Obituaries

Dawonna Carniesha Smith affectionately known as “Cookie” was born October 13, 1988 in Centreville, IL. to Phyllis Williams and Dewayne Smith. She was the youngest of four girls. She was preceded in death by her father; Dewayne Smith, both maternal and paternal grandparents; Madeline Davis, Lois Ann and Lonnie Byrd. Cookie attended the E. St. Louis school District 189 and...

Visitation: Friday, February 9, 2018 10-11am Service: 11AM both at West End Baptist Church 488 N 22nd Street East St. Louis, IL 62205

Visitation: Friday, February 9, 2018 10-11am Service 11AM both at Pilgrim Temple CME 1800 Trendily Ave East St. Louis, Il 62207 Burial:Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

Ivory James Bryant, Sr. was born on May 6, 1952. He was born to the union of Iris Bryant and Earl Lean Perry-Bryant. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert Bryant and Stepfather Fredrick Johnson, Sr. At a early age he confessed his hope in Christ. Ivory attended Ralph Bunch Elementary School in Benton, Arkansas. At a young...

Jenese Conrad was born September 14, 1961, in Louisville, MS and went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Jenese was preceded in death by her parents, Percy and Curlie Dotson, brothers Percy Leon Dotson, Willie Dee Dotson, Billy Charles Dotson, and Jimmy Dotson. Jenese was educated in the East St Louis Public Schools. Jenese was...

Sean Stewart was born on June 2, 1991 to his mother, Ronda Daniels at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. Sean Stewart grew up in East Saint Louis, IL. living with his mother, and grandparents, Iree Daniels and James Daniels. He visited his father’s mother, his grandmother, Sharon Stewart, who resides in East St. Louis, IL. Sean attended Edgemont Elementary School...

Deborah Hudson was born September 8, 1950 to the parents of late Bernice Samelton and late Arthur Brown Sr. She attend East St. Louis Senior High where she graduated from in 1969. She also attended State Community College of East St. Louis, il where she received her Nurse Assistant Degree along with business administration courses. Deborah Hudson was united in...

Virginia Theresa Hollis of Belleville, Illinois was born April 13, 1956 at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois to the union of Robert and Sarah King. She passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Illinois after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son Russell Hollis, Jr; and her brothers...

Mr. Anthony Leroy Clay Sr. was born June 28, 1957 to Maggie Clay and Johnnie Spraggins in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the eldest of 12 children. His mother Maggie Agnew, grandfather; Cleveland Clay, grandmother; Lila Clay, sister; Fayetta Clay and brother; Wilbert Agnew Jr. all proceeded him in death. Anthony confessed Christ at an early age. He had been...

On November 12, 1934, in New Madrid, Missouri, born into the union of Walter and Dixie Ivery was a beautiful baby girl they named Mattie Dale Ivery. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Walter Ivery, Jr., and Lawrence Ivery. Mattie was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mattie was affectionately known to her...

Ms Loretta Young was born Sept 7. 1958 to the union of L.B. Young and Lurlein Young. Loretta was proceeded in death by her parents and a brother, Lee Holden, a sister, Nina Young Davis and a niece, Kasharia Williams. Loretta loved music and to dance. She also loved jewelry Loretta leaves to cherish her memory; three brothers, Wayne Young...

Tyree Viverette was born April 1, 1920, Union, Mississipppi to Jannie Huddleston Viverette and Doc Viverette. He was proceded him in death by both parents, and his lovely wife Edna Earl Viverette; eight brothers, Henry Clarence, Tommie, Leo, Wiley, Willie, Sam, Johnnie Viverette and Prentice Gardner and five sisters, Georgia, Estelle, Oney, Golean and Ruby. Mr. Tyree Viverette expressed a...

Benita Clark was born on May 28, 1960 to Ethel McDavid-Roberson and Albert Skinner. Preceding her in death was her father and, one brother, Gregory Charles Clark. Benita was educated in School District 189 and furthered her education at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. She received her Degree in Liberal Arts in 2004 from Southwestern Illinois College of Belleville, IL....

Tommie L. Shields was born May 11, 1948 in Peoria, IL. to George D. Shields and Hazel Nelson. He was preceded in death by both parents, one brother; Darrell Nelson and one sister, Louise “Bonnie” Young. He attended Neelyville School District and worked as a farmer until Joining the U.S. Marines. After serving his country, Tommie came home and was...

Helen Holman was born March 6, 1924 in Webb, Mississippi to Victoria Dunn and James Bradley. Helen was raised by her mother Victoria and step-father Quincy Dunn. On Wednesday, November 29, 2017, God gathered our beloved Helen into his arms and took her home to rest at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by: her husband, James...

Marilyn Yvette Gilmer was born in Saint louis, Missouri on September 17, 1948 to the union of Walter and Jeanette Brooks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald, parents, and one sister, Janice Marie Brooks. Marilyn confessed her belief in Christ and was a faithful member of Outreach Mission COGIC. Marilyn attended East St. Louis School District 189....

Carla J. Sledge was born on March 27, 1953 to Selma Irene Clemons and Fred Clemons. Preceding her in passing are her mother, Selma Irene Clemons, father; Fred Clemons, and sisters; Cynthia Love and Freddie Clemons. A Toledo, Ohio native who relocated to East St. Louis, Illinois early in life, leaves an enormous hole in the lives of all she...

Visitation:Friday, December 1, 2017 12PM-1PM @ Holy Olivette 1740 McCausland East St. Louis, Il Service: 1PM

Mr. Roy Moore was born February 21, 1952 in East St. Louis, IL. to Roy and Alena Moore. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Clifford, Billie Ray and Terry Moore. A special friend Lanetta Green. Roy was affectionately known as “Leroy” by all his friends and some family. Roy accepted Christ as his lord and personal savior...

Mr. Tommie Lee Tharpe passed away peacefully at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. at 6:30 p.m. at the age of 84yrs. old. He was born of the Union of John and Hattie Tharpe. Tommie was the third born of six children. Tommie went to school in Macon, Mississippi and moved here to E. St. Louis over 60 years ago. Tommie...