Vera Cavitt
Oct 28, 2026
Vera L. Cavitt, 74 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on October 28, 2026 at home.
A joint celebration of life for her and her late husband, Willie Cavitt, will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home.
Vera dedicated 28 years of service to Southgate Nursing Home before retiring. She was a strong, loving, and outspoken...
Willie Cavitt
Aug 28, 2026
Willie Cavitt, 79 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on August 28, 2026 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
A joint celebration of life for him and his wife, Vera L. Cavitt, will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home.
Willie was a proud United States Army veteran and distinguished 33rd Degree Mason. Following his military...
Marcia E. Wynn
Nov 6, 2026
Marcia E. Wynn, age 84 of Mansfield, Massachusetts passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026 at her residence.
Per her wishes there will be no services.
Marcia had worked for the New Hampshire School system in Bristol, New Hampshire where she was a custodian for some time. She had also worked at the “Chocolate Factory” in Mansfield, Massachusetts for over 30 years....
Robin Atkison
Nov 3, 2026
Robin (Johnson) Atkison, age 70 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 10:30 am on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at Baptist Health Paducah surrounded by her family.
There will not be any services.
Robin is retired from Massac Unit #1.
Robin is survived by her son, Matthew Atkison and wife Natalie; grandchildren, Ashe Atkison, Camryn Windings and husband Connor, Matthew D. Atkison, and Ethan...
Jackie Irene Taylor
Nov 2, 2026
Jackie Taylor, age 79 of Metropolis, Illinois Formerly of California passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Per her wishes there will be no services.
Jackie was born on May 26th, 1947 to Henry and Ethel Rice. She was a Homemaker and was of Christian faith. She loved to dance especially when she would join in on the folkloric dances with the...
Shirley Ann Bowles
Oct 27, 2026
Shirley Ann (Taylor) Bowles, age 84 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 2:39 pm on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Immanuel Baptist Church in Metropolis with Pastor Glenn Coram officiating. A meal will follow.
Shirley was married to the...
Mark Kevin Green
Oct 23, 2026
Mark Kevin Green, age 69 of Paducah, Kentucky formerly of Harrisburg, Illinois passed away at 5:45 pm on Friday, October 23, 2026 at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Graveside services with military rites will be held at 10 am on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Pell Cemetery with Pastor Justin Wolfe officiating.
Mark was a Tankerman working in the river...
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...
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...
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;...
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...
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...
