Obituaries

Jun 6, 2019

RICKIE DEAN KEYSER, 62, of Fairfield, passed on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Rickie was born on September 10, 1956, to Walter and Iva L. (Myers) Keyser in Fairfield, Illinois.

Rickie worked as an Egg Inspector for the Dept. of Weights and Measures for the State of Illinois. He was an avid...

Jun 2, 2019

Steven J. Meyer, 67, of Trenton, IL, died Sunday, June 2, 2019 at his residence.

Steven was born October 3, 1951, to Clifford and Cora (nee Bergheger) Meyer.

He was a hard-working, reserved man, who loved his children.

Steven is survived by his sons, David Meyer, Springfield, IL and Charles Meyer, Houston, TX;...

Jun 1, 2019

Cyril D. Curtis, retired nuclear physicist, died June 1, 2019 in Albion. He was 98.

Dr. Curtis was born in 1920 to Benjamin and Zella (Tait) Curtis, on a farm southwest of Albion. He grew up in an era before electricity had come to rural Illinois, and attended a one-room school until eighth grade. He graduated from...

May 31, 2019

Brown Buford Lee, Jr., affectionately known as ‘Stut”, was born in Williamson County, Tennessee to Fannie & Brown B. Lee, Sr. on May 22, 1931.  He graduated from Franklin Training School in 1950 and joined the United States Air Force in 1951.  On October 7, 1959 Brown married Margaret Luster in Nashville, Tenn.  They began their married life soon...

May 30, 2019

Frank Leon Harris, 82, of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN.

He was born April 25, 1937 in Olney, IL to Clara (Pierce) and Arthur Harris. He married Elaine Winter on May 24, 1957 at Ellery Christian Church and she survives.

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May 29, 2019

Mary L. Knapp-Bunting, 69, of Albion, IL passed from this life unexpectedly on May 29, 2019 while visiting her son and daughter-in-law in Richmond, VA. A life-long resident of Albion and recognized by family, friends, and the community for her servants heart and giving spirit, she will be forever missed.

Born September 9, 1949 in Olney, IL...

May 29, 2019

Michael Dean Feldman, age 50 of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on May 29, 2019 in West Salem. Michael was born on October 30, 1968 in Olney, IL to Harold “Hap” and Carolyn (Nunn) Feldman. He was an Eagle Scout. He enjoyed teaching those students who wanted to learn. He loved computers, Dungeon and...

May 23, 2019

David C. Pagan, 98, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, May 23, 2019, peacefully in his home surrounded by his family and friends.

David was born October 21, 1920, to Leroy and Grace (nee Gannon) Pagan in Pocahontas, IL.  On January 1, 1961, he married Bonnie Ambuehl in Grantfork, IL.

David was a proud member of...

May 22, 2019

Norma Jean Bailey, 90, of West Salem, IL, passed from this life to the next on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN.

She was born June 3, 1928 in Marion, IL and was the daughter of Eva (Huffman) and Fred Meisenheimer. She married Robert Bailey on December 11, 1946 at the EUB...

May 20, 2019

Dayne Anthony Harrison, age 25, of rural Cisne, IL passed from this life to the next on May 20, 2019.

Dayne was born on December 3, 1993 in Olney, IL to Denise (Neavill) and Troy Harrison.  He was married to Kendra LeMond.

Dayne worked as an oilfield pipe tester for Wolfe Testing. He was an...

May 19, 2019

Elijah David Randall, 21, of Pocahontas, IL, died Sunday, May 19, 2019 at his residence.

Elijah was born June 16, 1997, to Dan and Toni (nee Prater) Randall in Maryville, IL.

When a life sparks, ignites, and lights so many souls with delight, a shadow is cast when that soul passes to the next realm. ...

May 19, 2019

JOAN BARNES, 85, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Cisne Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Joan was born June 27, 1933, at Flora, Illinois to Roy L. and Leona (Lane) Schurr. She married Leland Barnes July 18, 1951 at her home in Enterprise and he survives.

Joan was a homemaker and...

May 18, 2019

Charlotte D. (nee Killion) Brooks was born in Carlyle, Illinois, on August 17, 1925, to Otto and Tranny Killion. She was the ninth of ten children.

She leaves her husband of 61 years, Carl Brooks; a daughter; two sons; six grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

Visitation will be on Saturday, May...

May 17, 2019

Rose Mary Olds, 95, of Mt. Carmel, IL, passed from this life to the next on May 17, 2019 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.

She was born on February 24, 1924 in Orio, IL, and was a nurse.

Per her request, there will be no formal services.

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May 16, 2019

Austin Speir, age 41 of Bone Gap, IL passed from this life to the next on May 16, 2019 at Deaconess-Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. Austin was born on September 14, 1977 in Olney, IL. His parents are Teresa “Terry” (Clodfelter) Garner and Neil Speir. Austin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Judith and Joe Clodfelter and Sara...

May 15, 2019

Florence G. Reid, age 91 of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on May 15, 2019 at her home.

Florence was born in Lancaster, IL on June 10, 1927 to Arthur and Ina (Smith) Higgins. She graduated from the West Salem High School and was one of the last two remaining graduates living....

May 14, 2019

Leta B. (nee Weiss) File, 93, of Pocahontas, IL, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Cedarhurst Senior Living, Greenville, IL, surrounded by her family.

Leta was born March 28, 1926, to Edward and Bertha (nee Basler) Weiss, in Pocahontas, IL.  On June 2, 1945, she married Kenneth File.

She was a member of the Pocahontas...

May 11, 2019

JOYCE MAY POWELL, 88, of Clay City passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Flora Gardens.

Joyce was born May 14, 1930, in Cisne to Allen and Alice (Hamilton) Hickenbottom. She was married in 1946 to Elmo Powell. She was employed 24 years at Clay County Hospital, was a member of the Sweet Adeline’s and...

May 9, 2019

CLIFFORD SIMMS, of Johnsonville, Illinois passed away Thursday May 9, 2019 at his home in Johnsonville.

Clifford was born June 22, 1954 at Belleville, IL, to Howard C. and Elsie (Chaffin) Simms.

Clifford was a truck driver for G & P Trucking.

Clifford is survived by his sister Terri Hacker of Johnsonville, IL;...

May 8, 2019

Jerry Wayne Deisher of rural West Salem passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2019. He would have turned 80 on June 10th, 2019.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years Mary Etta (Miller) Deisher. They were married on September 1st, 1957 and she affectionately called him Henry.

Also surviving is a sister, Lois...