Obituaries

On May 14, 1973 at 8:23 a.m. a lump of joy (Portia Lynette Adams) was born to Deborah M. Sawyer and Clent McCorkle in Christian Welfare Hospital, E. St. Louis, IL. She was preceded in death by her two great grandmothers, Odessa “Grandma” Lawrence and Mary “Mammie” Ward, great grandfather; King Solomon Adams Sr. grandfather; Wesley Jackson Sr. and one...

Ella Mae Bargney, 85, of Cahokia, Il. departed this life November 19, 2016, in St. Louis, Mo. Visitation services will be held for family and friends November 25, 2016 from 6:00p.m. until 8:00p.m. at Teat Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, Il. 62208 Funeral Services will follow Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 12:00 noon from the...

Simeon Cummings, 74, of Cahokia, Il. departed this life November 15, 2016, in Centreville, Il. Visitation services will be held for family and friends November 25, 2016 from 10:00 until 12:00 Funeral Services will follow at 12:00 noon at the Teat Chapel Funeral home and Cremation Service, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL. 62208. Simeon leaves to cherish his memories,...

Cheryl McKeithen, 56 of Mascoutah, IL. departed this life November 14, 2016, in Belleville, Il. Cheryl leaves to cherish his memory, one son; Corey McKeithen of Mascoutah, IL. one daughter; Tiffany Wolford of Mascoutah, IL. four sister; Jami Woods of Shiloh, IL. June McKeithen of Tennessee, Debbie McKeithen of Lebanon, IL. and Miki McKeithen of Lebanon, IL. A host of...

Mr. Zack Fortner, 63, of E. St. Louis, IL. Departed this life on November 13, 2016 in E. St. Louis, IL. He leaves to cherish his love his wife; Charlayne ‘Lu” Fortner, Nine daughters; Tomica Fortner of Belleville, IL, Amy of Chicago, IL, Kiesha Fortner of Cahokia, IL, Tyaisha Fortner of Cahokia, IL. Jasmine Clay of Dallas, Tx, Deborah (Tyree)Alls...

Nathaniel Haynes, 72, of E. St. Louis, IL. departed this life November 7, 2016, in E. St Louis, Il. Nathaniel leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters; Lutisha (Lincoln) May of E. St. Louis, IL. and Shantella Bolden of Minneapolis, MN. one sister; JoAnne Brownlee of Cahokia, IL. Seven Grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephew’s other...

John Carr, 63, of Cahokia, IL. departed this life November 6, 2016, in Cahokia, Il. John leaves to cherish his memory three brothers; Arthur Brown of St. Joseph, Mo., Herbie Carr Jr. of Washington Park, IL. and Edward Carr of Cahokia, IL., one sister; Nancie Hurst of Nashville, TN. A host of nieces, nephew’s other relatives and friends.

KyChaun “Chaunie” Hines was born on October 7, 1999. He was born in Touchette Regional Hospital in Centreville, Illinois to Kyetia Hines and Edward “Ed” Donald. He was brought into this world as a secret, but his family was so excited for his arrival. He was welcomed into his household to join his big little sister, Tatiana Wren and admired...

Mr. Alvin Lee Taylor, 49, of Belleville, IL. Departed this life on October 30, 2016 in Belleville, IL. He leaves to cherish his love his mother; Essie Lee Taylor of E. St. Louis, IL. three sisters; Wilma Taylor, Mary Walls, and Joyce Ella Miller all of E. St. Louis, IL. seven brothers; Anthony Taylor, Thomia Taylor, Christopher(LaShandra Swink)Taylor, Jimmy Lee...

Mr. Donisha Olden, 66, of O’Fallon, IL. Departed this life on October 31, 2016 in St. Louis, Mo. Visitation services for family and friends are scheduled for Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m. at the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 801 S. 50th St. Alorton, IL. He leaves to cherish his...

The Honorable Bishop Herbert Clarke, 93, one of the eldest Bishops in our community, transitioned into Glory, October 14, 2016. Bishop Herbert Clarke was affectionately known by many as Daddy Clarke. His Jamaican accent could be heard proclaiming the Gospel on KXEN 1010 Radio station, KNLC Chanel 24, and Access Chanel in Springfield, IL. He personified excellent character and obedience...

Lola Mae Hall Berry, 72 years old, was born in Madison, Illinois on September 4, 1944. In the year 1946, moved by GOD, her parents relocated the family to Lebanon, Illinois where she attended their public schools and later went on to successfully graduate from McKendree University in 1992, proudly receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. Lola was...

Patty Lee Moore, 63, of Lebanon, IL. Departed this life on October 15, 2016 in Lebanon, IL. Patty leaves to cherish her memory her mother; Myra Berry of Chicago, IL. three sons; Phillip Moore of Minneapolis, MN. Tramane Moore of LA, California, and Micheal, Moore of Minneapolis, MN. Five brothers; Charles(Hazel)Berry of Chicago, IL. Clarence(Betty)Berry of Jacksonville, IL. Roland(Denita)Berry, Jerry(Jennifer)Berry,...

Benny G. (Mane. Goatrod) Childrous was born November 6, 1956 in East St. Louis, IL. to the late Calvin Childrous and Cora Alma Bland. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters: Leida, Eartha and Loretta, and one brother, Allison Childrous. Mane was educated in East St. Louis School District 189. As a young boy, Mane attended Pilgram...

Mr. Thaddeus Lee(Peanut) Beasley was born October 13, 1957 in East St. Louis, Il. to Mr. Thaddeus Cannon and Cora Glasper. He was preceded in death by his father, one daughter, Rekinna Beasley and one brother, Reginald Beasley. He was educated in East St. Louis School District 189. He was later employed by Cafe De’France as a cook in St...

Diane Connors was born on June 30, 1950, to the union of Ed and Benora Nolen in St. Louis, Missouri, the eldest of two daughters. She was preceded in death by both parents and her sister, Caroline Daniels. Diane graduated from St. Theresa Academy in 1969 and shortly thereafter married the love of her life, Robert Connors. Three sons were...

Mack C. Anderson was born Sept. 7, 1930 in Leake County, Mississippi to the union of Luther Anderson Sr. and Katie Emma Dawson. He was preceded in death by both parents, his wife, Ernestine Anderson, three brothers; Jimmie Anderson, Charlie Anderson, and Robert Anderson, one sister; Violia Smith three nephews, Smith, George Smith and Joe N. Smith. Mack received his...

A TIME TO BE BORN: Larry Watson was born June 10, 1954 to the late Carrie and John B. Watson in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the youngest of five children. He was employed at Jakes Evans for nine years and his last place of employment was Smith and Davis. If you knew Larry you would know he was a...

Mr. Willie B. Jeffries was born June 4, 1949 in Lamar, MS to the union of Mr. Dave and Mrs. Clara Jeffries (Woodson). He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Dave, Jr. Willie A., Levada, Berry, and Jimmie Jeffries; one sister: Ilean Thompson. Willie B. accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church. Rev....

Mrs. Dorothy M. Fleming was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on February 26, 1918 to the union of Mr. Charlie Rogers and Mrs. Hazel McCloud-Rogers. To this union three children were born: Charles, Dorothy and Thomas. She was married to her former spouse, William “Horsecollar” Fleming, a local barber and businessman. Dorothy’s husband, parents and siblings all precede her in...