Obituaries

Princess Maranda E. Wilborn, 10, of Belleville, IL departed this life on October 8, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. Visitation services will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Resurrection C.O.G.I.C., 2456 Donna Drive, Cahokia, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.. She leaves to cherish her memories her Mother Myiesha Wilborn of Belleville, IL; Her Father Randy Wilborn Sr.; Brother Randy Wilborn, Jr. of Belleville, IL; Sister Mariah Wilborn of Belleville, IL and a host of cousins, other relatives,and friends....

Mrs. Mollie Ann Rainey Crumer, 84, of Washington Park, ILdeparted this life on October 13, 2021, in the comfort of her home. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Miracle Deliverance Temple, 2316 Cynthia Drive, Cahokia Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories three sons Terry (Cynthia) Scott of O’Fallon, IL, Harold Scott, Jr. in Omaha, NE,...

Mrs. Sharon Denise Robertson, 51, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on October 10, 2021, in the comfort of her home. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Resurrection C.O.G.I.C., 2456 Donna Drive, Cahokia, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Bentonio Leflore, Sr. of E. St. Louis, IL; Mother Phyllis Stanley of Fairview Heights, IL; Father Roy Stanley of Fairview Heights, IL; Daughters Ashley (Kevin) Hughes...

Mr. William Wilson, 58, of O’Fallon, IL departed this life on October 11, 2021, in Belleville, IL. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Love Church, 1549 Frank Scott Parkway-W, Belleville, IL.  Service will follow at 10:00 a.m.  Interment will be 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Road, St. Louis, MO. He leaves to cherish his memories four daughters...

Mr. Dira Betts, 60, of Lawton, OK departed this life on September 26, 2021, in Lawton, OK. Visitation services will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 9, 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 wife Rochelle Betts of Lawton, OK; One Rodrigues Bradley of Springfield, MO; Four Danelle Betts of B Ozark, MO, Kiara Watson of Mexico, MO, Diara Watson of Lawton, OK, and Diria Betts...

Mr. Garland Rayford, 85, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on October 2, 2021, in St. Charles, MO. Visitation services will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Mt. Sinai M.B. Church, 1200 St. Louis Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Shirley Rayford of Fairview Heights, IL; Four sons Edward (Anjalic) Loggins of Minnesota, Ricky (Tina) Loggins of Hammond, IN, Byron Rayford...

Mr. Calvin Lavon Thomas, Jr., 74, of Swansea, IL departed this life on September 30, 2021, in Swansea, IL. Visitation service will be 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 8, 2021,at Love Church, 1549 Frank Scott Parkway-W, Belleville, IL. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Clarissa Thomas of Swansea, IL; Mother Dorothy Thomas of St. Louis, MO;  Three sons Leslie (Denice) Thomas of Louisville, KY,...

Mr. Quintin L. Ware, 52, of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life on September 22, 2021, in Cahokia Heights, IL. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 1, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Quintin departed his life at his home in Cahokia Heights, IL.  He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Andrea Ware; three sons, Quintin L. Ware Jr (Portlyn Ware), Malik L. Ware,...

Mrs. Susie V. Roberson, 86, of Farmington, MO departed this life on September 24, 2021, in Farmington, MO. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 18, 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 three sons Thomas Roberson of Belleville, IL, James Roberson of St. Charles, MO, and Richard Earl Roberson of Belleville, IL; One daughter...

Mrs. Betty J. Harrell, 76, of Belleville, IL departed this life on September 22, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. Visitation services will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Power of Change, 2348 Jerome Lane, Cahokia Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Edward L. Harrell of Belleville, IL; Six sons Jimmy (Carol) Williams, Johnny (Lisa) Wilson, William Wilson, Jesse Wilson, Otis (Donna) Lumpkin and Victor (JoAnn) Lumpkin; Five daughters Deloris (Kevin)...

Mrs. Lovell B. Beal, 92, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on September 15, 2021, in Maryville, IL. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 23, 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 son James (Linda) Franks of E. St. Louis, IL; Four Grandchildren Chris (Debbie) Clark  of E. St. Louis, IL, Trinetta (Glen) Franks- McLucas of St. Louis, MO, Anthony J. Franks of E. St. Louis,...

Mr. Michael K. Jackson, Jr., 46, of Belleville, IL departed this life on September 13, 2021, in Belleville, IL. Memorial service will be from 11:00 a.m.-12 noon Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.   Service will follow at 12:00 noon. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Monica Jackson of Washington Park, IL; Mother Regina Griffin of Belleville, IL; Father Michael K. (Theodorise) Jackson, Sr. of Belleville, IL; One son Christopher Rush...

Mrs. Cheryl D. Smoot, 61, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on September 18, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. Service and Interment will be private. She leaves to cherish her memories her Mother Priscilla Smith of E. St. Louis, IL; Two sons Lattral Smoot of E. St. Louis, IL and Lamar Moore of St. Louis, MO;  Four brothers Roosevelt Joe, Kevin Joe, Darryl Joe, and Demetrius Joe; Seven sisters Rovetta...

Mr. Willie James Waits, 80, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on September 10, 2021, in Caseyville, IL. Visitation services will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 17, 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 mother Clara (Prentiss) Hall of Champaign, IL; One son Charles Waits of Milwaukee, WI; One daughter Felicia “Lisa” Waits of Chicago, IL; Three sisters, Anne Moncada of...

Mr. Anwar R. Matthews, 39, of Belleville, IL departed this life on August 31, 2021, in the comfort of his home. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 18, 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 mother Janet Mason of Belleville, IL; One son Bryce Matthews of Belleville, IL; Two daughters Damiko Matthews of Springfield, IL and Aaron Matthews...

Ann Reid was born on July 9, 1928, in Aberdeen, Mississippi to Irene Rush and Hubert Ewing. She was the oldest of three children, her siblings are Leerene Williams and Hazel Rush. During her teenage years, she moved from Aberdeen to East St. Louis, Illinois. She was raised by her loving Uncle Frank & Aunt Adella Moore (Affectionately known as...

Mr. Joe Hawkins, Jr., 61, of Columbia, MO departed this life on August 8, 2021, in Columbia, MO. Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Friday, September 10, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. He leaves to cherish his memories mother Cora Hawkins of E. St. Louis, IL; One son Joe Hawkins, III of Columbia, MO; Three daughters Latria McNeal of Columbia, MO, Tamika Williams, and Shere Williams; One sister Demetria Walker of E....

Mr. Gregory Millender, Sr., 67, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on September 1, 2021, in the comfort of his home. Visitation services will be from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. He leaves to cherish his memories Four sons Gregory Millender, Jr., Darron Millender, Antonio Millender; Loving Mother Gwendolyn Millender; Five brothers Billie Millender, Carl Millender, Rickie Millender, Lloyd Millender, and Ronnie...

Mr. Eward Xavier Suttles, 62, of Belleville, IL departed this life on August 30, 2021, in O’Fallon, IL. Visitation services will be from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Signal Hill United Methodist Church, 47 Signal Hill, Belleville, IL.  Service will follow at12:00 noon. He leaves to cherish his memories Debbie Suttles of Belleville, IL; Two sons Alexander Suttles of Huntington Beach, CA, and Joshua Suttles of Belleville, IL; One brother Darius Suttles of St. Louis, MO;...

June 18, 1945 – August 24, 2021 Mr. Melvin “JuneBug” Littlejohn Jr, 76, of Granite City, IL.formally of Peoria IL. departed this life on August 24, 2021 in St. Louis, MO. Visitation service will be 10:00 am 11:00am on Saturday September 4, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL. Service will follow at 11:00am. He leaves to cherish his memories his daughter Shawn (Brian) Gaston of...