Pamela Lee Wiliamson
Nov 22, 2017
Mrs. Pamela Lee Williamson, age 71, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at the Metropolis Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born October 17, 1946 in Grantsburg, IL. Funeral services will be held at 1pm on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at the Brookport Funeral Chapel with Mitch Mathis officiating. Burial will follow in Hamletsburg Cemetery....
Noble L Shinn
Nov 6, 2017
Mr. Noble L. Shinn, age 94, of Metropolis, IL, died Monday, November 6, 2017 at his home with family surrounding him. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Friday, November 10, 2017 at the Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home with Luckie Atkinson officiating. Burial will follow in the Metropolis Memorial Gardens. Mr. Shinn was retired from Burlington Northern Rail Road and...
Odis "Odie" Warren Darnell
Nov 5, 2017
Odis "Odie" Warren Darnell, age 67, of Golconda, formerly of Metropolis, who was loving and beloved husband, father, Pa, Gumpy, son and brother, left this life November 5, 2017. Please join Odie's family in honoring him with a memory filled reception to be held Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the United Steelworker's Union Hall on Hwy 45 N in Metropolis...
Wayne Glass
Nov 4, 2017
Coval Wayne Glass Wayne Glass, 89, of Metropolis, Illinois went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Massac Memorial Hospital. Wayne was born in Rosebud, Pope County, Illinois on September 11, 1928 to Truman Dale Glass and Ellen May Glass. He graduated from Metropolis Community High School in 1947, and married his sweetheart, Margaret Sue Bonifield...
Wanda Virginia Pollard
Nov 3, 2017
Wanda Virginia Pollard, age 90 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 12:12 pm on Friday, November 3, 2017 at Baptist Health Paducah. Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at the Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home in Metropolis. Jim Faughn, Robin Mizell, and Robert Guinn will officiate. Burial will follow in the Metropolis Memorial Gardens. Wanda was...
Faye A. Garner
Nov 2, 2017
Faye A. Garner, 96, of Metropolis, IL, went to be with Jesus Christ our Lord while surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 2, 2017 after a long struggle with Dementia. Faye was born on March 20, 1921 to Dora and Van Costilow. Faye married Marvin C. Garner January 1, 1939. They moved to Joppa from Salem, IL in 1969....
Fern Livesay
Nov 1, 2017
Mrs. Fern (Logeman) Livesay, age 79, of Brookport, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at her son's home surrounded by the ones she loved. Memorial services will be held at 7:30 pm on Friday, November 3, 2017 at the Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Sielbeck officiating. Fern began her RN career doing missionary work in New Guinea...
Van Michael "Mike" Parker
Oct 28, 2017
Van Michael "Mike" Parker, age74, of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 2:15 pm on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Massac Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home in Metropolis. Dan Owen will officiate. Burial will follow in the Metropolis Memorial Gardens. Mike was retired from Lafarge...
Richard R Burton
Oct 26, 2017
Mr. Richard R. Burton, age 65, of Joppa, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at his home. A celebration of life will be held at 11am on Friday, November 10, 2017 at the Joppa Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. David Wright officiating. Mr. Burton was a member of the Joppa Missionary Baptist Church, a pro fisherman who loved...
Irene (Mcatee) Artman
Oct 25, 2017
Irene (McAtee) Artman of Metropolis died Wednesday after 102 years of love, laughter, and adventure. She was a loving daughter, a pioneering nurse, a gold star mother, a sister who made her brothers laugh, a wife who found true love, a world traveler, a great friend, a grandmother extraordinaire, a card player, a golfer, an avid birdwatcher, a curious soul,...
Buford D. Milligan
Oct 23, 2017
Mr. Buford D. Milligan, age 87, of Metropolis, IL, passed away at his home on Monday, October 23, 2017. A private service will be held at a later date. Mr. Milligan was an Air Force veteran and retired from Missouri Portland and EEI. Buford is survived by his wife of 66 years, Imogene; three daughters, Aleeta Massey of Brandon, MS,...
Paul Bill Reineking
Oct 23, 2017
Mr. Paul Bill Reineking, 98, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 at Misty Meadows Assisted Living. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at St. John's Church, located at 6201 Waldo Church Road in Metropolis with Rev. Jeff Bremer and Rev. Ron Ruggles officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery....
James "Jimmy" Berkley
Oct 19, 2017
Mr. James "Jimmy" Berkley, age 77, of Metropolis, IL, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017. A celebration of life will be held at 6pm on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Boos Burgers and Billiards located at 318 Scott Street Metropolis, IL and also at 2pm on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Side Pocket Billiards located at 301 Murray Street Paducah,...
Carolyn G. Hollowell
Oct 18, 2017
Mrs. Carolyn G. Hollowell, age 80, of Brookport, IL, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Baptist Health Paducah. Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the Brookport Funeral Chapel with Rev. David LeNeave officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Sterling Cemetery. Mrs. Hollowell was a devoted Christian who attended New Life Baptist Church. Carolyn...
Walter J Iber
Oct 16, 2017
Walter J. Iber, age 89, of Metropolis, IL, formerly of Pekin, IL, died Monday, October 16, 2017 at Massac Memorial Hospital. Graveside services with military rites will be held at 10am on Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Metropolis Memorial Gardens. Rev. David Deem will officiate. Walter was born the son of Walter Iber and Leona Carlson Iber. He graduated...
Patricia Ferrero
Oct 11, 2017
Patricia Ferrero, age 62, of Metropolis, IL, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at her residence. A private family service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Ferrero was employed at Walmart for 20+ years and a member of the Zion United Church of Christ. Patricia is survived by her son, Jason Hillebrand and wife Morgan of Karnak; two...
Bobbie Jean Lowery
Oct 10, 2017
Bobbie Jean Lowery, age 84 of Joppa, Illinois passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home in Metropolis. Rev. David Wright will officiate. Burial will follow in the Metropolis Memorial Gardens. Bobbie was a homemaker while her four...
Ernestine Hastings
Oct 9, 2017
Mrs. Ernestine Hastings, age 94, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017 at Massac Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 11am on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Rev. Shalom Renner officiating. There will be no viewing. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. Mrs. Hastings was a member...
Charles Allen Massie
Oct 7, 2017
Mr. Charles Allen Massie, age 59, of Brookport, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at his residence. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 13, 2017 from 6 to 8 pm at the Brookport Funeral Home. There will be no service. Charles is survived by his mother, Melba Massie of Paducah, KY; daughter, April Massie of Maryland; son,...
Rodger D Barnhill
Oct 3, 2017
Mr. Rodger D. Barnhill, age 63, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at the University of Arkansas Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at the Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home with Bro. Justin Wolfe officiating. Burial will follow in IOOF Cemetery. Mr. Barnhill worked for Lafarge...
