Obituaries

Ms. Janice Triplett who was affectionately known as “Triplett, Jenice or Granny Girl,” was born December 12, 1955 in E. St. Louis, Il. to the union of James Edward Sr. and Minnie Mae Triplett. She was preceded in death by both parents, two brothers; James Edward Triplett Jr. and Richard Triplett. Janice received her formal educated in the East St....

Visitation: Monday,April 16, 2018 10-11am Service:11AM both @ Teat Chapel 10419 Lincoln Trail Fairview Heights, IL 62208

LT. Terrell Johnson was born on October 7, 1962 to the union of John I Johnson and Elaine Hunt- Johnson. Terrell was a native of East Saint Louis, Illinois. He was a graduate of East Saint Louis Senior High School where he ran track and still holds numerous track records. Terrell married his high school sweetheart Lori in December 1982....

Ms. Catherine Daniels, 74, of Collinsville, IL. departed this life on April 2, 2018 in Granite City, IL. She leaves to cherish her memories four sons Eston (Barbara) Daniels of Granit City, IL, Cleotha (Zinn) Daniels of Collinsville, IL, Walter Daniels of Collinsville, IL, Ervin Daniels of Collinsville, IL ; two daughters; Earnestine (Leonard) Scott of Collinsville, IL, Catherine Montgomery...

Ms. Clara B. White, 83, of E. St. Louis, IL. departed this life on March 17, 2018 in Caseyville, IL. She leaves to cherish her memories a son Chauncey Hines of E. St. Louis, IL; a daughter; Deborah (Thomas)of E. St. Louis, IL. Two brothers, Charles (Mildred) Foot of Normandy, MO. and Lewis Withers of Swansea, IL. Eight Grandchildren, 1...

Mr. John D. Kelly, 69, of E. St. Louis, IL. departed this life on March 11, 2018 in Cahokia, IL. He leaves to cherish his memories wife; Ann M. Kelly of Collinsville, IL. one son; John (Kimberly) Kelly of Collinsville, IL. three daughters; Malissa Kelly of Austin, Tx. Carmennia D. Kelly of Swansea, IL. and Joanna C. Kelly of Collinsville,...

Ms. Carmen Berkley, 56, of Alorton, IL. departed this life on March 7, 2018 in Alorton, IL. She leaves to cherish her memories a husband Charles Berkley of Alorton, IL; two daughters; Jamia (Ervin) Jones of Belleville, IL, Camille (Michael) Eiland-Rickman of Collinsville, IL. Father, Mr. Sammie Swift of Alorton, IL. Two brothers; James Robinson of Springfield, IL, Sammie Swift,...

Mrs. Joan Brumfield, 72, of Du Quoin, IL. departed this life on March 10, 2018 in Herrin, IL. Mrs. Brumfield leaves to cherish her memories one son; Timothy Carpenter, two daughters,Theresa Boykins, and Tami Winchell; Two brothers; Walter Brumfield and Wert Brumfield; three sisters, Brenda Salyers, Darlene Brumfield and Pam Hatfield, Three grandchildren and one Great grandchild. A host of...

Ms. Patricia Ann Kennebrew, 70, of Belleville, IL. departed this life on March 8, 2018 in Belleville, IL. She leaves to cherish her memories a husband Charles Kennebrew of E. St. Louis, IL; three daughters; Tina (Ladahn )of Belleville, IL, Stephanie Kennebrew of O’Fallon, IL and Charlene Kennebrew of E. St. Louis, IL. Six Grandchildren, Fifteen Great Grandchildren and a...

Visitation: Friday, March 9, 2018 10-11am Service at 11am both at Lovejoy Temple 511 Canal Street Brooklyn, IL Burial:Mt.Carmel Cemetery Belleville,IL

Angela Dupree Fisher was born August 7, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri to the union of the late John Dupree, Sr. and the late Mattie Bonner Dupree. She was the oldest child of four born to this union. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Fisher, Sr., brother, John Dupree, Jr. and her sister, Shirley Dupree. Angela received...

Darlean Yerger-Lasley was born on January 27, 1925 to the union of Marcus and Mittie Yerger in Hope, Arkansas. She was the 2nd oldest of three children. Her parents, Marcus and Mittie, husband, Donivan C. Lasley, siblings, Grady Yerger, Mable McNeese, and daughter, Linda Jones preceded her death. Darlean graduated at Yerger High School in Hope, Arkansas. (The school was...

Helen (Ms. Helen) Louella Waters, 70, of Caseyville, IL, born November 11, 1947, from the union of Robert and Helen Ruff, died February 6, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Helen Ruff, nee Davis; her brothers, Robert and William Ruff; her sister, Gesna Robinson and brother-in-law, Robert Robinson. As the daughter...

Visitation: Friday, February 9, 2018 10-11am Service: 11AM both at West End Baptist Church 488 N 22nd Street East St. Louis, IL 62205

Jenese Conrad was born September 14, 1961, in Louisville, MS and went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Jenese was preceded in death by her parents, Percy and Curlie Dotson, brothers Percy Leon Dotson, Willie Dee Dotson, Billy Charles Dotson, and Jimmy Dotson. Jenese was educated in the East St Louis Public Schools. Jenese was...

Ivory James Bryant, Sr. was born on May 6, 1952. He was born to the union of Iris Bryant and Earl Lean Perry-Bryant. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert Bryant and Stepfather Fredrick Johnson, Sr. At a early age he confessed his hope in Christ. Ivory attended Ralph Bunch Elementary School in Benton, Arkansas. At a young...

Sean Stewart was born on June 2, 1991 to his mother, Ronda Daniels at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. Sean Stewart grew up in East Saint Louis, IL. living with his mother, and grandparents, Iree Daniels and James Daniels. He visited his father’s mother, his grandmother, Sharon Stewart, who resides in East St. Louis, IL. Sean attended Edgemont Elementary School...

Dawonna Carniesha Smith affectionately known as “Cookie” was born October 13, 1988 in Centreville, IL. to Phyllis Williams and Dewayne Smith. She was the youngest of four girls. She was preceded in death by her father; Dewayne Smith, both maternal and paternal grandparents; Madeline Davis, Lois Ann and Lonnie Byrd. Cookie attended the E. St. Louis school District 189 and...

Visitation: Friday, February 9, 2018 10-11am Service 11AM both at Pilgrim Temple CME 1800 Trendily Ave East St. Louis, Il 62207 Burial:Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

Deborah Hudson was born September 8, 1950 to the parents of late Bernice Samelton and late Arthur Brown Sr. She attend East St. Louis Senior High where she graduated from in 1969. She also attended State Community College of East St. Louis, il where she received her Nurse Assistant Degree along with business administration courses. Deborah Hudson was united in...