Donald D. “Pete” Theberg, 72, of Fairfield passed away at 1:01AM on Tuesday November 7, 2023, at his home. He was a welder and had worked in construction and maintenance. Pete was born in Fairfield on August 30, 1951, to Joseph George and Mary Aline (Gowler) Theberg.May 14, 2024 Local News, Local Sports. The Fairfield Mules 2024 Boy’s Basketball Camp is set. The camp will be held June 3rd through the 5th for all age categories at the Center St. Grade School this year due to gym renovations at FCHS. The cost is $0 for each participant. Price breaks are given for multiple child families, 2 kids-$70 3 kids-$90.The Fairfield City Council met Tuesday evening for their second February meeting. Shannon Woodard with the engineering firm of Conner & Conner, addressed the council to summarize the findings of a recently completed Water Rate Study. ... WFIW Your News Talk Connection; WOKZ Real Country; Search. Fairfield City Council Met Tuesday Evening ...87 year old Fairfield, Illinois resident Larry B. Odum passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at. Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, Illinois. Larry was born on August 20, 1936 to Daniel and Eva Odum in Marion, Illinois. Larry married Sue Reid on January 25, 1957 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri before her passing on November …Event Navigation. « Geff Ruritan Monthly Breakfast. Edwards County Feed the Family Event ». Fairfield American Legion has Bingo every Friday night at 7pm. Snacks and drinks available to purchase. No children admitted. + Google Calendar + iCal Export.2 days ago · May 24, 2024 Local News. The Fairfield Park District is set to open to the public on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th at 1pm weather permitting. The Fairfield City Pool has scheduled its inaugural free swim sessions of the summer season. These complimentary swim days will take place on May 31st and June 1st (the upcoming Friday and Saturday ...Today's local news headlines. https://www.wfiwradio.com/.../headlines-for-tuesday.../. wfiwradio.com. Headlines for Tuesday, November 19th. 36-year-old Jamie N. …Lola Marie Lowry, 95, of Fairfield passed away at 12:08AM on Friday June 16, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital Skilled Care Unit. She had worked for the Farmer's Store for over 20 years in Fairfield and she was a much loved wife, mother, and homemaker by all her family and friends. Lola was born in Wayne County on October 29, 1927, to ...Fairfield Public Library has announced their Summer Activity Morning schedule that begins this Saturday with registration for the next two weeks. Each morning will be filled with activities, games, treats and special presenters. Programs begin at 10.am. Activity stations, games and crafts provided in partnership with Wayne County Enrichment ...Ham radio enthusiasts, also known as amateur radio operators, have been using ham radios for communication and emergency purposes for decades. One of the most crucial aspects of op...November 28, 2023 Local News. The Fairfield City Council met for their second November session last night, working through a very light agenda. 2 TIF requests were approved, They included: Jen Vaughan d/b/a No Tan Line received $2,000 for exterior improvements to her property at 106 West Main St. Austin Gibbs /New Gen Concrete LLC received ...Charles E. Suddarth, 88, of Fairfield, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He was born August 18, 1933, in Wayne County, Illinois to Ross and Martha (Simpson) Suddarth. Charles was a veteran of the United States Army. He was the previous owner of Wayne County Roofing Company, a …May 24, 2024 Local News. Trash pickup for the City Of Fairfield for the week of May 27th will be running on regular schedule There are NO DELAYS in service. Set your trash out for pick up on regular scheduled day. Any concerns may be directed to Sunrise Sanitation 618-740-1701 or City Hall 618-842-2294. FAIRFIELD WEATHER - WeatherWidget.io.July 14, 2022 Obituaries. Roland "Slim" Matthews, 88, of Fairfield, died at 9:55pm on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Aperion Care in Fairfield. He had been a manager for Pepsi Cola Distrubuting in Fairfield and retired after 38 years of service. Slim had served two terms for the City of Fairfield as the 3 rd and 4 th ward alderman.Barbara A. Walker - Fairfield. Barbara A. Walker, 75, of Fairfield, died at 10:45am on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. Along with helping her husband Carl assemble motorcycles, Barbara had worked as a proofreader for the Wayne County Press for 22 years and had also been the clerk for the Berry ...Event Navigation. « Edwards County Cancer Support Group. Donorama 2024 @ Community of Christ Church in Fairfield ». Fairfield American Legion has Bingo every Friday night at 7pm. Snacks and drinks available to purchase. No children admitted. + Google Calendar + iCal Export.Apr 25, 2023 · April 25, 2023 Obituaries. 81 year old Fairfield resident, Jerry E. Campbell passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, Illinois. Jerry was born on May 31, 1941, in Eldon, Missouri. He was the son of James E and Clara Ethel (Admire) Campbell.Herman Lowell Brown, age 93 of Fairfield, passed away August 10,2022 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital Skilled Care Unit. He retired after working 30 years for Trunkline Gas Company, many years at the Johnsonville Station, then as superintendent at Ambia, IN and retiring as superintendent at Dyersburg, TN. Herman was born in Massac County, IL near Brookport, July 4, 1929, the son of Scott and ...Wayne County Sheriff's Officials executed a search warrant at a rural Fairfield residence late Wednesday Evening. At 10 PM, Sheriff's officials executed the warrant at the residence of 46-year-old Roy D. Finley. Sheriff's personnel secured the scene and searched the residence. Deputies during the search located suspected methamphetamine.One solution that Mayor Moore brought up to the council was a tax increase of 7.99%. That would require a truth-in-taxation hearing prior to the next Fairfield City Council meeting on December 12th. Mayor Moore says that the tax levy has to be passed by end of council business that evening. Currently, the city of Fairfield has been using ...Jimmy Wayne Sweat, 70, of Fairfield passed away at 7:20PM on Thursday February 22, 2024, at SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital in St. Louis. He was a press operator at the Wayne County Press. Jimmy was born in Selmer TN on November 20, 1953, to James and Pearl (Willis) Sweat.Roberta Jean Wilson, 96, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2021 at 7:25 am at Gallatin Manor, Ridgeway, Il. She was born in Flat Rock, Illinois on August 25, 1925. ... WFIW Your News Talk Connection; WOKZ Real Country; Search. Roberta Jean Wilson - Fairfield.WFIW Radio - WFIW, Adult hits, FM 104.9, Fairfield, IL. Live stream plus station schedule and song playlist. Listen to your favorite radio stations at Streema.October 10, 2016 Obituaries. Mary Patricia Brunell, 82 of Fairfield died at 11:33 PM, Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at her home. She graduated from the School of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania in 1955 and worked as an RN at the school for 9 years after graduating. From there she moved to Chapel Hill and worked at the University of ...March 14, 2022 Obituaries. Trask C. Smith, 27, of Fairfield, passed away at 8:15am on Saturday, March 12, 2022. He graduated from Fairfield Community High School, Class of 2012. Trask was born on June 23, 1994, in Mt. Vernon, IL, to Tom Smith and Misty Gammon. Survivors include his father Tom (Sandy) Smith of Landcaster, IL, his mother Misty ...Russell D. Felix- Fairfield. Russell D. Felix, 68 of Fairfield passed away at 4:17 AM, Friday, November 24, 2017 at his home. He was born on March 8, 1949 in Barnhill to George and Ethel (Medler) Felix, and was an Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. Russell was a machine repairman at Airtex Products, retiring after 43 years and had farmed ...Professional artists from several Midwest states, including Illinois, Missouri, and Ohio, will converge on Fairfield for the 12 h Annual Fairfield Paint Out. The 2023 event will be held September 26-20, with headquarters at the Floral Hall on the Wayne County Fairgrounds. The Paint Out is sponsored by Volunteers for a Progressive Fairfield.Event Navigation. « BLUFORD RURITAN BREAKFAST - DONATIONS ACCEPTED. Fairfield American Legion Friday Night Bingo ». Fairfield American Legion has Bingo every Friday night at 7pm. Snacks and drinks available to purchase. No children admitted. + Google Calendar + iCal Export.Professional artists from several Midwest states, including Illinois, Missouri, and Ohio, will converge on Fairfield for the 12 h Annual Fairfield Paint Out. The 2023 event will be held September 26-20, with headquarters at the Floral Hall on the Wayne County Fairgrounds. The Paint Out is sponsored by Volunteers for a Progressive Fairfield.Michael (Bullard) Valarezo, 74, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2023. Mike was born June 17, 1948, in Mt. Vernon, IL, the son of Elbert "Pete" and Marie (Ritter) Bullard. He is survived by his husband, Luigi Valarezo, whom he married in 2013. He is also survived by sister-in-law Donna Beaumont, nephew Matthew Vitek (Mary Rosales), and ...Charles William "Bill" Jones, 77, of Fairfield passed away at 4:20 PM on Thursday April 21, 2022, at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville IN. He had worked at Airtex, was owner of Jones TV Tower Service, repaired oil rigs, farmed, and most recently worked at NAL. Bill was of the Christian faith and was a member of Conway Church for many ...WFIW RADIO, Fairfield, IL. 13,346 likes · 323 talking about this. The stations listened to, not just heard! Newscasts Airing Monday - Friday 6:15 - Local News, Obits, Sports, Weather 7:15 -...The Fairfield Lions Club put on their first car show at Leo French Park. 102 cars, trucks and motorcycles were on display. Josh Dunahee was selected as the Best GM in show, Emilee Horigan was voted Best Ford in show, Carl Sawyer won for Best Mopar in show, and Chuck Postelwaithe won Best Orphan for his historic 1915 restoration Packard …Mar 7, 2024 · March 7, 2024 Obituaries. 84 year old Fairfield, Illinois resident, Irene Tucker passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at her residence. Irene was born on December 21, 1939 in Wayne County, Illinois to Clarence and Gaynell (Farris) Auvil. Irene worked for Dr. Konarski and Dr. Marks at the Fairfield Medical Center for several years.Event Navigation. « Edwards County Feed the Family Event. Edwards County Cancer Support Group ». Fairfield American Legion has Bingo every Friday night at 7pm. Snacks and drinks available to purchase. No children admitted. + Google Calendar + iCal Export.Lorene Weber - Fairfield. Lorene Weber, 87 of Fairfield passed away at 12 PM, Friday, September 2, 2022, at Aperion Care Fairfield. Born on December 16, 1934, in Fairfield to Albert and Gladys (Miller) Harrison, she married Samuel Weber on April 17, 1954. She had been a homemaker and babysitter, and longtime member of King's Chapel Church.Well-known local horseman Perry E. "Buddy" Simpson, 93 of Fairfield, passed away at 6:15 AM, Monday, October 30, 2023, at the VA Medical Center in Marion, IL. Born on June 24, 1930, in Wayne County, IL to Edgar and Ida (McKay) Simpson, Buddy was a US Army Veteran and married Dorris Rister on October 5, 1954. They were married for 67 years ...2 days ago ... Goldie Larua Gustafson, 61, of Springerton, IL passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, IL.Sep 8, 2023 · 87 year old Fairfield, Illinois resident Larry B. Odum passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at. Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, Illinois. Larry was born on August 20, 1936 to Daniel and Eva Odum in Marion, Illinois. Larry married Sue Reid on January 25, 1957 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri before her passing on November 16, 2014.March 14, 2023 Obituaries. 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.91-year-old Opal Jackson of Fairfield, died at 1:25 AM, on Monday, June 14 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Opal was born on March 7, 1930, in Wayne County, IL, Search. ... WFIW Your News Talk Connection; WOKZ Real Country; Search. Opal Jackson - Fairfield. June 15, 2021 Obituaries.WOKZ Real Country | WFIW. WOKZ Real Country. Request your favorite song at 1-800-962-5590. We LOVE our Real Country. Cactus Dave (6a-12n Eastern) When I was about 5 years old, I thought the radio was about the coolest thing as a kid. I would often sit in the back seat of my parent’s car and pretend to be the DJ.Gregg Allen Edwards, 54, of Fairfield passed away at 10:25AM on Saturday 9/30 at his residence. He was employed at Friend Oil Company and was a member of the Burnt Prairie Masonic Lodge, Wayne County Shrine Club, and the Fairfield Elks Lodge. Gregg is survived by two daughters, Nicole (Travis) Mitchell and Rylee Kate Edwards both of Fairfield ...Treva M. Barnett, 73, of Wayne City, died at 5:50pm on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL. She had been a homemaker. Treva was born on December 9, 1950, in McLeansboro, IL, to Valoris and Juanita (Irwin) Meyers. On December 3, 1971, she married the love of her life, Charles Ray “Chuck” Barnett.April 24, 2024 Local News. (Fairfield) – The Fairfield BPW is currently accepting scholarship applications. All Wayne County High School Senior girls and “mature women” returning to college are invited to apply. Fairfield Business and Professional Women representatives say all scholarships awarded will be two thousand dollars.Kathryn Cooper, 100-years-old, of Fairfield, IL, died at 11:40AM on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Aperion Care in Fairfield. Kathryn was born on June 23, 1921, in Mattoon, IL to Clarence Tudor and Lorraine (Story) Tudor. She was married to Howard L. Cooper for 51 years before his death in 1989. Katy attended Tuscola schools in Tuscola, IL.Mr. & Mrs. Todd Halley are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Meghan, to Mr. Matthew Byars, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ritchie Byars. Meghan is a 2012 graduate of Fairfield Community High School and is currently a fifth year pharmacy student at St. Louis College of Pharmacy in St. Louis, MO.Jimmy Wayne Sweat, 70, of Fairfield passed away at 7:20PM on Thursday February 22, 2024, at SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital in St. Louis. He was a press operator at the Wayne County Press. Jimmy was born in Selmer TN on November 20, 1953, to James and Pearl (Willis) Sweat.87 year old Fairfield, Illinois resident Larry B. Odum passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at. Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, Illinois. Larry was born on August 20, 1936 to Daniel and Eva Odum in Marion, Illinois. Larry married Sue Reid on January 25, 1957 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri before her passing on November 16, 2014.January 3, 2020 Obituaries. 76-year-old Bill E. Taylor of Fairfield, died at 1:40AM on Friday, January 3 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. He had been the owner of Taylor’s Mini Mall, in Fairfield, for 24 years. He was also a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1966-1970.Dwain K. Dawson – Fairfield. January 26, 2023 Obituaries. Dwain K. Dawson, 67, of Fairfield, died at 9:35am on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Aperion Care in Fairfield, IL. He had been employed at Fairfield Memorial Hospital for many years. Dwain was born on May 7, 1955, in Fairfield, IL, to Frederick Junior and Sylvia Margarett …April 25, 2024 Local News. (Fairfield) - A Fairfield woman was arrested earlier this week on a White County warrant. According to Wayne County Sheriff's Officials, fifty-four-year-old Traci Arrington was taken into custody Tuesday. The White County Warrant was on a petition to revoke probation in regard to a burglary charge.WOKZ - Fairfield, IL - Listen to free internet radio, news, sports, music, audiobooks, and podcasts. Stream live CNN, FOX News Radio, and MSNBC. Plus 100,000 AM/FM radio stations featuring music, news, and local sports talk.WFIW is an FM radio station broadcasting at 104.9 MHz. The station is licensed to Fairfield, IL. The station broadcasts Adult Contemporary music programming. Station Coverage Map. Nearby Radio Stations. WOKZ 105.9 FM, WFIW 1390 AM, WBJW 91.7 FM, WXWS 100.1 FM, WVYN 90.9 FM, WRUL 97.3 FM, WROY 1460 AM, WNOI 103.9 FM, WMCL 1060 AM, WSEI 92.9 FMGregg Allen Edwards, 54, of Fairfield passed away at 10:25AM on Saturday 9/30 at his residence. He was employed at Friend Oil Company and was a member of the Burnt Prairie Masonic Lodge, Wayne County Shrine Club, and the Fairfield Elks Lodge. Gregg is survived by two daughters, Nicole (Travis) Mitchell and Rylee Kate Edwards both of Fairfield ...Melvin Wise - Fairfield. May 27, 2020 Obituaries. 79-year-old Melvin Wise of Fairfield, passed away at 8:20 PM, Tuesday, May 26 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Born on June 28, 1940 in Barnhill, IL to Carl and Elizabeth (Blackford) Wise he had been a farmer and Wayne County Highway Supervisor. He married Raymonda Anderson on July 23, 1960.November 28, 2023 Local News. The Fairfield City Council met for their second November session last night, working through a very light agenda. 2 TIF requests were approved, They included: Jen Vaughan d/b/a No Tan Line received $2,000 for exterior improvements to her property at 106 West Main St. Austin Gibbs /New Gen Concrete LLC received ...December 23, 2023 Obituaries. Toby J. Maxham, 55 of Fairfield passed away at 2:30 PM, Saturday, December 16, 2023, at his home. Born on January 16, 1968, in Mt. Vernon, IL to James A. and Charlene (Mossburger) Maxham, he was a US Army Veteran and had worked at Continental Tire. Toby is survived by his son Charles Maxham, mother Charlene …Fairfield School Board Member Gene Kollak has released the following statement: To my Fairfield community and in particular the District 112 School system. A few short days ago, I as many others, were caught up in the emotional fallout of the Judge Kavanaugh hearings.Herbert "Herbi" Alan Fenton, 66, of Fairfield passed away at 12:27 AM on Wednesday July 20, 2022, at his home. He was the coach and custodian of Geff Grade School for 32 years. Herbi was born in Fairfield on July 8, 1956, to James and Doris (Talbert) Fenton. He married Sharon Dalton on September 10, 1988.Feb 19, 2024 · February 19, 2024 Obituaries. 97 year old Fairfield, Illinois resident, Patricia “Patty” Rae Johnson passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at her residence. Patty was born on November 5, 1926 in Wichita, Kansas to Raymond and Cleo (McKibbon) Green. Patty was married to her high school sweetheart, Bill Johnson for 71 years.R&J Tactical Lazer Tag, which opened in 2023 in Fairfield, has announced the closure of its Fairfield location effective June 3, 2024. The business expressed gratitude to the community for their support over the past year and a half, citing economic challenges as the reason for the decision. Customers with gift cards or radio certificates can ...Rose Irene Hooper – Fairfield. Rose Irene Hooper, 85, of Fairfield, died at 2:04pm on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Aperion Care in Fairfield, IL. She had worked as a sales clerk at the former Index in Fairfield. Rose was born on February 8, 1936, in Assumption, IL, to Clyde and Rosella (Phelps) Fore. On April 23, 1955, she married …The Fairfield City Council has a lite agenda with a pair of items on it. The council will look at approving bids potentially for the painting of the west water tower. Following that, the council will hear a proclamation for National Athletic Training Month. Fairfield City Council meets at 6 PM this evening at Fairfield City Hall.May 7, 2023 Obituaries. William L. "Bill" Timms, 84 of Fairfield, passed away at 8:09 PM on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 25, 1938, in Robinson, IL to William and Virgie (Beard) Timms. Bill was a longtime resident of Feeney Cottage in Fairfield where he was like a family member to all the staff.March 14, 2023 Obituaries. 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.May 22, 2024 Local News. The Board of Education at Fairfield Public School District #112 met for their meeting this past Monday night. Financially, the treasurer’s report is very stable in each fund with over $6 million dollars total. The fiscal year ’25 food services contract was approved.Donald D. "Pete" Theberg, 72, of Fairfield passed away at 1:01AM on Tuesday November 7, 2023, at his home. He was a welder and had worked in construction and maintenance. Pete was born in Fairfield on August 30, 1951, to Joseph George and Mary Aline (Gowler) Theberg.Howard E. "Jiggs" Wood, 93 of Fairfield passed away at 8:20 PM, Monday, November 20, 2023, at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. Born on January 9, 1930, in Fairfield to Leslie and Louise (Swan) Wood, he was retired from Airtex Products where he had worked for 38 years. Jiggs was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Marines.WFIW News Director Jeff Vaughan has announced he will leave the radio station on July 1 st. Vaughan began working in the news department in August 2018 under the late Mike Dreith, former Fairfield Mayor and former Station Manager. Vaughan is on assignment for the next several days but will return on the 28 th for the Illinois primary election.Lois Ruth Atkins, 89, of Fairfield, died at 4:40pm on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Aperion Care in Fairfield. For 20 years, leading up to her retirement, she had worked as a homemaker for the Department of Children and Family Services, transporting foster children as well as making home visits with them. Lois was born on July 11, 1933, in DuBois ...September 21, 2022 Obituaries. Mark A. Andrist, 61, of Fairfield, died at 7:30pm on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at his home. Mark was born on May 3, 1961, in Wilmington, DE. His mother was Dorothy (Sipple) Andrist. On February 25, 2005, he married the love of his life, Danielle (Rosalez) Andrist. Mark worked as a maintenance man for the Wayne ...Event Navigation. « Frontier Bobcats Softball Team 2-Person Golf Scramble. Olney Better Breathers Club ». Fairfield American Legion has Bingo every Friday night at 7pm. Snacks and drinks available to purchase. No children admitted. + Google Calendar + iCal Export.Elaine M. Sullivan of Fairfield passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, July 9, 2021 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Skilled Care Unit. Elaine was born on June 13, 1947 in Witherbee, New York to Sherman and Ellen (Dwyer) Hart. Elaine had worked for Uniquely Rustique in Fairfield prior to retiring.February 19, 2024 Obituaries. 97 year old Fairfield, Illinois resident, Patricia “Patty” Rae Johnson passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at her residence. Patty was born on November 5, 1926 in Wichita, Kansas to Raymond and Cleo (McKibbon) Green. Patty was married to her high school sweetheart, Bill Johnson for 71 years.