Dr Aimee Reel Hemphill gained her wings on January 14, 2023, at Evelyn's House in Creve Coeur, Missouri following a brief illness. Aimee was the second child out of four children born to Robert A Reel, Sr, and Hazel (Stine) Reel on September 3, 1949. She is survived by two brothers, Robert A, Jr (Cheryl) and Joel, and a sister Christine (Tony) Graves. She was a loving mother to her daughter Darcy E Hemphill and grandson Asa Hemphill Roeters. Sam Spiller, Aimee's longtime friend and companion shared the love of the outdoors, enjoying their time together, gardening, hiking and conservation work. Aimee graduated from Marion High School in 1967 with honors. She was accepted into the school of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois. After graduation from U of I she went on to get her Masters in Veterinary Science at Washington University in Pullman, Washington. Aimee enjoyed a career as a vet doing relief work in Southern Illinois and Arizona. A highlight of her career
Ferne M. Bussey Harrell, age 94, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She was born April 11, 1928, near Rinard, Illinois, to Verner and Maggie (Weiler) Bussey. On January 24, 1946, she was united in marriage to Charles Harrell. He preceded her in death on March 29, 2006. This happy union of 60 years was blessed with two daughters, Janet Rebecca, and Judith Ann. Ferne graduated from HSTHS in Flora in 1945. She worked as a cashier for J.C. Penny Co. in Flora. She was a farmer's wife who helped with all aspects of the farm, driving the tractor, and driving grain trucks to the elevator. She also kept books for her husband's garage. She loved having a garden and canning and freezing the produce. She enjoyed camping and traveling, visiting all 50 states. Ferne loved to sew and had made quilts for her daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Flora First United Methodist Church and Clay County Hos
(FAIRFIELD) The funeral service is today at 11:00 for Wayne County Deputy Sean Riley, to be held in the Fairfield Community High School Gym, following.
(FAIRFIELD) The funeral service is today at 11:00 for Wayne County Deputy Sean Riley, to be held in the Fairfield Community High School Gym, following.