Roger Anderson
Oct 16, 2026
Roger Dale Anderson, age 77, went to be with his Lord on October 16, 2026. Born in Joppa, Illinois, he attended schools there through his junior year, graduating from Larkin High School, Elgin, Illinois in 1967. He honorably served stateside (Camp Pendleton, CA) in U.S. Marine Corps as a Corporal during the Vietnam era (1968-1970), earning the Rifle Expert Badge.
Roger...
Melvin Louis Jeffords, Sr.
Oct 22, 2026
Melvin Louis Jeffords Sr., born December 6, 1939, to Virgil and Maudie Owens Jeffords, passed away October 22, 2026.
Melvin worked as a welder and was a proud member of Boilermakers Local 40 for 65 years. He was also a member of the Bay City Masonic Lodge #771. His dedication to his trade and commitment to his fraternal organizations reflected the...
Marilyn "Granny" Susan Wood
Oct 23, 2026
Marilyn Susan Wood, known by everyone as “Granny”, age 77 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026 at her residence with her family by her side.
In honor of her wishes no services will be held.
Marilyn had worked as a server at Red Lobster and at Bob Evans for 30+ years. She was a member of First Baptist...
Melanie Ann Shepherd
Oct 19, 2026
Melanie Ann “Pumpkin” Shepherd, age 63, of Brookport, Illinois, passed away at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Melanie worked for many years at Withers Broadcasting. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Brookport and the Harley Owners Group. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, especially her Harley 883 Custom, snorkeling, and...
Jean A. Meyer Whorton
Oct 19, 2026
Jean A. Meyer Whorton, age 96 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 10:44 pm on Monday, October 19, 2026 at Massac Memorial Hospital with her family by her side.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 11 am to 12 noon at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with a graveside service immediately following at Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Rev. Joey...
Della M. Housewright
Oct 17, 2026
Della M. Housewright
Della M. Housewright 74 of Metropolis, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at Southgate Nursing Home.
She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and great aunt, who will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her sister Delores Giltner and husband Charles of Metropolis, Illinois; three nieces Danita Christian and husband David of Metropolis, Illinois, Rebecca Hyde and...
Vena Pat Hodge
Oct 17, 2026
Vena Pat Hodge, age 66 of Brookport, Illinois passed away at 8:22 pm on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family.
There will not be any services.
She was of the Christian faith.
She is survived by her life partner, Rocky Langley; daughter, Patricia Shirley; sons, Micah Hodge, Bryan Charlie Spry, and Scott Shirley II and wife Natasha Mitchell;...
Martha Ann Henry
Oct 10, 2026
Martha Ann Henry, 84, of Metropolis, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026. She was born on December 14, 1941, in Massac County, Illinois, to Walter and Lillie Hilgeman.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Lutheran Church of the Cross with Rev. Karen Husby and Pastor Nate Hillebrand officiating. Burial will follow...
William Charles Story
Oct 8, 2026
William Charles Story, age 82 of Joppa, Illinois, passed away at 11:57 pm on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with John Aitken officiating. Burial will follow at Joppa I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Charles was a loving father and grandfather. He...
Kellie Lorraine Sims
Sep 30, 2026
Kellie Lorraine Sims age 51 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Services will be held at a later date.
Kellie worked in customer service; She and Thomas had been together 11 years married 8 and just shy of their 9th anniversary. She loved being outside especially when playing Pokémon Go. She was the life of the party and...
Mary Ruth Brannon
Sep 29, 2026
Mary Ruth Brannon, age 93 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Father Mujule officiating. Burial will follow at the Metropolis Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Mary had worked at the DMV for a very long time where she worked...
Keith F. Kossow
Sep 29, 2026
Keith F. Kossow, 79, of Metropolis went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved and who love him still. Keith was originally from Ottawa, Illinois, where he graduated from Ottawa Township High School. He held a Masters + 30 hours toward a PhD from Southern Illinois University. He was a...
Elizabeth Ann Ogle
Sep 27, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Ogle of Metropolis, IL entered peacefully into the presence of her Savior on September 27, 2026. She was 96 years old. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, service and devotion that will stand as an example and be cherished by all that knew her.
Ann was born on January 15, 1930, in the depths of the great depression...
Gary K Burkett
Sep 25, 2026
Gary K. Burkett, 84 of Metropolis, IL, formerly of Spring Valley, IL, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation.
A celebration of life will be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at St. John’s Church at 6201 Waldo Church Road, Metropolis, IL.
Gary retired after working for many years at Harper-Wyman in Princeton, KY...
Linn Alan Waynick
Sep 25, 2026
Linn Alan Waynick, age 72 of Brookport, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday September 28, 2026 at Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Bremer officiating. Burial will follow in Pell Cemetery.
Linn was retired from the Union Mill Wright and was of Christian faith and...
Lyndell Ray Ramsey
Sep 24, 2026
Lyndell Ray Ramsey, age 84 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 1:52 am on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at his son’s home surrounded by his family.
Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Rev. Keith Tilford officiating.
Lyndell married Linda Wells on November 9, 1963 at the First Christian Church in...
Virginia Joan Hollis
Sep 19, 2026
Virginia Joan Hollis, age 70 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at her residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Friday, September 25, 2026 at Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Rev. Larry Lunsford officiating.
Virginia had formerly worked at USEC and currently worked for Boston Government Services. She was of the Catholic faith, an avid gardener,...
Charlotte B. Walker
Sep 18, 2026
Charlotte B. Walker passed away peacefully on the morning September 18, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of family and cherished memories.
Charlotte was born in Homberg, Illinois, to Otis Lee Baker and Murrel Addine Baker. She was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and aunt who found great joy in the simple things in life—her family, her garden, and a good...
Evelyn Nadine Abell
Sep 11, 2026
Evelyn Nadine Abell, 91, of Metropolis, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026, at Southgate Nursing Home, where she had been in hospice since late June.
Nadine was born in Metropolis on November 8, 1934, the fifth of six children born to Guy and Mozelle Cagle. She adored her older siblings, who gave her the childhood nickname “MyGo,” after the...
Omeda Kay Evans
Sep 11, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Omeda “Kay” Lewis Evans, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who died on September 11, 2026. Kay built a life full of faith, family, and service.
She left a lasting impression on so many lives with her kindness, support and generosity. Her family will remember her strength, her prayers,...
