Obituaries

Nov 16, 2024

Mr. William H. Giles, Jr., 88, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on November 16, 2024, in Belleville, IL.

Visitation service will be from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at House of Prayer To All Nations, 5501 N. Park Drive, E. St. Louis, IL 62204. Service will follow at 1:00 p.m.

He leaves to cherish...

Nov 15, 2024

Mrs. Mattie L. Bibbs, 67 of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on November 15, 2024, in the comfort of her home.

Service and Interment will be private.

She leaves to cherish her memories her sons Willis Bibbs, III and Michael Bibbs of O’Fallon, IL; Daughter Dominique Bibbs of O’Fallon, IL; Brother William (Restee) Howell of Edwardsville, IL; Sisters Marco Howell of...

Nov 12, 2024

Mr. Kevin E. Cook, 50, of Belleville, IL departed this life on November 12, 2024, in Belleville, IL.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.

Nov 4, 2024

Mrs. Verona W. Wallace, 77, of Collinsville, IL departed this life on November 4, 2024, in O’Fallon, IL.

Memorial service will be from 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Impact Church-STL, 1515 Jerome Lane, Cahokia Heights, IL 62206.

She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter Tracey Hamilton of Collinsville, IL; Brothers Greg Cooper of O’Fallon, IL...

Nov 4, 2024

Mr. Jacob A. Williams, 33, of Swansea, IL departed this life on November 4, 2024, in O’Fallon, IL.

Visitation service will be from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Edgemont Bible Church, 5100 N. Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.

He leaves to cherish his memories his mother Cynthia Williams of O’Fallon, IL; Father Jeffrey  Williams of...

Nov 2, 2024

Mr. William Stewart, 70, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on November 2, 2024, in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation service will be from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will follow at 12:00 noon.

He leaves to cherish his memories his daughters Nicole (Edwin) Mumphard...

Nov 1, 2024

Mrs. Barbara J. Shanklin-Cook, 70, of O’Fallon, IL departed this life on November 1, 2024, in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Mt. Zion M.B. Church, 2235 Bond Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL 62207. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her son Sylvester Cook, III...

Oct 28, 2024

Mr. Emmitt Pickett, Jr., 75, of Maryville, IL departed this life on October 28, 2024, in the comfort of his home.

Memorial service will be from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.

He leaves to cherish his memories his daughter Bea (Kenneth) Stanley of Madison, IL; Brother Timothy...

Oct 25, 2024

Miss Imodine Reeves, 72 of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life on October 25, 2024, in Creve Coeur, MO.

Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.

She leaves to cherish her memories her sons Carlos (Dorothy) Granger-Reeves of Cahokia, IL, and Bryan Reeves of Cahokia Heights, IL; Daughter...

Oct 19, 2024

Mr. Calvin L. May, 85, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on October 19, 2024, in the comfort of his home.

Graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Road, St. Louis, MO 63125.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Brenda May of E. St. Louis, IL;...

Oct 18, 2024

Mr. Paul C. Beckman, Jr., 69, of Belleville, IL departed this life on October 18, 2024, in the comfort of his home.

Visitation service will be from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will follow at 6:00 p.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his sons Paul...

Oct 11, 2024

Mr. Gregory D. Knox, 61, of Granite City, IL departed this life on October 11, 2024, in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation service will be from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024, at One Way, 2001 Market Street, E. St. Louis, IL 62207. Service will follow at 10:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Delora Knox of Granite...

Oct 10, 2024

Mr. George Gully, Jr., 72, of Cahokia Heights, IL, departed this life on October 10, 2024, St. Louis, MO.

Visitation service will be from 9 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024, at New McCasland Temple C.O.G.I.C., 6825 State St., E. St. Louis, IL 62203. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Wife Deborah...

Oct 8, 2024

Mr. Jerome C. Lewis, 60, of Belleville, IL departed this life on October 8, 2024, at Cahokia Heights, IL.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Denierika Lewis of Belleville, IL; Son...

Oct 7, 2024

Mr. Donald R. Taylor, 81, of Fairmont City, IL departed this life on October 7, 2024, in Madison, IL.

Service and Interment will be private.

He leaves to cherish his memories his daughters Danyell (Justin) McQuary of Caseyville, IL, Debi Taylor and Denise Taylor; 2 Grandchildren, and a host of cousins, and other dear relatives and friends. He was preceded in death...

Oct 7, 2024

Mrs. Shirley P. Hester, 80, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on October 7, 2024, in Belleville, IL.

Visitation service  10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1411 Missouri Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL 62201. Service following at 11:00 a.m.

 She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, William Hester of E. St. Louis,...

Oct 6, 2024

Mr. John P. Coleman, Sr., 76 of Shiloh, IL departed this life on October 6, 2024, in Lebanon, IL.

Visitation service was held from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at New Life In Christ Church, 689 Scott Troy Rd., Lebanon, IL 62254. Service followed at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Ethel Coleman...

Oct 5, 2024

Mr. Gregory M. Thompson, 45, of Washington Park, IL departed this life on October 5, 2024, E.St. Louis, IL.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Gethsemane Church of the Living God, 1435 Baugh Avenue E. St. Louis, IL 62205. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his...

Sep 30, 2024

Mrs. Teresa L. Durr, 64, of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on September 30, 2024, in the comfort of her home.

Memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Center Street Baptist Church, 715 Center Street, Owensboro, KY 42303.

She is survived by her beloved husband William Clay Durr of 50 years, children; daughter Tamiaka Charlene...

Sep 29, 2024