Obituaries

Mr. Harold Vernell Jones, Sr., 71, of Cahokia, IL departed this life on March 18, 2021 in St. Louis, MO. Visitation service will be 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon on Saturday, March 27, 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 Gladys Gamble-Jones of Cahokia, IL; Two sons Harold Jones, Jr. of Belleville, IL,...

Mrs. Dessie Ree Floore, 95, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on March 15, 2021 in Caseyville, IL. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Summit Avenue M.B. Church, 618 Summit Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL 62201.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories her two sons Charles Floore of Sparta, IL, and Thad Leon (Sandra) Floore of Aurora, CO; Two daughters Sandra Faye...

Mr. Alfred Anderson, 73, of Belleville, IL departed this life on March 6, 2021 in St. Louis, MO. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 12:00 p.m. He leaves to cherish her memories his wife Karen Anderson of Denver, CO; Two sons Arlen Anderson of Denver, CO, and Alfred (Linda) Anderson, Jr. of Decatur, GA; Three daughters Deidre Anderson...

Mr. KenJuan L. Holman, 41, of Edgemont, IL departed this life on March 9, 2021 in E. St. Louis, IL. Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Mount Moriah C.O.G.I.C., 4246 Bond Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL.   Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.. He leaves to cherish his memories his mother Barbara J. Holman; Father Larry Doss; Two sons KenJuan L. Holman, Jr. and KenMontay  Holman; One daughter Kenshayla J. Holman;...

Mrs. Sarah Bee Page, 82, of Madison, IL departed this life on March 9, 2021 in Belleville, IL. Visitation services will be from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL. Service will follow at 4:00 p.m. She leaves to cherish her memories her two sons James (Elizabeth) Turner of E. St. Louis, IL, and Jamal (Erika) Page of Lawrenceville, GA; One daughter Carlette Turner-McKinley of Madison, IL; One sister Dian Salmond of Madison, IL;...

Mrs. Marie E. Raney, 69, of Coulterville, IL departed this life on March 8, 2021 in Coulterville, IL. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 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 son Michael (Toni) Raney of Coulterville, IL; Two daughters Michele Raney of St. Ann, MO, and Regina (Gene) Miller...

Mrs. Mary Esther Williams, 87, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on February 27, 2021 in the comfort of her home. Visitation Services will be from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday,March 5, 2021 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 4:00 p.m. She leaves to cherish her memories her son Willie P. (Veronica) Frazier of Fairview Heights, IL; Three daughters Lucille (Arthur) Robinson, Bobbie (Rodney) Hampton both of E. St. Louis, IL,...

Mrs. Willie Mae Washington, 80, of Madison, IL departed this life on February 24, 2021 in O’Fallon, IL. Visitation services will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. She leaves to cherish her memories three sons Lessie B. (Carolyn) White of E. St. Louis, IL, Cedric Washington, and Jamon Washington both of Madison, IL;  Three sisters Linda Oliver of St. Louis, MO, Joyce White of E....

Mrs. Lenora Cleggett, 63, of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on February 24, 2021 in Centreville, IL. Visitation services will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Thursday, March 4, 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 Bootsy Cleggett of Fairview Heights, IL; Daughter DeShona Pough of St. Louis, MO;  Three brothers James Earl (Sandra) Riley of Blytheville, AR; Ozzie Lee (Nicole) Riley of Springfield, MO, and Ronnie Lee Riley of...

Mr. Robert L. Adams Sr., 85, of Alorton, IL departed this life on February 13, 2021 in the comfort of her home. Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. onSaturday, February 27, 2021 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at         12:00p.m. He leaves to cherish his memories;  three sons; Jacques (Mattie) Adams of Belleville, IL.  Kimbel L. Adams Sr. and Robert L. Adams Jr. both of E. St. Louis, IL.   Two daughters; Drucilla (Keith) Ross of E. St. Louis, IL. and Shepell Adams...

Mr. Donald Griggs, 78, of Madison, IL departed this life on February 11, 2021 in St. Charles, MO. Visitation services will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 26, 2021 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. He leaves to cherish his memories two brothers Roger (Yvonne) Griggs of Grand Rapids, MI, and Wesley (Mary) Griggs of E. St. Louis, IL; One sister Vernice Johnson of Madison, IL and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.  

Mr. Jimmie King, 52, of Sparta, IL departed this life on February 15, 2021 in Sparta, IL. Visitation services will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 26, 2021 at Mt. Moriah C.O.G.I.C, 4246 Bond Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL.  Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. He leaves to cherish his memories his mother Nancy (Freddie) Speaks of Sparta, IL; One son Da’Camaron King of Bloomington, IL; Two daughters Nadia King of Bloomington, IL and Aunya King of Granite City, IL;  Two brothers, Andre (Kim) King...

Mrs. Sharon Denice Adams-Dinwiddie, 55, of Alorton, IL departed this life on February 13, 2021 in the comfort of her home. Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. onSaturday, February 27, 2021 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at         12:00p.m. She leaves to cherish her memories her loving husband Emmett Dinwiddie of Alorton, IL;  One son Je’Von (Tinchina) Adams-Walker of St. Louis, Mo.;  three brothers; Jacques (Mattie) Adams of Belleville, IL.  Kimbel L. Adams Sr. and Robert L. Adamms Jr. both of E....

Mrs. Joyce A. Roedersheimer, 78, of Caseyville, IL departed this life on February 14, 2021 in Caseyville, IL. Service and Interment will be private. She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter Cathy Stroup of Belleville IL; One brother Gene St. Germain of Belleville, IL and a host of cousins and other relatives and friends.  

Mr. Aetheus Dontay Byrd, 44, of Granite City, IL departed this life on February 8, 2021 in the comfort of his home. Memorial service will be 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Greater Love Family Church, 203 Elm Drive, Fairview Heights, IL.   He leaves to cherish her memories his wife Elizabeth Byrd of Granite City, IL;  Daughter Par Saphanie Rodgers; Stepson: Stephen Hamby; Stepdaughter Abbigal Hamby; Brother Benjamine (Tiffany) Carroll of St. Louis, MO;...

Mrs. Bernice Hurst, 85, of St. Louis, MO departed this life on February 2, 2021 in St. Louis, MO. Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will follow at       11:00 a.m.  Interment at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, February 12, 2021, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Road, St. Louis, MO. She leaves to...

Mr. Earle H. Boyd, Sr., 77, of Edwardsville, IL departed this life on January 17, 2021 in the comfort of his home. Memorial service will be at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Rivers of Water Worship Center, 800 Jackson Street, Madison, IL.  He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Melba Boyd of Edwardsville, IL; Son Earle (Tiffany) Boyd, Jr.; Daughter Arlinda Boyd of Glen Carbon, IL; Sister Cora Saddler of E. St. Louis, IL;  Seven Grandchildren; One Great...

Mr. Henry Carlton Gaston, III, 39, of Belleville, IL departed this life on January 22, 2021 in St. Louis, MO. Visitation services will be from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2021 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.  Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Teat Chapel. He leaves to cherish his memories Five sons; Henry Gaston, IV, Hayden Gaston, Corian Gaston, Ciaus Gaston and Camden Trigg all...

Miss June Beasley, 62, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on January 11, 2021 in Belleville, IL.Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noonSaturday, January 30, 2021 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL.She leaves to cherish her memories her mother Cora Glasper of E. St. Louis, IL; Three daughters Lisa (William) Webster of Peyton, CO, Amanda Beasley of Centreville, IL, and Jennifer Ann Beasley of E. St. Louis, IL; Four brothers Michael...

Darnell James Jefferson, Sr. (Flooky) was born on August 15, 1961 in East St. Louis, IL to his beloved parents Mr. Frank Jefferson and June Esther Jefferson.  Darnell was preceded in death by both parents, Grandmother Mabel Chevis, Brother Frank Jefferson, Sr., Daughter Latonda Rush and Son Darnell James Jefferson, Jr. Darnell received his education at Rock Jr. High School where...