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Troy Mann

Troy Mann

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...

Lillie Mae Pugh

Lillie Mae Pugh

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...

Larry "Deanie" Dean Bradford

Larry "Deanie" Dean Bradford

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...

Mollijean (Brinkley)  Frazier

Mollijean (Brinkley) Frazier

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...

Dorothy Louise (Horstman)  Robinson

Dorothy Louise (Horstman) Robinson

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....

Janet Sue (Powell)  Maggio

Janet Sue (Powell) Maggio

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...

Shawn Wilkins

Shawn Wilkins

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...

Patsy L. (Broadway)  Thomas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Patricia Ann Monday

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

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...

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