Obituaries

May 10, 2025

Gail (Carr) Powell, age 87 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 9:20 am on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Rev. Victor Long officiating. Burial will follow in the...

May 9, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude, we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, doctor, and friend, Dr. Benito Bajuyo who died peacefully at the age of 87. Born and raised in the Philippines, he carried with him a spirit of perseverance, humility, and service that defined his entire life.

At 28, he...

May 7, 2025

William "Bill" Burke, age 64 of Brookport, Illinois passed away at 4:52 pm on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at his residence.

Per his wishes there will not be any services.

Bill retired as a self-employed carpenter.

Bill is survived by his wife of 20 years, Penny Burke; step grandchildren, Lakken Jones and Tyce...

May 7, 2025

Wilbur "Bango" Lindsey, 56 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

A visitation will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. A celebration of life will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Bango was employed as a custodian through the Massac Unit #1...

May 4, 2025

Dale B. Obermark, age 86, of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 5:30 pm on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at the Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Masonic rites will be held at 2:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at St. Stephens Lutheran Church with Pastor Tom Emmerson  and Jeff Trovillion officiating. Burial...

Apr 26, 2025

Gary Don Krueger, age 75, of Metropolis, Illinois, passed away at 12:27 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with his family by his side. Gary was born on November 11, 1949, in Paducah, Kentucky, the son of Calvin Henry Walter Krueger and Doris Caroline (Eickholz) Krueger.

Visitation will be held...

Apr 20, 2025

Nathaniel Blake "Nate" Horman, 31 of Metropolis, IL, born on April 12, 1994, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Rev. Joey Dunning officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery with military rites.

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Apr 18, 2025

Joyce Ann Waddell, age 71 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 12:27 am on Friday, April 18, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Graveside services will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the Liberty Ridge Cemetery with Pastor Justin Wolfe officiating.

Joyce was retired from AEP Cook Coal...

Apr 18, 2025

Billy R. Tanner, age 83 of Metropolis, Illinois, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025 at his home with his family by his side.

A graveside service with military rites will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Hillerman Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jack Russell officiating.

Bill, a lifelong resident...

Apr 17, 2025

Jackson Tyler Hendrix Strong, age 39 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at his residence.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025 from 11 am to 1 pm at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral home followed by a scripture reading led by Donald Strong.

Jackson is survived by his parents, Jack...

Apr 16, 2025

James Lloyd Watkins, age 87 of Brookport, Illinois passed away at 12:50 pm on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at the Metropolis Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

There will not be any services.

James was a retired iron worker working out of Local 782 and a veteran of the United States Army.

James is survived...

Apr 11, 2025

Debbie Simpson

January 16, 1955 – April 11, 2025

Debbie Simpson, 70, of Brookport, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky. She was born on January 16, 1955, to William and Shirley Duncan.

Debbie was a strong, comforting, and deeply caring woman who had a way...

Apr 7, 2025

Doyle David Lewis, age 84 of Paducah, Kentucky formerly of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 6:12 am on Monday, April 7, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Hardison officiating.

Doyle...

Apr 6, 2025

Nathan William Bacon age 63 of Louisville, Illinois passed away at 4:29 pm on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at his home. He was born on August 5, 1961 in Metropolis, Illinois the son of John O. Bacon Sr. and Peggy L. Bacon.

A private ceremony will be held at a later date.

Nathan had a...

Apr 5, 2025

Donald Rottmann age 88 of Metropolis, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, KY. A celebration of God's grace in Don's life will be held Saturday, April 12th, 2025 at Faith Lutheran Church in Metropolis, IL, with visitation from 11am -1pm and the funeral beginning at 1pm....

Apr 4, 2025

Bonnie Sue Damron, age 60 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at her residence.

A celebration of life visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home.

Bonnie was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and donated her time helping...

Apr 2, 2025

James L. "Rocky" Stewart, age 82 of Paducah, KY formerly of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 8:14 pm on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Baptist Health Paducah surrounded by his family.

Graveside services will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Anderson Cemetery in Boaz, Illinois with Carl Stewart officiating.

Jim...

Apr 1, 2025

David Meng, age 79 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away on Tuesday morning April 1, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Friday, April 4, 2025 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Dr. Joe Buchanan and Dr. Jeremy Muniz officiating.

David was retired from Electric...

Mar 28, 2025

Joyce (Anderson) Windhorst, age 87 of Joppa, Illinois passed away at 9:50 am on Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Pastor Sonny James Dougherty-Schreiner officiating.

Joyce worked for...

Mar 23, 2025

Kenneth Story, 57 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at his home.

There will be no services at this time.

Kenneth worked for Chamness Care for 8 years as a DSP worker. He enjoyed music, especially the guitar, photography, and watching sports and movies.

Kenneth is survived by his...