Obituaries

Ms. Betty Montgomery, 72, of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life on December 2, 2021, in Centreville, IL. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 18, 2021, at River of Life Evangelistic Center, 518 North 12th Street, E. St. Louis, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories three Poston Montgomery of Cahokia Heights, IL, Tony (Nikita) Williams of Troy, IL, and Oscar Montgomery, Jr. of Cahokia Heights, IL; Three daughters Pamela (Charles) Forbes, Sheika Montgomery, and GermanaHolmes...

Mr. Barcus Lockett, 62, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on November 29, 2021, in the comfort of his home.. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 2021,  Service will follow at 12:00 p.m. Pilgrim Baptist Church 1121 Dr. M R Lemons Blvd.E. St. Louis, IL 62207   Barcus is survived by five children, TiKisha (Ryan) Bennett of Houston Texas; Dr. Barcus C. (Lillie) Jackson of St. Louis, Missouri; Staicee Simmons of East St. Louis, Illinois;...

Mrs. Martha A. Jackson, 87, of Centreville, IL departed this life on December 3, 2021, in O’Fallon, IL. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories three sons Sylvin (Joann) Baker of E. St. Louis, IL, Johnny Jackson, Jr. of E. St. Louis, IL, and Kenderick (Sherrikka) Muhammad of Florissant, MO; Four daughters Jocelyn Muhammad of Belleville, IL, Annie...

Carol Jean Spraggins-Moore, of St. Paul, MN departed this life on November 15, 2021, in St. Paul, MN. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 3, 2021, Lighthouse of Hope Church, 45 Sheffield Drive, Belleville, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Carol Jean Spraggins-Moore is survived by her children;  Tammy, Cory, Dorean,Tammara, and LaKesha Spraggins; Siblings: Frances Thomas, Barbara Dennis, Earnestine McCain, Delores Reed, Beverly Horton, Sylvia Spraggins, twin brother, Carl...

Mr. Howard Bargney, Jr., 62, of Cahokia, IL departed this life on November 24, 2021, in the comfort of his home. Family has chosen Direct Cremation. He leaves to cherish his memories his Four brothers Eddie (Burnie) Cohen of Greenville, IL, Carl (Tonya) Bargney of Shiloh, IL, Mark (Alexandria) Bargney of Cleveland, OH, and Bobby (Angela) Bargney of Caseyville, IL; Two sisters Carolyn Johnson and Vickie Hammonds both of Cahokia, IL; A host ofnieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.  

Ms. Phyllis Denise Moore, 55, of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life on November 20, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. Visitation services will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 3, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories her two sons Leonard (LaToya) Winters, and Antonio (Hillary) Winters both of Belleville, IL; One daughter Brittany (Darrion) Winters-Nicholson of Cahokia Heights, IL; Two brothers Leonard Whiteside of Belleville,...

Mrs. Mary Holloway, 66, of Belleville, IL departed this life on October 24, 2021, in Belleville, IL in the comfort of her home. Service will be 12:30 p.m. on Monday, November 1, 2021, atJefferson National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Road, St. Louis, MO 63131.  She leaves to cherish her memory a Stepson, Jermaine Holloway (Kila) of Ft Worth, TX; A stepdaughter, Noelle Holloway of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; a brother, Lee Burwell (Susan) of Greenburgh, New York; Two sisters, Ethel Stevenson and Carolyn Evans of North...

Mr. John Holmon, 86, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on November 8, 2021, in the comfort of his home. Visitation service from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Friday, November 19, 2021, at Outreach Mission C.O.G.I.C., 6205 State Street, E. St. Louis, IL.  Service will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday,  November 20, 2021, Outreach Mission, C.O.G.I.C. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Mildred Holmon of E. St. Louis, IL; Two sons John (Synethia) Holmon, Jr. of E. St. Louis, IL, and Kevin (Laverne) Holmon of...

Mrs. Gloria J. Arnold, 67, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on October 31, 2021, in O’Fallon, IL. Visitation service from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Greater St. Mark COGIC, 4325 State Street, E. St. Louis, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Gloria leaves to cherish her memories two daughters Kimberly and Karen Arnold of Cahokia and McLeansboro, IL, respectively. Two sons, James (Candance) Arnold, Jr., and Demarcus...

Mrs. Ida Mae Brown, 87, of Belleville, IL departed is life on October 31, 2021, in Belleville, IL. Visitation Service will be 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL. She leaves to cherish her memories two sons Virgil Brown of Belleville, IL, and Edwin Brown of E. St. Louis, IL; One daughter Paula Golliday of Belleville, IL; TwentyGrandchildren; A host of Great Grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.  

Mr. Lacy D. Buchanan, Jr., 69, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on October 19, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. Visitation services will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 5, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.. He leaves to cherish his memories his two sons Jeron Phillips and Quran Phillips both of Cahokia Heights, IL; Daughter Angela Buchanan of Kansas City, MO; Friend Shurlander Riddle of E. St. Louis,...

Mr. Edward Stringer, Sr., 80, of Swansea, IL departed this life on October 30, 2021, in Maryville, IL. Visitation service will be 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 4:00 p.m. His precious memories and legacy will always be cherished by his surviving sister, Eva(Sam) Dixon, his 6 loving children; Rhonda Green, Edward(Donna) Stringer Jr., Kenneth(Nikki) Stringer Sr., Kimberly Stringer, Cheryl (Dartavous)...

Mr. Anthony Jerome LeFlore, Sr., 57, of Fairview Heights, ILdeparted this life on October 17, 2021, in O’Fallon, IL. Service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. He leaves to cherish his loving memories seven daughters, Crystal Firkins of Fairview Heights, Nicole Firkins of Chicago, IL, Jasmine Firkins of Florida, Alexandriana LeFlore Jones of Florida, Stefany and Tatiana LeFlore of Florida, and KaelynneLeFlore-Henley of St. Louis, MO; Two...

Mr. Trinidad S. Rodriguez, Jr., 74, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on October 27, 2021, in the comfort of his home. Memorial service will be from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL. He leaves to cherish his memories his son Trinidad Rodrigues, III of E. St. Louis, IL; One daughter Lisa Darty of E. St. Louis, IL; Four...

Mr. George Black, Sr., 76, of Centreville, IL departed this life on October 27, 2021, in O’Fallon, IL. Visitation service will be 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Urban Outreach Worship Center, 323 N. 9th Street, E. St. Louis, IL.  Service will follow at 12:00 noon. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Irene Black of Centreville, IL;  One son George (Shameca) Black of Belleville, IL; One daughter T’Anna Black of...

Ms. Carrie Odell White, 87, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on October 11, 2021, in East Alton, IL. Visitation Service will be 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021, at Shekinah Glory Church, 2601 Grand Avenue, Granite City, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories three sons William Smith of Belleville, IL, Larry (Brittany) White of E. St. Louis, IL, and Anthony White of E. St. Louis, IL; Six daughters Pearlie Davis...

Mr. Patrick L. Aaron, Sr., 38, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on October 17, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. Visitation service will be 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 12:00 noon. He leaves to cherish his memories his three sons Patrick Aaron, Jr. of E. St. Louis, IL, Dontavis Aaron of Mexico, MO, and Jatarius Battle of St. Louis, MO; Two brothers Derrick Aaron and Brandon Aaron both of E. St. Louis, IL; Sister...

Ms. Africa Dome’ Minfield, 49, of Belleville, IL departed this life on October 19, 2021, in Belleville, IL. Memorial Service will be 12:00 noon Monday, November 1, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL. She leaves to cherish her memories her mother Cozetta Minfield of E. St. Louis, IL; Two daughters LaToshieal Pugh and Tiffiona Beasley both of E. St. Louis, IL; Brothers Antonio McNutt, Remondouse McNutt, Tyrone Johnson, Lamont Minfield, and Antwann Minfield; Sisters Latasha (Arnout) Ruiter,...

Mrs. Glynda Duvall, 78, of Caseyville, IL departed this life on October 16, 2021, in Caseyville, IL. Service and Interment will be private. She leaves to cherish her memories her sons Dale Duvall, Mike Duvall, Brett Duvall, Brian Duvall, David Duvall, and Jeff Duvall; Daughter Patti Duvall and a host of cousins and other relatives and friends.  

Mrs. Monett S. Hampton-Harriel, 58, of O’Fallon, IL departed this life on October 21, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. Visitation service from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.   She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Edward Harriel of O’Fallon, IL; Mother Geraldine Hampton of Swansea, IL; Sons Michael Standard, Jr. of O’Fallon, IL, Alcondoe (Nekesha) Gatewood, Acozozio Harriel, Dontrell (Roshonda) Harriel, Edward Harriel, Jr., Edward...