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,...
Angela Sue (Henson) Farris
Sep 4, 2026
Angela Sue (Henson) Farris, age 62 of Paducah, KY passed away at 2:05 am on Friday, September 4, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 from 11 am to 1 pm at Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at Dixon Cemetery in Grand Rivers, KY.
Angela was a longtime...
Becky Summers
Sep 4, 2026
Becky Summers, age 85 of Metropolis, IL, formerly of Joppa, IL, passed away at 3:42 am on Friday, September 4, 2026 at her residence.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until 12 noon on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow in Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Pastor Joey Dunning officiating.
Becky was a member of...
Paul W. Karber
Sep 3, 2026
Paul W. Karber, age 93 of New Columbia, IL, formerly of Carbondale, IL passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Paul was born in Harrisburg, Illinois on December 19, 1932 the son of Ezra and Elizabeth Karber. He spent his earlier years in Karbers Ridge then his family moved to Metropolis where he graduated high school. In his early adulthood he...
Kenneth Halstenberg
Sep 3, 2026
Kenneth Halstenberg, age 93, of Metropolis, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Massac Memorial Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda; and his parents, Fred and Carolyn Halstenberg.
Kenneth is survived by his son, Michael; grandchildren, Alexandra, Evan, and Elliott; brother, Bill Halstenberg; and sister, Delores Canada.
Kenneth was a dedicated educator who spent 45 years teaching...
Mary (Lang) Hicks
Aug 29, 2026
Mary (Lang) Hicks, 73 of Golconda, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at her home.
Per her request, there will be no services.
Mary was retired from Lourdes Hospital as a Monitor Tech. She loved being outdoors, watching and refilling her hummingbird feeders, sipping on a Pepsi and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mary is survived by her...
John (Johnny) Ray Shreve
Aug 27, 2026
John (Johnny) Ray Shreve, age 68 of Mayfield, Kentucky, passed away August 27, 2026.
Private services will be held at a later date at the Chapel Hill Cemetery.
Johnny was of Christian faith, he enjoyed the outdoors going hunting and fishing. He enjoyed listening to country and rock music and attending those concerts. He was a great cook, some would say a...
Rena (Hodge) Miller
Aug 25, 2026
Rena (Hodge) Miller, age 84, of Metropolis, Illinois, passed away at 12:11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home, with Rev. Mark Staton officiating. Burial will follow at Metropolis Memorial Gardens.
Rena was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother...
Bonnie Yates
Aug 21, 2026
Bonnie Yates, age 84 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 10:00 pm on Friday, August 21, 2026 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Rev. Tom Quimby officiating.
Bonnie was of the Baptist faith.
Bonnie is survived by her husband of 68 years, George Yates; daughters,...
Mark Bennett
Aug 18, 2026
Mark Steven Bennett born to Donald Lowell Bennett and Sharla “Joann” Bennett on February 3, 1954 in Metropolis, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 18, 2026. He was a devoted son to his late parents and brother to Frank K. Bennett. He took pride in being a dedicated father to his daughter, Dr. Andrea C. Bennett of Denver,...
Joel Calvin Troutt Jr.
Aug 13, 2026
Joel Calvin Troutt Jr., age 79, passed away on August 13, 2026 at Marion VA Medical Center in Marion IL, after a battle with cancer.
A service to celebrate Joey’s life will be held Saturday August 22, 2026 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home in Metropolis, IL. The visitation will be at 11:00 am with the service to follow at 1:00 pm. Burial...
Mildred Ann (Miller) Harris
Aug 7, 2026
Mildred Ann Miller Harris, Age 84 of Paducah, KY went to be with the Lord, August 7, 2026, at approximately 1:40 a.m. at Lakeway Nursing Home in Benton KY after losing her lengthy battle with cancer.
Her lifelong desire was to be a nurse, and after marriage and children, she achieved that goal and completed her Registered Nursing degree at the...
Kristie Lee Ann Cargill
Aug 2, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Kristie Lee Ann Cargill, who passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026 at the age of 51.
Kristie was a loving mother, sister, and friend whose kindness and beautiful spirit touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She will always be remembered for...
Verna "Dee" Costos
Jul 30, 2026
Verna “Dee” Costos, age 89 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away July 30, 2026 at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Metropolis Memorial Gardens.
Verna was of Baptist faith and was a member of the Heartland Baptist Church. She was...
Donna "Jeannie" Bentler
Jul 28, 2026
Donna “Jeannie” Bentler, age 65 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away 7:19 a.m. on Tuesday July 28, 2026 at the Oliver Woods Assisted Living in Owosso, Michigan.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday August 3, 2026 at Otterbein Cemetery with Pastor Mark Staton officiating.
Jeannie is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Ned Bentler; daughter, Bridgett Bentler;...
Barbara Shappard
Jul 28, 2026
Barbara Shappard, 68 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, July 31, 2026 at Pell Cemetery with Bro. Justin Wolfe officiating. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery.
Barbara was a retired teacher’s aide...
Danny Simpson
Jul 26, 2026
Danny Simpson, 79 of Brookport, Illinois passed away peacefully on Sunday July 26, 2026 at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah Kentucky. He was born on September 18, 1947 to Opha and Virginia Mae (Smith) Simpson.Danny was a dedicated, hardworking and loving husband and father who would do anything to make sure his family was taken care of. He spent a...
