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Timothy "Maison" Sims

Timothy "Maison" Sims

Dec 10, 2022

Timothy "Maison" Sims, 18 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Rev. Gwendolyn Duncan officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral service at...

David L Sexton

David L Sexton

Dec 9, 2022

David L. Sexton, 86 of Metropolis, Illinois, passed away on Friday December 9th, 2022 at Massac Memorial Hospital.

He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandpa, great grandpa who will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his two sons Joseph L. Sexton of Metropolis, Illinois, Chester 'Chez' L. Sexton and wife Carol of...

William "Billy" H. Meyer

William "Billy" H. Meyer

Dec 3, 2022

William "Billy" Meyer II, 65 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at his residence. He was born in La Rochelle, France on November 2nd, 1957 to Alice and William "Bill" Meyer I.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at the Joppa Community Senior...

Irene (Kineman)  Draffen

Irene (Kineman) Draffen

Dec 2, 2022

Irene Kineman Draffen, age 97 of Unionville, Illinois passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2022 at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

Irene was born on December 13, 1925 in Unionville the daughter of Ona Mae (Land) and Gus Kineman. She lived her entire life on the family farm.

Irene loved classic country music, dancing,...

Harry Orval Scott, Sr.

Harry Orval Scott, Sr.

Dec 2, 2022

Harry Orval Scott, Sr., age 92 of Metropolis, Illinois went to be with his faithful on December 2, 2022 at the Massac Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Cole officiating. Burial with military rites will follow at the Macedonia Cemetery...

Donald "Don" Melcher

Donald "Don" Melcher

Nov 30, 2022

Donald "Don" Melcher, 70 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at his home.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, December 5, 2022 at the Community of Christ Church, 1309 Commercial Drive, Metropolis, IL with Bro. Ivan Woods officiating. A visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until...

Ronnie Daniels

Ronnie Daniels

Nov 29, 2022

Ronnie Daniels, 55 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.

Per his request, there will be no services.

Ronnie is survived by his wife, Nicole Daniels; two daughters, Winterlilly Daniels and Phoebe Daniels; two sons, Michael W. Daniels and Jonathan A. Daniels; 6 grandchildren; and a sister, Angela Daniels Lawson.

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Trinity L. Sharp

Trinity L. Sharp

Nov 29, 2022

Trinity L. Sharp, 18 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Lourdes Mercy Health of Paducah.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at the Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home with Bro. David Atwell officiating. Burial will follow in Metropolis Memorial Gardens.

Trinity loved to read,...

Lucy Adams

Lucy Adams

Nov 29, 2022

Lucy Adams, age 88 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 4:06 am on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at the Metropolis Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Lucia Rutzka De Adams was born on May 9, 1934 in Mexico City, Mexico, the daughter of Herman and Lolita De Pauza Rutzka.

A Celebration of Life visitation will be held on Sunday,...

Lorna (Studer)  Manley

Lorna (Studer) Manley

Nov 25, 2022

Lorna Manley, 65, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at her residence.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at the First Christian Church with Rev. Keith Tilford officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church.

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Margaret Ann (Williams)  Emerick

Margaret Ann (Williams) Emerick

Nov 11, 2022

Margaret Ann (Williams) Emerick, of Metropolis, Illinois, formerly of Springfield, Illinois, passed away early on Friday morning, November 11, 2022, ten days before her 89th birthday, at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Margaret was born on November 21, 1933, in Enfield, White County, Illinois, the youngest daughter of Chelsea Sigle Williams and Dorothy Clemence (Clark) Williams.

Margaret...

Jim Harris

Jim Harris

Nov 9, 2022

Jim Harris, 77 years, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on November 9th, 2022 at his residence in Metropolis, IL, with his Loving Family surrounding him.

Visitation will begin at 1:30 pm on Sunday, November 13th, 2022 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home followed by a service at 3:00 pm with Pastor Jake Ervin officiating. Graveside services with military rights...

James "Jimmy" Robert Rodgers

James "Jimmy" Robert Rodgers

Nov 8, 2022

James Robert "Jimmy" Rodgers, 85 of Metropolis, IL, stepped into eternity on November 8, 2022.

Jimmy gave his heart to Jesus as a young man at Beulah Camp and was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. Jimmy loved his farm and family and will be missed.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00...

Charles Austin

Charles Austin

Nov 7, 2022

CHARLES LINDELL AUSTIN

Charles Austin, 90 of Metropolis, IL, passed away at Parkview Nursing Home in Paducah, KY on Monday, November 7, 2022.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Friday, November 18 at Community Christian Church with Rev. Austin Scott officiating. Burial will follow at Metropolis Memorial Gardens.

Charles Lindell...

Karen "Diane" Hike

Karen "Diane" Hike

Nov 1, 2022

Karen "Diane" Hike, 79 of New Columbia, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Calvert City, KY. She was born on February 12, 1943 in Trenton, Michigan, the daughter of Floyd and Valeria Jane (Teague)Wiley.

A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, November 12, 2022...

Jessica Diane (Bremer)  Konemann

Jessica Diane (Bremer) Konemann

Nov 1, 2022

Jessica Diane Konemann, age 42 of Brentwood, TN and formerly of Metropolis, IL passed away November 1, 2022 with her family by her side.

She was born in Paducah, KY to her parents Monte and Diane Bremer. In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband of 19 years, Travis Konemann; children Brady Konemann, Halle...

Charlene (Richardson)  Lockard

Charlene (Richardson) Lockard

Oct 31, 2022

Charlene Lockard, 72 of Brookport, IL, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at Continue Care Baptist Health in Paducah, KY.

Per Charlene's wishes, there will not be any services.

Charlene is survived by her children, Diana Warren and husband Nicholas, Susan Kingsley and husband Vincent, and Curtis Leek and wife Jolynda; grandchildren, Raymond Warren,...

Pearley Bradley

Pearley Bradley

Oct 29, 2022

Pearley Bradley, 87 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at her residence.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Pearley was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Pearley is survived by three sons, Wendell...

Heather Marie May

Heather Marie May

Oct 24, 2022

Heather Marie May walked into Heaven holding Jesus's hand on October 24, 2022. Wheelchair thrown in the river. Walking in the flowers.

She was born in Lombard, Illinois on August 26, 1977 and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior on January 20, 2001.

Heather was a member of Joppa Missionary Baptist Church for twenty-one...

Glenda (Snyder)  Dean

Glenda (Snyder) Dean

Oct 23, 2022

Glenda Dean, age 70 of Brookport, Illinois passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Friday, October 28, 2022 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home in Metropolis with Rev. Loren McNair officiating. Burial will follow in the IOOF Cemetery in Metropolis.

Glenda owned and operated several...

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