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William Lloyd Bradford, Jr.

William Lloyd Bradford, Jr.

Dec 23, 2019

William Lloyd "Junior" Bradford, Jr., 70, of Massac County, passed on Monday, December 23rd, 2019 after a long and courageous fight against pancreatic cancer.

The thing Junior was best known for was being an avid outdoorsman, especially his love of hunting and fishing at Mermet Conservation Area. He loved and religiously followed the St. Louis Cardinals and...

Marjorie Jean (Hare)  Peitzmeier

Marjorie Jean (Hare) Peitzmeier

Dec 22, 2019

Mrs. Marjorie Jean Hare Peitzmeier, age 84, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on December 22, 2019 at home with her daughter, Angie, by her side.

Marjorie Peitzmeier was born August 8, 1935 in Macomb, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Peitzmeier, and her parents, Jesse Adolphus (Dolph) Hare and Mary Ruth Hare. She...

Pearlie "Tockie" Turnage

Pearlie "Tockie" Turnage

Dec 20, 2019

Pearlie Mae "Tockie" Turnage, age 62 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 8:35 am on Friday, December 20, 2019 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Monday, December 30, 2019 at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Metropolis with Rev. Orlando McReynolds officiating. Burial will follow in the Masonic Cemetery.

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John W Holmes

John W Holmes

Dec 16, 2019

John W. Holmes (April 1, 1933-Dec. 16, 2019) grew up in Ashland, Illinois.  He graduated Ashland High School in 1951.  Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1951 to 1955, including a posting in Algiers as a radio operator.  Upon his discharge, he moved to Metropolis, Illinois and lived the remainder of his life here. ...

William H. Carter, Jr.

William H. Carter, Jr.

Dec 16, 2019

William H. Carter, Jr. age 67 of Murray, KY passed away Monday Dec. 16, 2019 at his home.  He was born June 21, 1952 to William H. and Geraldine (Minor) Carter Sr. who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Carter; two daughters, Tina Hollis and husband Robert and Angela Goodwin and husband...

Michael Robert Little

Michael Robert Little

Dec 15, 2019

Michael Robert Little, 40, of Louisville, KY, formerly of Brookport, IL, passed from this life on Sunday, December 15, 2019.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, January 4, 2019 at the Brookport Church of God with Pastor Charles Tate officiating.

Michael was born on October 4, 1979 in Coshocton,...

Marilyn K. (Howell)  Bowman

Marilyn K. (Howell) Bowman

Dec 14, 2019

Marilyn K. Bowman, age 77, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Rev. Shane Baker officiating. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery.

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Maisie Smith

Maisie Smith

Dec 9, 2019

Maisie Cochran Smith, 94, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Southgate Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Friday, December 13, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Jon Cockrel officiating. Burial will follow in Metropolis Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Smith worked for the...

Darrell Ray Logeman

Darrell Ray Logeman

Dec 8, 2019

Darrell Logeman, age 53, of Massac County, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 doing what he loved.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Frank Forthman Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Logeman was on the...

Bobby G. Reynolds

Bobby G. Reynolds

Dec 6, 2019

Bobby G. Reynolds age 90 of Brookport, IL passed away Friday night, December 6, 2019 at his home with his family by his side.  He was born Jan. 14, 1929 to Nelson and Laura (Sisk) Reynolds.

Bobby is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Angelly) Reynolds; one daughter, Amy L. Kiefer and husband Ken; one son, Chuck Reynolds...

Stanley Earl Gilbert, Sr.

Stanley Earl Gilbert, Sr.

Dec 2, 2019

Stanley Earl Gilbert, Sr., age 73 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Victory Full Gospel Church with his son-in-law, Jason Brinker and his Pastor Chris Strong officiating. Burial will follow in the Metropolis Memorial Gardens with...

Margaret Heflin

Margaret Heflin

Dec 1, 2019

Margaret Heflin, age 76 of   Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 11:09 am on Saturday, December 1, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on Sept. 2, 1943 to Ernest C. and Myrtle Cole Carnes, who preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home   on Thursday Dec. 5, 2019 at 2 p.m. with...

Bradford Dalton Burklow

Bradford Dalton Burklow

Dec 1, 2019

Bradford Dalton Burklow, age 91 of Metropolis, Illinois was born on November 21, 1928 the son of Samuel LeRoy and Harriet Adeline (Fox) Burklow in Pope Co., IL and passed away at 11:20 pm on Sunday, December 1, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

It is with great sadness, yet abundant joy, that we are letting you...

Truman Bremer

Truman Bremer

Nov 30, 2019

Truman Bremer, age 86, of Metropolis passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Zion United Church of Christ in Metropolis, with Rev. Jim Duncan officiating. Burial with military rites will follow at the Zion United Church of...

Phyllis L Riley

Phyllis L Riley

Nov 29, 2019

Phyllis L. Riley age 78 of Metropolis, formerly of Golconda, IL passed away at her home on Friday, November 29, 2019 at 10:16 a.m.  She was born on March 5, 1941 to Alvis M. and Lucille (Hall) Belford, who preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held on Monday December 2, 2019 at the Aikins-Farmer- Loftus-McManus...

James J Tilley

James J Tilley

Nov 23, 2019

James Tilley, 42, of Brookport, IL, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at his home.

Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Friday, December 6, 2019 in Old Du Quoin Cemetery in Du Quoin, IL with Bro. Gaylen Holden officiating. There will be no visitation. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery....

Victoria Lee (Lowery)  Stephens

Victoria Lee (Lowery) Stephens

Nov 22, 2019

Victoria Lee Stephens, 67, of Joppa Illinois passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home in Metropolis with Bro. David Wright officiating. Burial will follow at Metropolis Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Stephens was a member of Joppa...

Bobbie Gorke

Bobbie Gorke

Nov 14, 2019

Mrs. Bobbie Gorke, age 70, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Services will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Gorke was of Baptist faith.

Bobbie is survived by her mother, Alice Harris; one daughter, Anna Rose Sullivan; five sons, Robert Harris, Joseph Gorke, Charles...

Maxine (Windhorst)  Schneider

Maxine (Windhorst) Schneider

Nov 13, 2019

Mrs. Maxine Schneider, age 92, of Metropolis, IL, passed away at 4:52 pm on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 surrounded by her family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Joey Dunning officiating. Burial will follow in Metropolis Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Schneider...

Phillip "Flop" Larrison

Phillip "Flop" Larrison

Nov 11, 2019

Phillip "Flop" Larrison, age 77 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 12:19 pm on Monday, November 11, 2019 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Pastors Tom Emmerson and Charles Tate officiating.

Phillip worked for R & W Marine, James Marine,...

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