Obituaries

Virginia Theresa Hollis of Belleville, Illinois was born April 13, 1956 at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois to the union of Robert and Sarah King. She passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Illinois after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son Russell Hollis, Jr; and her brothers...

Mr. Anthony Leroy Clay Sr. was born June 28, 1957 to Maggie Clay and Johnnie Spraggins in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the eldest of 12 children. His mother Maggie Agnew, grandfather; Cleveland Clay, grandmother; Lila Clay, sister; Fayetta Clay and brother; Wilbert Agnew Jr. all proceeded him in death. Anthony confessed Christ at an early age. He had been...

On November 12, 1934, in New Madrid, Missouri, born into the union of Walter and Dixie Ivery was a beautiful baby girl they named Mattie Dale Ivery. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Walter Ivery, Jr., and Lawrence Ivery. Mattie was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mattie was affectionately known to her...

Ms Loretta Young was born Sept 7. 1958 to the union of L.B. Young and Lurlein Young. Loretta was proceeded in death by her parents and a brother, Lee Holden, a sister, Nina Young Davis and a niece, Kasharia Williams. Loretta loved music and to dance. She also loved jewelry Loretta leaves to cherish her memory; three brothers, Wayne Young...

Tyree Viverette was born April 1, 1920, Union, Mississipppi to Jannie Huddleston Viverette and Doc Viverette. He was proceded him in death by both parents, and his lovely wife Edna Earl Viverette; eight brothers, Henry Clarence, Tommie, Leo, Wiley, Willie, Sam, Johnnie Viverette and Prentice Gardner and five sisters, Georgia, Estelle, Oney, Golean and Ruby. Mr. Tyree Viverette expressed a...

Benita Clark was born on May 28, 1960 to Ethel McDavid-Roberson and Albert Skinner. Preceding her in death was her father and, one brother, Gregory Charles Clark. Benita was educated in School District 189 and furthered her education at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. She received her Degree in Liberal Arts in 2004 from Southwestern Illinois College of Belleville, IL....

Tommie L. Shields was born May 11, 1948 in Peoria, IL. to George D. Shields and Hazel Nelson. He was preceded in death by both parents, one brother; Darrell Nelson and one sister, Louise “Bonnie” Young. He attended Neelyville School District and worked as a farmer until Joining the U.S. Marines. After serving his country, Tommie came home and was...

Marilyn Yvette Gilmer was born in Saint louis, Missouri on September 17, 1948 to the union of Walter and Jeanette Brooks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald, parents, and one sister, Janice Marie Brooks. Marilyn confessed her belief in Christ and was a faithful member of Outreach Mission COGIC. Marilyn attended East St. Louis School District 189....

Helen Holman was born March 6, 1924 in Webb, Mississippi to Victoria Dunn and James Bradley. Helen was raised by her mother Victoria and step-father Quincy Dunn. On Wednesday, November 29, 2017, God gathered our beloved Helen into his arms and took her home to rest at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by: her husband, James...

Carla J. Sledge was born on March 27, 1953 to Selma Irene Clemons and Fred Clemons. Preceding her in passing are her mother, Selma Irene Clemons, father; Fred Clemons, and sisters; Cynthia Love and Freddie Clemons. A Toledo, Ohio native who relocated to East St. Louis, Illinois early in life, leaves an enormous hole in the lives of all she...

Visitation:Friday, December 1, 2017 12PM-1PM @ Holy Olivette 1740 McCausland East St. Louis, Il Service: 1PM

Mr. Tommie Lee Tharpe passed away peacefully at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. at 6:30 p.m. at the age of 84yrs. old. He was born of the Union of John and Hattie Tharpe. Tommie was the third born of six children. Tommie went to school in Macon, Mississippi and moved here to E. St. Louis over 60 years ago. Tommie...

Mr. Roy Moore was born February 21, 1952 in East St. Louis, IL. to Roy and Alena Moore. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Clifford, Billie Ray and Terry Moore. A special friend Lanetta Green. Roy was affectionately known as “Leroy” by all his friends and some family. Roy accepted Christ as his lord and personal savior...

Ms. Lillie Byrd, was born March 5, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri, to the union of Mr. Richard and Mrs. Beatrice Byrd. She was preceded in death by one son; Devion Byrd, both parents, two brothers; Lonnie and Charlie Byrd, five sisters; Geneva Byrd, Mary Crawford, Thereta Richardson, Elizabeth Curren and Shirley McClarin and the father of her children; Benjamin...

Visitation, 10am-12Noon Saturday,November 11, 2017 Kingdom Hall 6400 St Clair Ave. East St Louis, IL Service: 12Noon Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

Eugene Thomas born September 15, 1932 to Alberta Rhodes Pittman and Daniel Thomas, Eugene Thomas “Genie Boy” was the oldest of four sons. His parents and three younger brothers Freeman Pittman, Thurman Pittman, and George Pittman all preceded him in death. After the untimely death of his mother, Eugene, at the tender age of six, and his siblings were separated...

Visitation: Friday, October 20,2017 6-8pm @Teat Chapel Service: Saturday, October 21, 2017 11am at CMC Building (Church of The Living God Multipurpose Building) 8601 California Drive Caseyville, IL Burial: Mt Carmel Cemetery Belleville, IL

Kimberley Michelle Watson-Weaver, born May 28th 1969 in East Saint Louis to the proud parents of Ronnie and Rosemary Watson. Kimberley attended St. Patrick private school and graduated from Lincoln Senior High in 1987. She was a dedicated sales representative for the family business, Ron’s Bait Shop. On May 8, 2013 Kimberley was united in holy matrimony to soul mate...

Walter Sally was born to the late Marcellus Alexander and Hattie Ree Sally on December 16, 1952 in Grenada, Mississippi. He was the eldest son of his mother’s fifteen children. His father, mother, four brothers, and beloved older sister preceded him in death. Walter accepted Christ at a young age as he attended First New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in...

Mrs. Lonetta Evette Rushing was born in East St. Louis, IL. March 6, 1968 to the union of the late Bobby and Anna Lindsay. She was preceded in death by one brother, Jerome Crockett and a special nephew Derez Griffin. Lonetta was joined in Holy Matrimony to Preston Rushing on June 19, 1993. She accepted Christ at an early age...