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Lorraine (Schwartz)  Ashby

Lorraine (Schwartz) Ashby

Aug 14, 2025

Lorraine Ashby, age 83 of Metropolis, Illinois, formerly of St. Libory, IL, and Pontiac, IL, passed away at 7:32 am on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Michael Mujule...

Joe Smith Cunningham

Joe Smith Cunningham

Aug 14, 2025

Joe Cunningham, 94, of Paducah, formerly of Metropolis, died Thursday, August 14th at Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah.

Born March 27, 1931 Joe was the eldest son of Leta and Toots Smith Cunningham. Growing up Joe helped with the family's pecan orchard and also with their seasonal musseling business as he trolled along the Ohio River between...

Marvin Ellerbusch

Marvin Ellerbusch

Aug 7, 2025

**Due to a pastoral delay visitation will be extended from 9 am to 11:45 am with the funeral service following at 12 noon**

Marvin Ellerbusch, 83 of Metropolis, IL, went to be with his Lord and Savior while surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Funeral services will...

Vernon Sherrill Hogan

Vernon Sherrill Hogan

Aug 2, 2025

Vernon Sherrill Hogan, 89, of Brookport, Illinois, passed away at his home on August 2, 2025.

Sherrill was born on April 4, 1936, in New Liberty, Pope County, Illinois, to the late Cecil Hogan and Marie (Powell) Hogan. Sherrill attended Yellowbird School in Hamletsburg, Illinois.

Sherrill married Mary Faughn on September 29, 1956. They moved...

Lyle E. Lieb

Lyle E. Lieb

Jul 30, 2025

Lyle E. Lieb, age 71 of Metropolis, Illinois formerly of Mode, Illinois and Shelbyville, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at his residence.

A Celebration of Life with military rites will be held at 4 pm on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Dan Haun and Harvey Baxter officiating.

Lyle...

Claudetta Lois (Montgomery)  Douglas

Claudetta Lois (Montgomery) Douglas

Jul 29, 2025

Claudetta Lois Douglas, age 81 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

Graveside services will be held at 9 am on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at the McKinney Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Gordon Montgomery officiating.

Lois was a retired florist...

Michael "Jason" Kommer

Michael "Jason" Kommer

Jul 25, 2025

Michael "Jason" Kommer, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center with his parents by his side.

Per his wishes there will not be any services.

Jason was a Dad first and foremost. He loved his children beyond measure. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and enjoyed anything outdoors. He had...

Billy Wayne Ogden

Billy Wayne Ogden

Jul 22, 2025

Billy Wayne Ogden, 65, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Billy attended Brookport Church of Christ. He was a free spirit, an avid motorcycle rider and a family man.

Billy is survived by his sons, Andrew Ray Shields and Adam Craig Shields; grandchildren, Sidney...

Joyce Evelyn (Green)  Goines

Joyce Evelyn (Green) Goines

Jul 18, 2025

Joyce Evelyn Goines, age 80 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 6:32 am on Friday, July 18, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Lunsford officiating. Burial will follow in Metropolis Memorial Gardens.

Joyce...

Alberta Marie Thompson

Alberta Marie Thompson

Jul 16, 2025

Alberta Marie Thompson, 96 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at her residence.

A funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pell Cemetery.

Alberta worked for Good Luck Glove Factory, Superior Care Home as a charge...

Paul E. Fellows

Paul E. Fellows

Jul 14, 2025

Paul E. Fellows, 83, of Metropolis, died July 14, 2025, at home.

Graveside service will be held at 1 pm on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Metropolis Memorial Gardens, with Rev. Joey Dunning officiating.  There will be no visitation.  Family and friends are invited to come directly to the cemetery.

Mr. Fellows graduated from Pipestone,...

Velma Jane (Bowman)  Cole

Velma Jane (Bowman) Cole

Jul 12, 2025

Velma Jane (Bowman) Cole, age 83 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 3:30 am on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 12 noon to 2 pm at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home followed by a service with Bro. Darrell Ricks officiating.

Jane was...

Erlene (Loverkamp)  Kruger

Erlene (Loverkamp) Kruger

Jul 10, 2025

Erlene Kruger, 91 of Metropolis, IL, passed to her eternal reward on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Massac Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at St. Stephens Lutheran Church with Pastor Tom Emmerson officiating. Burial will follow in Metropolis Memorial Gardens.

Erlene was a life-long member...

Ronald "Ron" Stallings

Ronald "Ron" Stallings

Jul 4, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Gene Stallings of Metropolis, Illinois passed from this life unexpectedly at his home on Friday afternoon, July 4th, 2025. He was born on November 13, 1953 in Wyatt, Missouri to John O. Stallings and Betty J. Stallings.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Metropolis Memorial Gardens with...

Betty Jo Foster

Betty Jo Foster

Jun 25, 2025

Betty Jo Foster, 68 of Metropolis, IL, formerly of Rosiclare, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at her residence.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Bethel Christian Church in Kevil, KY with Pastor Nate Hillebrand officiating.

Betty was retired from Arrowleaf in Rosiclare...

Kevin Tod Busby

Kevin Tod Busby

Jun 25, 2025

Kevin Tod Busby, 52 of Benton, Kentucky, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Marshall County Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home in Brookport, IL.

Kevin was born on March 12, 1973 in Oswego, Illinois to Joe...

Nancy Yates

Nancy Yates

Jun 25, 2025

Nancy Yates, 76 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at the Life Care Center in La Center, KY.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Dr. Joe Buchanan officiating. Burial will follow in Metropolis Memorial Garden with graveside rites by Cliff...

Joseph "Joe" Ray Riggs, Jr.

Joseph "Joe" Ray Riggs, Jr.

Jun 23, 2025

Joseph "Joe" Ray Riggs, Jr., 66 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025 at Baptist Health surrounded by his loved ones. Joe was born on October 2, 1958 to Joseph Ray Riggs, Sr. and Linda Bowen Huffman in Zanesville, Ohio.

Joe was a devoted husband, father and a hardworking man who spent more than...

Joe Duckworth

Joe Duckworth

Jun 21, 2025

Joe Duckworth, 83 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at NHC Healthcare in Murfreesboro, TN.

A private graveside service was held.

Joe was retired from Western Baptist Hospital after 30+ years as an X-Ray Technician. He appreciated quiet and reflective activities such as bow hunting deer, fishing and coin collecting and...

Susan E. Anderson

Susan E. Anderson

Jun 19, 2025

Susan E. Anderson, age 68 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 9:40 am on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at the Metropolis Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the Lewis...

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