Obituaries

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

Sep 21, 2024

Mrs. Evarene Rice Streater,83, of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on September 21, 2024, in Fairview Heights, IL.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her son Walter (Angela) Rice, Jr. of Clarksville,...

Sep 16, 2024

Mrs. Lillian B. Blackmon, 88, of Belleville, IL departed this life on September 16, 2024, in the comfort of her home.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Centreville Church of Christ, 7435 Old Missouri Avenue, Alorton, IL 62207. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Johnnie...

Sep 15, 2024

Mr. Ray A. McNeal, Sr., 59, of Milwaukee, WI departed this life on September 15, 2024, in Milwaukee, WI.

Visitation Service will be from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will follow at 1:00 p.m. .

He leaves to cherish his memories sons Ray (Lauren) McNeal, Jr....

Sep 14, 2024

Sep 11, 2024

Mrs. Cherry Chavis, 71, of Madison, IL departed this life on September 11, 2024, in the comfort of her home.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Canaan Galilee Baptist Church, 307 Allen Street, Madison, IL 62060. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter Charmelle; Son Christopher Chavis;...

Sep 6, 2024

Mr. Elbert Williams, 76, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on September 6, 2024, in Belleville, IL.

Visitation service will be from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Sonora Williams of E. St. Louis, IL; Sons Albert Ivory of E....

Sep 4, 2024

Mr. Ostell Dixon, Jr., 68, of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life on September 4, 2024, in Belleville, IL.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 18, 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 daughter Ashlyn Dixon of Swansea,...

Sep 4, 2024

Mr. Ray A. Evans, Sr., 73, of Caseyville, IL departed this life on September 4, 2024, in O’Fallon,  IL.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Power of Change Christian Church, 2348 Jerome Lane, Cahokia Heights, IL 62206. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Charlene Evans...

Aug 31, 2024

Mrs. Jeanne M. Beal, 81, of Belleville, IL departed this life on August 31, 2024, in Belleville, IL.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Dogwood Social, 1206 Central Park Drive, O’Fallon, IL 62269.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Mr. John Beal of Swansea, IL; Sons Jeff (Gina)...

Aug 17, 2024

Mrs. Eljewelry Willis, 92, of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on August 17, 2024, in Caseyville, IL.

Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Teat Chapel located at 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will be from 2:00pm-4:00pm.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Theadis Willis of Fairview Heights, IL; Sons Cortez Willis...

Aug 16, 2024

Mr. Curtis Rupert, Sr., 96, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on August 16, 2024, in Belleville, IL.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Market Avenue Church of God, 1505 Market Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL 62207. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Daughters Edna...

Aug 13, 2024

Mr. Jessie L. Beasley, Sr., 72, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on August 13, 2024, in the comfort of his home.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024, at The New McCasland Temple Deliverance C.O.G.I.C 6825 State St., East St. Louis, IL 62203. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish...

Aug 9, 2024

Miss Janet L. Padgett, 60, of Caseyville, IL departed this life on August 9, 2024, in Belleville, IL.

Service and Interment will be private.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Brothers James M. Padgett, Don Padgett, John Padgett, and Robert Padgett all of Belleville, IL; Sisters Sandra (Kevin) Purkey of Swansea, IL, Mary (Rickie Guthrie) Blumer of Wood River, IL, and...