All Obituaries

Jameson Russel West was born sleeping on Tuesday, July 7th, 2020 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.   Although he never got the opportunity to experience this Earthly world, Jameson still made a lasting impression on the lives of his family.  He is with our Lord and Savior in a perfect world, looking after his family from Heaven, where they will be reunited again in the future.  He was loved deeply by all those who met him.   Jameson is survived by his mother...

Paget “Pag” DeEtte Lawrence (Lynch), 66, a resident of Wayne City, IL passed away at her home on Friday, June 26, 2020. Pag was born on December 24, 1953 in Millersburg, OH to her parents Charles and Gloria Brightwell.  She married Mike Lynch, who preceded her in death. Pag was in the restaurant business for 53 years.  She owned and operated the Little Red Barn restaurant in Wayne City for 20 years.  She was an avid sports fan, and was an especially huge fan of...

Victoria Lynn Maxey of Wayne City, IL went to be with God the morning of June 16, 2020 at the age of 51.  She was born March 14, 1969 in Chicago, IL to Diane and John Morris. Vicki worked at the Wayne City Early Learning Center as a Pre-K teacher who loved all her students, past and present.  She loved life to the fullest through simple pleasures and spending time with her family.  Vicki had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. She is survived by...

Sandra Kay Hertenstein, 73, a resident of Wayne City, IL passed away at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL on Saturday, April 25, 2020.   Sandra was born on April 25, 1947 to her parents Otis Meyers and Veneta (Allen) Meyers.  She married Roger Hertenstein, who survives, and they were blessed with nearly 55 years of marriage.   Sandra was half owner of Hertenstein Auction Company and had previously worked as a real estate agent and for Pillsbury.  She was a...

Dorthey Jean Talbert, 89, a resident of Sims, IL passed away at the Lavender Ridge Memory Care Center in Mt. Vernon, IL on Saturday, April 4, 2020.   Dorthey was born on April 30, 1930 in Paxton, IL to her parents Fred Shelton and Fern (Barringer) Shelton.  On November 19, 1949 she married Glen Talbert, who preceded her in death.   Dorthey was a homemaker and she also served as Secretary for the Wayne City Fire Protection District for a number of years. She was a member...

Mary (Withrow) Mezo, 94, a resident of Wayne City, IL passed away at Aperion Care in Fairfield, IL on Saturday, March 14, 2020.   She was born on March 17, 1925 in Orel Township, IL to her parents Sylvester Aaron Hunt and Cena (Miller) Hunt.  Mary was a homemaker and had also worked at Fairfield Memorial Hospital as a housekeeper.  She and her husband Robert Mezo had previously owned the Little Ole Opry in Wayne City.  She was a member of the Olive Branch...

Wayne Allen “Weiner” Scarbrough, 65, a resident of Fairfield, IL passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.   He was born on October 22, 1954 in Sims, IL to his parents John and Beulah Scarbrough.  On July 18, 1987 he married Jerrilyn (Hunt) Scarbrough, who survives.   Wayne worked at Airtex in Fairfield for over 40 years.  He enjoyed hunting rabbits and birds, and spending time with his grandkids.   Wayne is survived by his wife...

Gearl Elwood Greenwalt, 96, a resident of Wayne City, IL passed away at Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, IL on Saturday, November 2, 2019.   Gearl was born on August 12, 1923 in Papertown, IL to his parents Ira and Ethel Greenwalt.  On January 2, 1947 he married Earlene (Pierce) Greenwalt, who survives.   Gearl served in the U.S. Army for 3 years and was stationed in multiple countries in Europe during World War II.  He worked for most of his life as a farmer. ...

Everett “Butch” H. Page, 78, a resident of Wayne City, IL passed away at his home on Saturday, November 2, 2019.   Everett “Butch” H. Page was born on March 26, 1941 in Chicago, IL to his parents Claude and Opal Page.  On May 26, 1970, he married Bonnie Lou (Greenwalt) Page, who survives.   Everett served in the U.S. Army for 22 ½ years, 2 years of which were served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War.  After retiring from the Army, he...

Gabriel Allen Horn, 35, a resident of Flora, IL (formerly of Fairfield, IL) passed away with his family by his side at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL on Friday, September 20, 2019.   Gabriel was born on February 25, 1984 to James Allen Horn and Katie Castleberry (Johnson).   He was an oilfield worker for Bangert Casing Pulling Corp. in Clay City, IL.  Gabriel loved hunting, fishing, camping, and being outdoors.  He also enjoyed playing pool, darts, and...