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Clotee Harris

Clotee Harris

Mar 16, 2025

Mrs. Clotee Harris, 93, of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on March 16, 2025 in the comfort of her home.

Visitation Service will be 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 6400 St. Clair Ave., East St. Louis, IL 62203. Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 p.m.

She leaves to cherish...

Arkel Griggs

Arkel Griggs

Mar 10, 2025

Mr. Arkel Griggs., 84, of Venice, IL departed this life on March 10, 2025, in Venice, IL.

Visitation Service will be from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m on March 23, 2025 at North End Church of God, 1048 Douglas St., Venice, IL 62060. Funeral service will be held on March 24, 2025 at North End Church of God, 1048 Douglas St., Venice, IL...

Mary Pulliam

Mary Pulliam

Mar 2, 2025

Ms. Mary Pulliam., 72, of Belleville, IL departed this life on March 2, 2025, in O’Fallon, IL.

Visitation Service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m will take place on March 15, 2025 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 2235 Bond Ave., East St. Louis, IL 62207. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memory her Son Denalo (Anika...

Christopher Hickman

Christopher Hickman

Feb 28, 2025

Mr. Christopher Hickman, 51 of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on February 28, 2025, in St. Louis, MO.

Services are private.

He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved Wife Yolondes Williams-Hickman of Fairview Heights, IL; his Father Ernest Hickman of St. Louis, MO; his Mother Jewell Hickman of St. Louis; his Sons Jermerio Williams of Fairview Heights, IL, and Joshua...

Tilton White

Tilton White

Feb 25, 2025

Mr. Tilton White., 63, of St. Louis, MO departed this life on February 25, 2025, in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation Service will be from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m will take place on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved...

Rev. Maurice Ricard

Rev. Maurice Ricard

Feb 23, 2025

Rev. Maurice Ricard departed this life on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the age of 70. He was born on September 13, 1954, in New Orleans, LA, and most recently resided in Belleville, IL, until his passing.

Maurice was a proud graduate of L.B. Landry Senior High School in New Orleans, LA. Following graduation, he honorably enlisted in the United States...

Frances Thomas

Frances Thomas

Feb 22, 2025

Mrs. Frances Virginia Thomas., 81, of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on February 22, 2025, in O’Fallon, IL .

Visitation Service will be from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m will take place on March 8, 2025 at Disciple Fellowship Christian Church- Remnant Rising, 200 Dapron Dr., Belleville, IL 62226. Funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m.

She leaves to cherish her memory...

Irma Gregory

Irma Gregory

Feb 22, 2025

Ms. Irma Gregory, 63, of Belleville, IL departed this life on February 22, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

Visitation service will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Greater New Covenant, 8625 State St, East St. Louis, IL 62203. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. 

She leaves to cherish her memories her Mother Christine...

Rhelda Bell

Rhelda Bell

Feb 20, 2025

Ms. Rhelda Bell., 70, of O’Fallon, IL departed this life on February 20, 1954, in O’Fallon, IL.

Visitation Service from 5pm-6pm will take place on March 8, 2025 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL. Funeral service will follow at 6pm.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Sons Xavier Bernard of O’Fallon, IL, Brandion (Erica) Barnard of O’Fallon, MO,...

Clenter Young

Clenter Young

Feb 19, 2025

Mr. Clenter Young, 70, of Belleville, IL departed this life on February 19, 2025, in the comfort of his home.

Visitation service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at New Shining Light Nondenominational Church, 740 Broadway, Venice, IL 62090. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. 

He leaves to cherish his memories his beloved Wife Ramona...

Raymond Scott

Raymond Scott

Feb 18, 2025

Mr. Raymond Scott, 65, of Collinsville, IL departed this life on February 18, 2025, in Belleville, IL

Visitation service will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. 

He leaves to cherish his memories his Daughters Regina (Calvin) Webb of Collinsville, IL,...

Michelle Jefferson

Michelle Jefferson

Feb 14, 2025

Mrs. Michelle Jefferson., 64, of Scottsdale, AZ departed this life on February 14, 2025, in Phoenix, AZ.

Visitation Service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m will take place on March 8, 2025 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

Shirley Lewis

Shirley Lewis

Feb 11, 2025

Mrs. Shirley Lewis, 71, of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on February 11, 2025, in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Saint Augustine Catholic Church, 408 Rev J.A. Brown Blvd., East St. Louis, IL 62205. 

She leaves to cherish her memories her beloved Husband Jesse Lewis of East...

Stephanie Kennebrew

Stephanie Kennebrew

Feb 10, 2025

Mrs. Stephanie Kennebrew, 61, of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on February 10, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. 

She leaves to cherish her memories her beloved lifelong partner Vinstin Springfield of East...

Stephen Fortner Sr.

Stephen Fortner Sr.

Feb 8, 2025

Mr. Steve "Neveralone" Fortner, 52, of Belleville departed this life on February 8, 2025, in St Louis Missouri .

Visitation service will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 400 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral service will follow at 5:00 p.m. 

He is survived by his three children: Stenesha Fortner of...

Jacqueline McKinley

Jacqueline McKinley

Feb 6, 2025

Mrs. Jacqueline McKinley, 58, of Black Jack, MO departed this life on February 6, 2025, in Black Jack, MO.

Visitation service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Sons Brandon (Kala)...

Di'Rico Washington

Di'Rico Washington

Feb 3, 2025

Mr. Di’Rico Washington., 16, of Belleville, IL departed this life on February 3, 2025, in Belleville, IL.

Visitation service will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Son Na’Zeir Washington of East St. Louis,...

Gary Johnson Jr.

Gary Johnson Jr.

Feb 3, 2025

Mr. Gary Johnson Jr., 37, of Buckeye, AZ departed this life on February 3, 2025, in Buckeye, AZ.

Visitation service will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Love Church, 1549 Frank Scott Pkwy W, Belleville, IL 62223. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 p.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Father Gary (LaDon) Johnson Sr...

Deborah Bonner

Deborah Bonner

Jan 31, 2025

 Mrs. Deborah Bonner, 73, of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on January 31, 2025, in O’Fallon, IL.

Visitation service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at House of Prayer to All Nations, 5501 N. Park Dr., Washington Park, IL 62204. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories...

Kelvin Kortez Luster  "D.I. SKREET"

Kelvin Kortez Luster "D.I. SKREET"

Jan 29, 2025

Mr. Kelvin K. Luster, of Swansea, IL departed this life on January 29, 2025, in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 PM on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Church Of the Living God CWFF 8901 Pleasantview Drive Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will follow at 12:00 PM

He leaves to cherish his memory, two sons, Mykah...

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