Obituaries

Sep 8, 2025

Mrs. Margaret Smith, 65 of Belleville, IL departed this life on September 8, 2025, in Breese, IL.

Visitation Service will be held from 9:00am-10:00am on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Summit Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, 618 Summit Avenue, East St. Louis, IL 62201. Funeral Service will follow at 10:00am.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Dear Husband George Smith of Granite...

Sep 6, 2025

Mr. Demetrius Barefield Sr., 70 of Collinsville, IL departed this life on September 6, 2025, in O’Fallon, IL.

Visitation Services will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 9:00am at Teat Chapel Funeral Home.

He leaves to cherish...

Sep 5, 2025

Mr. Don Lucas, 64, of Belleville, IL departed this life on September 5, 2025, in the comfort of his home.

Services are private.

He leaves to cherish his Brothers Charles (Marilyn) Lucas of Belleville, IL, and Timothy Burch of Tennessee, his Sisters Veronica Herron of Dallas, TX, and Diane Lucas of St. Paul, MN. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives,...

Sep 2, 2025

Ms. Clara Miller, 75, of Washington Park, IL departed this life on September 2, 2025, in St. Louis, MO.

Services are private.

She leaves to cherish her precious Niece Carla Millender of Belleville, IL; her Daughter Tiffany (Shawn) Johnson of St. Louis, MO; her Brother Bernard Miller of Los Angeles, CA; her Sisters Eddy Jeane Jackson of Washington Park, IL, Bobbie Jeane...

Aug 26, 2025

Mr. Bernard Beasley, 59, of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on August 26, 2025, in Belleville, IL

Visitation Service will be from 10:00am-11:00am held on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Beloved Mother Cora Glasper of East St. Louis, IL; his Brothers Michael...

Aug 18, 2025

Mr. Clyde Stith Jr., 78, of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on August 18, 2025, in the comfort of his home.

Visitation Services will be from 10:00am-11:00am on September2, 2025 at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00am

He leaves to cherish his memories his Son Clyde Stith III of Cordova,...

Aug 17, 2025

Ms. Verlene Pointer, 69, of Madison, IL departed this life on August 17, 2025, in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation Service:Saturday, August 30, 2025  9:00am-11:00am at New Shining Light Nondenominational Church, 740 Broadway, Venice, IL 62090. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00am.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Son Robin (Marquisha) Pointer of Edwardsville, IL; her Daughters Chekita Pointer of Granite City,...

Aug 16, 2025

Mr. Terry Clinton, 68, of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on August 16, 2025, in St. Louis, MO.

Services are private.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Beloved Wife Karen Clinton of Glen Carbon, IL; his Son Eric (Ashley) Buchta of Edwardsville, IL; his Daughters Heather (Tony) Jordan of Longview, WA, Megan (Robert) Counts of Collinsville, IL, and Christal Laswell...

Aug 7, 2025

Mrs. Liz Coleman, 92, of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on August 7, 2025, in Swansea, IL.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Son Carneal Washington of O’Fallon,...

Aug 5, 2025

Mr. Charles James Jr., 70, of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life on August 5, 2025, in Centreville, IL.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his brothers, Rosario (DeShanea) James...

Aug 2, 2025

Mr. Edward E. Johnson, of Swansea, IL departed this life on August 2, 2025, in Swansea, IL.

Graveside Service Only. At the family’s request, there will be no public viewing. If you would like to participate in the graveside service you may meet the famiy at the chapel @ 10:50 AM Monday, August 11, 2025 to procession to Sunset Gardens of...

Jul 31, 2025

Ms. Vickie Bernard, 69, of Greenville, IL departed this life on July 31, 2025, in Greenville, IL

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Bibleway House of Prayer, 1858 U.S. Hwy 40, Mulberry Grove, IL 62262. Funeral Service will follow at 12:00 p.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Son Samuel (Haley) Bernard Jr.;...

Jul 29, 2025

Mrs. Peggy Sanders, 74, of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on July 29, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

Visitation service will be from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at New Life Community Church, 1919 State St., East St. Louis, IL. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Son...

Jul 26, 2025

Mrs. Betty Rickey, 84, of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on July 26, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Son Robert Hall...

Jul 23, 2025

Ms. Brenda Adams, 70, of St. Louis, MO, peacefully departed this life on July 23, 2025, in St. Louis, MO.

A Visitation Service will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Southern Missionary Baptist Church, 921 Bissell St., Madison, IL 62060. Funeral service will be Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am at Southern Missionary Baptist Church, 921 Bissell...

Jul 16, 2025

Mr. Frederick Armstrong Sr., age 83, of Fairview Heights, IL, peacefully departed this life on July 16, 2025, in Cumming, GA.

A Visitation Service will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. A second Visitation will be held on Monday, August 4, 2025,...

Jul 7, 2025

Mrs. Mosella Lathon-Brooks, 73 of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on July 7, 2025 in the comfort of her home.

Visitation Services will be from 10:00am-12:00pm on July 15, 2025 at St. Mark Missionary Baptist, 1527 N. 42nd St., East St. Louis, IL 62207. Funeral Service will follow at 12:00pm

She leaves to cherish her memories her Dear Husband Louis...

Jun 28, 2025

Jun 26, 2025

Ms. Mary Strickland, 76 of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on June 26, 2025 in the comfort of her home.

Visitation Services will be from 9:00am-11:00am on July 11, 2025 at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 5803 Belmont Ave., East St. Louis, IL. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00am

She leaves to cherish her memories her Son James (Catrece) Strickland...

Jun 23, 2025

Mr. Cortez Nunn Sr., 62 of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on June 23, 2025 in Belleville, IL

Visitation Service will be 10:00am-11:00am on July 12, 2025 at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00am