All Obituaries

Ruby Anna Brugger Horntrop, 98, passed away on March 29, 2020, at Superior Care Home in Paducah.  Ruby was born on Christmas Day, 1921, in Massac County, Illinois.  She graduated from Metropolis High School in 1938 and married Lloyd Horntrop on September 1, 1940.  Ruby spent most of her life on the family farm and was active in her church.  She enjoyed gardening, crocheting and making quilts, but she enjoyed her family most of all. Ruby was predeceased by her parents,...

Jerry Rice, age 79 of Joppa, Illinois passed away at 4:41 pm on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Massac Memorial Hospital. Jerry enjoyed trips to Yosemite National Park, the Grand Canyon, Merced California, his grandchildren, and morrell mushrooms. Jerry is survived by his children, Cheryl Rice, John Rice, and Thomas Rice; grandchildren, Brian Matthew Baker, Vincent Paul Rice, Aubrey Dianne Rice, Breana McMahan, Kelli Yongue, Nickolas Kitchen; several nieces and nephews. Jerry was preceded in...

Curtis Lowry, age 79, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Massac Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Curtis was a member of Living Waters Church in Joppa, IL. Curtis is survived by two sons, Curtis Lowry and wife Kristie and Trent Lowry and wife Becky; five grandchildren, Matt, Sarah, and Jake and Madison and Brooke; three great grandchildren, Bryson, Emry, and Luke; one chosen sister, Velma Ashford and husband Lowell; two sisters,...

Linnus “L.C.” Logeman, age 78 of Metropolis, Illinois met his Lord while surrounded by his loving family at 6:40 pm on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his residence. In compliance with public health directives, the funeral service will be private. Burial will be in the Metropolis Memorial Gardens. During this difficult time of private services you may show your love and support to the family by leaving a condolence at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com or by sending a card or note to the...

Hilda Obermark, 103, passed from this life on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Hilda was born in Massac County to Herman and Louisa Teckenbrock Horstman on April 7, 1916. She was a lifelong member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church, member of Volleyville Homemakers, and worked at the glove factory for 25 years. On December 16, 1934 she married Orval Obermark. They were married for 64 years. During their years together they did a lot of traveling. First...

Marva L. (Stites) Kennedy, age 82, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Graveside services will be held at 10 am on Friday, March, 20, 2020 in Masonic Cemetery. There will be no visitation.   Marva was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Metropolis for 47 years. Marva is survived by her five sons, Steve of Paducah, David and wife Angie of Brookport, Tim and Mark of Metropolis, and Jim and wife Cleva of Paducah; five grandchildren; sister, Donna Stites of...

Patricia “Pat” Gail Polk Long was born October 26th, 1944 in Paducah, Kentucky to Charles and Mable Polk.  She and her husband Arthur Wendell was joined in holy matrimony almost 54 years ago. Pat moved to Metropolis in 1967.   She became an active member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church and was a part of the Church for over 50 years, Rev. Ronnie Woods sitting Pastor. Pat leaves behind her husband Arthur Wendell; one son, Wendell Rene Long (Robbin) of Paducah KY, and...

Floyd W. Helm, age 91, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Russell officiating. Burial will follow in Metropolis Memorial Gardens. Floyd retired from EEI after 28 years and was an Army veteran serving in the Korean War. He was a member of Waldo Baptist Church. Floyd is survived by his wife, Bessie (Ramsey) Helm; two daughters,...

Ron Curvin, age 52, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the Heartland Regional Medical Center. There will be no services. Ron was a deck hand and of the Baptist faith. Ron is survived by his sister, Wendy Marshall ; two special cousins, Larry Pack and Ralph Richardson. Ron was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Marshall. Memorial contributions may be given in Ron’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN...

Bobby Craine, age 74, of Paducah, KY, formerly of Pope County, IL, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at Baptist Health Paducah. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Revs. Clay Blankenbaker and Joe Buchanan officiating. Burial will follow in Metropolis Memorial Gardens. Bobby was retired from USEC as a maintenance supervisor. He was an Air Force veteran and a member of First Baptist Church in Metropolis. Bobby...