Obituaries

Oct 4, 2024

Shirley Porter, age 84 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 6:43 am on Friday, October 4, 2024 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Graveside services will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the IOOF Cemetery with her granddaughter, Lauren Porter officiating.

Shirley was a member of Twelve Oaks Baptist Church in Paducah,...

Sep 27, 2024

Craig S. Bishop, 59 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side.

A celebration of life will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home.

Craig was a hard-working, simple, Christian man who loved his family....

Sep 27, 2024

Marilyn Sue Lampley Reed, 63 of Cave-in-Rock, IL, departed this life in Metropolis, IL, on Friday, September 27, 2024.

Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in Otterbien Cemetery in New Liberty, Pope County, IL, with Jeff Bremer officiating. A family and friends gathering will be held from 2:00 p.m. until...

Sep 20, 2024

Bobbie Everett Smith, age 84 of Brookport, Illinois passed away at 6:28 am on Friday, September 20, 2024 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center surrounded by his family.

Graveside services will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the IOOF Cemetery in Metropolis with Pastor Tom Emmerson officiating.

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Sep 17, 2024

Kelly Jennings, age 56 of Metropolis, Illinois went to be with the Lord Jesus on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center surrounded by his family and loved ones.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Anderson and...

Sep 17, 2024

Betty L. (Dills) Sharp, age 89 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 4:45 pm on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Metropolis Memorial Gardens.

Betty was a devoted wife, mother...

Sep 9, 2024

Sarah Ellis, 48 of Brookport, IL, formerly of Quincy, IL, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 with her loving family by her side.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home in Metropolis. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until the service at 4:00...

Sep 6, 2024

Robert Eugene "Bob" Borum, age 87 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 7:11 pm on Friday, September 6, 2024 at the Massac Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 14, 1937 in Unionville, Illinois the son of Orb Borum Jr. and Flora Belle (Holt) Borum. He married the love of his life, Marguerite Phelps on August 4, 1957.

Sep 3, 2024

Teddy Lowell McKee Jr., 67 of Metropolis, IL, went to be with his Savior on September 3, 2024 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Teddy was born February 26, 1957 in Anna-Jonesboro, IL, son of Charlene (Love) McKee and Teddy Lowell McKee Sr. Tragically, his father died in an auto accident shortly before Ted's birth.

Sep 3, 2024

Marvin Fairfield, age 71 of Brookport, Illinois passed away at 12:40 pm on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at the Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024  in Otterbien Cemetery with military rites. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are asked to meet at the...

Sep 1, 2024

Beatrice Woodard Adkins, affectionately known as Bea, passed away on September 1, 2024 at Metropolis Rehabilitation Health Care Center in Metropolis, IL, at the age of 98. Born on January 22, 1926, in New Liberty, IL, she spent most of her life dedicated to her community, her family and her numerous passions.

Bea's professional journey was marked...

Sep 1, 2024

Barbara Marie Crawford, who loved to be called "Momma" by her kids, and " Maw Maw" by her grandchildren, departed peacefully with her loving family by her side on September 1, 2024. She was 74 years old.

Barbara was born in Paducah, KY at Riverside Hospital on December 2, 1949 to her parents Opal (Shelby) and Robert...

Aug 28, 2024

Joan Faulkner, of Temple Hill, Illinois passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

Mrs. Faulkner was born on November 15, 1931 in Tunnel Hill, Illinois to the late George R. and Alma J. Branscum Bell. Joan graduated from Vienna High School in 1949 and married Rodney D. Faulkner in 1950. They were married 65...

Aug 22, 2024

Troy Mann, 66 of Brookport, IL, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

A celebration of life service is pending.

Troy was retired from demolition work. He was a hard-working man with a kind and honest heart. He loved his family and friends and always had an...

Aug 20, 2024

Lillie Mae Pugh, 92 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Massac Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 2, 1932 in Tiptonville, TN.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Tate officiating. Burial will follow in Metropolis Memorial...

Aug 19, 2024

Larry Dean "Deanie" Bradford, age 75 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 6:00 pm on Monday, August 19, 2024 at the Barnes Jewish Hospital.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at the Broadway Church of Christ in Metropolis with Eric Smith officiating.

Larry worked at...

Aug 16, 2024

Mollijean Frazier passed peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024.  She is survived by her daughters, Carsa Spaude of Paducah, Kentucky and Theresa Stephens-Bremer of Brookport, Illinois; sister, Carsa Hedger of Harrisburg, Illinois; as well as several nieces and nephews and their children.

Mollijean was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Ernestine (Gardner) Brinkley; husbands, Charles...

Aug 13, 2024

Dorothy (Horstman) Robinson, age 98 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 3:46 pm Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. A graveside service at Masonic Cemetery in Metropolis will follow with Pastor Tom Emmerson officiating....

Aug 11, 2024

Janet Sue Powell Maggio was called to the Lord's house August 11th, 2024.  Janet was born to Lottie and Quentin Powell of Metropolis on June 28, 1948.  She graduated Metropolis High School in 1966, and went on to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduating with a teaching degree in English.  While attending SIU, she met and married the love...

Aug 11, 2024

Shawn Wilkins, age 50 of Metropolis, passed away at 3:25 pm on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at his residence.

Shawn worked at Auburn Place as a Front Desk Clerk.

Shawn is survived by his son, Elijah Wilkins; brother, Noel Wilkins II and wife Teresa; sister, Kimberly Baldwin; several nieces and nephews.

Shawn was...