nature. Jenell graduated from Carmi High School as the Valedictorian, a testament to her commitment and har...

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) Weccele. On October 5, 2012 he married Gina (Brinkley) Weccele, who survives. Elmer worked as a drilling manager for Mitc...

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. Charles married Georgianna Smith on July 12, 1958 at Braden Valley Church west of Dale and they shared over 64 years of ma...

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 was with his longtime companion, Betty Pisarczyk, for 30 years. He loved to play games, but especially poker. Billy's ot...

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, any additions or deletions to the agenda, and recognition of visitors. Under new business, board members will discuss ...

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 was a farmer and a Veteran of the US Navy. Wayne is survived by sons- Richard and Danny Smith both of Fairfield; daughters...

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 and Laverne (Ledbetter) Patterson. On March 5, 1966 she married Jackie Dial in Shawneetown, IL. Jackie passed away on January 4,...

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) Hammond in Rochelle, Illinois. She married Lavern Fay Johnson Sr. on May 26, 1962 in Keenes, Illinois. They would have be...

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 on February 24, 1935 to John A. and Mayme I. (McGahan) Drake. At an early age Gerald became a Christian and was baptized ...

73 year old Fairfield resident, James "Allen" Schnell passed away at his residence on Monday, May 4, 2026. Allen was born on March 25, 1953 in Flora, Illinois to Donald and Shirley (Badger) Schnell. Allen married Dora Moats on May 3, 1980 in Mt. Erie, Illinois. She preceded him in death on September 25, 2024....

Surrounded by family, Ann Marie (Karcher) Burke, 67, of McLeansboro, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. After a short but courageous battle with cancer, Ann faced her illness with remarkable strength, grace and dignity. Ann was born on April 6, 1959, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Verno...

Rebecca Lynn Cartmill, 69, of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born on Sunday, August 5, 1956, in Carmi, Illinois, the daughter of Delbert and Dorothy (Churchwell) Buckner. Becky married Bruce Cartmill on May 15, 1976. And together they shared ov...

Alan Lee Lemons, 64 of Flora, Illinois, was born on June 28, 1961, to Charles Franklin Lemons and Thelma Ruth Holmes-Lemons. He passed away May 4, 2026 at his home. He is survived by his brother, Leon (Janie) Lemons. As well as his four daughters-Constance (Jesse Riggleman) Lemons, Amanda (Devon) Fuson, Christina (Jose...

Pamela K. (McGill) Bain, 74, of Carmi passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at White County Rehab and Nursing. She was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on November 30, 1951 the daughter of Orvil and Lillie Lorine (Mandrell) McGill. Pamela is survived by the staff and residents of White County Rehab and Nursing. She was preceded...

Dorothea Jean (Vaughan) Andrews Jenkins, 90 of Fairfield, born at home on October 9, 1935, in Pond Creek, Illinois, to Brose and Margaret (Bell) Vaughan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at her son's home, surrounded by her loving family. She lived a life defined by service, compassion, and a deep commit...

Patti Renee Ratcliffe, 66, of Albion, Illinois passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. Patti was born on November 16, 1959 in Carmi, Illinois to George and Peggy Aborn. She married William Ratcliffe on January 23, 1982 and they enjoyed over 43 years of marriage. Patti was...

Anita Diana "Diane" Wood, 86, of Wayne City, Illinois, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Coulterville Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Coulterville, IL with her loving daughter by her side. She was born on November 2, 1939 in Wayne City, Illinois to the late William A. "Bill" Newman, ...

Alta Kay Krajec, 76, of West Salem, IL, passed away Friday, May 1st at her home. She was born September 10, 1949, the daughter of LD and Patricia Rothrock. Alta graduated from Richland County High School in 1967. She received a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a Master's degree in Botany from Southern Illinois Universi...

Alec Lee Tennyson, 29, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 in Fairfield, IL. Alec was born on March 7, 1997 in St. Louis, MO to Bob & Lisa (Milner) Tennyson. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for the International Union of Operating Engineers. Alec was a Baptist by faith. He lived ou...

85 year old Fairfield resident, Owen Ray Lowery passed away Thursday April 30, 2026, in Evansville, Indiana. Owen was born August 19, 1940, in Wayne City, Illinois to Clyde and Vada (Mayberry) Lowery. Owen had worked as a Farmer and at Airtex for 44 years. Owen married Jane Vaughan on June 11, 1960 in Fairfield, Illino...