Dorris Jean Payne Williams
Jun 4, 2017
Dorris Jean Payne Williams, a Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the age of 87. Dorris was born February 1, 1930 in Blytheville, Arkansas, to William H. and Louella Tate Payne. Dorris grew up with six siblings, picking cotton on their farm and helping take care of her many nephews and nieces. Dorris graduated...
Pauline Morrow
May 30, 2017
Pauline Morrow, age 92 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at the Massac Memorial Hospital. There will not be any services. Pauline was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, where she served as Sunday School Secretary for many years. She worked at the Good Luck Glove Factory. Pauline is survived by her son,...
Cameron Patrick Mccomas
May 29, 2017
Mr. Cameron McComas, age 36, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017 at the Massac Memorial Hospital. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cameron is survived by his parents, Patrick T. and M. J. McComas of Metropolis; one son, Jeremy Patrick McComas of Karnak; one sister, Ellisha Trovillian and husband Cory of...
Nell Owens
May 24, 2017
Nell Owens, age 93 of Metropolis, Illinois went to be with her Lord and Savior at 11:50 pm on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with family by her side. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at the Miller Funeral Home in Metropolis. Bro. Gary Cruse and Pastor...
Corena Bonnie Stevens
May 21, 2017
Corena Bonnie Stevens, age 68, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, May 26, 2017 at the Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home with Rev. Harvey Baxter officiating. Burial will follow in Metropolis Memorial Gardens. Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Kim Stevens; granddaughter, Jalyn Faulkner; stepdaughter, Debra...
Tommie Charles Rolfe
May 15, 2017
Tommie Charles Rolfe, 71, of Massac County, IL, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 at his home in rural Massac County. He was born in Metropolis, IL on April 26, 1946. Mr. Rolfe served in the Army National Guard and retired from Honeywell, Int. after 39 years. Tommie leaves to mourn his wife, Cathy Joan Foss Rolfe; three sons, Charles...
Robert Lee Beck
May 15, 2017
"Coach Beck" completed his final game on May 15, 2017, when the Almighty umpire called the last out. . . Robert Lee Beck was born June 18, 1930 in Mounds, IL. After serving in the Navy, he attended the University of West Virginia and Southern Illinois University where he received his teaching degree. He began his teaching and coaching career...
Sharon Louise Rucker
May 15, 2017
Sharon Louise Rucker, age 71, of Golconda, IL, went to see her King at 3:33 a.m. on Monday, May 15, 2017 at Baptist Health. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Friday May 19, 2017 at the Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home in Metropolis with Bro. Jake Ervin officiating. Burial will follow in IOOF Cemetery in Metropolis. Mrs. Rucker was...
Mary M Weaver
May 15, 2017
Mrs. Mary Weaver, age 85, of Metropolis, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home in Metropolis with Rev. Alan Milligan and Pastor Mindy Farren officiating. Burial will follow in St. Stephens Lutheran Church Cemetery. Mrs. Weaver was a member...
David G Watson
May 13, 2017
David G. Watson, age 68 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 4:19 am on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at the Zion United Church of Christ. Pastor Keith Tilford will officiate. Burial will follow in the Metropolis Memorial Gardens. David...
Lillian Lee Douglas
May 13, 2017
Lillian Lee Douglas, 70, of Aurora, IL, passed away Saturday May 13, 2017 at Seasons Hospice in Naperville, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 27, 1946 in Paducah, Kentucky, daughter of Marion and Nora (Lovin) Hamby. She was a cosmetologist and hair stylist for many years; and after that, she worked in the electrical industry for many...
Carolyn June Korte
May 12, 2017
Carolyn June Korte passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Carolyn June (Bearden) Korte was born October 15, 1933 to Floy Lee Bearden and Mable Odelle Mungle Bearden in Graves County, Kentucky. She married Odell Korte of Metropolis, Illinois, on October 4, 1952 in Alcorn, Mississippi. To their union were born four daughters, Marsha June...
Donna L Mann
May 10, 2017
Donna L. Mann age 80 of Brookport, IL passed away at her home on May 10, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. Graveside services will be Saturday May 13, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Dugger Cemetery in Unionville. Rev. David Siere will officiate. She is survived by 3 children, Debbie Elmore, Troy Mann, and Linda Dennis, one sister, Barbara Sebastian, two brothers,...
Robin Marie Harmon
May 10, 2017
Robin Marie Harmon, age 37 of Brookport,IL, passed away on Wednesday May 10, 2017 due to an automobile accident. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Monday, May 15, 2017 at the Brookport Funeral Home with Marilyn McComb officiating. Burial will follow in Hamletsburg Cemetery. Robin is survived by four children, Xavier Bollinger, Clayton Bollinger, Katie Choate and...
Leonard Lee Adkins
May 8, 2017
Leonard Lee Adkins, age 92, a long-time resident of Metropolis, IL, died at the Metropolis Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Metropolis on May 8th, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the First Christian Church in Metropolis with Rev. Keith Tilford officiating. Burial will follow in the Metropolis Memorial Gardens. Leonard...
Alyce Lee Walker
May 7, 2017
Mrs. Alyce Walker, age 91, of Metropolis, IL, died Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Lourdes Hospital of complications due to a heart attack. She was of the Lutheran faith. Lee was born in Massac County of October 13, 1925 to Oscar and Ollie Buddenbaum. She remained in Massac County until her sophomore year of high school when she moved with...
Marsha Ellen Norwood
May 5, 2017
Marsha Ellen Norwood, age 66 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 11:23 pm on Friday, May 5, 2017 at Lourdes Hospital. Marsha was born on July 1, 1950 to Eldon Lemoine and Ruth Imogene (Bence) Baker. She worked in retail sales and was a member Eastland Baptist Church. Marsha is survived by her husband, Lindell Norwood of Metropolis; 1 daughter;...
Charles Leary Douglas
Apr 30, 2017
Mr. Charles Leary Douglas, 80, of Brookport, IL, passed away Sunday morning, April 30, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. Leary was born April 2, 1937 to John Paul and Katie Faughn Douglas in Massac County. He spent the first eleven years of his childhood living in a home on Kincaid Mounds in Massac County. Leary married Nancy...
Sanford "Sam" Thompson Sr
Apr 27, 2017
Mr. Sanford "Sam" Wayne Thompson Sr., age 66, of Karnak, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home in Metropolis. There will be no funeral. Burial will be held at a later date. Sam is survived by his wife, Gail...
Alice Mary (Massey) Warwick
Apr 26, 2017
Mrs. Alice Mary Massey Warwick, age 79, of Brookport, IL, died on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Southgate Health Care Center in Metropolis. Alice was born August 22, 1927 to John and Finest Massey in Clinton, KY. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 28, 2017, at the Ninevah Cemetery with Rev. Ronald Schriefer officiating. Burial...
