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Gregory L. Owens

Gregory L. Owens

Jun 5, 2020

Gregory L. Owens, 54, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Metropolis, Carrier Mills and Chicago, IL, was born on February 19, 1966 and passed away on June 5, 2020.

Due to current health and safety directives, the service in Metropolis to honor Gregory on Saturday will be private.

Gregory was an Army veteran and a computer...

Robert "Bob" Arnold, Sr.

Robert "Bob" Arnold, Sr.

May 23, 2020

Robert Joseph "Bob" Arnold Sr., age 83 of Metropolis, passed away at 4:00 pm on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Due to current health and safety directives, a private graveside will be held for Bob in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Metropolis with Pastor Nate Hillebrand officiating.

Bob worked for Missouri...

Jerry Martin Johnston

Jerry Martin Johnston

May 20, 2020

Jerry Martin Johnston, age 75 of Metropolis, Illinois, passed away Wed. May 20, 2020 in Conroe, Texas.  He was born April 25, 1945 to Buddie and Florida (Baynes) Johnston.

Jerry is survived by, one daughter, Katherine Rhodes Appodaca of Conroe Texas and one son, Aaron D. Johnston of Aiken South Carolina; Five grandchildren, Julia "Catie" Dean, Amelia...

Leroy Wallace Jones, Jr.

Leroy Wallace Jones, Jr.

May 19, 2020

LeRoy Wallace Jones, Jr., age 61, of Metropolis, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Massac Memorial Hospital.

There will be no services at this time.

LeRoy enjoyed working with his hands and was a professional in whatever he did. He loved his parents, siblings and of course his nieces and nephews.

LeRoy...

Carly Emelyne Owens

Carly Emelyne Owens

May 19, 2020

Carly Owens, age 29 of Paducah, Kentucky formerly of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 8:15 am on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

Due to current health and safety directives, services for Carly will be private.

Carly is survived by her father, Gary Owens; sister, Cassandra Owens; nieces and nephews, Avery Mounce, Emree Mounce, and Jaxx Jacobs;...

Margaret Jean Throgmorton

Margaret Jean Throgmorton

May 17, 2020

Margaret Jean Throgmorton, age 91 passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Baptist Health Paducah, with her family by her side.

She was born February 11, 1929 in Grand Chain, Illinois, to the late Cletus and Virginia (Brooks) Jerdon.

Due to current health and safety directives, the funeral services will be private with Rev. Pete...

Terry Schmidt

Terry Schmidt

May 16, 2020

Terry Schmidt, age 55 of Metropolis, IL, passed away May 16, 2020.

Due to current health and safety directives, services for Terry will remain private with Rev. David Deem officiating in Masonic Cemetery.

Terry worked for Distributors Warehouse, Inc. in Paducah and was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Metropolis.

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Rosemary Hohman

Rosemary Hohman

May 11, 2020

Rosemary Hohman, 98, of Brookport, Illinois died Monday, May 11, 2020 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Due to current health directives, the services for Rosemary will be private. Burial will be in the Pell Cemetery with Rev. Larry Call officiating.

Rosemary was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Hohman; parents, Minnie and Lawrence...

Frank D Pritchett

Frank D Pritchett

May 9, 2020

Frank D. Pritchett, 87, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020.

Due to current health and safety directives, services for Frank will be private with Rev. David Deem officiating. Burial will be held in Metropolis Memorial Gardens.

Frank was a member of Lutheran Church of the Cross and American Legion Post 306....

Leroy Fredrick Wilhelm

Leroy Fredrick Wilhelm

May 9, 2020

Leroy Fredrick Wilhelm, of West Paducah, Kentucky passed away at his home on May 9, 2020.

Leroy served for 20 years in the United States Navy, then went on to work for GTE. Leroy moved from Jamestown, ND to Paducah, KY in 1994. He was a proud member of Amazing Grace Lutheran Church.

Leroy was...

Marlee Clare Bennett

Marlee Clare Bennett

May 9, 2020

Marlee Clare Bennett, 15 months, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

Due to current health and safety directives, the services for Marlee will be private. Cards for the family may be directed to the funeral home at PO Box 760, Metropolis, IL 62960 and...

Mary Edna Hollinsaid

Mary Edna Hollinsaid

May 8, 2020

Mary Edna Hollinsaid was born July 1, 1929 in Massac County, IL. Mary passed into the arms of Jesus on May 8, 2020, at the age of 90 years. She was the daughter of Claude and Reba Elizabeth (Burnett) Warwick of Metropolis, IL.

She was united in marriage to Louis "Gene" Hollinsaid on October 2, 1949 in...

Frank C. Twente

Frank C. Twente

May 6, 2020

Frank C. Twente, age 85, of Carterville, IL passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at his home.

Due to current health and safety directives, the services for Frank will be private.

Frank was a retired minister and auctioneer and of the Christian faith.

Frank is survived by his children, Viola Brown, Denise...

Betty (Coleman)  Davis Mathis

Betty (Coleman) Davis Mathis

May 6, 2020

Betty Coleman Davis Mathis, age 93 of Paducah, Kentucky formerly of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 6:19 pm on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Superior Care Home.

Mrs. Mathis was retired from Coca Cola Bottling Company of Paducah as Secretary to the Plant Manager. She was a member of Broadway Church of Christ in Paducah, past member...

John O Stallings

John O Stallings

May 3, 2020

John O. Stallings, age 88, of rural Brookport, Illinois went to be with his Lord Jesus, on May 3, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home.

Due to current health and safety directives, the services for John will be private. Interment will be in the Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Rev. Glen Coram officiating.

John...

Harmon Quint

Harmon Quint

May 2, 2020

Harmon Quint, age 94, passed away Saturday, May2, 2020. He was born February 20, 1926 to Henry and Effie Quint and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. He married his high school sweetheart, Lois Korte, in 1944 and was blessed to have spent 62 years with her before her passing in 2006. He had a good life...

Brenda Ilene Wiseman

Brenda Ilene Wiseman

May 1, 2020

Brenda Ilene Wiseman, age 76 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 3:05 pm on Friday, May 1, 2020 at Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Due to current health and safety directives, the services for Brenda will be private. Burial will be in the Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Rev. Keith Tilford officiating.

Brenda was a seamstress...

Eulean Baker

Eulean Baker

Apr 28, 2020

Eulean Baker, age 99, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Due to current health and safety directives, a private graveside will be held for Eulean in Metropolis Memorial Gardens with John Schneider officiating.

Mrs. Baker was a caregiver, member of First Baptist Church Metropolis and life member...

Eugene V. "Genie" Fletcher

Eugene V. "Genie" Fletcher

Apr 26, 2020

Eugene V. "Genie" Fletcher, age 91 of Joppa, Illinois passed away at 4:30 am on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at his residence with his family by his side.

Due to current health and safety directives, the services for Eugene will be private. Burial will be in Hillerman Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Mike Hardison officiating.

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Cindy (Walter)  Curtis

Cindy (Walter) Curtis

Apr 22, 2020

Cindy Curtis, age 61, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Due to the current health and safety directives, a service for Cindy will be held at a later date.

Cindy was a member of Brookport Church of God and worked at Western Baptist Hospital for 20 years....

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