Jesse Verl Smith
May 29, 2026
Jesse Verl Smith, age 91, a lifelong resident of New Columbia, Illinois, was born on October 22, 1934, the son of Lloyd and Theodora (Moll) Smith. He departed this life for his heavenly reward on May 29, 2026, at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis, Illinois.
Verl married the love of his life, Ruth Ann (Hudgens) Smith, on March 29, 1957. Together...
Thomas Dale Ridge
May 18, 2026
Thomas Dale "Tommy" Ridge, age 62 of Metropolis, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 at his residence.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Tommy had worked as a diesel mechanic at VMV in Paducah, was an avid metal artist, and will be greatly missed.
Tommy is survived by his mother, Pamela Grant; daughter, Halie Hunerkoch and husband Adam;...
Carol Ann Hendrix
May 13, 2026
Carol Ann Hendrix, 80 of Brookport, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Carol was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother whose greatest priority was the care and well being of her husband and family. She was known for her quiet strength, simple kindness and deep loved for those closest...
Dwight Roger Atkison
May 12, 2026
Dwight Roger Atkison, 71 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
There will be no services.
Dwight was retired from AEP Cook Coal Terminal.
Dwight is survived by his wife of almost 49 years, Robin Atkison; son, Matthew Atkison and wife Natalie; grandchildren, Ashe Atkison, Camryn Windings (Connor), Matthew D. Atkison, and...
Garrett Hunerkoch
May 9, 2026
Garrett Hunerkoch, 18 of Metropolis,IL, was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Forthman officiating.
Garrett attended grade school at Franklin Elementary in Metropolis and was set to graduate from Vienna High...
Mike Tyson
May 8, 2026
Mike Tyson, age 68 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Rev. Jackie Meadows officiating. Burial will follow at Silver Crown Masonic Cemetery.
Mike had worked at TVA Shawnee Steam Plant, was of the Baptist faith, and was...
Dorothy Sue Morgan
May 1, 2026
Dorothy Sue Morgan was born May 10, 1949, to James Parrott and raised by Dorothy Parrott, in Paducah, KY and passed away on May 1, 2026 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis.
A loving housewife who enjoyed being with family, taking care of grandchildren, line dancing, playing cards, gardening, and bird watching. Taking care of everyone was her life. She had...
Kayla Jane Day
Apr 30, 2026
Kayla Jane Day, 33 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Massac Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, May 4, 2026 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Bro. Justin Wolfe officiating.
Kayla loved crafts, especially painting and coloring.
Kayla is survived by her parents, Benjamin and Teresa Norwood; husband of 15 years, Timothy...
Cindy Jeffords
Apr 29, 2026
Cindy Jeffords, 68 of Brookport, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at her residence with her family by her side.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Bridge Church with Pastors Charles Tate and Joe Vance officiating. Burial will follow in Otterbein Cemetery.
Cindy was a member of Bridge Church. She enjoyed tending...
Hartzel Lee Black
Apr 27, 2026
Hartzel Lee Black, age 82 of Metropolis, Illinois was born on November 1, 1943, in Massac County, Illinois to Theodore and Edith Virginia (Smith) Black. He grew up in the New Columbia community and departed this life for his heavenly reward on April 27, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday,...
William "JR" Duncan
Apr 26, 2026
William “JR” Duncan, age 72 of Benton, KY, formerly of Brookport, Illinois passed away at 6:02 pm on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Baptist Health Paducah.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Mt. Sterling Cemetery with Pastor Charles Tate officiating. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are asked to meet at...
Kenneth Dale Brooks
Apr 24, 2026
Kenneth Dale Brooks, age 77 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 1:10 pm Friday, April 24, 2026 at his residence.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Weaver Creek Baptist Church with Pastor John Larrison officiating.
Kenneth was a retired engineer working in the river industry. He was a member of Weaver Creek...
Alvin Edward York, Jr.
Apr 24, 2026
Alvin Edward York Jr., age 72 of Paducah, Kentucky passed away at 4:26 am on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Services will be held at a later date.
Alvin served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy.
Alvin is survived by his brother, Bruce York; nephews, Benjamin York, Branston York, and Conner Holmes; several cousins.
Alvin...
Sharon L. (Bremer) Foss Neely
Apr 22, 2026
Sharon L. (Bremer) Foss Neely, age 87 of rural Grantsburg, Illinois passed away at 12:15 am on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Massac Memorial Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Monday, April 27, 2026 at St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery with Charles Johnson officiating.
Sharon was a homemaker and operated her own upholstery business for many years.
Sharon is...
Sherry Ann Williams
Apr 21, 2026
Sherry Ann Williams, age 73, of Metropolis, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, passing peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 17, 1952. Sherry was a hardworking woman who spent her life caring for others. She often worked two jobs while raising her children and was known for...
Dorothy (Sanders) Kennedy
Apr 17, 2026
Dorothy (Sanders) Kennedy, age 93 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 6:55 pm on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side.
Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Dr. Joe Buchanan officiating.
Dorothy was a member of First Baptist Church in Metropolis.
Dorothy...
J.D. Griffin
Apr 10, 2026
Jimmy Dean “J.D.” Griffin Jr., 31 of Johnson County, IL, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Private services will be held at a later date.
J.D. worked as a laborer building houses. Not wanting to become a statistic, he had changed his life around and was almost 6 years sober. He enjoyed fishing and watching football, but what he loved most...
Frank Kelley Pierce, Jr.
Apr 9, 2026
Frank Kelley Pierce, Jr., age 77 of Smithland, Kentucky, passed away at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Metropolis, Illinois on April 9, 2026. Born on May 15, 1948 in Paducah, Kentucky. Frank Jr. was the son of Frank Kelley Pierce and Mary Jane Pierce of Paducah, Kentucky.
Frank Jr. graduated from Lone Oak High School. Later he enlisted with the...
Phyllis Wyona Holt
Apr 9, 2026
Phyllis Wyona Holt, age 84 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 2:08 pm on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Terrell officiating. Burial will follow at Metropolis Memorial Gardens.
Phyllis was a loving wife, mother, and grandma....
Patrick J. Dresser
Apr 6, 2026
Patrick J. Dresser, known to many as “Sleepy,” passed away on April 6, 2026, at the age of 61, due to heart failure. Born on December 2, 1964, in Dekalb, Illinois, Patrick spent his final years in Metropolis, Illinois, surrounded by the people and community he loved so dearly.
Patrick was a proud Union Millwright, dedicating his career to Siemens Generation...
