Obituaries

Mrs. Jathon Jones, 49, of Columbia, MO departed this life on May 27, 2021, in Columbia, MO. Memorial Service will be from 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview heights, IL. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Derek Jones of Mexico, MO; Mother Evelyn Taylor preceded her in death; Father Eddie Andrews, Jr. of E. St. Louis, IL; Sons Demarco Bell of Columbia, MO, Lindell Taylor of Kansas City, MO, Travion Taylor of Mexico, MO, and Jamel Taylor...

Mr. Cleotha Hall, 74, of Swansea, IL departed this life on May25, 2021, in Swansea, IL. Memorial service from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Cleotha leaves to cherish his memories his siblings; Mable(James) Long, Timothy (Victoria) Davis, LeAndrew(Ruthie) Davis, Anthony Davis, Willie (Delnas) Tilmon, Dorothy Newson, Estella Mae (Leo) Smith, Jeanette (Darell) Davis, Loistine Tilmon, Earnestine (Ira) Glanton, and Freddie (Tonia) Tilmon, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,and friends.

Mr. Stephen McArthur, 74, of Belleville, IL departed this life on May 30, 2021, in Highland, IL. Service and Interment will be private. He leaves to cherish his memories his Donna McArthur of Highland, IL; Two daughters Kathleen (Mike) Stryker of Summerville, S.C., and Heather McArthur of Belleville, IL; Two Grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Mr. Roy R. Holman, 72, of O’Fallon, IL departed this life on May 11, 2021 in the comfort of his home. Visitation Service will be 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Friday, May 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 two sons Roy Tyrone (Lauren) Holman of Chicago, IL, and Nathaniel Pierre Holman of Chicago, IL; Three brothers John B. (Arlenda) Holman, Robert L. Holman,...

Mr. Stanley D. Davidson, 72, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on May 18, 2021 in Belleville, IL. Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Thursday, May 27, 2021 at New Life Community Church, 1919 State Street, E. St. Louis, IL.  Service will follow at 12:00 noon. He leaves to cherish his memories two sons Stephen (Tamera) Davidson of Louisville, KY, and Sean Davidson of E. St. Louis, IL; One daughter Khaira Davidson of Rockford, IL;  One brother...

Mother Glenzola Blakely, 72, of Madison, IL departed this life on May 12, 2021 in St. Louis, MO. Visitation service will be from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 21, 2021 at Resurrection Church of God in Christ, 2456 Donna Drive, Cahokia, IL.  Service will be  11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Resurrection Church of God in Christ, 2456 Donna Drive, Cahokia, IL.  She leaves to cherish memories, two daughters, Vickie (Alexander) Blakely-Gissendanner (Georgetown, Kentucky) and Paula (Curtis) Ware-Bradley...

Michael Bernard Golliday was born March 9, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri to the union of Hill and Dora Golliday. He renewed his faith in Christ in 2009 under Pastor Monty Weatherall. He was educated in school district 189 and later received his Associates Degree. He worked for the United Parcel Services (UPS) for 29 years until he retired in 2010. Michael loved joking and being around his family....

Mrs. Ruth Howard, 90, of Swansea, IL departed this life on April 26, 2022 in Swansea, IL. Visitation Service will be 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories her three sons Arthur Howard...

Ms. Yvette Hines, 60, of Belleville, IL departed this life on April 26, 2021 in Belleville, IL. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 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 mother Cora Mae Hawkins of E. St. Louis,...

Mr. Renaldo Fisher, 32, of Cahokia, IL departed this life on April 22, 2021 in North Carolina. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 1, 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 Hershell Rockettof St. Paul, MN; Father Darryl Fisher of O’Fallon, IL; Two sons Renaldo K. Fisher, Jr., and Relando K. Fisher both of Cahokia, IL; One daughter Reionna K. Fisher of Cahokia, IL;...

Mr. Willarthur Sherrod, 93, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on April 22, 2021 in Lebanon, IL Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Sunset Gardens of Memory, 3230 Cemetery Road, Millstadt, IL. He leaves to cherish his memories Two sons Willie (Cheryl) Lockett of Fairview Heights, IL, and Ernest Lockett of Washington, State;...

Mr. Henry Dukes, Jr. was born in Humnoke, AR to Mr. and Mrs. Henry and Lillie (Brown) Dukes on July 22, 1935.  Henry was educated in schools in Lonoke, AR.  Mr. Dukes moved to E. St. Louis, IL and started working for the Steel Mill. On Monday, April 26, 2021 in his home, Henry closed his eyes for eternal sleep.  Henry is...

Mrs. Yolanda Steele, 54, of Brooklyn, IL departed this life on April 25, 2021 in Florissant, MO. Visitation services will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Stites Center, 500 Washington St., Brooklyn, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories her son Ronnie Steele, Jr. of Florissant, MO; Four daughters Tiearra Steele of Collinsville, IL, LaRhonda Steele of St. Louis, MO, Jacton Steele of Florissant, MO, and Aleisha Steele of Florissant, MO; Four brothers Kevin (Regina) Harris of Granite City, IL,...

Mr. Jimmie L. Jones, 71, of Swansea, IL departed this life on April 27, 2021 in St. Louis, MO. Visitation services will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 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 his son Marvin Reynolds, Fairview Heights, IL; Daughter Crystal Norwood of Swansea, IL; Four brothers Bennie (Pok Su) Jones, Jr. of Austin, TX, James W. (Angela) Jones of Harvey, LA, Alan (Verlesha) Jones...

Mr. Cliffyne R. Lovett, 22, of Belleville, IL departed this life on April 13, 2021 in Belleville, IL. Visitation services will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Saturday, April 24, 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 Janell Hollis of Belleville, IL; Four brothers Clifton Lovett of Fairview Heights, IL, Jaylen Chairs of Belleville, IL, Cameron Lovett of Belleville, IL, and Careem Lovett of Madison, IL;...

Mr. Aaron B. Roberson, Jr., 65, of Belleville, IL departed this life on April 15, 2021 in the comfort of his home. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at St. Matthew Baptist Church, 2908 Louisiana Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Joyce Roberson of Belleville, IL; One son Aaron Roberson of Centreville, IL; One daughter Tamera Hughes of E. St. Louis, IL; His Mother...

Mrs. Geneva Cook Tanner, 63, of San Antonio, TX departed this life on April 14, 2021 in San Antonio, TX. Visitation service from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Geneva Tanner leaves behind two sons Alvontrez (Chatihak) Tanner of San Antonio, TX, and Taurian Tanner of San Antonio, TX; One brother Leonard Cook of E. St. Louis, IL; Four Grandchildren and...

Mrs. Paulette J. Galloway, 73, of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on April 11, 2021 in Belleville, IL. Visitation service will be from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Curtis Galloway of Fairview Heights, IL; Two sons Terence Willis of Dayton, OH, and Kendall Willis of Belleville, IL; Two daughters Shanan (Harvey) Davis of Bowie, MD, and Patrece Willis of Fairview Heights,...

Mr. Carl Jackson Sr, 71, of Granite City, IL departed this life on April 5, 2021 in St. Louis, MO. Visitation service will be 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 1:00 p.m. He leaves to cherish her memories his ex-wife Velcey Jackson of Jacksonville, IL; Sons: Demetrius Terrell of Madison, IL, Carl Jackson, Jr. of Granite City, IL, Marlon Jackson of Jacksonville, IL., and...

Mrs. Joyce J. Gaddis, 88, of Centreville, IL departed this life on March 31, 2021 in the comfort of her home. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories her four daughters Sylvia Gaddis of St. Louis, MO, Wanda M.  (Kasel) Barnett of Centreville, IL, Gail (Carlos) Ward...