Obituaries

Jerome Harris

Jerome Harris

Jun 9, 2026

Mr. Jerome Harris, 78 of Swansea, IL departed this life on June 9, 2026 in Creve Coeur, MO.

Visitation Services will be held from 9:00am-10:30am on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Lovejoy Temple, 511 Canal St, Brooklyn, IL 62059. Funeral Service will follow at 10:30am.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Beloved Wife Earline Harris of Swansea, IL his Sons Darron...

Reverend Malone

Reverend Malone

May 26, 2026

Reverend Thomas J. Malone Sr., 89 departed this life on May 26, 2026 in the comfort of his home.

Visitation Service will be 11:00am-12:00pm on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at First Baptist Church Maryville, 7110 State Rt. 162, Maryville, IL 62062. Funeral Service will follow at 12:00pm.

He leaves to cherish his memories his beloved Wife Bertha Lorice Malone of Edwardsville, IL;...

Jamica Saddler

Jamica Saddler

May 23, 2026

Ms. Jamica Saddler, 38 of Minneapolis, MN departed this life on May 23, 2026 in Minneapolis, MN.

Visitation Service was held from 10:00am-11:00am on Friday, June 12, 2026 at New Shining Non-denominational Church, 740 N. Broadway, Venice, IL 62090. Funeral Service followed at 11:00am.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Son Jamaris Saddler of East St. Louis, IL; her Daughters Tri’Nylia...

Gracie Clark

Gracie Clark

May 23, 2026

Mrs. Gracie Clark, 78 of Granite City, IL departed this life on May 23, 2026 in East St. Louis, IL.

Visitation Service will be 11:00am-12:00pm on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral Service will follow at 12:00pm.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Beloved Husband Oliver Clark Jr. of East...

Ronald Huddleston Jr.

Ronald Huddleston Jr.

May 17, 2026

Mr. Ronald Huddleston Jr., 66 of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on May 17, 2026 in the comfort of his home.

Visitation Service will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 10:00am-11:00am at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00am.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Son Ronald M....

Ollie Beverly

Ollie Beverly

May 16, 2026

Mrs. Ollie Beverly, 84 of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on May 16, 2026 in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation Service will be 10:00am-11:00am on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1430 Summit Ave., East St. Louis, IL 62205. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00am.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Sons Kenneth (Linda) Beverly of Belleville,...

Michael Norris Sr.

Michael Norris Sr.

May 14, 2026

Mr. Michael Norris Sr, 64 of Florissant, MO departed this life on May 14, 2026 in St. Charles MO..

Visitation Services will be held from 9:00am-11:00am on Saturday, May 30, 2025 at New Destiny Ministries, 535 IL-3, Cahokia Heights, IL 62206. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00am.

Mr. Michael Norris Sr. leaves to cherish his memories his son Markus Norris of Florissant,...

Lucius Jones Sr.

Lucius Jones Sr.

May 10, 2026

Mr. Lucius Jones Sr., 80, of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on May 10, 2026 in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation Service will be 10:00am-11:00am on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Impact Church STL, 1515 Jerome Ln, Cahokia Heights, IL 62206. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00am.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Sons Wendell Dent of Tacoma, WA, Roderick...

Sam Jackson III

Sam Jackson III

May 8, 2026

Mr. Sam Jackson III, 71 of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on May 8, 2026 in Caseyville, IL.

Visitation Service will be held from 10:00am-11:00am on May 16, 2026, at Centreville Church of Christ, 7435 Old Missouri Ave., Cahokia Heights, IL 62207. Funeral will follow at 11:00am.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Daughters LaTara Sumrall of East St....

Helois Thomas

Helois Thomas

May 6, 2026

Mrs. Helois Thomas, 74 of Dupo, IL departed this life on May 6, 2026 in Dupo, IL in the comfort of her home.

Visitation Service will be held Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 10:00am-11:00am at East St. Louis Emmanuel Temple C.O.G.I.C, 1701 Gaty Ave., East St. Louis, IL 62205. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00am.

She leaves to cherish her memories her...

Allen Jones

Allen Jones

May 6, 2026

Mr. Allen Jones, 79 of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on May 6, 2026 in Belleville, IL

Visitation Service will be 10:00am-11:00am on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Civic Center, 500 Washington St., Brooklyn, IL 62059. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00am.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Son LeWayne Jones of House Spring, MO: his Daughter LaTrese Jones...

Theresa Bevers

Theresa Bevers

May 2, 2026

Ms. Theresa Bevers, 66 of Collinsville, IL departed this life on May 2, 2026 in Maryville, IL.

Services are private.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Son Joshua Bevers of Trenton, IL; her Daughter Ariel (Abby) Bevers of Kansas City, MO; her Brothers George (Alynda) Komora of Belleville, IL, and Carl (Marykay) Komora of Cadiz, KY; her sisters Gabriella (Kevin) Wilson...

Johnnie Woodhouse

Johnnie Woodhouse

Apr 27, 2026

Mr. Johnnie Woodhouse, 84 of St. Louis, MO departed this life on April 27, 2026.

Visitation Service will be held from 5:00pm-7:00pm on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Greater Love Family Church, 203 Elm Dr., Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral Service will be Friday, May 8, 2026 10:00am at Greater Love Family Church, 203 Elm Dr., Fairview Heights, IL 62208.

Benjamin Brown Sr.

Benjamin Brown Sr.

Apr 16, 2026

Mr. Benjamin Brown Sr., 87 of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on April 16, 2026 in the comfort of his home.

Visitation Service will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, IL 62208. Visitation Service will be held from 10:00am-11:00am on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Centreville Church of Christ,...

Mary Smith

Mary Smith

Apr 14, 2026

Mrs. Mary Smith, 78 of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life on April 14, 2026 in the comfort of her home.

Visitation Service will be from 10:00am-11:00am on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Word of Faith Ministries, 5500 Old Collinsville Rd., Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00am.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Sons Charles Holmes of...

Dionte Mason

Dionte Mason

Apr 13, 2026

Mr. Dionte Mason, 35 of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on April 13, 2026 in Cahokia Heights, IL.

Visitation Service will be from 12:00pm-1:00pm on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral will follow at 1:00pm.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Beloved Parents, his Mother Tamnyka Farrell of...

Felicia Jackson

Felicia Jackson

Apr 13, 2026

Ms. Felicia Jackson, 67 of Belleville, IL departed this life on April 13, 2026 in the comfort of her home.

Visitation Service will be 10:00am-11:00am on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00am.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Brothers Wayne (Melinda) Jackson of Washington Park,...

Freddie Bennett Jr.

Freddie Bennett Jr.

Apr 9, 2026

Mr. Freddie Bennett Jr., 76 of Belleville, IL departed this life on April 9, 2026 in the comfort of his home.

Memorial Service will be at 2:00pm on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Kingdom Hall of Jehova’s Witnesses, 3187 Carlyle Ave, Belleville, IL 62221.

For those that are unable to attend in person will be able to use zoom meeting log on...

Anna Belle Hunter

Anna Belle Hunter

Apr 6, 2026

Ms. Anna Belle Hunter, 97 of Swansea, IL departed this life on April 6, 2026 in Lebanon, IL.

Visitation Service will be held from 10:00am-11:00am on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Macedonia Baptist Church of East St. Louis, 1400 E. Broadway, East St. Louis, IL 62201. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00am.

She leaves to cherish her memories Her Son Michael Hunter...

Denise Simms

Denise Simms

Apr 6, 2026

Ms. Denise Simms, 65 of Pontoon Beach, IL departed this life on April 6, 2026 in Alton, IL.

Visitation Service will be held from 10:00am-11:00am on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Temple, 303 Washington St., Brooklyn, IL 62059. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00am.

She leaves to cherish her memories Her Sons Clifford (Brandy) Matham Jr., of Pontoon Beach, IL;...