Virginia "Jinny" (Rixie) Gullett
Aug 28, 2025
Virginia "Jinny" Belle (Rixie) Gullett, 86, of Walnut, Illinois, passed away on August 28, 2025. She was born to parents Barney Rixie and Daisy (Henson) Rixie, on August 19, 1939 in Brookport, Illinois.
She graduated from Pope County Community High School in 1957.
Jinny met Marvin Gullett, Jr. on her daddy's farm, and they married....
Connie Sumner
Aug 26, 2025
Connie Sumner, age 77 of rural Golconda, Illinois formerly of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 6:34 am on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at her residence.
Per her wishes there will not be any services.
Connie is survived by her daughters, Marietta Sloan and husband Ken, Wanda Dukes and husband David, and Allison Sauerhage and husband...
Yolanda Sue (Neill) Blanton
Aug 23, 2025
Yolanda Sue (Neill) Blanton, age 67 of Pueblo, Colorado formerly of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 1:41 pm on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the Joni Fair Hospice House surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Rev. Matt Snell officiating. Burial will...
Jimmy "Bimbo" O. Sawyers
Aug 18, 2025
Jimmy O. "Bimbo" Sawyers, age 71 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at his residence.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Jimmy was a retired carpenter, of the Baptist faith, and served his country in the United States Army.
Jimmy is survived by his son,...
Marsha Gail (Riepe) Burnham
Aug 16, 2025
Marsha Gail (Riepe) Burnham, 74 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025 with her loving family by her side.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Paul Wingfield, Jamey Boone and Charlie Kilpatrick officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
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Jerry D. Sullivan
Aug 16, 2025
Jerry Sullivan, 81 of Golconda, IL, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Macedonia Baptist Church in Metropolis with Bro. Justin Wolfe officiating. Burial will follow in Liberty Ridge Cemetery....
Gladly J Blaine
Aug 14, 2025
Gladly J. Blaine, age 89 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 8:20 pm on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Per his wishes there will not be any services.
Gladly was retired from River Cement in Festus, MO, was a member of the Church of Christ faith, and served his country...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
