Obituaries

Sterling Harrell

Sterling Harrell

Oct 19, 2026

Sterling Harrell, 53 of Madison, IL departed this life on October 19, 2026 in Alton, Illinois.Visitation Services will be held Friday, October 30, 2026 at Centreville Church of Christ 7435 Old Missouri Ave East St Louis, Il at 10:00am, Funeral will be at 11:00 am.

Inez Lockett

Inez Lockett

Oct 13, 2026

Inez Lockett, 86 of East St Louis, IL departed this life on October 13, 2026 in East St Louis, Illinois.Visitation Services will be held Friday, October 23, 2026 at Church of The Living God Fairview Heights, Il at 10:00am, Funeral will be at 11:00 am.

Delores Holt

Delores Holt

Oct 9, 2026

DELORES HOLT NEE THOMPSON, Transitioned to life eternal on Friday October 9, 2026. Her transition represented the last of the seven-member Thompson family, her husband Myles also proceeded her in death. She was a resident of East St. Louis and proudly served as an early childhood educator for School District 189 until her retirement. The memory of her 98 years...

Constance "Connie Farmer

Constance "Connie Farmer

Oct 2, 2026

Constance "Connie" Farmer, 88, passed away peacefully on October 2nd, 2026, surrounded by love. Born February 16, 1938, in Alton, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Olna (Kaufmann) Whyte.

Connie was a strong, fiercely independent woman with a sharp wit and an incredible work ethic. A lifelong laborer, she spent many years working as a Meat Cutter...

Louise Carter

Louise Carter

Sep 24, 2026

Mrs. Louise Carter., 83 of Granite City, IL departed this life on September 24, 2026 in Granite City, Illinois.Visitation Services will be held Thursday, October 8, 2026 at New Macedonia Baptist Church, 5721 Church Road, Centreville, Il at 10:00am, Funeral will be at 11:00 am.

She leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter, Carlette Jenkins, of O’Fallon, IL., two brothers, Larry...

Marsha Ellis

Marsha Ellis

Sep 16, 2026

Mrs. Marsha Ellis, 66 of O’Fallon, IL departed this life on September 16, 2026 in Mascoutah, Illinois.Visitation Services will be held Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Teat Chapel-Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL and service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Kenneth Ellis of East St. Louis,...

Flora Brawley

Flora Brawley

Sep 13, 2026

Mrs. Flora Brawley, 79 of Granite City, IL departed this life on September 13, 2026 in Edwardsville, Illinois.Visitation Services will be held Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Teat Chapel-Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL and service will follow at 11:00 a.m.She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband James A. Brawley, one son,...

Melvin Smith

Melvin Smith

Sep 10, 2026

Mr. Melvin Smith, 80 of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on September 10, 2026 in Freeburg, Il. Visitation Service will be held Friday, September 25, 2026 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Teat Chapel-Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL   He leaves to cherish his memory; his wife - Monette Gooch-Smith, two daughters, Darla Smith, Ericka...

LaTaunya Bragg

LaTaunya Bragg

Sep 5, 2026

Ms. LaTaunya Bragg 50 of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on September 5, 2026 in East St. Louis, Illinois.Visitation Services will be held Tuesday, September 15, 2026 11-12PM at Teat Chapel-Funeral Home and service will follow at 12PM.  She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Evon Harvey of Belleville, IL.; four sons, MarShun Harlin, RaShaad Bell, Markese Bragg...

Michael Ezell Torrence

Michael Ezell Torrence

Aug 25, 2026

Mr. Michael Ezell Torrence., 69 of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on August 25, 2026 in East St. Louis, Illinois.

Visitation Services will be held Friday, September 4, 2026 10-11am at Southern Mission Baptist Church  2801 State Street  East St. Louis, IL and service will follow at 11:00am

He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Patricia Willis, one sister,...

Reverend Donald Terry Sr.

Reverend Donald Terry Sr.

Aug 16, 2026

Mr. Donald Terry Sr., 84 of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on August 16, 2026 in Belleville, Illinois.

Visitation Services will be held Saturday, August 29, 2026 10-11am at Mt Pisgah Baptist Church 1111 Pennsylvania Ave East St. Louis, IL and service will follow at 11:00am

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Clara Terry of East St. Louis,...

Addie Mae Brown

Addie Mae Brown

Aug 13, 2026

Mrs. Addie Brown., 85 of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on August 13, 2026 in O'Fallon, Illinois.

Visitation Services will be held Friday, September 4, 2026 10-11am at St Augustine of Hippo 408 Rev Ja Brown Blvd. East St. Louis, IL and service will follow at 11:00am

She leaves to cherish her memory, one son, Timothy Brown Sr of East...

Zannie Pearce

Zannie Pearce

Aug 9, 2026

Mr. Zannie Pearce, 86 of Alorton, IL departed this life on August 9, 2026, in Belleville, IL.

Visitation Services was held from 10:00am-11:00am on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.

Life well lived! Now Zannie is resting in God’s loving arms. Zannie B. Pearce is survived by his son, Randy Pearce and...

Damon Miller Jr.

Damon Miller Jr.

Aug 5, 2026

Mr. Damon Miller Jr., 80 of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on August 5, 2026, in the comfort of his home.

Visitation Services was held from 11:00am-1:00pm on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.

He leaves to cherish his memories of his Beloved Wife Sandra Miller of East St. Louis,...

John Allen

John Allen

Aug 3, 2026

Mr. John Allen, 78 of St. Louis, MO departed this life on August 3, 2026, in East St. Louis, IL.

Visitation Services will be held from 10:00am-11:00am on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00am.

He leaves to cherish his memories of his Sons Shon (Tracey) Allen...

Thomas Hill

Thomas Hill

Aug 3, 2026

Mr. Thomas Hill, 65 of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life on August 3, 2026 in Cahokia Heights, IL.

Visitation Services will be held from 9:00am-11:00am on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Centreville Church Of Christ, 7435 Old Missouri Ave, East St Louis, IL 62207   Service will follow at 11:00am

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Annette Hill of...

John "Big John" Dancy

John "Big John" Dancy

Aug 3, 2026

Mr. John L. Dancy, 75 of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on August 3, 2026 in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation Services will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Teat Chapel-Funeral Home. Saturday, August 22, 2026, Visitation 10-11am  at New Life Community Church 1919 State Street East St Louis, IL., service will follow at 11am.

He leaves...

Ceonte Matthews

Ceonte Matthews

Jul 26, 2026

Mr. Ceonte Matthews, 34 of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on July 26, 2026, in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation Services will be held from 10:00am-11:00am on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at North End Missionary Baptist Church, 463 N. 88th St., East St. Louis, IL 62203. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00am.

He leaves to cherish his memories of his Daughter...

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington

Jul 26, 2026

Mr. Kerry Hopkins, 63 of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life on July 26, 2026, in the comfort of his home.

Visitation Services will be held from 10:00am-11:00am on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00am.

He leaves to cherish his memories of his Daughter April Washington...

Jermaine Foster

Jermaine Foster

Jul 16, 2026

Jermaine Foster, 37 of Swansea, IL departed this life on July 16, 2026, in Swansea, IL.

Visitation Services will be held from 10:00am-11:00am on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church, 800 Jefferson St., Madison IL 62060. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00am.

He leaves to cherish his memory his Father Jermaine (Libra) Murphy of Collinsville, IL; his Brother...