All Obituaries

Dale Eugene Brown, 76, of Lovington, IL and formerly of Fairfield, IL passed away on December 24, 2022 at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Dale was born August 8, 1946 in Sims, IL the son of James Brown & Margaret (Eckleberry) Brown.  He had previously worked as a janitor at Roadmaster Bicycles in Olney, IL.  He attended Lovington Christian Church in Lovington, IL and previously attended Sims Christian Church in Sims, IL.  He enjoyed tinkering, collecting...

Tammy Lu Sharp, 50, of Keenes, IL passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. Tammy was born on July 20, 1972 in Flora, IL the daughter of Steven Jourdan and Connie (Williams) Bonner.  On July 1, 1995 she married Gale Sharp, who survives. Tammy was a Certified Nursing Assistant at various area nursing homes, and had previously worked at a number of local factories.  She attended Howard Community Chapel in Opdyke.  Tammy...

Holden Ray Keown, 24, of Harrisburg IL passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg, IL. Holden was born October 23, 1998 in Evansville, IN the son of James Keown and Jeannie (Bidabe) Ray.  Holden worked for Coatings Application and Waterproofing in St. Louis, MO as a masonry restoration specialist.  He loved horse riding, ATV riding, fishing, and hunting.  He enjoyed cookouts and spending time with friends & family.  He will be...

Richard Ray “Dick” Williams, 83, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Aperion Care in Fairfield, IL. He was born on September 4, 1939 in Winchester, IL the son of Ray Edward Williams and Helen (Ruenzi) Williams.  Dick had worked at Airtex in Fairfield, IL before retiring from that position and had previously worked for Allis-Chalmers in Springfield, IL.  He was a 32nd degree Master Mason and was an active member of the Orel Lodge #759 A.F....

Thomas Allen Voyles, 76, of Greenville, IL and formerly of Wayne City, IL passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at his home in Greenville. Thomas was born on June 3, 1946 in Bluford, IL the son of Louie James Voyles and Mattie Josephine (Hinton) Voyles.  On October 15, 1969 he married Muriel Kathleen Voyles, who survives. Thomas worked for Monsanto as a chemical operator, pipefitter, and a welder.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran, who served as an M-60 gunner during the Vietnam...

Robert Oren “Bob” Kittle, 92, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at his home in Wayne City. Bob was born August 1, 1930 in Paxton, IL the son of Merl & Flossie (Richardson) Kittle.  On January 28, 1956 he married Ruby Eleanor (Brown) Kittle, who preceded him in death on November 17, 2021. Bob had many different careers during his lifetime, but he was mostly known for TV tower installation and maintenance in the Wayne City area.  He also...

Harry Lee Piper, 76, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. Harry was born on April 5, 1946 in Morton, IL the son of Frank H. Piper & Bernice (Burroughs) Piper.  On January 26, 1964 he married Linda (Vance) Piper, who survives. Harry worked for many years as a mechanic, and was a member of the Wayne City Church of God.  He loved attending church services and church activities, and also had served as a church...

Jerold Lee Gammon, 88, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL. Jerold was born on April 25, 1934 in Aden, IL the son of Thurman Jerold Gammon & Adeline W. (Thomason) Gammon.  On March 14, 1957 he married Annabelle (Iles) Gammon, who preceded him in death on July 29, 2017. Jerold was an owner and trainer of thoroughbred horses and was the Road Commissioner of Orel Township for 29 years.  He was also a U.S....

Virginia Lee McKitrick, 97, of Sims, IL passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022 at Aperion Care in Fairfield, IL. Virginia was born in Sims, IL on March 11, 1925 the daughter of Willard & Alma Barr.  On November 14, 1942 she married Auburn Frank McKitrick, who preceded her in death.  Virginia was a homemaker and farmer.  She was a member of the Eastern Star in Wayne City for over 50 years and a member of the Monday Evening Women’s Club for over 50 years.  She...

Bill Gene Bailey, 84, of Keenes, IL passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. Bill was born on May 27, 1938 in Wayne County, IL the son of Paul & Eva Bailey.  On May 30, 1958 he married Evelyn Joann (Crask) Bailey who preceded him in death.  Bill was retired from working at Airtex in Fairfield, IL and was a member of the Keenes Missionary Baptist Church and a former member of Ten Mile Baptist Church in McLeansboro.  He was a...