Steven Lee "Steve" Doughty

Steven "Steve" Lee Doughty, a beloved family man, passed away Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at the age of 59. Steve was born June 1, 1966, in Marion, Illinois, and was a resident of Elizabethtown at the time of his death.

He was a proud member of Boys Scouts of America, attending many of the National Jamborees and ultimately earning the highest rank of an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Crab Orchard High School in 1984 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Murray State University in 1988. He dedicated more than 35 years of his professional life working at Publishers Printing Company, after spending his childhood developing a love for the industry at his parent's print shop.

Steve loved betting on the horses at the racetrack, fishing and, most importantly, spending quality time with his family.

Steve is survived by his wife, Joanne; daughters, Ashley Doughty (Walter Sparkman) and Taylor Doughty; stepsons, William Hopkins and Jacob Hopkins; parents, James and Marless Doughty; brother, Trevor Doughty (Lisa); three nephews and two great-nieces.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Gist Cancer Research fund at gistinfo.org/.

A memorial visitation and prayer service will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at Brown Funeral Home, 306 College St., Elizabethtown. Burial services are scheduled at 11 a.m. CDT Saturday, Nov. 1, at Davis Prairie Cemetery, 17181 East IL-13, Route 2, Marion Illinois, with a celebration of life and meal afterwards at "FED" acres at 14506 Pittsburg Road, Marion.