Obituaries

Diane (Haley) Jones was born October 4, 1956 in St. Louis MO and was raised with her 6 siblings in E. St. Louis, IL including Joyce (Haley)Agnew of Cahokia IL, John Haley (deceased), Martisia Williams (deceased), Annette Williams of Detroit MI, Antwaine Williams of St. Louis MO and Denarius Williams of Cahokia IL. She was educated in East Saint Louis...

Ms. Melanie Renee Tally was born was born on April 20, 1968 to the union of her parents, Robert Tally, Jr. and Doris L. Tally in East St. Louis, Illinois. She was preceded in death by both parents; step mother, Mary Tally; grandmothers, Mildred O. Young and Fannie Mae Tally; grandfathers, Granville Young and Robert Tally, Sr; and brother, Calvin...

Mr. Willie B. Wesley was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on October 18, 1923. His parents were John Wesley and Elsie Linda Rhodes. Mr. Wesley was the 2nd born of four siblings. He lived most of his life in East St. Louis, Illinois, St. Clair County. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, son, sister and brothers....

Visitation: Wednesday, June 28, 2017  12noon-1:00PM Service: 1:00PM   Both @ Teat Chapel

Mr. Kalon Demarco Green, 18, of Belleville, Illinois, was born August 7, 1998 to Shelia Millender and Orlando Green. Preceding Cheryl Renee Millender Grandmother. Kalon graduated from Belleville East High School, on May 16, 2017. He played football and Wrestling. Kalon worked at the Holiday Inn Express. He enjoyed playing video games and listening to music. His favorite artists were...

Lemuel Fitzgerald Mason a.k.a Man, was born in St. Louis, MO. but he resided in Sparta, IL. He was the second born of six children, four girls and two boys. He attended High School in Sparta, IL. and was a proud member of the Football team. After High School, he met his High School sweetheart; Chelsea Mason and they were...

Mrs. Anna Lois Lindsay was born in Lamar, Mississippi on June 14, 1951 to the union of Thomas and Ilean Thompson. Her parents, one brother, Thomas Thompson, one sister, Clara Thompson and one grandson, DeRez Griffin preceded her in death. Anna excepted Christ at a very young age, under the leadership of the late Rev. R.B. Lyles. Anna rededicated her...

“DJ Lonnie B” Mr. Lonnie B. Smith Sr. was born on December 4, 1968 to the late Velma Tucker and Ernest Wade in St. Louis, Mo. He was preceded in death by his grandfather; Johnny Smith, grandmother; Minnie Gates, sisters; Camille and Velma Lee, one brother; Willie and a niece; Bernice. Mr. Lonnie B. Smith completed his high school education...

The sun rose in the life of Keyshawn ZeAndrae Spraggins on Monday, June 9, 1997 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was born to parents, Tammy Spraggins and Antoine Wallace. Keyshawn was the third of five siblings. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Pearlie Mae and Frank James Spraggins, Sr. Keyshawn started his elementary school education at Benjamin E....

Decarlos Stephon Jones was born in St. Louis, Missouri on December 21, 1993 to the union of Carlos Jones and Hope Amelia Greenfield Jones. His beloved mother and aunt Stephanie Northington preceded him in death. “Los” as he was affectionately called by his friends and loved ones was an outgoing family orientated young man. He confessed his sin at an...

Diane Letrece Washington was born on July 31, 1969. She was born at Christian Welfare Hospital in East St. Louis, IL. She was the first born to Betty Jo Cooper and Elmer Futrell. She attended East St Louis District #189 completed the 12th grade at Lincoln Senior High in 1987. She received her Bachelor in early Speech Pathology and Audiology...

Mr. Leonne Pettigrew was born March 11, 1977 to the Union of Danny and Donnetta Pettigrew. He was the youngest of twin boys. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother; Lula Williams. Mr. Leonne Pettigrew was educated in District 189 and he graduated from East Side High School in 1996. He was united in Holy Matrimony in 2007...

Denise Darcel Hayes, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, niece and special friend was born on February 4, 1969 to John and Vasheel Shepherd in East St. Louis, IL. Denise departed this earthly life for her eternal resting place on April 25, 2017 in St. Louis, MO. Denise received her formal education through the East St. Louis public school system,...

Mr. Robert E. Hymer, Sr. was born in Beaumont, Texas, October 29, 1926. Shortly thereafter, his parents, George Hymer and Rose Bryant Hymer moved to Los Angeles, California. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School at 16 years old and attended UCLA majoring in Mathematics. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II for 17 months, subsequently receiving...

Mrs. Dorothy Dean Smith-Slaughter was born January 9, 1938 in the City of Florence, and the state of Alabama. Dorothy fondly called “Marcie” was the oldest of seven children, born to the union of Nathan and Delores Smith. Her husband, Robert Slaughter, daughter, Robin Slaughter-Goliday, parents, Nathan and Delores Smith, sisters Mattie Lockett, Lois Ann Byrd, Nancy Jones, Mary Smith...

Bettye Jean Pepper was born the second of seven children on the spectacular day of January 23, 1936 to Charlie and Barbara Pepper. She departed this earthly realm on April 13, 2017. She was a loving and devoted mother, sister, and aunt. She was raised in Bedford County, Tennessee before moving to Nashville, TN. In 1952, Bettye graduated from Pearl...

Charlesetta Owens was born to Ruffus and Vessie Lee Hoskins on April 5, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the third of five children. Her mother Vessie preceded her in death on April 10, 2000. Charlesetta attended St. Louis County public schools and graduated from University City High School in May 1974. She continued her education at Fontbonne University...

Mr. Kevin Brooks, Sr was born on July 30, 1963 to the union of Howard Brooks Jr and Mary Grafton Brooks in Centerville, Illinois. Kevin received his education from the East St Louis, IL School District 189, attending Dunbar Elementary School, King Junior High, and graduating from East St. Louis Sr High School in 1981. He received his BA in...

Tommy James Roberts (Hightower-Hamilton) was born March 12, 1945 in Houlka, Mississippi to Artis Hightower and Katherine Hamilton. He was the eldest child of Katherine; and the second born, eldest son of Artis. Tommy remained in Houlka, MS with his grandparents, Lula Bell and Harvey Lee Hamilton while growing up with 3 special cousins, Johnny Wayne, Magdeline “Puddin” and Jonnie...

Mrs. Melanie Sherese Riddle-Johns was born August 8, 1968 in East St. Louis, IL. to the Union of Surlander Samuel-Riddle and Melvin Eugene Riddle. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Alanie Thomas and son, Montre Palmer and father, Melvin Eugene Riddle. Melanie accepted Christ in her life at an early age. She attended East St. Louis School District...