Hal Lee Rush
Apr 21, 2020
Hal Lee Rush, 85, of Metropolis, Illinois passed Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at his home.
Mr. Rush was born July 27, 1934 in Joppa, Illinois to Oscar and Thelma Rush.
He married Catherine Metzger in October 1956 and they had five children, Lee, Elizabeth, Mary, Jane and Harry.
Upon graduation from Metropolis Community...
Robert "Skeet" Dale Lewis
Apr 18, 2020
Robert Dale "Skeet" Lewis, age 77, died at his home on Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Metropolis, IL.
Due to the current health and safety directives, a Celebration of Life will be scheduled for Skeet at a later date to be announced.
Skeet was born on June 3, 1942 in Metropolis, IL. He joined the...
Jeanette Shreves
Apr 17, 2020
Jeanette Shreves, age 84 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away with her family by her side on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Baptist Health Paducah.
Due to the current health and safety directives, services for Jeanette will be private. Burial will be in the Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Tom Emmerson officiating.
Jeanette was born in Massac...
James R. Giltner
Apr 16, 2020
James R. Giltner, age 90 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 12:33 am on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Baptist Health Paducah.
In compliance with health and safety directives, the services for James will be private. Burial will be in Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Rev. Glenn Coram officiating.
James was retired from the State of...
Ethel Harville
Apr 16, 2020
Ethel Harville, age 84 of Joppa, Illinois passed away at 2:19 am on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
In compliance with health and safety directives, the services for Ethel will be private. Burial will be in Hillerman Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. David Wright officiating.
Ethel was a member...
Ryan Krempasky
Apr 6, 2020
Ryan Krempasky, 64, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at Baptist Health Paducah.
Mr. Krempasky was an operator at EEI and worked at Bill's Market and then Big Johns. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and a supporter of Save the Massac Theatre. Ryan was active with Venture Scouts, Cub...
Nora Lilly (Johnson) Worthen
Apr 5, 2020
85 year old Nora Lilly Worthen of Metropolis passed away on April 5, 2020. She was born on November 25, 1934 at Temple Hill, Illinois to Arthur and Lucille (Weaver) Johnson. She married Cecil Darrell Worthen on December 12, 1953. He preceded her in death.
Nora was a retired LPN. She worked at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah,...
Betty Joyner
Apr 4, 2020
Betty Joyner, age 81, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Southgate Health Care Center.
Betty was a retired cook.
Betty is survived by her daughters, Betty Fry, Sheila Sharp, and Terra Derry; six grandchildren, Kasey Garris, Brian Wimer, Jennifer Pugh, Joseph Sharp, Skylar Bond and Tyler Derry; 15 great grandchildren;...
David A. Turner
Apr 1, 2020
David A. Turner, 58, passed away at Baptist Health Paducah on April 1, 2020.
He was a Christian.  As a Christian, he believed in the Bible.  2 Corinthians 5:8 says "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." We know he is there now....
Jerry Rice
Mar 29, 2020
Jerry Rice, age 79 of Joppa, Illinois passed away at 4:41 pm on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Massac Memorial Hospital.
Jerry enjoyed trips to Yosemite National Park, the Grand Canyon, Merced California, his grandchildren, and morrell mushrooms.
Jerry is survived by his children, Cheryl Rice, John Rice, and Thomas Rice; grandchildren, Brian Matthew Baker,...
Ruby Anna (Brugger) Horntrop
Mar 29, 2020
Ruby Anna Brugger Horntrop, 98, passed away on March 29, 2020, at Superior Care Home in Paducah. Ruby was born on Christmas Day, 1921, in Massac County, Illinois. She graduated from Metropolis High School in 1938 and married Lloyd Horntrop on September 1, 1940. Ruby spent most of her life on the family farm and was active in her...
Betty Varnum
Mar 27, 2020
Betty Varnum, 86, long-time resident of Metropolis, IL, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020. She was born in San Francisco, California on April 26, 1933 to Marcella and John Cameron.
Betty was a professional seamstress for most of her life. She was an avid Horsewoman, participating in the 9 Day Trail Ride and Oregon Trail Ride. She...
Linnus "L.C." Logeman
Mar 24, 2020
Linnus "L.C." Logeman, age 78 of Metropolis, Illinois met his Lord while surrounded by his loving family at 6:40 pm on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his residence.
In compliance with public health directives, the funeral service will be private. Burial will be in the Metropolis Memorial Gardens. During this difficult time of private services you may...
Curtis Lowry
Mar 24, 2020
Curtis Lowry, age 79, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Massac Memorial Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Curtis was a member of Living Waters Church in Joppa, IL.
Curtis is survived by two sons, Curtis Lowry and wife Kristie and Trent Lowry...
Hilda Obermark
Mar 21, 2020
Hilda Obermark, 103, passed from this life on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Hilda was born in Massac County to Herman and Louisa Teckenbrock Horstman on April 7, 1916. She was a lifelong member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church, member of Volleyville Homemakers, and worked at the glove factory for 25 years....
Marva L. (Stites) Kennedy
Mar 17, 2020
Marva L. (Stites) Kennedy, age 82, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
Graveside services will be held at 10 am on Friday, March, 20, 2020 in Masonic Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
Marva was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Metropolis for 47 years.
Marva is survived...
Ron Curvin
Mar 15, 2020
Ron Curvin, age 52, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the Heartland Regional Medical Center.
There will be no services.
Ron was a deck hand and of the Baptist faith.
Ron is survived by his sister, Wendy Marshall ; two special cousins, Larry Pack and Ralph Richardson.
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Floyd W. Helm
Mar 13, 2020
Floyd W. Helm, age 91, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Russell officiating. Burial will follow in Metropolis Memorial Gardens.
Floyd retired from EEI after 28 years and...
Patricia Gail (Polk) Long
Mar 12, 2020
Patricia "Pat" Gail Polk Long was born October 26th, 1944 in Paducah, Kentucky to Charles and Mable Polk. She and her husband Arthur Wendell was joined in holy matrimony almost 54 years ago. Pat moved to Metropolis in 1967.  She became an active member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church and was a part of the Church for over 50...
Bobby Craine
Mar 9, 2020
Bobby Craine, age 74, of Paducah, KY, formerly of Pope County, IL, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at Baptist Health Paducah.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Revs. Clay Blankenbaker and Joe Buchanan officiating. Burial will follow in Metropolis Memorial Gardens.
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