Obituaries

Ms. Genita A. Riley, 66, of St. Louis, MO departed this life on June 8, 2022,  in the comfort of her home. Visitation service was from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Emmanuel Temple C.O.G.I.C., 1701 Gaty Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL.  Service was held at 11:00 a.m. June 18, 2022, at Greater St. Mark C.O.G.I.C. ,...

Ms. Tramyia Bush, 33, of Centreville, IL departed this life on June 7, 2022, in Fenton, MO. Visitation service was 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service followed at 11:00 a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories her mother Carol Bush; Brothers Jay-Dee (Danae) Bush of Columbia, MO, Rasheed...

Mr. Reginald Beasley Jr., 28 of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on June 10, 2022, in St. Louis, MO. Visitation services will be held on June 25, 2022 from 10:00am-11:00am at Civic Center at 500 Washington St., Brooklyn, IL 62059. Service will follow at 11:00am. He leaves to cherish his memories his son Kai Beasley of Cahokia Heights,...

Mrs. Fredricka L. Spruiell-Ramey, 66, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on June 6, 2022, in Belleville, IL. Visitation Service will be 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at St. Augustine of Hippo Catholic Church, 401 Columbia Place, E. St. Louis, IL.  Service will follow at 12:00 noon. She leaves to cherish her memories...

Mr. Michael D. Kilgore, 70, of Kingsport, TN departed this life on June 3, 2022, in O’Fallon, IL. Services will be private. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Shirley Kilgore of St. Charles, MO; Daughter Kellie Kilgore of St. Charles, MO; Brother David (Wanda) Kilgore of Hiltons, VA; Sister Barbara (Roger) Moore of Kingsport, TN and a host...

Mrs. Rosie L. Gibson, 89, of Washington Park, IL departed this life on June 2, 2022, in the comfort of her home. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2022, at Fifteenth Street Baptist Church, 1314 N. 15th Street, E. St. Louis, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.  She leaves to cherish her memories her daughters...

Ms. Breanna D. Hearn, 31, of Venice, IL departed this life on May 25, 2022, in St. Louis, MO. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June  11, 2022, at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 801 50th Street, Alorton, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories her mother Alisa Merritt of Venice,...

Mr. Michael L. Kerney Sr., 68, of Belleville, IL departed this life on May 29, 2022 in St. Louis, MO. Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.  He leaves to cherish his memories his three sons Michael (Jasmine) Kerney Jr. of Swansea, IL,...

Mrs. Mildred Louise Hayden , 89, of Belleville, IL departed this life on May 19, 2022, in the comfort of her home. Service will be held in Mooresville, North Carolina.  W.H. Bryant, A.E. Grier & Sons Funeral Home will be in charge. She leaves to cherish her memories her three sons Broderick Crump, Sr. of Tampa, FL, Sterling (Judy) Pickens...

Mr. Wayne Chapman, 62 of Florissant, MO departed this life on May 20, 2022,  in St., Louis, MO. Visitation service will be 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. He leaves to cherish his memories his six brothers Tracy (Patricia) Chapman of Swansea, IL, Michael (Renee) Chapman...

Ms. Monique S. Brown, 55, of O’Fallon, IL departed this life on May 12, 2022, in St. Louis, MO. Visitation Service will be 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 27, 2022, at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1121 Dr. M. R. Lemons Blvd, East St. Louis, IL 62207.  Service will follow at 11:00a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories her...

Mr. Andre D. Watson Jr., 25, of Swansea, IL departed this life on May 10, 2022, in St. Louis, MO. Visitation Service will be 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 27, 2022, at Galilee Central Missionary Baptist Church, 1743 N 25th St, East St. Louis, IL 62204.  Service will follow at 11:00a.m. He leaves to cherish his memories...

Mrs. Dorothy G. Allen, 77, of Norcross, GA departed this life on April 28, 2022, in Lawrenceville, GA. Visitation Service will be 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 801 South 50th Street, Alorton, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories; one daughter Cassandra Allen, of Norcross...

Mr. Larry Edward Shanes, 69, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on May 3, 2022, in St. Louis, MO. Visitation Service will be 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on  Friday, May 13, 2022, at Macedonia Baptist Church, 1400 E. Broadway, E. St. Louis, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00a.m. He leaves to cherish his memories his two sons...

Pastor Billy Joe Dixon, 68, of Granite City, IL departed this life on April 25, 2022, in Granite City, IL. Visitation Service will be 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Greater Liberty Church of God in Christ, 1900 Lawrence Avenue, East St. Louis, IL 62207.  Service will follow at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be 11:00...

Mrs. Cynethia Dent, 65, of O’Fallon, IL departed this life on April 23, 2022, in O’Fallon, IL. Visitation Service will be 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at New Jerusalem, 1924 Central Ave, E. St. Louis, IL 62207.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories two sons Tunstell Dent Jr., Dermarveon...

Mrs. Eula Taylor, 69, of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on April 24, 2022 in East St. Louis, IL. Visitation Service will be 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.  Service will follow at 12:00 p.m. She leaves to cherish her memories her dedicated and...

Ms. Betty Johnson, 73, of St. Louis, MO departed this life on April 12, 2022 in Richmond Heights, MO Visitation Service will be 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Lane Tabernacle CME, 901 Newstead Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108.  Service will follow at 1:00 p.m. She leaves to cherish her memories her son Michael (Tanya)...

Ms. Alicia Johnson, 64, of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life on April 16, 2022 in Cahokia Heights, IL. Visitation Service will be 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Living Word Fellowship Church, 8011 California Dr, Caseyville, IL 62203.  Service will follow at 3:00 p.m. She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter Tracie Wallace...

Ms. Genesha Canada, 29, of Belleville, IL departed this life on April 11, 2022, in Centreville, IL. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2022, at Lighthouse of Hope Church, 45 Sheffield Drive, Belleville, IL 62223. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories her mother Geneva Armstrong of E. St. Louis,...