Gail Louise Lofton
Jun 19, 2026
The beautiful Ms. Gail Louise Lofton, age 81, born May 8, 1945, of Metropolis, Illinois, made her transition from earth to heaven on June 19, 2026, at Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation and Health Care Center surrounded by her family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Gail was of Baptist Faith and part of a Baptist Church years...
Betty Stallings
Jun 19, 2026
Betty Stallings 91 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 19, 2026 at Lourdes Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Marcy and Ella (Meadows) Lee on December 4, 1934 in Anniston, Missouri.
Betty loved the Lord with all her heart and soul. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Brookport, IL....
John Hardy Artman
Jun 16, 2026
Mr. John Hardy Artman, 65 of Metropolis, IL., passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at his home in the care of his wife, son, and family members.
Graveside services will be on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Bro. Trad York officiating. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are asked to...
Marcia (Hatfield) Little
Jun 16, 2026
Marcia (Hatfield) Little, age 89, of Joppa, Illinois, entered Heaven at 1:06 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Massac Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Pastor Tammy Horn officiating. Burial will follow at Metropolis Memorial Gardens.
Marcia retired from the United States Post...
Jesse Warren Jacob
Jun 14, 2026
Jesse Warren Jacob was born on January 14, 1923, to Otis C. and Ida A. Jacob and departed this life on June 14, 2026, at the age of 103.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Jacob officiating. Burial will follow at Metropolis Memorial Gardens with military rites.
He...
Truman Franklin Latham
Jun 12, 2026
Truman Franklin Latham, age 81 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 9:35 pm on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
There will not be any services.
Truman is survived by his son, T. Frank Latham, Jr. and companion Crystal; 4 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; sisters, Jean Davis and Flora Owens; brothers, Jim Latham and Jerry Latham; several nieces...
Thomas J. Ragain
Jun 10, 2026
Mr. Thomas J. Ragain, age 72 of Anna, IL, formerly of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at SIH Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Seven Mile Baptist Church with Rev. Frank Forthman Jr. officiating. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are asked...
Sue Sumner
Jun 7, 2026
C. SUE SUMNER, was born in Metropolis on May 12, 1937, and passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, in Metropolis.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Tilford officiating. Burial will follow in Metropolis Memorial Gardens.
Sue was a Christian and rejoiced in her faith and love...
James "Jim" Mittendorf
Jun 5, 2026
James “Jim” or “Woody” Mittendorf, age 94 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, June 8, 2026 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Greg Rednour officiating. Burial will follow in Metropolis Memorial Gardens.
Jim was retired from Electric Energy Inc, where he was a Storeroom Manager. He...
Norma Lee Oliver
Jun 5, 2026
Norma Lee (Jeffords) Oliver, age 82 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 8:10 am on Friday, June 5, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Lutheran Church of the Cross with Rev. David Deem officiating. Burial will follow in Round Springs Cemetery.
Norma was Office Manager for...
Joel W. Jennings
Jun 4, 2026
Joel W. Jennings, 89, of Metropolis, Illinois, was born on July 19, 1936, in Rosiclare, Illinois, the son of Pervis and Euna (Riley) Jennings. He departed this life on June 4, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. A Celebration...
Michael Hendrix
Jun 3, 2026
Michael Allen Hendrix, 79, of Brookport, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren by his side.
Michael was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, musician, and friend whose life was defined by his unwavering dedication to his family. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy before beginning a long career...
Chad Lewis
May 30, 2026
Chad Lewis, 47, of Metropolis, Illinois, passed away at 11:11 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Massac Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home, with Adam Faughn officiating. Burial will follow at Metropolis Memorial Gardens.
Chad served as the Philanthropy Manager at Massac Memorial Hospital and attended Central Church...
Jesse Verl Smith
May 29, 2026
Jesse Verl Smith, age 91, a lifelong resident of New Columbia, Illinois, was born on October 22, 1934, the son of Lloyd and Theodora (Moll) Smith. He departed this life for his heavenly reward on May 29, 2026, at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis, Illinois.
Verl married the love of his life, Ruth Ann (Hudgens) Smith, on March 29, 1957. Together...
Scott Andrew Smith
May 28, 2026
Scott Andrew Smith, 63 of Brookport, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Baptist Health surrounded by his loving family.
Scott was a loving husband who enjoyed gardening and spending time with his loving wife. Scott was a retired truck driver and took pride in all the work he did.
Scott is survived by his wife of 36 years, Judy...
Thomas Dale Ridge
May 18, 2026
Thomas Dale "Tommy" Ridge, age 62 of Metropolis, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 at his residence.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Tommy had worked as a diesel mechanic at VMV in Paducah, was an avid metal artist, and will be greatly missed.
Tommy is survived by his mother, Pamela Grant; daughter, Halie Hunerkoch and husband Adam;...
Carol Ann Hendrix
May 13, 2026
Carol Ann Hendrix, 80 of Brookport, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Carol was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother whose greatest priority was the care and well being of her husband and family. She was known for her quiet strength, simple kindness and deep loved for those closest...
Dwight Roger Atkison
May 12, 2026
Dwight Roger Atkison, 71 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
There will be no services.
Dwight was retired from AEP Cook Coal Terminal.
Dwight is survived by his wife of almost 49 years, Robin Atkison; son, Matthew Atkison and wife Natalie; grandchildren, Ashe Atkison, Camryn Windings (Connor), Matthew D. Atkison, and...
Garrett Hunerkoch
May 9, 2026
Garrett Hunerkoch, 18 of Metropolis,IL, was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Forthman officiating.
Garrett attended grade school at Franklin Elementary in Metropolis and was set to graduate from Vienna High...
Mike Tyson
May 8, 2026
Mike Tyson, age 68 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Rev. Jackie Meadows officiating. Burial will follow at Silver Crown Masonic Cemetery.
Mike had worked at TVA Shawnee Steam Plant, was of the Baptist faith, and was...
