Linda L Fiscus
Dec 24, 2025
Linda Lou Dow Ayres Fiscus, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the age of 81.
Born in Sullivan, Illinois, on April 9, 1944, to the late Dale E. Dow and Helen A. Dow, Linda lived a life centered around family, creativity, and kindness. She was first married to Adrian "Bud" Ayres, with...
Patricia Jean Montgomery
Dec 17, 2025
Patricia Jean Montgomery, age 65, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at her residence. She was born July 10, 1960 in Washington, Indiana, the daughter of Harold Burkhart and Charlotte Doan Burkhart. She married Ross Montgomery, Jr. in March 1984, and he preceded her in death in 2021.
Patricia worked as a rehabilitation aide at Aperion Nursing Home....
Gregory Allen Bennett
Dec 14, 2025
Gregory Allen Bennett, age 72, of Olney, Illinois, formerly of Sumner, passed away on December 14, 2025, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. He was born June 15, 1953 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the son of Claude A. Bennett and Margie Gentry Bennett Scherer. He married Vickie West on February 26, 1972, and she survives.
A retired farmer, Greg dedicated his...
Larry Dale Brown
Dec 14, 2025
Larry Dale Brown, age 60, of Plymouth, Indiana, formerly of Lawrence County, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025. He was born August 18, 1965, the son of Larry W. Brown and Marilyn Little Brown.
Larry was a mechanic and enjoyed racing.
Preceding Larry in death were his parents and grandparents, Paul and Leona Brown of Lawrenceville.
Survivors include: son, Gunner Brown of Vincennes,...
Michael Earnest Frederick
Dec 13, 2025
Michael Earnest Frederick, age 77, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at his residence. He was born June 25, 1948 in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Marion Frederick and Elizabeth Gognat Frederick. He married Linda Daugherty on May 7, 1972, and she survives.
Michael proudly served in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, he was...
James "Jim" William Barrix
Dec 12, 2025
James “Jim” William Barrix, age 80, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes, Indiana. He was born on May 22, 1945 in Birds, Illinois, the son of John Arthur and Wilma Mae Higgins Barrix. He married Nancy Sue DeLoriea on November 28, 1970, and she survives.
Jim proudly served in the United States...
Jennifer Rose Lockhart
Dec 11, 2025
Jennifer Rose Lockhart, age 53, of St. Francisville, Illinois passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at her home. She was born on May 23, 1972 in Washington, Indiana, the daughter of James and Janet Wise Herring. She married Dean Lockhart on July 2, 1994, and he survives.
Jennifer was employed with Supportive Insurance Services as a licensing administrator and was...
Joyce Faith Brunson
Dec 9, 2025
Joyce Faith Wood Brunson, age 83, passed away on December 9, 2025 at her home in Lawrenceville, Illinois. She was born August 31, 1942 in Lawrence County, Illinois, the daughter of Kyle Wood and Anna Belle Worstell Wood. She married Desmond Brunson on July 28, 1962 and he survives.
Joyce graduated from Sumner High School in 1959. After high school she...
Carmen L. Ericksen
Dec 2, 2025
Carmen L. Ericksen, age 74, of Birds, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Richland Care and Rehab in Olney, Illinois. She was born August 27, 1951 in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, the daughter of Joseph Raymond Beard and Shirley M. Ferguson Vogel.
Carmen was in nursing. She enjoyed rummage sales, crocheting, picking fruits and elderberries, rock hunting, junking, spending...
Paul Franklin Preston, Jr.
Dec 1, 2025
Paul Franklin Preston, Jr., age 72, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025. He was born April 13, 1953, the eldest son of Paul F. and Thelma Mae (Jerrell) Preston. He was married for 50 years to Brenna Lou Griesemer. They married on August 29, 1975.
Paul worked for Community Unit School District 20 as a custodian for 15 years before...
Chaelan Reid Fox
Nov 30, 2025
Chaelan Reid Fox, age 22, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, at his residence. He was born July 16, 2003, in Vincennes, Indiana, the son of Lynn Fox.
Chaelan lived a life marked by kindness, humor, and a deep love for the people and things that brought him joy. He enjoyed playing baseball and was an enthusiastic Green...
Roxana Lynn Waggoner Meinschein
Nov 26, 2025
Roxana Lynn Waggoner Meinschein, age 70, formerly of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away on November 26, 2025, in Spring Hill, Tennessee. She was born on June 3, 1955 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of Don B. Waggoner and Linda Main Waggoner. She married Jim Schultz and he preceded her in death.
Roxana worked in the nursing field for over 40 years. She...
Donna Lynn Rodgers
Nov 24, 2025
Donna Lynn Rodgers, age 70, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at her residence. She was born November 13, 1955, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of Maurice “Speck” Griffin and Wenona Johnson Griffin.
Donna worked for Photo Shield and was the Bond Township Road Commissioner. She enjoyed yardwork and artwork painting. Donna enjoyed her solitude.
Preceding Donna in death...
James "Jim" Franklin Akers
Nov 15, 2025
James “Jim” Franklin Akers, age 70, of Sumner, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. He was born on October 14, 1955 in Lawrence County, Illinois, the son of Franklin and Margaret Smith Akers. Jim married Susan Rousey Akers and she preceded him in death.
Jim worked as a state employee at Red...
Claudia Sue Ravellette
Nov 12, 2025
Claudia Sue Ravellette, age 73, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at her residence. She was born March 10, 1952 in Lawrence County, Illinois, the daughter of Harold Quick and JoAnn Fouts Goodwin Quick. She married Michael Ravellette February 25, 1972, and he survives.
Claudia worked in the Billing Department at the Lawrence County Health Department for ten...
Zetta "Emmaline" Caldwell
Oct 31, 2025
Zetta “Emmaline” Caldwell, age 74, of Sumner, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born June 21, 1951 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of Herbert Raymond Caldwell and Imo Frances Jones Caldwell.
Zetta was employed by the State of Illinois Department of Revenue, AMF in Olney, and Consolidated Communications in Mattoon. She was a devoted member...
Robert Tykal
Oct 28, 2025
Robert Henry “Bob” Tykal, age 64, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours at the home of his sister on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 in Lawrenceville, Illinois. He was born on January 19, 1961 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the son of Richard L. Tykal and Marcella Ivers Tykal.
Robert, fondly known to his friends as...
Linda Mason
Oct 28, 2025
Linda L. Mason, age 87, of Sumner, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at her residence. She was born July 4, 1938, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of Richard Whittaker and Anna (Hamilton) Whittaker. She married Ronald C. Mason on June 23, 1957, and he preceded her in death on December 29, 2011.
Linda worked at the Sumner Press for...
Sheila Ann Reed
Oct 27, 2025
Sheila Ann Reed, age 56, of Sumner, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at her residence. She was born May 11, 1969, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, the daughter of Walter Jenkins and Lorraine (Scarabin) Jenkins. She married Doug Reed on December 21, 1991, and he survives.
Sheila worked as a registered nurse in several departments within the community for...
Robert Raymond Murphy
Oct 25, 2025
Robert Raymond Murphy, age 69 of Dyer, Indiana, formerly of Lansing, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025 in rural Bridgeport, Illinois. He was born June 18, 1956, the son of George DeBok and Betty Eck DeBok in Hammond, Indiana. Robert married Susan (Stimac) Murphy and they had three children: Elizabeth, Adam, and Christopher. He then married Donna Herrick...
