Obituaries

Nov 14, 2025

Sherry Alexander, age 67 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 10:26 am on Friday, November 14, 2025 at her residence.

There will not be any services.

Sherry is survived by her daughter, Jodi Walker and husband Wayne; grandchildren, Hunter Gainey, Hannah Gainey, Karli Beavers, and Kira Alexander; great grandson, Hutson Gainey; sister, Vicki Walker; brothers,...

Nov 10, 2025

David "Dave" Barrett, 62 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 at his residence.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 am until 12 noon on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home.

Dave was a Christian, enjoyed carpentry work and was an avid Chicago sports fan.

Dave...

Nov 9, 2025

Bobbie Lee, 82 of Joppa, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Funeral services followed by military rites will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Metropolis, IL, with Bro. Justin Wolfe officiating. Burial will follow in Birdsville Cemetery in Livingston County, KY....

Nov 8, 2025

Gloria Rose Angel passed from this world to be with her God with her family at her side on November 8, 2025. She was eighty-nine years young. Gloria was born at home in Metropolis, Illinois on January 14, 1936 to Henry Gay Wolfe and Rosetta Wolfe.

Gloria attended Metropolis Community High School and later went on to...

Nov 3, 2025

Jamie (Russell) Satterfield, age 57 of Pontiac, Illinois formerly of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 5:46 am on Monday, November 3, 2025 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 3 pm to 5 pm at The Gathering Place, 2730 Massac Creek Road, Metropolis,...

Nov 2, 2025

Lynn (Helton) Markham, age 70 of Brookport, Illinois formerly of Glenview, IL, Chicago, IL, and Antioch, IL passed away at 1:09 am on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

There will not be any services.

Lynn was retired from the Cook County Courts where she worked as a...

Oct 31, 2025

Ward Casper, Jr., died on October 31, 2025, at 11:40 p.m. at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis, Illinois, at the age of 90. Ward was born December 10, 1934, in New Columbia, Illinois, to Wilma Pauline Crockett and Aaron Ward Casper. Ward was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a humble man who loved God and...

Oct 28, 2025

Brenda K. Cohoon, age 76 of rural Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 3:19 am on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Quimby officiating. Burial will follow in IOOF Cemetery.

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Oct 28, 2025

Mary Lou Loverkamp had her long awaited dance with Jesus on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. She was born to Millage and Verna (Hinners) Kruger on January 22, 1938.

There are so many words to describe Mary Lou, but the most important ones and the ones that stick out the most are God-fearing. She is singing and praising...

Oct 27, 2025

Cherolyn "Cheri" Dawn (Kaurich) Velez, 74, of Brookport, IL, passed away at 4:45 am on her son's birthday, Monday, October 27, 2025 in Nashville, TN. We find comfort in knowing he welcomed her to celebrate with him that day.

Graveside services will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 in Otterbien Cemetery. There will...

Oct 27, 2025

Shirley Jewell Lewis, age 73 of rural Karnak, Illinois passed away at 4:10 pm on Monday, October 27, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Per her wishes there will not be any services.

Shirley was retired from Maple Grove Elementary School where she worked as a Teacher's Aide. She was a member of...

Oct 26, 2025

Gerald Allen Phelps, 78, a resident of Foley, Alabama (formerly of Paducah, Kentucky), passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife, Anita, daughter, Pam, and granddaughter, Jadra at 6:18 a.m. October 26, 2025, at the Baldwin Heath Center in Foley, Alabama, due to pneumonia complications.

Gerald was a retiree of The Paducah Sun after working there for 42...

Oct 22, 2025

Karen Lee Henderson, age 74 of Brookport, Illinois passed away at 11:02 pm on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025 from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home.

Karen is survived by her children, Jennifer Henderson, Wanda Stewart and husband...

Oct 22, 2025

Dorothy L. Jones, age 82 of Brookport, Illinois passed away at 1:19 am on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at the Metropolis Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Services will be held at a later date.

Dorothy was of the Christian faith.

Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Penny Burke and Robin Greer and husband Tony;...

Oct 21, 2025

Melvin "Monk" Horn, 71 of Hillerman, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Hillerman Baptist Church. A celebration of life service will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Guy Inman and Carl Horn officiating. Burial will follow...

Oct 14, 2025

Jerry "Bonzo" Dassing, 77 of Paducah, KY, formerly of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Calvert City, KY.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025 at the Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home with Tony Pina and Bro. Justin Wolfe officiating. Burial will follow...

Oct 13, 2025

Ryan Carnes, 20 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 at his home.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home.

Ryan enjoyed playing video games, especially X-Box, fishing, watching movies, eating, traveling, and being with family.

Ryan...

Oct 5, 2025

Doris Jean Miller entered her eternal reward on October 5, 2025, shortly after celebrating her 99th birthday. She was born on September 19, 1926, in Burlington, Iowa, to Eddie and Ruth Stevenson and was baptized on February 13,1927. In 1941, she was confirmed at Messiah Lutheran Church.

Doris graduated from Burlington High School in 1944 and worked...

Oct 3, 2025

Joey Dwaine Rushing, 69 of Metropolis, IL, passed away at 10:26 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Rev. Russell Gilbert officiating. Burial will follow in the Metropolis Memorial Gardens....

Sep 30, 2025

Jo Ann Griffey, 89 of Metropolis, IL, formerly of St. Charles, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Tate officiating. Burial will follow in Metropolis Memorial Gardens.

Jo Ann...