HEADLEY, David Paul 1954 - 2021

HEADLEY, MANNING, ESSARY, COLEMAN, MILLER

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 7/11/2021 at 14:43:44

"Southeast Iowa Union / Fairfield Ledger"
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Front Page

Body of Batavia man found after house fire
By Andy Hallman,
Southeast Iowa Union

BATAVIA--A man was found dead after a fire burned a home to the ground south of Batavia Tuesday.

The body of David HEADLEY, 66, was found in the remains of the structure. The fire occurred at 2387 Ash Ave., and was reported at 5:24 a.m. that day. Several surviving dogs were recovered from the scene of the fire.

According to a news release from the Jefferson County Attorney's Office, emergency responders were notified of a structure fire that morning and attempted to put out the fire. The home was considered a total loss.

Fire rescue units from Batavia, Libertyville and Eldon responded, along with deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the State Fire Marshal's Office and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. The cause of HEADLEY's death will be determined by the State Medical Examiner's Office pending an autopsy.

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Note: No obituary for David has been published through July 6th in the paper; however, Cranston Family Funeral Home's website has an obituary for him which notes that he was born December 1, 1954, the son of Harold and Harriette MANNING HEADLEY. He was married twice, first to Cathy ESSARY and second to Dena COLEMAN. Survivors include wife Dena, sister Bonita (Rod) MILLER; two nephews, Jeremy and Jonathan (Rebecca) MILLER; a great nephew, Brayden MILLER; four great nieces, Brooke, Kayse, Anabelle, and Isabella MILLER; and extended family and friends. If/when an obituary becomes available in the paper, it will be added to this posting.