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Stan Evans

Stan Evans

May 13, 2024

Stan Evans, age 89 of Benton, KY formerly of Metropolis, IL passed away at 11:59 pm on Monday, May 13, 2024 at his residence.

Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Monday, May 20, 2024 at the Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Bro. Justin Wolfe officiating.

Stan was of the Methodist faith and a...

Betty Anne (Sielbeck)  Brewer

Betty Anne (Sielbeck) Brewer

May 7, 2024

Betty Anne Brewer, age 78 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 10:52 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. Betty was born on June 4, 1945, the daughter of Raymond and Pauline Sielbeck. She married the love of her life, Robert Brewer on January 26, 1963.

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Velma L. (Lowry)  Ashford

Velma L. (Lowry) Ashford

May 4, 2024

Velma L. Ashford, age 91 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 12:00 noon on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. She was born on July 12, 1932 in Cave in Rock, Illinois, the daughter of Ernest and Tamar (Oxford) Lowry.

Graveside services will be held at...

Katheryn M. (Castleman)  Riley

Katheryn M. (Castleman) Riley

May 2, 2024

Katheryn M. Riley, 45 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Katheryn was born on August 5, 1978 to Stephen and Janie (Banks) Castleman. She was a free spirit who loved 80's music, especially Boy George. She was an amazing artist who loved...

Alice June (Martin)  Johnson

Alice June (Martin) Johnson

May 1, 2024

Alice June Johnson, 85 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Baptist Health Paducah. Alice was born on May 20, 1938 to John L. and Ina Belle (Troutt) Martin in Massac County, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 3 pm on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Bro....

Kate "Katie" Konemann

Kate "Katie" Konemann

Apr 21, 2024

Kate B. Konemann, nee Kidd, passed away peacefully at Baptist Health Paducah, Ky on April 21, 2024.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday evening, April 24, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home.

Born May 3, 1951, Katie was the eldest child of Maurice D. Kidd and Patricia (nee Barfield) and...

Jimmie C. Gibson

Jimmie C. Gibson

Apr 15, 2024

Jimmie C. Gibson, age 85 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 11:55 pm on Monday, April 15, 2024 at the Metropolis Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Per Jimmie's wishes cremation services have been performed and there will not be any services.

Jimmie worked in the river industry as a Chief Engineer for 46 years, was a...

Betty Walters

Betty Walters

Apr 12, 2024

Betty Collins Walters, 92 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Rev. Micah Spicer officiating.

Betty was a member of the First Christian Church. She loved...

Steven "Mike" Medley

Steven "Mike" Medley

Mar 31, 2024

Steven "Mike" Medley, age 74 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 7:43 pm on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital surrounded by his family.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home.

Mike was retired from Lafarge, was...

Terry Neil Angel

Terry Neil Angel

Mar 29, 2024

Terry Neil Angel, age 74 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024 at his residence.

Graveside services will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the Metropolis Memorial Gardens with military rites. Rev. Bobby Parker will officiate.

Terry was a retired Iron Worker, Millwright, Carpenter, and Concrete Finisher....

Dorisie Juanita (Sharp)  Riepe

Dorisie Juanita (Sharp) Riepe

Mar 28, 2024

Dorisie Juanita (Sharp) Riepe, age 94 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at on Thursday afternoon, March 28th, 2024 at the Metropolis Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Mt. Pleasant Church of Christ with Charlie Kilpatrick officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Church...

Ida Ann Hammack

Ida Ann Hammack

Mar 15, 2024

Ida Ann Hammack, age 82 of Unionville, Illinois passed away at 5:32 pm on Friday, March 15, 2024 at the Massac Memorial Hospital. Ida was born on November 8, 1941 in Metropolis, Illinois the daughter of James and Inez (Holt) Hammack.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the St....

Constance "Connie" (Astin)  East

Constance "Connie" (Astin) East

Mar 14, 2024

Constance "Connie" (Astin) East, 87 of Karnak, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Steve Heisner officiating. Burial will follow in the Anderson Cemetery at Boaz, IL.

Connie...

Danny Lee Phillips

Danny Lee Phillips

Mar 12, 2024

Danny Lee Phillips, age 66 of Metropolis, Illinois went to be with our Lord and savior at 7:25 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2024 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Bro. David Wright officiating. Burial will...

Jesse Turner, Jr.

Jesse Turner, Jr.

Mar 8, 2024

Jesse H. Turner, Jr. age 85 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 6:15 am on Friday, March 8, 2024 at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital. Jesse was born on February 8, 1939 in Magnolia, Mississippi, the son of Jesse and Lesteen (McGhee) Turner, Sr.

Jesse worked in the coal mine as a heavy equipment operator and worked road...

Matthew "Matt" Blane English

Matthew "Matt" Blane English

Mar 8, 2024

Matthew Blane "Matt" English of Grantsburg, Illinois passed away March 8, 2024 at his home, on the Fred Foss Farm at Big Bay, surrounded by his family, that loved him.

Matt was born November 21, 1958 at Sewart Air Force Base in Symrna, TN to Clinton "Mick" and Marilyn "Hap" (Belyew) English.

Matt was a...

Harold G. Norris

Harold G. Norris

Mar 5, 2024

Mr. Harold G. Norris died unexpectedly but peacefully in his daughter's home in Orlando, FL on March 5, 2024 at the age of 86 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Anderson Congregational Church in Boaz, IL, with Rev. Gerell Cain officiating. Burial will follow in the church...

Brenda J (Mathis)  Dusch

Brenda J (Mathis) Dusch

Mar 5, 2024

Brenda J. (Mathis) Dusch, age 78 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 11:18 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Metropolis Memorial Gardens.

Brenda worked...

Debra Ann (Lauderdale)  Stalker

Debra Ann (Lauderdale) Stalker

Mar 3, 2024

Mrs. Debra Ann Stalker, age 69 of Metropolis, IL died on Sunday March 3, 2024 at Advent Health Hospital. She had her loving husband of almost 50 years, Larry Stalker, by her side.

She is survived by Larry; her daughters, Lori Ann Myers (Michael) and Leslie Murphy (Chad); her grandchildren, Anthony, Alyssa, Jake, Joe, Zack, Emmy, and...

Roy W Huss

Roy W Huss

Feb 29, 2024

Roy W. Huss, age 57 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away on Thursday evening February 29, 2024 at his residence.

Graveside services will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the Masonic Cemetery in Metropolis.

Roy volunteered at Project Hope Humane Society, was of the Christian faith, and attended Community Christian Church....

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