All Obituaries

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...

Roy Dean Mason, 50, a resident of Sims, IL passed away at his home on Sunday, September 8, 2019.   Roy was born on March 3, 1969 in Fairfield, IL to his parents Charles Ray Mason and Mildred (Briley) Mason.  He was married to Bonnie Mason, who preceded him in death on November 13, 2018.   Roy worked as a farmhand for various farms in Wayne County.  He was a member of the Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church in Wayne City, IL.   Roy is survived by a son Caleb...

Karl Dexter Hess, 26, a resident of Mt. Vernon, IL passed away at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO on Saturday, September 7, 2019.   Karl was born on March 17, 1993 in Mt. Vernon, IL to his parents Timothy Hess and Marcile (Mast) Hess.  On August 23, 2013 he married Martha Jewel (Rudolph) Hess Orchardville, IL who survives.   Karl worked for Country Blacksmith Trailers in Mt. Vernon, IL and was a member of the Orchardville Mennonite Church in Keenes, IL.   He...

Veta Christine Jones, 69, a resident of Bluford, IL passed away at Barnes-Jewish Hospital on Monday, August 5th, 2019.   Veta was born on New Year’s Day of 1950 to her parents Aaron Bruce and Verne (Collard) Bruce.  She was married in Orchardville, IL on August 15th, 1969 to her husband Larry Jones who survives.   She worked as a Registered Nurse at various nursing homes and attended the Salem Free Will Baptist Church in Bluford, IL.  She enjoyed gardening,...