Obituaries

Rev. Maurice Ricard

Rev. Maurice Ricard

Feb 23, 2025

Rev. Maurice Ricard departed this life on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the age of 70. He was born on September 13, 1954, in New Orleans, LA, and most recently resided in Belleville, IL, until his passing.

Maurice was a proud graduate of L.B. Landry Senior High School in New Orleans, LA. Following graduation, he honorably enlisted in the United States...

Frances Thomas

Frances Thomas

Feb 22, 2025

Mrs. Frances Virginia Thomas., 81, of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on February 22, 2025, in O’Fallon, IL .

Visitation Service will be from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m will take place on March 8, 2025 at Disciple Fellowship Christian Church- Remnant Rising, 200 Dapron Dr., Belleville, IL 62226. Funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m.

She leaves to cherish her memory...

Irma Gregory

Irma Gregory

Feb 22, 2025

Ms. Irma Gregory, 63, of Belleville, IL departed this life on February 22, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

Visitation service will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Greater New Covenant, 8625 State St, East St. Louis, IL 62203. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. 

She leaves to cherish her memories her Mother Christine...

Rhelda Bell

Rhelda Bell

Feb 20, 2025

Ms. Rhelda Bell., 70, of O’Fallon, IL departed this life on February 20, 1954, in O’Fallon, IL.

Visitation Service from 5pm-6pm will take place on March 8, 2025 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL. Funeral service will follow at 6pm.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Sons Xavier Bernard of O’Fallon, IL, Brandion (Erica) Barnard of O’Fallon, MO,...

Clenter Young

Clenter Young

Feb 19, 2025

Mr. Clenter Young, 70, of Belleville, IL departed this life on February 19, 2025, in the comfort of his home.

Visitation service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at New Shining Light Nondenominational Church, 740 Broadway, Venice, IL 62090. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. 

He leaves to cherish his memories his beloved Wife Ramona...

Raymond Scott

Raymond Scott

Feb 18, 2025

Mr. Raymond Scott, 65, of Collinsville, IL departed this life on February 18, 2025, in Belleville, IL

Visitation service will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. 

He leaves to cherish his memories his Daughters Regina (Calvin) Webb of Collinsville, IL,...

Michelle Jefferson

Michelle Jefferson

Feb 14, 2025

Mrs. Michelle Jefferson., 64, of Scottsdale, AZ departed this life on February 14, 2025, in Phoenix, AZ.

Visitation Service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m will take place on March 8, 2025 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

Shirley Lewis

Shirley Lewis

Feb 11, 2025

Mrs. Shirley Lewis, 71, of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on February 11, 2025, in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Saint Augustine Catholic Church, 408 Rev J.A. Brown Blvd., East St. Louis, IL 62205. 

She leaves to cherish her memories her beloved Husband Jesse Lewis of East...

Stephanie Kennebrew

Stephanie Kennebrew

Feb 10, 2025

Mrs. Stephanie Kennebrew, 61, of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on February 10, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. 

She leaves to cherish her memories her beloved lifelong partner Vinstin Springfield of East...

Stephen Fortner Sr.

Stephen Fortner Sr.

Feb 8, 2025

Mr. Steve "Neveralone" Fortner, 52, of Belleville departed this life on February 8, 2025, in St Louis Missouri .

Visitation service will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 400 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral service will follow at 5:00 p.m. 

He is survived by his three children: Stenesha Fortner of...

Jacqueline McKinley

Jacqueline McKinley

Feb 6, 2025

Mrs. Jacqueline McKinley, 58, of Black Jack, MO departed this life on February 6, 2025, in Black Jack, MO.

Visitation service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Sons Brandon (Kala)...

Di'Rico Washington

Di'Rico Washington

Feb 3, 2025

Mr. Di’Rico Washington., 16, of Belleville, IL departed this life on February 3, 2025, in Belleville, IL.

Visitation service will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Son Na’Zeir Washington of East St. Louis,...

Gary Johnson Jr.

Gary Johnson Jr.

Feb 3, 2025

Mr. Gary Johnson Jr., 37, of Buckeye, AZ departed this life on February 3, 2025, in Buckeye, AZ.

Visitation service will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Love Church, 1549 Frank Scott Pkwy W, Belleville, IL 62223. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 p.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Father Gary (LaDon) Johnson Sr...

Deborah Bonner

Deborah Bonner

Jan 31, 2025

 Mrs. Deborah Bonner, 73, of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on January 31, 2025, in O’Fallon, IL.

Visitation service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at House of Prayer to All Nations, 5501 N. Park Dr., Washington Park, IL 62204. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories...

Kelvin Kortez Luster  "D.I. SKREET"

Kelvin Kortez Luster "D.I. SKREET"

Jan 29, 2025

Mr. Kelvin K. Luster, of Swansea, IL departed this life on January 29, 2025, in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 PM on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Church Of the Living God CWFF 8901 Pleasantview Drive Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will follow at 12:00 PM

He leaves to cherish his memory, two sons, Mykah...

Evelyn L. "Lou" Boyd

Evelyn L. "Lou" Boyd

Jan 27, 2025

Mrs. Evelyn L. “Lou” Boyd, 79, of Belleville, IL departed this life on January 27, 2025, in St. Louis, MO

Visitation services will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2025, at Church of the Living God C.W.F.F., 8901 Pleasant View Dr., Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m..

She leaves to cherish her memories her...

Anthony Johnson

Anthony Johnson

Jan 24, 2025

Mr. Anthony Johnson, 35, of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on January 24, 2025, in the comfort of his home.

Visitation services will be from 9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2025, at New Destiny Ministries, 535 IL-3, Cahokia Heights, IL 62226. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m..

He leaves to cherish his memories his Wife Christy Lienemann-Johnson of...

Giovanni Anderson-Bey

Giovanni Anderson-Bey

Jan 18, 2025

Mr. Giovanni Anderson-Bey, 16, of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on January 18, 2025, in Belleville, IL.

Visitation service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Grace Unlimited Community Church, 425 North 88thStreet, East Saint Louis, IL. With funeral services immediately following. 

He leaves to cherish his memories his Father Ronald Anderson-Bey...

Taisha Bell

Taisha Bell

Jan 14, 2025

Ms. Taisha Bell., 53, of Belleville, IL departed this life on January 14, 2025, in Shiloh, IL.

Visitation services will be held on January 25, 2025 from 10am-11am at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral service will follow at 11am.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Daughter, Rayona Clay of Belleville, IL; her mother, Rhelda Bell of...

Leon Anderson

Leon Anderson

Jan 11, 2025

Mr. Leon Anderson., 78, of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on January 11, 2025, in O’Fallon, IL.

Services are private.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Wife Charemaine James of Fairview Heights, IL; his Daughters Tyana Siegers of Fayettville, AR, Sheila Anderson-Ruth of San Antonio, TX, and Tiffany Jackson of Fairview Heights, IL; 5 Grandchildren, and a host of nieces,...