All Obituaries

Frank Joe Busby, at the age of 70 passed away on September 9, 2019 in Yorkville, Illinois. A gentle man, loving husband, devoted father and grandfather. Mr. Busby retired from Caterpillar Tractor Company with 31 years of service; was a member of the UAW union, gave on a weekly basis to United Way, and was a regular donor to the blood bank.  He was preceded in death by his father Paul Busby, mother Florence Busby, brother, Paul David Busby and sister, Donna Faye Mosier. He is survived...

Melba Massie, age 80 of Paducah, KY formerly of Brookport, IL passed away at 1:21 pm on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Baptist Health Paducah. Graveside and burial services will be held at 1 p.m.  on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Mt Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Rev. David Siere officiating. Melba is survived by her daughter, Debra Massie; sons, Kevin Massie and Dale Massie;  grandchildren, April, Wesley, and Hallie Massie; two great grandchildren,...

Amos A. Sommer, age 83 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away Tuesday September 10, 2019 at the Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis, Illinois. Funeral services will be Friday September 13, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Miller-Loftus- McManus Funeral Home with Rev. David Siere officiating. Burial will follow in the Metropolis Memorial Gardens.  He was born September 8, 1936 to Sherman and Rosa (Thompson), who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Irma, one daughter, Lottie Renee...

Ida Strong, age 82 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 9:41 am on Monday, September 9, 2019 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Miller-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Pastor John Kiehl officiating. Burial will follow in Canaan Cemetery. Ida was of the Christian faith. Ida is survived by her sons, Kenneth D. Strong, Jr., Jack Strong and wife Sheila, Donald Strong and wife Ada, Greg Strong and wife...

Rosemary Crosier Hertter Allbritten, age 97 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 11:30 am on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 29, 1922 in Metropolis, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Odell Allbritten officiating. Burial will follow in the Metropolis Memorial Gardens. Rosemary was a member of Metropolis Church of Christ and attended...

Kathryn Louise Burrus age 94 of Brookport passed away Sept. 2, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. She was born Oct. 18, 1924 to Oliver and Jeffe (Farmer) Woods, who preceded her in death. Funeral services will be Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Hughes officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Kathryn is survived by one son, Herbert Burrus and wife Connie of...

Deborah Ruth Klankey, age 66 of Brookport, Illinois passed away at 1:49 pm on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Otterbein Cemetery in Pope County with Jackie Scarborough officiating. Deborah is survived by her husband, Gary Klankey; children, Sean Ellis, Suzanne Craig, Calvin McDaniel, Christopher McDaniel and wife Kristi; grandchildren, Haleigh, Courtney, Dawson, Tyler,...

William Patrick Story age 57 of Ledbetter, KY passed away Aug. 26, 2019 at his home.  Patrick was born to Carol and Francis (Hogue) Story on Dec. 5, 1961 in Chicago, IL.  His parents preceded him in death. Graveside and burial services will be Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Masonic Cemetery in Metropolis, IL with Brother Justin Wolfe officiating. William is survived by one brother, Kevin Story and wife Regina Carol; Two step nieces, Bethany McWhirter and Aileena...

Mr. Ronald “Ron” George, age 74 of Metropolis, IL, started a battle with Leukemia in July of 2018 and fought a very hard fight spending 50+ days in Vanderbilt Hospital, and received chemo, radiation and weekly blood and platelet transfusions. He left this world on Sunday, August 25, 2019 surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.   Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Zion United Church of Christ with Rev. David Deem officiating. Burial...

Donald Dean “Don” Heine Sr, 86, of Metropolis, IL was surrounded by his family when he was called to his heavenly home on Friday August 23, 2019. Don was born October 23, 1932 to the late Roy and Loudene Heine in Harrisburg, IL. He attended Harrisburg public schools through graduation in 1950. Don was a devout Christian, accepting Jesus as his Lord and Savior at the age of 13. He was a faithful member for 54 years and a former Deacon of Metropolis First Baptist Church. Don was a...