Obituaries

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...

Visitation, 10am-12Noon Saturday,November 11, 2017 Kingdom Hall 6400 St Clair Ave. East St Louis, IL Service: 12Noon Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

Eugene Thomas born September 15, 1932 to Alberta Rhodes Pittman and Daniel Thomas, Eugene Thomas “Genie Boy” was the oldest of four sons. His parents and three younger brothers Freeman Pittman, Thurman Pittman, and George Pittman all preceded him in death. After the untimely death of his mother, Eugene, at the tender age of six, and his siblings were separated...

Ms. Lillie Byrd, was born March 5, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri, to the union of Mr. Richard and Mrs. Beatrice Byrd. She was preceded in death by one son; Devion Byrd, both parents, two brothers; Lonnie and Charlie Byrd, five sisters; Geneva Byrd, Mary Crawford, Thereta Richardson, Elizabeth Curren and Shirley McClarin and the father of her children; Benjamin...

Visitation: Friday, October 20,2017 6-8pm @Teat Chapel Service: Saturday, October 21, 2017 11am at CMC Building (Church of The Living God Multipurpose Building) 8601 California Drive Caseyville, IL Burial: Mt Carmel Cemetery Belleville, IL

Kimberley Michelle Watson-Weaver, born May 28th 1969 in East Saint Louis to the proud parents of Ronnie and Rosemary Watson. Kimberley attended St. Patrick private school and graduated from Lincoln Senior High in 1987. She was a dedicated sales representative for the family business, Ron’s Bait Shop. On May 8, 2013 Kimberley was united in holy matrimony to soul mate...

Walter Sally was born to the late Marcellus Alexander and Hattie Ree Sally on December 16, 1952 in Grenada, Mississippi. He was the eldest son of his mother’s fifteen children. His father, mother, four brothers, and beloved older sister preceded him in death. Walter accepted Christ at a young age as he attended First New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in...

Mrs. Lonetta Evette Rushing was born in East St. Louis, IL. March 6, 1968 to the union of the late Bobby and Anna Lindsay. She was preceded in death by one brother, Jerome Crockett and a special nephew Derez Griffin. Lonetta was joined in Holy Matrimony to Preston Rushing on June 19, 1993. She accepted Christ at an early age...

Ruth E. Clayborne, Owner and Operator of Russell Memorial Chapel Memorial Service, Friday, September 22, 2017 5PM @ Teat Chapel

Rochelle M. Montgomery was born to the union of Oscar and Betty Montgomery on April 26, 1973 in St. Louis, Mo. She was preceded in death by her brother, Micheal Holmes. Rochelle was affectionately known as “Tiny Tot.” She was given this name by her Dad, Oscar. She was the third of eight children. She attended school in District 189,...

Ronnisha LaPorche’ Henderson “Niecey” was born January 29, 1993 in St. Louis, Mo. to Kenya D. Wooten and Ronnie Henderson. She was preceded in death by Herman Addison, Stevie Henderson, Charles Henderson, Kerry Wooten and Tracy Wooten. Ronnisha was educated in the St. Louis Public School District. She enjoyed working with children in the Daycare. She was affectionately known as...

James Henry Gaston (Flick)was born to the union of Curtis Kelly and Pauline Gaston on April 4, 1953 in Carbon Hill, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his mother Pauline Gaston. James moved from Carbon Hill, Alabama to East St Louis, Illinois. He lived with his Aunt Sue at the age of 13-year-old until recent years. James attended East...

Visitation: Friday, August 25, 2017 11am-12 noon Service: 12 Noon   @ Teat Chapel Burial: Sunset Gardens of Memory

Rita M. Wachter, 81, of Shiloh, IL. departed this life on August 10, 2017 in ST. Louis, Mo. She was employed with St. Elizabeth’s Hospital for 35 yrs. and a member of the Women of the Moose lodge. She was preceded in death by her son; Kenneth McDaniel in 2011. Rita M. Wachter leaves to cherish her memories two daughters;...

Versie L. Everson, of E. St. Louis, IL. departed this life on August 14, 2017 in Belleville, IL. Visitation services for family will be private. Interment will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. She leaves to cherish her memories. One son; Anthony Bell of E. St. Louis, IL. two daughters; Constance Everson and Antoinette Everson both of E. St. Louis,...

Ms. Anger Iza Adams departed this life on Monday, July 24, 2017. She was born December 31, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the third of four daughters born to the union of the late Isaac M. and Lorine B. Adams who both preceded her in death along with her second oldest sister Oreatha Adams-Drake. Anger gave her life...