Obituaries

Sweet Jean Holden passed away in St. Louis surrounded by family. She was the mother of eight:Tom, Jeff, Bill (deceased), Kevin, Colin, Cindy, Matt, and Jackie. She was the grandmother of many grand and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed. A memorial service is being held on January 7 (10:00am) at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton with a private...

Julia Adams, of E. St. Louis, IL. Departed this life on December 20, 2016 in E. St. Louis, IL. Julia Adams leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Deborah(AL) Holman of E. St. Louis, IL. Five sisters; Lillie Loving Bertha, Cheryl (Phillip) Bradford, Sandra (Ken) Adams, Colinda Adams, and Brenda Bickham. Four brothers; Obie (Mary) Adams, Tommie (Melvina) Adams, John...

Edward Montez Lewis, 34, of Belleville, Il . departed this life on December 19, 2016 in Belleville,IL. He leaves to cherish his love his mother; Angela(Lonnie Wills)Lewis of Belleville, IL. four daughters; Tamya Lewis, Ja’lynn Lewis, Jorday Lewis, and Emani Lewis, three sisters; Lonetta(Taylor)Glen, Needra Lewis and Erica (Jamon Hardiman)Harvey. A host of nieces, nephews, cousin’s other relatives and friends.

Elder Jerry G. Hughes, 84, of St. Louis, Mo. departed this life on December 15, 2016 in St. Louis. Visitation services for family and friends are scheduled for Friday, December 23, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. both services will be held at Faith Temple Church, 2740 James Cool Papa Bell Ave, St....

Gregory Montgomery Jr. was born on January 20, 1984 in Centreville, Illinois to the union of Gregory Montgomery Sr. and Doris A. Clark II Montgomery. He was the first of three children. Sister, Darla Rocquelle Montgomery, brother, Gabriel Michael-Lawrence Montgomery. Gregory, known by those who knew and loved him as Jr., attended Hawthorne elementary from Preschool through mid fourth grade....

Donald “Duck” Washington was born March 22, 1956 in Saint Louis, Missouri to the union of George and Lucille Washington. Donald was preceded in death by both parents, two brothers, Jordan “Elroy” Washington and David Washington. Donald received his formal education in East St. Louis School District 189. Donald enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was always...

On May 14, 1973 at 8:23 a.m. a lump of joy (Portia Lynette Adams) was born to Deborah M. Sawyer and Clent McCorkle in Christian Welfare Hospital, E. St. Louis, IL. She was preceded in death by her two great grandmothers, Odessa “Grandma” Lawrence and Mary “Mammie” Ward, great grandfather; King Solomon Adams Sr. grandfather; Wesley Jackson Sr. and one...

Ella Mae Bargney, 85, of Cahokia, Il. departed this life November 19, 2016, in St. Louis, Mo. Visitation services will be held for family and friends November 25, 2016 from 6:00p.m. until 8:00p.m. at Teat Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, Il. 62208 Funeral Services will follow Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 12:00 noon from the...

Simeon Cummings, 74, of Cahokia, Il. departed this life November 15, 2016, in Centreville, Il. Visitation services will be held for family and friends November 25, 2016 from 10:00 until 12:00 Funeral Services will follow at 12:00 noon at the Teat Chapel Funeral home and Cremation Service, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL. 62208. Simeon leaves to cherish his memories,...

Cheryl McKeithen, 56 of Mascoutah, IL. departed this life November 14, 2016, in Belleville, Il. Cheryl leaves to cherish his memory, one son; Corey McKeithen of Mascoutah, IL. one daughter; Tiffany Wolford of Mascoutah, IL. four sister; Jami Woods of Shiloh, IL. June McKeithen of Tennessee, Debbie McKeithen of Lebanon, IL. and Miki McKeithen of Lebanon, IL. A host of...

Mr. Zack Fortner, 63, of E. St. Louis, IL. Departed this life on November 13, 2016 in E. St. Louis, IL. He leaves to cherish his love his wife; Charlayne ‘Lu” Fortner, Nine daughters; Tomica Fortner of Belleville, IL, Amy of Chicago, IL, Kiesha Fortner of Cahokia, IL, Tyaisha Fortner of Cahokia, IL. Jasmine Clay of Dallas, Tx, Deborah (Tyree)Alls...

Nathaniel Haynes, 72, of E. St. Louis, IL. departed this life November 7, 2016, in E. St Louis, Il. Nathaniel leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters; Lutisha (Lincoln) May of E. St. Louis, IL. and Shantella Bolden of Minneapolis, MN. one sister; JoAnne Brownlee of Cahokia, IL. Seven Grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephew’s other...

John Carr, 63, of Cahokia, IL. departed this life November 6, 2016, in Cahokia, Il. John leaves to cherish his memory three brothers; Arthur Brown of St. Joseph, Mo., Herbie Carr Jr. of Washington Park, IL. and Edward Carr of Cahokia, IL., one sister; Nancie Hurst of Nashville, TN. A host of nieces, nephew’s other relatives and friends.

KyChaun “Chaunie” Hines was born on October 7, 1999. He was born in Touchette Regional Hospital in Centreville, Illinois to Kyetia Hines and Edward “Ed” Donald. He was brought into this world as a secret, but his family was so excited for his arrival. He was welcomed into his household to join his big little sister, Tatiana Wren and admired...

Mr. Alvin Lee Taylor, 49, of Belleville, IL. Departed this life on October 30, 2016 in Belleville, IL. He leaves to cherish his love his mother; Essie Lee Taylor of E. St. Louis, IL. three sisters; Wilma Taylor, Mary Walls, and Joyce Ella Miller all of E. St. Louis, IL. seven brothers; Anthony Taylor, Thomia Taylor, Christopher(LaShandra Swink)Taylor, Jimmy Lee...

Mr. Donisha Olden, 66, of O’Fallon, IL. Departed this life on October 31, 2016 in St. Louis, Mo. Visitation services for family and friends are scheduled for Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m. at the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 801 S. 50th St. Alorton, IL. He leaves to cherish his...

Lola Mae Hall Berry, 72 years old, was born in Madison, Illinois on September 4, 1944. In the year 1946, moved by GOD, her parents relocated the family to Lebanon, Illinois where she attended their public schools and later went on to successfully graduate from McKendree University in 1992, proudly receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. Lola was...

The Honorable Bishop Herbert Clarke, 93, one of the eldest Bishops in our community, transitioned into Glory, October 14, 2016. Bishop Herbert Clarke was affectionately known by many as Daddy Clarke. His Jamaican accent could be heard proclaiming the Gospel on KXEN 1010 Radio station, KNLC Chanel 24, and Access Chanel in Springfield, IL. He personified excellent character and obedience...

Patty Lee Moore, 63, of Lebanon, IL. Departed this life on October 15, 2016 in Lebanon, IL. Patty leaves to cherish her memory her mother; Myra Berry of Chicago, IL. three sons; Phillip Moore of Minneapolis, MN. Tramane Moore of LA, California, and Micheal, Moore of Minneapolis, MN. Five brothers; Charles(Hazel)Berry of Chicago, IL. Clarence(Betty)Berry of Jacksonville, IL. Roland(Denita)Berry, Jerry(Jennifer)Berry,...

Benny G. (Mane. Goatrod) Childrous was born November 6, 1956 in East St. Louis, IL. to the late Calvin Childrous and Cora Alma Bland. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters: Leida, Eartha and Loretta, and one brother, Allison Childrous. Mane was educated in East St. Louis School District 189. As a young boy, Mane attended Pilgram...