It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Eugene Warkins, who left this world suddenly on April 9, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on August 29, 1938, in Sublette, Illinois, Don dedicated his life to education, family, and his community, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by many. Donald ...

Penny Ann Hargrave 65, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025 surrounded by family at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. She was born December 26, 1959 in Vincennes, IN. She was a daughter of Robert Glen Land and Shirley (Gardner) Land. Penny married Floyd Dale Hargrave, Jr. on August 21, 1976 in Mt. Carmel, IL. She ...

Connie Rae Spitzner, age 72, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025, at her home. She was born November 4, 1952, in Vandalia, the daughter of Samuel P. and Mary R. (Sloan) Patridge. She married Michael W. Spitzner on March 24, 1968, at Mt. Zion Church. Connie had worked for Country Companies Insuran...

Rockey Ray Merritt, beloved husband, devoted father and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 10th, 2025, at the age of 79. He leaves behind a legacy of unwavering love, quiet strength, and a heart fiercely dedicated to his family. Rockey was born on December 7, 1945, in Sims, IL, to Raymond Sr....

47 year old Fairfield resident, John Robert Griswold passed away in Lawrence, Michigan from a tragic drowning accident on Thursday, April 3, 2025. John was born in Festus, Missouri on July 15, 1977 to Robert Lynn Griswold and Marcella Brooks. John was known for his love of nature, his pranks, his boisterous spirit and ...

Geneva J. Klaffer, 84, of Fairfield, IL, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi, IL. Geneva was born May 11, 1940, in White County, IL, to Pleasant and Geneva (Gibbs) Vaughan. Geneva married John C. Klaffer, Sr. in Mt. Vernon, IL, on October 3, 1956. They celebrated 55 wedding anniversar...

Dorothy Ann Pollard, 87, of Carmi, Illinois, sadly passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Dunedin, Florida. She was born in Thackeray, Illinois, on July 20, 1937, the daughter of Andrew and Violet (Campbell) McMahan. Dorothy married Donald G. Pollard on November 4, 1953. She spent several years as a press operator ...

Steven Lee Daniel, 78, of Grayville, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel. He was born on Monday, December 9, 1946, in Louisville, KY a son of Louis Walker and Dorothy Lee (Nichols) Daniel. On March 29, 2002, Steve married Sandra Elaine Broster in Henderson, KY and together the...

Melissa K. Dagnan, 58, of Fairfield, passed away at 1:18am on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She had been a homemaker. Melissa was born on March 22, 1967, in Chicago, IL, to Francis and Golda (Amburgey) Dagnan. Survivors include her daughters Julia (Matt) Stone and Kristal Sorrelli (Travis Gray...

Gene Francis Groff November 18, 1932 - April 1, 2025 Gene and his identical twin, Jerry, were the youngest of 6 children born to Mary and Dan Groff, and grew up in a loving family, supported by a close-knit community in Grayville, Illinois. Outgoing and gregarious from the get-go, Gene was an athlete, lettering in foot...

Robert A. Parker, 78, of Carmi, formerly of McLeansboro passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Carmi Manor. He was born in Eldorado, Illinois, on July 18, 1946, the son of Thomas Abraham and Ellen Elizabeth (Harrelson) Parker. Robert faithfully served his country in the United State Marine Corp during the Vietnam War...

Carolyn Sue (Ward) Funkhouser, 80 of Grayville, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Heart to Heart Hospice in Evansville, IN. She was born on Saturday, October 28, 1944, in Norris City the daughter, of Herman and Violet (Blue) Ward. She married Jimmy Gale Funkhouser on November 9, 1961, in Grayville and togeth...

Anita Lee Crow Vogel, 85, of Fairfield Anita has passed on to be in the presence of her God and His Son at 7:30 AM, Monday, April 7, 2025, at her home in Fairfield. She lived a full life, complete with struggles and victories. Anita was born in Alton, IL December 4,1939, to Orvel L. and Alice M. Crow. Initially, they l...

Kathy Lynn Warren, 74, formerly of Fairfield, passed away at 11:11AM on Tuesday April 1, 2025, at her home in Bradenton Florida. Kathy was born in South Haven Michigan on July 21, 1950, to Herb and Phyllis (Lyman) Grosse. Kathy was a cake decorator and a Village on the Greens board member as well as activities director...

Charles Paul Blades, age 77, of Benton, passed away at his home on April 2, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on June 10, 1947, in Eldorado, Illinois, Charles was a graduate of McLeansboro High School, Class of 1965. He earned his bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University and later a master's de...

John Ragle Cooper, 78 of Destin, Florida and formerly of Clay City, Illinois, passed away on January 21, 2025, at his home in Destin, surrounded by his loving family. John was born on July 10, 1946, in Terre Haute, Indiana, son of Arthur and Elsie (Benjamin) Cooper and raised by his grandparents, Floyd and Sopha Cooper...

Raymond Edward Fisher, 91 of Fairfield, passed away at 7:58 AM, Friday, April 4, 2025, at his home. Born on February 12, 1934, in Coles County, IL to Merrill Vincent and Mary Lou (Cordes) Fisher ,he was said to be the first baby boy born at Old Lake Mattoon, also known as Paradise Lake. He married Beverly Joan Scatte...

Sylvia M. McDannel, 90, of Fairfield, passed away at 10:49pm on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at her home. She had been the custodian of Cornerstone Community Church, formerly the First United Methodist Church in Fairfield, for 54 years. She was also a member of New Beginnings Church in Fairfield for several years. Sylvia w...

Martin Donnie Plemmons, age 82, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away early Thursday morning, April 3, 2025, at Axiom Gardens of Flora. He was born May 26, 1942, in Marshall, North Carolina, the son of Paul and Margaret (Snelson) Plemmons. He was united in marriage to Betty C. Pierson on October 26, 1963, in Aurora, and...

Ray W. Hosselton, age 89, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away April 2, 2025, at Axiom Healthcare, Flora, Illinois. He was born November 5, 1935, in Zif Township, Illinois, the oldest son of Fred and Alma (Atteberry) Hosselton. Ray first married Shirley Davis who preceded him in death. He later married Francis (Pickel)...