Carolyn F Fulgham
Jun 30, 2016
Mrs. Carolyn Fulgham, age 60, of Metropolis IL, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016 at the Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis. Graveside services will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Joe Buchanan officiating. Mrs. Fulgham was a member of the First Baptist Church of Metropolis. Carolyn is survived...
Mark Kennedy
Jun 22, 2016
Stanley Mark Kennedy, 63, of Metropolis, passed away at home surrounded by love with his family by his side on June 22, 2016. Mark was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer in March of 2015. His strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers from family and friends helped him valiantly fight this battle for...
Howard Edwin Wright
Jun 19, 2016
Howard Edwin Wright, 97, of Metropolis, formerly of Ullin, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis. There will be no visitation or service. A private burial will follow at a later date. Mr. Wright was a member of the First Baptist Church of Metropolis and a former deacon at the First Baptist Church of...
Robert Moreland
Jun 16, 2016
Mr. Robert Moreland, age 69 of Metropolis, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home in Metropolis with Bro. Justin Wolfe officiating. Robert is survived by his companion, Roberta Likes; one daughter, Lola Dotie; two sons,...
Alexander M. Rolland
Jun 14, 2016
Alexander M. Rolland age 8 of Metropolis, IL passed away on June 14, 2016 as a result of an automobile accident. Funeral services will be held at Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home Friday night, June 17, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. David Wright officiating. Alexander attended Unity Elementary School. Alexander is survived by his father, Jeffrey Rolland Sr. of Grantsburg, IL;...
Deborah Lee Bakehouse Emmerson
Jun 12, 2016
Deborah Lee Bakehouse Emmerson left us to be with the Lord, Sunday June 12, 2016. Deb was born May 28, 1960 to Leland and Charlotte Bakehouse. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at the St. Stephens Lutheran Church with Rev. Tom Emmerson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. She graduated from...
Sondra Garrett
Jun 6, 2016
Ms. Sondra Garrett of Joppa, IL, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016 at Baptist Health Paducah. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at the Joppa Missionary Baptist Church. Sondra is survived by three sons, Wallace Lyle and wife Lesley of Joppa, Steven Lyle and wife Martha of Lathrop, CA, and Scott Lyle...
Odessa Rushing
Jun 3, 2016
Mrs. Odessa Rushing, age 88, of Metropolis, IL, passed away at 7:17 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2016 at the Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis. Odessa Harris was born December 23, 1927 to George and Bessie Murry Harris. She was united in marriage to Melvin Rushing on January 3, 1948. Private graveside services were held in the Metropolis Memorial Gardens....
Clair Mallan
May 31, 2016
Clair Mallan, age 89 of Palm Beach Gardens, FL formerly of Metropolis, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Hospice of Palm Beach County. Graveside services with military rites were held on Sunday, June 5, 2016 in the Masonic Cemetery in Metropolis, Illinois. Father Michael Chris Mujule officiated. Clair was retired. He was a member of St. Rose...
Oma Della Cochrane
May 27, 2016
Oma Della Cochrane, age 94 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 8:02 pm on Friday, May 27, 2016 at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at the Metropolis Memorial Gardens. Bro. Gary Cruse will officiate. Oma was of the Baptist faith. Oma is survived by her daughter, Maxine Lelivelt and husband...
Bro. Louis W. Brinker
May 26, 2016
Bro. Louis W. Brinker, age 78, of Massac County, IL, passed away at 3:13 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Baptist Health Paducah. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in Metropolis with his son Jason Brinker and brother-in-law Greg Giltner officiating. Burial will follow in the Metropolis...
Bobbie Sue Wetherington
May 24, 2016
Bobbie S. Wetherington, of Metropolis, Illinois, passed away on May 24, 2016 at her home in Metropolis. Bobbie, the daughter of Henry Marvin and Josie Irene Nunley Holley, was born on June 9, 1934 with her twin sister Betty Hickman in Fairdealing, Kentucky. Bobbie was united in marriage to Joe Wetherington on October 22, 1950 in Genoa, Illinois. Prior to...
Rodney Dale Faulkner
May 23, 2016
Rodney Dale Faulkner, 84 of Temple Hill, IL passed away at Monday, May 23, 2016 at his home. Rodney was born April 21, 1932 to James and Era (Ragsdale) Faulkner in Pope County, IL. He married Joan Bell on April 7, 1951 (65 years) who survives. He was a member of Gospel Assembly Church of Paducah, KY. Rodney was a...
Kenneth Lee Girtman
May 23, 2016
Mr. Kenneth Lee Girtman, age 88, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016 at the Metropolis Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at the Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Rev. Tom Emmerson officiating. There will be no visitation. Friends and family are asked to meet at...
Billy David Fithian
May 18, 2016
Mr. Billy Fithian, 53, of Metropolis, IL, formerly of Owensville, IN, passed away Wednesday, May 18. 2016 at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at the Fairhaven Christ Fellowship in Cynthiana, IL. Mr. Fithian was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving for 13 years. Billy is survived by his mother, Carol...
Alice Jacquline Pollard
May 16, 2016
Alice Jacqueline (Mizell) Pollard, age 86 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 8:56 am on Monday, May 16, 2016 at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the IOOF cemetery. Robin Mizell will officiate. Alice was a member of the Park Street Church of Christ in Metropolis. Alice is survived by...
John Benjamin "J.B." Buchanan
May 15, 2016
John Benjamin "J.B." Buchanan, of Metropolis, Illinois was born on December 29, 1921 to Ben and Anna Buchanan and passed away at 4:49 pm on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Metropolis Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in Paducah, KY. Dr. Jason...
Dolores "Dee" Beene
May 14, 2016
Dolores "Dee" Beene, age 72 of Mt. Vernon, IL formerly of Metropolis, IL passed away at 11:05 am on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home in Metropolis. Carl Stewart will officiate. Burial will follow in the IOOF...
Mary Taylor
May 11, 2016
Mrs. Mary Taylor, age 100, of Joppa, IL, passed away at 1:20 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Southgate Nursing and Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 16, 2016, at the Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home in Metropolis with Rev. Pete Ryan officiating. Burial will follow in Metropolis Memorial Gardens. Mary was...
Steven Ray Bowman
May 8, 2016
Mr. Steven Ray Bowman, age 50, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016, at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2016, at the Roland Cemetery in Dixon Springs, IL. There will be no visitation. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. Steven was a member of the Teamsters...
