All Obituaries

Glen Norris Feather, Sr., 86, of Dunlap, IL and formerly of Wayne City, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at his home. He was born on May 29, 1937 in Wayne City, a son of Ernest "E.J." Feather and Hazel Marie (Legg) Feather. Glen married Shirley Richison on August 15, 1955 in Fairfield. She preceded him in death on October 25, 2015 in Dunlap. He was also preceded in death by his parents. Glen is survived by his four children, Dr. Sue Feather of East Peoria, Dr. Glen...

Donnie “Doc” Lee Lappin, 88, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Green Tree Assisted Living in Mt. Vernon, IL.  Donnie was born March 25, 1935 in Wayne City, IL to Frank & Loraine (Meyers) Lappin.  On September 3, 1955 he married Karen Zoe (Payne) Lappin, who survives. He graduated from Wayne City High School in 1954, and worked with his father as a welder in his welding shop.  “Doc” then worked for the Wayne City Water Plant...

Sharon June (McCormick) Kissner, 73, of Fairfield, IL passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at StoneBridge Memory Care in Mt. Vernon, IL. Sharon was born to Burl & Gladys (Butler) McCormick on February 19, 1950, the youngest of 7 children.  While attending Wayne City High School, she met the love of her life, Jerry Kissner.  They were married at the ages of 15 and 17 in 1965.  They farmed and raised three children together until his death in a farm accident in March of...

Cyrus DeWayne Austin, 67, of O’Kean, AR and formerly of Wayne City, IL passed away on May 4, 2023 at his home.  Cyrus was born July 4, 1955 in Mt. Vernon, IL the son of Jabez Greg Austin & Mable Lucille (Downen) Austin. Cyrus worked as a dairy farmer and attended the Free Will Baptist Church in O’Kean, AR.  He formerly attended Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church in Wayne City.  Cyrus was a quiet person who mostly kept to himself, but he was also an honest...

Larry Ray Shaw, 83, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at his home.  Larry was born October 10, 1939 in Keenes, IL the son of Arvil Shaw and Doris (Payne) Dove.  On April 20, 1959, he married Sharon (Henry) Shaw, who survives. Larry worked at Airtex in Fairfield, IL for 42 years, before retiring in 2002.  He started as an operator, then started working in the maintenance department, and eventually became Plant Superintendent.  Larry and his wife...

Johnie Lee Thomason, 86, of Mt. Vernon, IL passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. Johnie was born August 18, 1936 in Wayne County, IL the son of Norris & Bessie Thomason.  On July 1, 1962 he married Wilma Lee (Solomon) Thomason, who survives. Johnie retired from General Mills, where he had worked as a forklift operator.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a U.S. Army Veteran.  He was a former member of the...

Virginia Lee (Edmison) McCord, 89, of Wayne city, IL passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at her home.  Virginia was born on February 2, 1934 in Wayne City, IL to her parents Frank and Esther Edmison.  On July 4, 1952 she married Murvin Lee McCord who preceded her in death.  Virginia and husband Murvin enjoyed  68 years of marriage. Virginia was a devout Christian and a wonderful wife and mother. She was adored by her grandchildren. Virginia helped her husband farm and...

Sherman Ray Weaver, 74, of Fairfield, IL passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at his home.  Ray was born in Fairfield, IL on September 15, 1948 the son of Bernie Eugene and Myrtle Ida (May) Weaver.  On August 14, 1970 he married Mary L. (Breeze) Weaver, who survives. Ray was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served as a Military Police Officer at the Aberdeen Proving Ground Missile Base in Chestertown, Maryland.  He worked as a specialist welder at Blaw Knox Construction Company...

Judy Ann (Gammon) Warren, 63, of Mt. Vernon, IL and formerly of Wayne City, IL passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at White Oak Nursing & Rehabilitation in Mt. Vernon, IL. Judy was born February 15, 1960 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Johnce & Hester (Richards) Gammon.  She was a homemaker and a fan of St. Louis Cardinals baseball.  She loved her children and grandchildren, and was very proud of them. Judy is survived by 2 daughters: Tanya Sodders (and Darris...

Norma Sue Bailey, 76, of Loogootee, IN passed away on February 17, 2023 at Jasper Memorial Hospital in Jasper, IN.  She was a member of the Loogootee Methodist Church and faithfully supported the Humane Society of Martin County.  She was 76 years old. Born in Wayne County, Illinois, on October 14, 1946, Norma was the fourth of five daughters born to Loren and Mildred (Whitson) Finley. As you would expect, the house was regularly filled with raucous cackles and the smell of home...