Obituaries

Mr. John Holmon, 86, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on November 8, 2021, in the comfort of his home. Visitation service from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Friday, November 19, 2021, at Outreach Mission C.O.G.I.C., 6205 State Street, E. St. Louis, IL.  Service will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday,  November 20, 2021, Outreach Mission, C.O.G.I.C. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Mildred Holmon of E. St. Louis, IL; Two sons John (Synethia) Holmon, Jr. of E. St. Louis, IL, and Kevin (Laverne) Holmon of...

Mrs. Gloria J. Arnold, 67, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on October 31, 2021, in O’Fallon, IL. Visitation service from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Greater St. Mark COGIC, 4325 State Street, E. St. Louis, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Gloria leaves to cherish her memories two daughters Kimberly and Karen Arnold of Cahokia and McLeansboro, IL, respectively. Two sons, James (Candance) Arnold, Jr., and Demarcus...

Mrs. Ida Mae Brown, 87, of Belleville, IL departed is life on October 31, 2021, in Belleville, IL. Visitation Service will be 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL. She leaves to cherish her memories two sons Virgil Brown of Belleville, IL, and Edwin Brown of E. St. Louis, IL; One daughter Paula Golliday of Belleville, IL; TwentyGrandchildren; A host of Great Grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.  

Mr. Lacy D. Buchanan, Jr., 69, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on October 19, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. Visitation services will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 5, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.. He leaves to cherish his memories his two sons Jeron Phillips and Quran Phillips both of Cahokia Heights, IL; Daughter Angela Buchanan of Kansas City, MO; Friend Shurlander Riddle of E. St. Louis,...

Mr. Anthony Jerome LeFlore, Sr., 57, of Fairview Heights, ILdeparted this life on October 17, 2021, in O’Fallon, IL. Service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. He leaves to cherish his loving memories seven daughters, Crystal Firkins of Fairview Heights, Nicole Firkins of Chicago, IL, Jasmine Firkins of Florida, Alexandriana LeFlore Jones of Florida, Stefany and Tatiana LeFlore of Florida, and KaelynneLeFlore-Henley of St. Louis, MO; Two...

Mr. Edward Stringer, Sr., 80, of Swansea, IL departed this life on October 30, 2021, in Maryville, IL. Visitation service will be 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 4:00 p.m. His precious memories and legacy will always be cherished by his surviving sister, Eva(Sam) Dixon, his 6 loving children; Rhonda Green, Edward(Donna) Stringer Jr., Kenneth(Nikki) Stringer Sr., Kimberly Stringer, Cheryl (Dartavous)...

Mr. George Black, Sr., 76, of Centreville, IL departed this life on October 27, 2021, in O’Fallon, IL. Visitation service will be 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Urban Outreach Worship Center, 323 N. 9th Street, E. St. Louis, IL.  Service will follow at 12:00 noon. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Irene Black of Centreville, IL;  One son George (Shameca) Black of Belleville, IL; One daughter T’Anna Black of...

Mr. Trinidad S. Rodriguez, Jr., 74, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on October 27, 2021, in the comfort of his home. Memorial service will be from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL. He leaves to cherish his memories his son Trinidad Rodrigues, III of E. St. Louis, IL; One daughter Lisa Darty of E. St. Louis, IL; Four...

Ms. Africa Dome’ Minfield, 49, of Belleville, IL departed this life on October 19, 2021, in Belleville, IL. Memorial Service will be 12:00 noon Monday, November 1, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL. She leaves to cherish her memories her mother Cozetta Minfield of E. St. Louis, IL; Two daughters LaToshieal Pugh and Tiffiona Beasley both of E. St. Louis, IL; Brothers Antonio McNutt, Remondouse McNutt, Tyrone Johnson, Lamont Minfield, and Antwann Minfield; Sisters Latasha (Arnout) Ruiter,...

Ms. Carrie Odell White, 87, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on October 11, 2021, in East Alton, IL. Visitation Service will be 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021, at Shekinah Glory Church, 2601 Grand Avenue, Granite City, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories three sons William Smith of Belleville, IL, Larry (Brittany) White of E. St. Louis, IL, and Anthony White of E. St. Louis, IL; Six daughters Pearlie Davis...

Mrs. Glynda Duvall, 78, of Caseyville, IL departed this life on October 16, 2021, in Caseyville, IL. Service and Interment will be private. She leaves to cherish her memories her sons Dale Duvall, Mike Duvall, Brett Duvall, Brian Duvall, David Duvall, and Jeff Duvall; Daughter Patti Duvall and a host of cousins and other relatives and friends.  

Mrs. Monett S. Hampton-Harriel, 58, of O’Fallon, IL departed this life on October 21, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. Visitation service from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.   She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Edward Harriel of O’Fallon, IL; Mother Geraldine Hampton of Swansea, IL; Sons Michael Standard, Jr. of O’Fallon, IL, Alcondoe (Nekesha) Gatewood, Acozozio Harriel, Dontrell (Roshonda) Harriel, Edward Harriel, Jr., Edward...

Mr. Patrick L. Aaron, Sr., 38, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on October 17, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. Visitation service will be 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 12:00 noon. He leaves to cherish his memories his three sons Patrick Aaron, Jr. of E. St. Louis, IL, Dontavis Aaron of Mexico, MO, and Jatarius Battle of St. Louis, MO; Two brothers Derrick Aaron and Brandon Aaron both of E. St. Louis, IL; Sister...

Princess Maranda E. Wilborn, 10, of Belleville, IL departed this life on October 8, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. Visitation services will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Resurrection C.O.G.I.C., 2456 Donna Drive, Cahokia, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.. She leaves to cherish her memories her Mother Myiesha Wilborn of Belleville, IL; Her Father Randy Wilborn Sr.; Brother Randy Wilborn, Jr. of Belleville, IL; Sister Mariah Wilborn of Belleville, IL and a host of cousins, other relatives,and friends....

Mrs. Mollie Ann Rainey Crumer, 84, of Washington Park, ILdeparted this life on October 13, 2021, in the comfort of her home. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Miracle Deliverance Temple, 2316 Cynthia Drive, Cahokia Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories three sons Terry (Cynthia) Scott of O’Fallon, IL, Harold Scott, Jr. in Omaha, NE,...

Mrs. Sharon Denise Robertson, 51, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on October 10, 2021, in the comfort of her home. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Resurrection C.O.G.I.C., 2456 Donna Drive, Cahokia, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Bentonio Leflore, Sr. of E. St. Louis, IL; Mother Phyllis Stanley of Fairview Heights, IL; Father Roy Stanley of Fairview Heights, IL; Daughters Ashley (Kevin) Hughes...

Mr. William Wilson, 58, of O’Fallon, IL departed this life on October 11, 2021, in Belleville, IL. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Love Church, 1549 Frank Scott Parkway-W, Belleville, IL.  Service will follow at 10:00 a.m.  Interment will be 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Road, St. Louis, MO. He leaves to cherish his memories four daughters...

Mr. Dira Betts, 60, of Lawton, OK departed this life on September 26, 2021, in Lawton, OK. Visitation services will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Rochelle Betts of Lawton, OK; One Rodrigues Bradley of Springfield, MO; Four Danelle Betts of B Ozark, MO, Kiara Watson of Mexico, MO, Diara Watson of Lawton, OK, and Diria Betts...

Mr. Garland Rayford, 85, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on October 2, 2021, in St. Charles, MO. Visitation services will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Mt. Sinai M.B. Church, 1200 St. Louis Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Shirley Rayford of Fairview Heights, IL; Four sons Edward (Anjalic) Loggins of Minnesota, Ricky (Tina) Loggins of Hammond, IN, Byron Rayford...

Mr. Calvin Lavon Thomas, Jr., 74, of Swansea, IL departed this life on September 30, 2021, in Swansea, IL. Visitation service will be 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 8, 2021,at Love Church, 1549 Frank Scott Parkway-W, Belleville, IL. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Clarissa Thomas of Swansea, IL; Mother Dorothy Thomas of St. Louis, MO;  Three sons Leslie (Denice) Thomas of Louisville, KY,...