Obituaries

Shirley Bradshaw

Shirley Bradshaw

Nov 8, 2023

Mrs. Shirley D. Bradshaw, 63, of Belleville, IL departed this life on November 8, 2023, in thecomfort of her home.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 17, 2023, at GalileeCentral M.B. Church, 1743 N. 25 th Street, E. St. Louis, IL 62204. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories...

Janet Straughter-Williams

Janet Straughter-Williams

Nov 7, 2023

Mrs. Janet Straughter-Williams, 69, of Swansea, IL departed this life on November 7, 2023, inthe comfort of her home.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Tuesday, November 21, 2023, atMacedonia Baptist Church, 1400 E. Broadway, E. St. Louis, IL 62201. Service will follow at 12:00noon.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Fur Baby May-May of...

Phillip Bennett

Phillip Bennett

Nov 4, 2023

Mr. Phillip A. Bennett, 52, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on November 4, 2023, in St. Louis,MO.

Visitation service will be from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Mt.Calvary C.O.G.I.C., 1420 North 49 th St., Washington Park, IL 62204. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his brothers...

Courtney Riddle

Courtney Riddle

Oct 27, 2023

Mrs. Courtney E. Riddle, 34, of St. Louis, MO departed this life on October 27, 2023, in St. Louis,MO.

Celebration of Life will be from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 4, 2023, atEmmanuel Temple C.O.G.I.C., 1701 Gaty Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL 62205.

On behalf of the family in lieu of flowers please donate to donate.als.org

She leaves...

Julius Walker

Julius Walker

Oct 25, 2023

Mr. Julius L. Walker, 86, of Belleville, IL departed this life on October 25, 2023, in Swansea, IL.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at St. PaulBaptist Church, 1500 Bond Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL 62207. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his sons Lawrence N....

Jon "Tony" Clark

Jon "Tony" Clark

Oct 24, 2023

Mr. Jon M. Clark, 61, of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on October 24, 2023, in St. Louis,MO.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 4, 2023, at FaithFamily Church, 704 N. Green Mount Road, Shiloh, IL 62221. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.Interment will be 11:30 a.m. on Monday, November 6, 2023, at...

James Davis

James Davis

Oct 20, 2023

Mr. James E. Davis, 72, of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on October 20, 2023, inMaryville, IL.

Service and Interment will be private.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Imagene Davis of Fairview Heights, IL; SonsChristopher Davis and Patrick Davis both of St. Louis, MO; Brothers Steven Davis and RobbieDavis both deceased, and John Davis of St....

Vanessa Alford

Vanessa Alford

Oct 19, 2023

Mrs. Vanessa Alford, 68, of Belleville, IL departed this life on October 19, 2023, in Maryville, IL.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Challengeto Change, 214 Harrison Street, Madison, IL 62060. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Freddie Alford of Belleville, IL; Sons...

Arthur Martin

Arthur Martin

Oct 13, 2023

Mr. Arthur Martin, 72, of Springfield, MO departed this life on October 13, 2023, in Springfield, MO. 

Visitation service will be from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will follow at 12:00p.m. 

He leaves to cherish his memories his two daughters Crystal Allmond of Dallas, TX, and...

Areather Stanley

Areather Stanley

Oct 12, 2023

Mrs. Areather Stanley, 68 of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on October 12, 2023, in the comfort of her home.

Service and Interment will be private.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Rory Stanley of Centreville, IL; Son, Rayford Rodgers of Cahokia Heights, IL; One Daughter, Kinita Morgan of E. St. Louis, IL; Brothers, Bradford Morgan...

William "Music Man" Moore

William "Music Man" Moore

Oct 9, 2023

Mr. William D. "Cookie" Moore, 74, of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life on October 09, 2023, in St.Louis, MO.

Visitation Service will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Mt.Sinai M.B. Church, 1200 St. Louis Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL 62201. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

Cookie leaves behind to celebrate his...

Donnell Jackson Sr.

Donnell Jackson Sr.

Oct 7, 2023

Mr. Donnell A. Jackson, Sr., 56, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on October 7, 2023, inJefferson City, MO.

Visitation service will be from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 27, 2023, at Teat Chapel,10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.

He leaves to cherish his memories his mother Dorothy Payton of E. St. Louis, IL; Sons...

Aaron Metts

Aaron Metts

Oct 7, 2023

Mr. Aaron J. Metts, 27, of Belleville, IL departed this life on October 7, 2023, in the comfort ofhis home.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at CalvaryChurch, 429 Range Lane, Cahokia Heights, IL 62206. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his mother Latesha Mason...

Breaunna Emery

Breaunna Emery

Oct 6, 2023

Ms. Breaunna D. Emery,32, of Madison, IL, departed this life on October 6, 2023, in East St. Louis, IL.  

Services are private. 

Ms. Breaunna Father and Grandfather preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her memories her Mother Dawn Light of Madison, IL; her Brothers Ryan (Alicia) Kincaid of Cahokia Heights, IL, and Dennis Kreske of Madison, IL, her Sister...

Ricky Montgomery

Ricky Montgomery

Oct 6, 2023

Mr. Ricky Montgomery, 46, of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on October 6, 2023, in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 16, 2023, at Teat Chapel, 10419Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will follow at 11:00a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Father Ricky Ross of Cahokia...

Dayman "Rocky" Warren Jr.

Dayman "Rocky" Warren Jr.

Oct 1, 2023

Mr. Dayman "Rocky" Warren Jr., 27, of Granite City, IL departed this life on October 1, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. 

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 14, 2023, at The Civic Center, 500 Washington St., Brooklyn, IL 62059. Service will follow at 11:00a.m. 

He leaves to cherish his memories his Mother Shavala McDowell of Granite...

Jeffrey Paine Jr

Jeffrey Paine Jr

Sep 25, 2023

Mr. Jeffrey V. Paine Jr., 38, of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life on September 25, 2023, in Centreville, IL.

Visitation Service will be 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Mt. Sinai MB Church, 1200 St. Louis Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL 62201. Service will follow at 11:00a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his...

Eddie Earl Sr.

Eddie Earl Sr.

Sep 24, 2023

Mr. Eddie L. Earl, Sr., 78, of Belleville, IL departed this life on September 24, 2023, in Belleville,IL.

Visitation Service will be 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Teat Chapel,10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will follow at 1:00 p.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his sons Eddie Earl, Jr. of E. St. Louis,...

Victoria Thomas

Victoria Thomas

Sep 20, 2023

Ms. Victoria A. Thomas,71, of Fairview Heights, IL, departed this life on September 20, 2023, inBelleville, IL.

Visitation will be held from 10:00am-11:00am on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Teat Chapel locatedat 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral service will follow at 11:00am.

Ms. Victoria Thomas son Michael preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish in her...

Torion White

Torion White

Sep 19, 2023

Master Torion White, 5, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on September 19, 2023, in St. Louis,MO.

Visitation services will be from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon on Thursday, September 28, 2023, atTeat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will follow at 12:00 noon.

Master Torion leaves to cherish his memories his Mother Torianna White...