Obituaries

Mr. Charles D. Chapman, 71, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on January 31, 2022, in St. Louis, MO. Visitation service will be 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL. Service will follow at 10:00 a.m. He leaves to cherish his memories his mother Loretta Chapman of E. St. Louis, IL; Five brothers Fanton (Sonya) Chapman, Jr. of E. St. Louis, IL,...

Martinez Patterson, affectionately known as “Marti” by family and friends, was born February 17, 1955, in St. Louis,Missouri, at Saint Mary’s hospital. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Norval Patterson Sr. and Katie Mason Patterson, and her grandmother Ada Marie Giles. Martinez committed her life to Christ and was baptized at an early age. She began her formative education at St. Joseph Catholic school and St. Theresa...

Mrs. Mae Ethel Neal-Watkins transitioned into the glory of new life on January 26, 2022 in Colorado Springs, CO. Her life will be celebrated on Saturday, February 12, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Teat Chapel. Condolences may be sent to teatchapel@yahoo.com.

Mr. Willie J. Dixon, 71, of Belleville, IL departed this life on January 21, 2022, in Creve Coeur, MO. Visitation service will be 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 12:00 noon.   He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Elise Dixon of Belleville, IL; Mother Leora Dixon of Decatur, IL; Sons Montrez (Keyonia) Fields, and Shaun Riley both of...

Ms. Rosie E. “Baby Girl” Odneal, 81, of E. St. Louis, ILdeparted this life on January 20, 2022, in Belleville, IL. Visitation service  will be 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Friday, January 28, 2022, at Teat Chapel-Funeral Home,  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter Shelley (Ronald) Berry of Mascoutah, IL;Three Brothers: Louis (Betty) Odneal, Earnest (Rose) Odneal both of West Point, MS, and Ellison “Guy” Odneal...

Mr. Nathaniel Broaden, Sr., 74, of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life on January 20, 2022, in St. Louis, MO. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 28, 2022, at Bond Avenue MB Church, 4901 Bond Avenue, Centreville, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. He leaves to cherish his memories his son Nathaniel (Michelle) Broaden, Jr. of Grand Prairie, TX; Daughters Yolanda (Tony) Darough of Centreville, IL, and Cametha Willis of E. St. Louis,...

Mr. Lawrence Thomas Mountain, Jr., 71, of Belleville, ILdeparted this life on January 11, 2022, in Belleville, IL. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Interment will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 31, 2022, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Road, St. Louis, MO. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Candice Clayton of Belleville, IL; Two sisters Katheryn (Brian) Jordan...

Mrs. Willa Scott Burton, 95, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on January 5, 2022, in the comfort of her home. Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. onSaturday, January 22, 2022, 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 daughters CandyceBrooks of E. St. Louis, IL, and Sheila Tucker of Atlanta, GA; Three Grandchildren;  Seven Great Grandchildren and a host ofnieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.  

Ms. Chimanita Yvette Dodd, 48, of Cahokia Heights, ILdeparted this life on January 8, 2022, in Wood River, IL. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Miracle Deliverance Temple, 2316 Cynthia Dr., Cahokia Heights, IL. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Carnell Morton of Cahokia Heights, IL; Two sons Carnell Morton, Jr. of Cahokia Heights, IL, and Christopher Morton of O’Fallon, IL; Three...

Mr. Demarco Spraggins, 30, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on December 31, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. Visitation service will be at 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022, at St. Matthew Baptist Church, 2908 Louisiana Blvd., E. St. Louis, IL. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. He leaves to cherish his memories his mother Carla Gulley of E. St. Louis, IL; Father Detrin Spraggins of E. St. Louis, IL; Grandmother Ruthie Spraggins of E. St. Louis, IL; Four brothers Demarcus Spraggins of E. St. Louis, IL, Willie Spiller, Jr., John Gage,...

Mrs. Janella Ellison, 73, of St. Louis MO, departed this life on December 31, 2021, in St. Charles, MO. Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 21, 2022, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. ​ She leaves to cherish her memories her sons Alex Ellison, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, Fontanos Ellison of Cahokia Heights, IL, and Trevorous Ellison of Shiloh, IL; Daughters Tyko (Robert) King of Belleville, IL, Mia Ellison...

Mr. San Juan Davis, 51, of Davenport, IA departed this life on January 2, 2022, in Davenport, IA. Visitation service at 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2022, 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 Helen Davis of Centreville, IL; Five brothers Robert (Veronda) Reed of Chicago, IL, Gary A. Reed of Davenport, IA, Antoine...

Ms. Constance McNeil, 80, of Belleville, IL departed this life onJanuary 5, 2022, in the comfort of her home. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Mt. Calvary M.B. Church, 801 South 50thSt., Centreville, IL. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories her sons Pastor Kelvin (Renea) McNeil of Cahokia Heights, IL, and William Reynolds of St. Louis, MO; Seven daughters Sharon Jones, Velma (Solomon) Hill, Mary Guyton, Tracy McNeil, Rachel (Marvin) Ball, Sharita...

Mrs. Marcella Ford, 67 of E. St. Louis, IL. departed this life on December 29, 2021 in the comfort of her home. Visitation service will be from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. onSaturday, January 8, 2022 at ST. Mark M.B. Church,  1527 N. 42nd St.  E. St. Louis, IL. 62204.  Service will follow at 12:00 p.m. She leaves to cherish her memories one son, Marco Pearson Sr.of Fort Lauderdale, FL. One daughter, Shandreta Taylor of E. St. Louis, IL. ; one brother, Richard(Margaret) Sanders of Glen Carbon, IL.   Six Sisters;  Dorothy Talbert of O’Fallon, IL., Bobbie(James)Gilliam of E. St. louis, IL. Charlotte Jefferson of E....

Mr. Willard L. Mitchom, 77, of Belleville, IL departed this life on December 26, 2021, in the comfort of his home. Visitation service will be from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. onThursday, January 6, 2022, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will be 11:00 a.m. January 7, 2022, at New Life Community Church, 1919 State Street, E. St. Louis, IL. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Odessa Mitchom of Belleville, IL; Sons Harith A. (Shavonda) Mitchom of Belleville, IL, and Olujimial (Kendra) Mitchom of...

Mrs. Andrea Ware, 52, of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on December 22, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Friday, January 7, 2022, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.   She leaves to cherish her memories mother Magnolia Harrison of E. St. Louis, IL; Father Clifford Brown of Belleville, IL; Sons Quintin (Portlyn) L. Ware, Jr. of Cahokia Heights, IL, Malik L. Ware of Fairview Heights, IL, and...

Mr. Dennis Walla, 69, of Collinsville, IL departed this life on December 28, 2021, in Belleville, IL. Service and Interment will be private. He leaves to cherish his memories his son Christopher (Rachel) Walla of Fairview Heights, IL; Daughter Cindy Walla of Collinsville, IL; Brother Rick Walla of Collinsville, IL; Two Grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.  

Mrs. Vallie Mae Warrick, 80, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on December 15, 2021, in Belleville, IL. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 2021, at World Changing Word of Faith Deliverance Ministry, 2801 Marshall Avenue, Granite City, IL. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Dion Warrick of E. St. Louis, IL; Two sons Terry (Zenobia) Hill and Michael (Antionette Paulette) Hill of E. St. Louis, IL; Two...

Mrs. Mashell Joeann Clay, 63, of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life on December 19, 2021, in the comfort of her home. Visitation service will be from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Living the Word Church, 17 Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL.  Service will follow at 10:00 a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Freddie Clay of Cahokia Heights, IL; Two daughters Myjal (Kevin) Garner of Maryville, IL, and Mikayla Oliver of Cahokia, IL; One brother Oliver Keys, Sr. of E. St. Louis, IL; Three...

Mr. Michealan M. Raymond, 27, of Cahokia, IL departed this life on December 9, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. Service will be Private. He leaves to cherish his memories his mother LaTunya Raymond of Cahokia Heights, IL; Father Christopher Raymond of Cahokia Heights, IL; Two sons Michealan Raymond, Jr. of St. Louis, MO, and Julias Jones of Arlington, TX; Two daughters Miyanah Raymond of St. Louis, MO, and Legacy Raymond of Cahokia, IL;...