Obituaries

Marianne Crisp

Marianne Crisp

Jan 3, 2025

Mrs. Marianne Crisp, 48, of Virginia Beach, VA departed this life on January 3, 2025 in Virginia Beach, VA

Visitation Service will be 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Macedonia Baptist Church of East St. Louis, 1400 E. Broadway., East St. Louis, IL 62201. Service will follow at 9:00 a.m.

Clyde Poag

Clyde Poag

Jan 1, 2025

Mr. Clyde Poag, 80, of Nashville, TN departed this life on January 1, 2025 in Nashville, TN.

Visitation Service will be 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.

Ethel White

Ethel White

Dec 22, 2024

Mrs. Ethel B. White, 83, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on December 22, 2024, in Cahokia Heights, IL.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Shining Light M.B. Church, 1216 Colas Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL 62207. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband James...

Michelle "Chelle" Robinson-Johnson

Michelle "Chelle" Robinson-Johnson

Dec 19, 2024

Mrs. Michelle D. Robinson-Johnson, 63 of St. Louis, MO departed this life on December 19, 2024, in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at City of Life Christian Church, 8333 Fullerton Avenue, University City, MO 63132. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Husband Kelvin Johnson, Sr...

Lawrence Davis

Lawrence Davis

Dec 16, 2024

Mr. Lawrence S. Davis, 52, of Lumberton, MS departed this life on December 16, 2024, in the comfort of his home.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2024, at Greater Faith, 2715 Missouri Ave., East St. Louis, IL 62205. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his mother Joclyn Davis of...

Stacy Cullum

Stacy Cullum

Dec 15, 2024

Mr. Stacy L. Cullum, 55, of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life on December 15, 2024, in Cahokia Heights, IL.

Funeral Service will be from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.

He leaves to cherish his memories his sons Stacy Lott of Springfield, IL and Nevonte’ Ivory of...

Prentice Hyde

Prentice Hyde

Dec 12, 2024

Mr. Prentice Hyde, 83, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on December 12, 2024, in the comfort of his home.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Maggie...

Mattie Lee

Mattie Lee

Dec 2, 2024

Mrs. Mattie Lou Lee 91, of Belleville IL departed this life on December 2, 2024, in Belleville IL.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Church One Way 2001 Market St East St. Louis, IL 62204 Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories: five children: Shirley Williams, Annie...

Jerry Beck Jr.

Jerry Beck Jr.

Nov 29, 2024

Mr. Jerry Beck, Jr., 71, of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life on November 29, 2024, in Centreville, IL.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

 He leaves to cherish his memories his son Jerry Beck III of...

Wendell Dotts

Wendell Dotts

Nov 26, 2024

Mr. Wendell D. Dotts, 84, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on November 26, 2024, in thecomfort of his home.

Visitation service will be from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will follow at 10:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Mary Dotts of...

Dorothy Jones

Dorothy Jones

Nov 20, 2024

Mrs. Dorothy Jones, 90, of Hopewell, VA departed this life on November 20, 2024, in Hopewell, VA.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Church of Grace, 8307 Bluff Avenue, Cahokia Heights, IL 62206. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her son Donald (Marie) Jones of Huntsville,...

Otis Strong

Otis Strong

Nov 17, 2024

Mr. Otis L. Strong, 82, of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on November 17, 2024, Shiloh, IL.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, #1, 4201 Bond Avenue, Cahokia Heights, IL 62207. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his sons Baron...

William Giles II

William Giles II

Nov 16, 2024

Mr. William H. Giles, Jr., 88, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on November 16, 2024, in Belleville, IL.

Visitation service will be from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at House of Prayer To All Nations, 5501 N. Park Drive, E. St. Louis, IL 62204. Service will follow at 1:00 p.m.

He leaves to cherish...

Mattie "Bunkey" Bibbs

Mattie "Bunkey" Bibbs

Nov 15, 2024

Mrs. Mattie L. Bibbs, 67 of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on November 15, 2024, in the comfort of her home.

Service and Interment will be private.

She leaves to cherish her memories her sons Willis Bibbs, III and Michael Bibbs of O’Fallon, IL; Daughter Dominique Bibbs of O’Fallon, IL; Brother William (Restee) Howell of Edwardsville, IL; Sisters Marco Howell of...

Darrion Anderson

Darrion Anderson

Nov 13, 2024

Mr. Darrion D. Anderson, 31, of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on November 13, 2024, in Fairview Heights, IL.

Visitation services will be from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

He leaves to cherish his memories his Mother Dawn, IL; his Grandmother Julia; his Son Tristan; his Brother...

Kevin Cook

Kevin Cook

Nov 12, 2024

Mr. Kevin E. Cook, 50, of Belleville, IL departed this life on November 12, 2024, in Belleville, IL.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.

Verona Wallace

Verona Wallace

Nov 4, 2024

Mrs. Verona W. Wallace, 77, of Collinsville, IL departed this life on November 4, 2024, in O’Fallon, IL.

Memorial service will be from 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Impact Church-STL, 1515 Jerome Lane, Cahokia Heights, IL 62206.

She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter Tracey Hamilton of Collinsville, IL; Brothers Greg Cooper of O’Fallon, IL...

Jacob Williams

Jacob Williams

Nov 4, 2024

Mr. Jacob A. Williams, 33, of Swansea, IL departed this life on November 4, 2024, in O’Fallon, IL.

Visitation service will be from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Edgemont Bible Church, 5100 N. Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.

He leaves to cherish his memories his mother Cynthia Williams of O’Fallon, IL; Father Jeffrey  Williams of...

Willie Stewart

Willie Stewart

Nov 2, 2024

Mr. William Stewart, 70, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on November 2, 2024, in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation service will be from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will follow at 12:00 noon.

He leaves to cherish his memories his daughters Nicole (Edwin) Mumphard...

Barbara Shanklin-Cook

Barbara Shanklin-Cook

Nov 1, 2024

Mrs. Barbara J. Shanklin-Cook, 70, of O’Fallon, IL departed this life on November 1, 2024, in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Mt. Zion M.B. Church, 2235 Bond Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL 62207. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her son Sylvester Cook, III...