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Patsy L. (Broadway) Thomas
Aug 10, 2024
Patsy L. Thomas passed away on August 10, 2024 at Fairview Rehabilitation and Healthcare in
Du Quoin, IL. She was born on June 7, 1936 in Metropolis, IL to Glen and Mary Broadway.
She grew up in southern Illinois surrounded by a close-knit extended family, and from that time on family was the focus of...
Ruth Ann (Oliver) Hunt
Aug 3, 2024
Ruth Ann (Oliver) Hunt, age 82 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 8:03 pm on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. Ruth was born on February 14, 1942 in Karnak, IL the daughter of Henry and Geraldine (Harris) Oliver. She married the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Hunt...
Connie (Athy) Gower
Aug 2, 2024
Connie Gower, age 97 of Brookport, Illinois passed away at 11:25 pm on Friday, August 2, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Eastern Star Rites will be held at 1 pm on Friday, August 9, 2024 followed by funeral services at Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home with Rev. Glenn Seaton officiating. Burial will follow in the...
Joan (Stewart) Dry
Jul 28, 2024
Joan Stewart Dry, 87, born on December 1, 1936, transitioned to Heaven on July 28, 2024 at 2:45 pm. She is survived by her children: Elaine Wetherington (Bob) of Galatia, IL, Pam Stone and Louis Stone of Calvert City, KY, Nan Saylor (Rick) of Joppa, IL and Billy Dry (Luci) of Joppa, IL. Her grandchildren: Jennifer and Justin Graves,...
Jerry G Moore
Jul 26, 2024
Jerry G. Moore, age 85 of Paducah, Kentucky formerly of Metropolis, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2024 at his home.
Graveside services will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at the Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Rev. Stephen Heisner officiating.
Jerry retired from Electric Energy Inc as a machinist...
David "Bean" Phillips
Jul 23, 2024
David "Bean" Phillips, 73 of Brookport, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Baptist Health Paducah.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home with Charlie Kilpatrick officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Brookport, IL.
David was...
Leonard Childress
Jul 21, 2024
Leonard Childress, 86 of Metropolis, IL, formerly of Dyersburg, TN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Leonard was a factory worker in the steel mills in Chicago, IL, then moved to Dyersburg, TN and worked at the Dyersburg Cotton...
William Ray Elmore
Jul 17, 2024
William Ray Elmore, age 65 of Brookport, Illinois passed away at 6:11 pm on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Baptist Health Paducah.
Visitation will be held on Friday evening July 26, 2024 from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home followed by a Celebration of Life at 7 pm with Pastor Nate Hillebrand...
Margaret (Kommer) Pogue
Jul 12, 2024
Margaret Ellen Pogue was born on October 23, 1932 in Massac County and departed this life on July 12, 2024, at age 91 years, peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Margaret had many childhood memories that she shared throughout her life with each generation. Some were told more frequently than others, but some of...
Vallena Dell (Smith) Sumnlers
Jul 10, 2024
Vallena Dell Sumnlers, age 79, passed away at her home on July 10, 2024 with her husband of 52 years, William Sumnlers Sr., at her side. She was born on December 27, 1944 to Vivian and Fern (Hubbs) Smith.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home...
Virginia Ann (Duckworth) Williams
Jul 7, 2024
Virginia Ann Williams, 85 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Lourdes Mercy Health Paducah.
Graveside services will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Bro. Justin Wolfe officiating. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery.
...Patricia Ann Monday
Jul 7, 2024
Patricia Ann Monday, 81 of Metropolis, IL, passed away at 5:11 p.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Heartland Medical Regional Center in Marion, IL. She was born on April 27th, 1943 to Ernest Tanner and Anne Tanner (Rutledge).
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 15, 2024 at Metropolis Memorial Gardens with...
Carol Willhelm
Jul 6, 2024
Carol Willhelm, 67 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at her home.
There will be no services at this time.
Carol loved her family and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Carol is survived by her daughter, Tonya Mayes; grandchildren, Dustin Duncan, Tiffany Lester, Chyanne...
Joshua Dean Logeman
Jul 2, 2024
Joshua Dean Logeman, 33 of Metropolis, IL, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with burial following at Faith Lutheran Church Cemetery.
...Lewis Johnson
Jun 26, 2024
Lewis "Pawpaw Bear" Johnson, 70 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at his residence.
Services will be held at a later date.
Lewis enjoyed fishing and woodworking, making 3D puzzles, but most importantly, he loved being a Pawpaw.
Lewis is survived by his children, Melissa Kotter and husband Richard...
Emma Louise (Flintzer) Hanak
Jun 21, 2024
Emma Louise Hanak, 99 of Brookport, IL, formerly of Ronkonkoma, NY, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024 at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at the Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home with Tim Pearcy officiating.
Emma was a founding member of the Lakeland Fire Department Women's...
Howard "Dickie" Medley
Jun 15, 2024
Howard "Dickie" Medley, 83 of Brookport, IL, passed away Saturday, June 15th, 2024 in Pope County, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at the Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Vance officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Sterling Cemetery.
Dickie was of Baptist faith and worked...
Rachel Ann Carnes
Jun 14, 2024
Rachel Ann Carnes, 43 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024 at her home. She was born on March 24th, 1981 to Earnest Carnes and Linda Harris Carnes.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Joppa IOOF Cemetery with Bro. Justin Wolfe officiating.
Rachel is...
William "Billy" Rose
Jun 14, 2024
William "Billy" Rose, 78 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024 at the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Shedville Cemetery with Rev. David Deem officiating. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery....
Donald C. Smith
Jun 14, 2024
Donald C. Smith, 92 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024 at Massac Memorial Hospital.
Funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Michael Mujule officiating. Burial will follow in Metropolis Memorial Gardens.
Donald was retired from Electric...
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