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James Pickens

James Pickens

Jan 23, 2024

Mr. James E. Pickens, 67, of Belleville, IL departed this life on January 23, 2024, in Belleville, IL.

Visitation Service will be from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will follow at 10:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his sons Kelon (Shakeeta) Pickens of Fairview...

Althea Woolen

Althea Woolen

Jan 22, 2024

Mrs. Althea M. Woolen, 72, of Belleville, IL departed this life on January 22, 2024, in the comfort of her home.  

 

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at New Life Community Church, 1919 State St, East. St. Louis, IL 62205. Funeral service will folllow at 11:00 a.m. 

 

She leaves to cherish her memories her Son Joseph Woolen of Belleville, IL; two Daughters Nina (Harold) Fields of Cahokia Heights, IL, and Tiffany (Ed) Henderson of Lake...

Benjamin Crockett

Benjamin Crockett

Jan 21, 2024

Mr. Benjamin D. Crockett, 68 of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on January 21, 2024, in E. St. Louis, IL.

Service and Interment will be private.

He leaves to cherish his memories his brothers Jerry (Debra) Crockett, Jr. of E. St. Louis, IL, and Stanley Crockett of Covington, GA; Sisters Deborah (Robert) Merriwether of Conyers, GA, Sandra Brewster and Phyllis...

Lisa Farmer

Lisa Farmer

Jan 20, 2024

Ms. Lisa R. Farmer, 58, departed this life on January 20, 2024, in East Saint Louis, Illinois.

Memorial service will be from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.

She leaves to cherish her memories her son Kevin (Nikia) Ricks of Belleville, IL; Daughters Chiquita Knowles of Madison, IL,...

William Smith

William Smith

Jan 16, 2024

Mr. William L. Smith, 76, of O’Fallon, IL departed this life on January 16, 2024, in Shiloh, IL. 

Memorial Service will be held at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 on Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. 

He leaves to cherish his memories his Sons DeMarcus Smith of O’Fallon, IL, and Calvin Smith of Puerto Rico; his...

Carlette Turner-McKinley

Carlette Turner-McKinley

Jan 13, 2024

Mrs. Carlette Y. Turner- McKinley, 64, of Madison, IL departed this life on January 13, 2024, in the comfort of her home.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral service will folllow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Son Ali Bey of...

Kathleen Klotz

Kathleen Klotz

Jan 10, 2024

Mrs. Kathleen P. Klotz, 65, of Collinsville, IL departed this life on January 10, 2024, in Glen Carbon, IL.

Service and Interment are private.  

She was preceded in death by both parents, Jeremy Woodruff, and Robbie French. She leaves to cherish her memories her son Alex (Shelby) Wells of Newport Richey, FL; Daughter Brandi (Dallas) Martin of Pontoon Beach, IL; Brother Tracy (Kathy) French of Troy, IL; Sisters Michele (Mark)...

Sr. Bishop John H. Green

Sr. Bishop John H. Green

Jan 9, 2024

Sr. Bishop John H. Green., 91, of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on January 9, 2024, inO’Fallon, IL.

Visitation Service will be 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at C.O.G.I.CCongregational 918 Bond Ave., East St. Louis, IL 62201. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Sr.Bishop John H. Green will also have a visitation service from 9:00...

June Brown

June Brown

Jan 6, 2024

Mrs. June E. Brown, 86 of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on January 6, 2024, in Swansea, IL.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at St. Augustine of HippoCatholic Church, 408 Joseph Brown Blvd., E. St. Louis, IL 62205.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Stepdaughter Frances Reed of E. St....

Fredrick Wright

Fredrick Wright

Jan 6, 2024

Mr. Fredrick Wright, 67, of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on January 6, 2024, in Shiloh, IL.

Services are private.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Wife Cynthia Wright of East St. Louis, IL; his Son Gregory Hicks of East St. Louis, IL; his Daughters Shequita (Manfred) Wright- East St. Louis, IL, and Brittany (Randal)...

Eliza Lewis

Eliza Lewis

Jan 3, 2024

Mrs. Eliza L. Lewis, 86, of Belleville, IL departed this life on January 3, 2024, in the comfort of her home.

Visitation service will be 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Pilgrim Green Missionary Church, 3700 Caseyville Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL 62204.  Service will follow at 10:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her sons Ricky (Brigette) Lewis of Belleville, IL, Alfred Lewis, Jr. of E. St. Louis, IL, Van Lewis, and...

Joseph Bonner Jr.

Joseph Bonner Jr.

Jan 1, 2024

Mr. Joseph Bonner, Jr., 76, formerly a resident of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on January 1, 2024, in Virginia Beach, VA.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Impact Church STL, 1515 Jerome Lane, Cahokia Heights, IL 62206. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his sons Joseph (Marilyn) Bonnie III,...

Johnnie Banks

Johnnie Banks

Dec 29, 2023

Mr. Johnnie Banks, 94, of Lovejoy, IL departed this life on December 29, 2023, in Belleville, IL.

Visitation Service was held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2024, atLovejoy Temple C.O.G.I.C., 511 Canal Street, Brooklyn, IL 62059. Service followed at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his son John (Deborah) Holman of Cahokia Heights,...

Kristina Dansberry

Kristina Dansberry

Dec 28, 2023

Ms. Kristina Dansberry, 30, of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on December 28, 2023, in St. Louis, MO 

Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.  

She leaves to cherish her memories her Mother Katrina Dansberry; Father Antonio Dansberry Sr.; Brother Antonio Dansberry, Jr. of...

Pastor Barbara Harris

Pastor Barbara Harris

Dec 25, 2023

Pastor Barbara D. Harris, 64, of Belleville, IL departed this life on December 25, 2023, in O’Fallon, IL.  

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Greater New Covenant C.O.G.I.C., 8625 State St., East St. Louis, IL 62203 from 10:00am-11:00am. Funeral service will follow at 11:00a.m. 

She leaves to cherish her memories her Husband Adriel Harris of Belleville, IL;...

Albert Neal Jr.

Albert Neal Jr.

Dec 10, 2023

Mr. Albert Neal, 80, of St. Paul, MN departed this life on December 10, 2023.

Visitation service will be from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Teat Chapel,10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.

He leaves to cherish his memories his brother Lee Neal of Oakland, CA; Sisters Ernestine Brownof Belleville, IL, Deborah Kent of Dalton, IL,...

Reddie Wilson

Reddie Wilson

Dec 8, 2023

Mrs. Reddie L. Wilson, 80, of Belleville, IL departed this life on December 8, 2023, in St. Louis, MO.  

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Lighthouse of Hope Church, 45 Sheffield Dr., Belleville, IL 62223 from 10:00am-11:00am. Funeral service will follow at 11:00a.m. 

She leaves to cherish her memories her sons Eric Walker of Belleville, IL,...

Yolanda Gladney

Yolanda Gladney

Dec 8, 2023

Ms. Yolanda D. Gladney, 55, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on December 8, 2023, in St.Louis, MO.

Visitation service will be 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Teat Chapel,10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will follow at 12:00 noon.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Father James Gladney of Cahokia Heights, IL;...

Portelyn Fowler-Anderson

Portelyn Fowler-Anderson

Dec 7, 2023

Mrs. Portelyn C. Fowler-Anderson, 62 of Belleville, IL departed this life on December 7, 2023, inO’Fallon, IL.

Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Mt. OliveBaptist Church, 1430 Summit Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL 62205. Service will follow at 12:00 noon.

She leaves to cherish her memories her brother Kyle (Dale) Blackmon of St....

Sanchez James Sr.

Sanchez James Sr.

Dec 5, 2023

Mr. Sanchez D. James, Sr., 42 of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on December 5, 2023, in thecomfort of his home.

Visitation Service was held from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Mt.Zion M.B. Church, 2235 Bond Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL 62207. Service followed at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Father...

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