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Myron L Harville

Myron L Harville

Nov 28, 2024

Myron L. Harville, age 55 of Buchanan, Tennessee formerly of Joppa, Illinois passed away on November 28, 2024 at the Henry County Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Bro. David Wright officiating. Private burial will follow in the Hillerman Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Jackie Wayne Scarborough, Jr.

Jackie Wayne Scarborough, Jr.

Nov 27, 2024

Jackie Wayne Scarborough, Jr., age 66 of Galliano, Louisiana formerly of Metropolis, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Services will be held at a later date.

Jackie retired as an offshore crane operator and was of the methodist faith. He was able to touch others as an organ donor....

John Porter Howard Ii

John Porter Howard Ii

Nov 27, 2024

John Porter Howard II, 81 of Metropolis, IL, formerly of Catoosa, OK, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Monday, December 2, 2024 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Metropolis with Rev. Timothy A. Bean officiating. For those unable to attend, the service...

Richard "Dick" Loren Kotter

Richard "Dick" Loren Kotter

Nov 26, 2024

Richard Loren "Dick" Kotter, age 84 of Brookport, Illinois passed away at 6:38 am on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Rev. David Kotter officiating. Burial will follow in the Metropolis Memorial Gardens.

Dick...

Judy (Rekus)  Storm

Judy (Rekus) Storm

Nov 24, 2024

Judy Storm, 77 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at her residence with her loving family and dog, Coco by her side.

Private services will be held.

Judy retired as a paralegal from Bryant Law Center and was a member of Restored Church of God.

Judy is survived by...

Janet Lee (Wright)  Proffitt

Janet Lee (Wright) Proffitt

Nov 22, 2024

Mrs. Janet Lee (Wright) Proffitt, age 83 of Brookport, Illinois died at her home in California on November 22, 2024.

Graveside services will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the Pell Cemetery with Pastor Justin Wolfe officiating.

Janet is survived by her husband, John Proffitt; her son, Ben Harned; her...

Paul Horman

Paul Horman

Nov 22, 2024

Paul Horman of Metropolis passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at Southgate Nursing Home in Metropolis. Paul was born February 23, 1929, to his parents, Benjamin and Sophia (Foss) Horman.

On June 5th, 1955, he married Alfredia Rottmann of Metropolis. The couple was married 66 years. Three sons were born to this union, all of whom live...

David "Donnie" Henson

David "Donnie" Henson

Nov 22, 2024

David "Donnie" Henson, 76 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024 at the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home.

Donnie was retired from Shawnee Transit and attended Immanuel Baptist Church.

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Hazel (Wiley)  Lewis

Hazel (Wiley) Lewis

Nov 21, 2024

Hazel (Wiley) Lewis, age 86 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 7:57 pm on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Graveside services will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at the Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Rev. Russell Gilbert Officiating.

Hazel was a member of Waldo Baptist Church and also...

Forrest "Buddy" Ray

Forrest "Buddy" Ray

Nov 18, 2024

Forrest "Buddy" Ray, 80 originally of Woodstock, IL, recently of Hayward, WI and Metropolis, IL, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024 at his home surrounded by family.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Woodstock, IL.

Buddy worked for the Woodstock Rural Fire Department and Woodstock School Districts for...

William "Bill" Bickham

William "Bill" Bickham

Nov 12, 2024

William "Bill" Bickham, age 79 of Brookport, Illinois passed away peacefully at 3:50 pm on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024 at the Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Bro. Justin Wolfe officiating.

Bill retried from Union Carbide as a machinist after...

Larry Kent

Larry Kent

Nov 12, 2024

Larry Kent, age 80 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 11:10 am on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Pell Cemetery with Rev. David Deem officiating.

Larry was retired from Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and...

Thomas Harry Grimes

Thomas Harry Grimes

Nov 8, 2024

Thomas Harry Grimes, age 70 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at his residence.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Thomas is survived by his son, John Grimes and wife Erika Miranda; grandsons, John Miguel Grimes and Luke Daniel Grimes; sister, Marilyn Gaston; half-sisters, Bobbie Jo and...

Judy (Williams)  Kommer

Judy (Williams) Kommer

Nov 5, 2024

Judy Kommer, 85 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at home with her daughter by her side.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Burial will follow in IOOF Cemetery in Metropolis.

Judy retired from Massac Memorial Hospital as a paramedic...

Francis Jeanette (Metcalf)  Lindsey

Francis Jeanette (Metcalf) Lindsey

Nov 5, 2024

Francis Jeanette Lindsey, 93, of Wildwood, FL, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at the Calvert City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Calvert City, KY with loving family by her side.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Kevil, KY with Pastor Chris...

Linda R. (Holder)  Burk

Linda R. (Holder) Burk

Nov 3, 2024

Linda Ray Burk, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on November 3rd, 2024, at 1pm with her family by her side. Born in Metropolis, Illinois, Linda was a devoted wife to Haven E. Burk for 58 years, and together they shared one son Brian E. Burk.

Linda had a passion for arts and crafts and...

Janice M (Shinn)  Lang

Janice M (Shinn) Lang

Nov 2, 2024

Janice M. Lang, age 80 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 5:58 am on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Luckie Atkinson officiating. Burial will follow in the Metropolis Memorial Gardens.

Janice...

Shanna Kay Hooks

Shanna Kay Hooks

Oct 31, 2024

Shanna Kay Hooks, age 45 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at her residence.

There will not be any services.

Shanna was known for her beautiful smile. She was a loving person who always tried to help others. She loved horse back riding, fishing, camping, and looking at the moon. She...

Gary Alan Witt

Gary Alan Witt

Oct 30, 2024

Gary Alan Witt, 70 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Monday, November 4, 2024 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Sielbeck officiating.

Gary served his country in the United States Army, was of Baptist faith and worked...

Lawanda Sullivan Doyle

Lawanda Sullivan Doyle

Oct 26, 2024

LaWanda Sullivan Doyle, 89 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at her home with loving family by her side.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the Masonic Cemetery in Metropolis with Pastor Bryan Morrison officiating. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are asked...

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