All Obituaries 

Doris Buldtman Vogt remembers when William L. Leukering left his Massac County home to enter World War II. Eighty years later, Leukering is coming back. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) made the announcement Tuesday, Feb. 6, that Leukering was accounted for on March 20, 2023. Leukering’s remains are being returned to Massac County. He will be buried at Round Springs Cemetery near Round Knob, where a memorial military marker is already placed and many of his family...

Velma L. Ashford, age 91 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 12:00 noon on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. She was born on July 12, 1932 in Cave in Rock, Illinois, the daughter of Ernest and Tamar (Oxford) Lowry. Graveside services will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Metropolis Memorial Gardens. Velma was a hard worker, having worked several jobs in Metropolis. She was a member of Living Waters Full...

Alice June Johnson, 85 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Baptist Health Paducah. Alice was born on May 20, 1938 to John L. and Ina Belle (Troutt) Martin in Massac County, IL. Funeral services will be held at 3 pm on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Bro. Justin Wolfe officiating. Burial will follow at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Alice was of the Christian faith. Alice is survived by cousins, Linda Moore and Janice Swop; and her...

Katheryn M. Riley, 45 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Private services will be held at a later date. Katheryn was born on August 5, 1978 to Stephen and Janie (Banks) Castleman. She was a free spirit who loved 80’s music, especially Boy George. She was an amazing artist who loved art and did her best works in drawing and painting. Katheryn is survived by her parents, Stephen and Opal Castleman; daughters, Joplin Riley, Sophia Riley, Tapainga Sellers (Cheri),...

Kate B. Konemann, nee Kidd, passed away peacefully at Baptist Health Paducah, Ky on April 21, 2024. A visitation will be held on Wednesday evening, April 24, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home.  Born May 3, 1951, Katie was the eldest child of Maurice D. Kidd and Patricia (nee Barfield) and older sister to John Brian Kidd. A nearly lifelong resident of Metropolis, she graduated from Murray State University in 1969, where she earned her...

Betty Collins Walters, 92 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Rev. Micah Spicer officiating. Betty was a member of the First Christian Church. She loved all animals but was particularly fond of horses, enjoyed watching wildlife and dancing and listening to music. Most importantly though, she...

Jimmie C. Gibson, age 85 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 11:55 pm on Monday, April 15, 2024 at the Metropolis Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Per Jimmie’s wishes cremation services have been performed and there will not be any services. Jimmie worked in the river industry as a Chief Engineer for 46 years, was a member of Eastland Life Church, American Legion Post 306, Moose Lodge, and served his country in the Army 183rd Airborne during Vietnam. Jimmie is survived by...

Steven “Mike” Medley, age 74 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 7:43 pm on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Mike was retired from Lafarge, was of the Baptist Faith, and an avid fisherman. He was a master at tinkering and a Mac Gyver to all his family and friends. Mike loved spending time with...

Terry Neil Angel, age 74 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024 at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the Metropolis Memorial Gardens with military rites. Rev. Bobby Parker will officiate. Terry was a retired Iron Worker, Millwright, Carpenter, and Concrete Finisher. He served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Terry is...

Dorisie Juanita (Sharp) Riepe, age 94 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at on Thursday afternoon, March 28th, 2024 at the Metropolis Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Mt. Pleasant Church of Christ with Charlie Kilpatrick officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Church of Christ Cemetery. Dorisie was born on July 25, 1929, one of 12 children of Lewis and Anna Youple Sharp in Joy, KY. She moved to...