Obituaries

A TIME TO BE BORN: Deborah R. Everett was born on June 16, 1958 to Leslie and Rose Golliday in East St. Louis, Illinois. She was the oldest of two children. Deb, as she was affectionately known, was employed as an CNA at BJC for sixteen years. Her last place of employment was working as a Massage Therapist. A TIME...

Samuel Jamaal Brown came into the world full of joy on August 25, 1980 to Janet Marie (Williams) Brown and Samuel Brown, Jr. in Centreville, IL. Although he was called home earlier than anyone would have expected on July 22, 2016, his life is surely one to be celebrated. Jamaal attended Dunbar and Rock schools in East St. Louis and...

Sean Sobczak, 47 of Belleville, IL. departed this life July 8, 2016, in Belleville, Il. Sean Sobczak leaves to cherish his memory, his Wife, Amy Sobczak, one son; Leim Sobczak of Belleville, IL. one daughter; Savannah Sobczak of Belleville, IL. one sister; Shanna (Jason) Fields of Mt. Olive, IL. One Grandchild. A host of nieces, nephew’s other relatives and friends.

A TIME TO BE BORN: Veronica Etoy Mosby was born in East Saint Louis, Illinois on September 23, 1965 to the late Willie Joe and Luella Pitts Mosby. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie Joe and Luella Pitts Mosby, two brothers, Robert Mosby and Johnnie Burris, one special aunt Priscilla Pitts. She departed this life on Friday,...

Linda Sue Hutchinson of East Carondolet, IL departed this life on Saturday, July 9, 2016 in St. Louis, MO. Linda leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Darrell Smith and David Smith both of East Carondolet, IL.;six grandchildren,two brothers, Allen Smith of Johnson City and Sonny Smith of Oklahoma; five sisters, Donna (Bill) Saddler,Doris, Wendy, Vickie and Jimmie Kay; a...

Bernice Sanders was born on April 30, 1963 to the union of the late Zelman and Bernice (Weaver) Sanders in St. Louis, MO. Her family relocated to the East St. Louis, Illinois area where she was educated in the public school system. Preceding Bernice in death, her parents, Zelman and Bernice Sanders, four beloved sisters, Earnestine Jones, Maggie Porter, Diane...

Mr. Jimmie Jeffries a resident of Grand Prairie, TX departed this life on July 7, 2016. Mr. Jimmie Jeffries was born April 1, 1943 in Lamar, MS to the union of Mr, Dave and Mrs, Clara Jeffries (Woodson). He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Mark Taylor; four brothers: Dave, Jr., Willie A., Levada, and Berry Jeffries;...

Clara Murrie was born November 5,1942 in Newellton, LA to the union of William and Henrietta Glover. Her beloved parents and brother Moses Glover all preceded her in death. Clara was affectionately known by family and close friends as “Bay”. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with the Macedonia Baptist Church under the pastorage...

Ronald Gene Jones was born August 27, 1945 in East St. Louis, IL. to the union of James and Earline Jones. He attended the public schools of E. St. Louis District 189. He later enlisted in the Army. After his duties with the service, he returned home and was employed with the McDonnell Douglas Corp. (Boeing) in St. Louis, Mo....

Mr. Charles Sherman Ragland Jr, affectionately known as Jerry, was born to the union of Charles Sherman Ragland Sr and Wilma Marie Hendricks on June 2, 1947 in St Louis, MO. Both his parents precedes him in death. Jerry was educated in the St Louis and Wentzville School systems. He graduated from the Wentzville High School in June of 1966....

Ms. Sherry Ann Ivory was born January 20, 1966 to the union of Eugene and Mary Jean Rogers in Brooklyn, Illinois. Both parents, and a sister Neva Ivory preceded her in death. Sherry Ivory (Micey) was a life long resident of Brooklyn, Illinois where she graduated from Lovejoy School system in 1984. she was always on the move. Sherry was...

Miss Malika Ambre’ Ann Abdullah was born June 7, 1994 to the union of Malik Abdullah and Taisha Bell-Abdullah in Centreville, Illinois. She was the first child born to this union. She was preceded in death by her Maternal grandfather, two Paternal great grandmothers, Paternal grandfather, and God father. Miss Malika Ambre’Ann Abdullah was educated in the East St. Louis,...

Ms. Sharon Elaine Carpenter was born April 17, 1952 in St. Louis, Mo. to Mr. Dock Conner and Gloria Carpenter. She was preceded in death by both parents. She was the oldest of five siblings. She confessed her hope in Christ at an early age while attended Friendship Baptist church with her and family. She later joined New Horizon Community...

Mr. Joe Willie Fenton was born July 25, 1937 to the union of Jim B. Fenton Sr. and Willie Hunter-Fenton in Columbus, Mississippi. Joe Willie received his formal education in the Rock Hill School Dist. In Columbus, Mississippi. He later moved to E. St. Louis, Il where he met and married Pearline Burrage-Fenton, June 11, 1961. To this union two...

Delores “Sissy” Brison-Davis of Belleville, Illinois passed Friday, May 20th, 2016. The life and legacy of Delores “Sissy” Brison-Davis is a story of love, charity and humanitarianism. Sissy entered this world on October 4, 1947 with a twin brother named L.D. They both were not expected to live through the night but she did. She was born into the union...

Mr. Wayde Earl Wherry was born to the union of Admiral and Ceceil Ward Wherry on February 25, 1959 in St. Louis, MO. His father preceded him in death. Wayde attended Cahokia Sr. High School. He enjoyed working with his hands and rebuilding cars. He was employed by local 100 Union Hall. He also worked at his father’s tire repair...

Mary Britton Englerth was born on September 9, 1951 in Yazoo, Mississippi, her parents Ms. Willie Mae Ramsey and Mr. Jack Britton preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Estella Toombs and Betty Dean, and brother Oscar Britton. Mary enjoyed going to yard sales and thrift stores, so much so that she opened her...

Dennis “DenDen” Richardson II was born April 28, 1971, in E. St. Louis, Illinois to the proud parents of Thereta and Dennis Richardson. He was the oldest of three sons’. His mother, Thereta Richardson and grandparents all preceded him in death. Dennis was affectionately known by DenDen and Dana Dane. DenDen attended Union Baptist church as a child and was...

Mr. Eddie H. Woodcox was born April 4, 1926 to Mr and Mrs Johnnie and Adosia Woodcox in Pickens (Holmes County) MS. Eddie Hue was the tenth of ten children born to this union. His parents Johnnie and Adosia, his wife, Bessie Lee Woodcox, one son, Willie D. Woodcox, all of his brothers and sisters Izola; Thomas; Annie; John Earl;...

Mrs. Evelyn Walker-Harris was born May 19, 1957 to the Union of Mr. Alfonso and Irma Jean Walker who preceded her in death. She was the tenth child born to this union. She confessed her hope in God at a young age. Evelyn attended public school in Dist. 189, where she graduated from East Side High school. Evelyn song with...