Virginia Oehlschlager

Virginia Anne (Fairchild) Oehlschlager, 42, died March 27, 2025, at her home and surrounded by family.

Oehlschlager received her mass communications degree from Missouri Southern State University. Later, she would write, edit and do just about every other role necessary during her time at the Lawrence County Record.

Later, she purchased a small farm with her husband, where she embraced the farm life and shared her experiences through her “My Home on the Farm” column. In addition to homeschooling their four children, Oehlschlager also tutored Chinese children online.

In addition to her husband, Matt, she is survived by their children, Kadence, Rylan, Bella and Masen, and many more family and friends.