Obituaries

Ruth E. Clayborne, Owner and Operator of Russell Memorial Chapel Memorial Service, Friday, September 22, 2017 5PM @ Teat Chapel

Rochelle M. Montgomery was born to the union of Oscar and Betty Montgomery on April 26, 1973 in St. Louis, Mo. She was preceded in death by her brother, Micheal Holmes. Rochelle was affectionately known as “Tiny Tot.” She was given this name by her Dad, Oscar. She was the third of eight children. She attended school in District 189,...

Ronnisha LaPorche’ Henderson “Niecey” was born January 29, 1993 in St. Louis, Mo. to Kenya D. Wooten and Ronnie Henderson. She was preceded in death by Herman Addison, Stevie Henderson, Charles Henderson, Kerry Wooten and Tracy Wooten. Ronnisha was educated in the St. Louis Public School District. She enjoyed working with children in the Daycare. She was affectionately known as...

James Henry Gaston (Flick)was born to the union of Curtis Kelly and Pauline Gaston on April 4, 1953 in Carbon Hill, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his mother Pauline Gaston. James moved from Carbon Hill, Alabama to East St Louis, Illinois. He lived with his Aunt Sue at the age of 13-year-old until recent years. James attended East...

Versie L. Everson, of E. St. Louis, IL. departed this life on August 14, 2017 in Belleville, IL. Visitation services for family will be private. Interment will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. She leaves to cherish her memories. One son; Anthony Bell of E. St. Louis, IL. two daughters; Constance Everson and Antoinette Everson both of E. St. Louis,...

Rita M. Wachter, 81, of Shiloh, IL. departed this life on August 10, 2017 in ST. Louis, Mo. She was employed with St. Elizabeth’s Hospital for 35 yrs. and a member of the Women of the Moose lodge. She was preceded in death by her son; Kenneth McDaniel in 2011. Rita M. Wachter leaves to cherish her memories two daughters;...

Visitation: Friday, August 25, 2017 11am-12 noon Service: 12 Noon   @ Teat Chapel Burial: Sunset Gardens of Memory

Ms. Anger Iza Adams departed this life on Monday, July 24, 2017. She was born December 31, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the third of four daughters born to the union of the late Isaac M. and Lorine B. Adams who both preceded her in death along with her second oldest sister Oreatha Adams-Drake. Anger gave her life...

Mrs. Flora Tucker was born on January 12, 1930 in East St. Louis, IL. to William and Mattie Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 sons (twins) Stanley and Stanford Tucker, Bernard Tucker (Bernadette’s twin), 2 sisters, Rosa Mae Wade and Dora Beard (her twin) and 1 brother William Johnson II. Mrs. Tucker received the Lord and...

Iyana McEady was born on May 5, 2002 in Okinawa, Japan. Her parents are Mark McEady (Manhattan, KS) and Shonda Blanks (Scott AFB, IL). She has one brother Tyran Blanks and one sister Nyla McEady (Scott AFB, IL). She was preceded in death by Her paternal grandfather, Frank McEady, Jr.; her maternal grandmother, Daisy Mae Blanks and her step-grandmother, Sharon...

Annie Elizabeth Jordan, 81, the wife of the late Clyde C. Jordan  and mother of Mr Frazier E. Garner, owner and operator of the East St. Louis Monitor, transitioned from this life Sunday, July 23, 2017 in East St. Louis, Illinois A private service and interment will take place at St. Peter’s Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri. Annie leaves to cherish...

Patsy Mae Haynes was born August 24, 1935 in Glenn Allen, Mississippi to Lottie Green and James Lee. Patsy was proceeded in death by her husband Robert Lee Haynes and parents, three brothers; Charles Lee, James Lee, Willie Rodgers Brown; and one sister; Rosie Giles. Patsy M. Haynes was educated in Glenn Allen, Mississippi. She worked various jobs throughout her...

Brought Forth in Praise Willie B. Wallace Jr. was born March 14,1947 to the late William Sr. and Irene Wallace. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his brothers, Moses King, Aaron King and Frank Wallace and sister, Zola Jackson. Expression of Great Joy  He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. Paul...

Diane (Haley) Jones was born October 4, 1956 in St. Louis MO and was raised with her 6 siblings in E. St. Louis, IL including Joyce (Haley)Agnew of Cahokia IL, John Haley (deceased), Martisia Williams (deceased), Annette Williams of Detroit MI, Antwaine Williams of St. Louis MO and Denarius Williams of Cahokia IL. She was educated in East Saint Louis...

Ms. Melanie Renee Tally was born was born on April 20, 1968 to the union of her parents, Robert Tally, Jr. and Doris L. Tally in East St. Louis, Illinois. She was preceded in death by both parents; step mother, Mary Tally; grandmothers, Mildred O. Young and Fannie Mae Tally; grandfathers, Granville Young and Robert Tally, Sr; and brother, Calvin...

Mr. Willie B. Wesley was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on October 18, 1923. His parents were John Wesley and Elsie Linda Rhodes. Mr. Wesley was the 2nd born of four siblings. He lived most of his life in East St. Louis, Illinois, St. Clair County. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, son, sister and brothers....

Visitation: Wednesday, June 28, 2017  12noon-1:00PM Service: 1:00PM   Both @ Teat Chapel

Lemuel Fitzgerald Mason a.k.a Man, was born in St. Louis, MO. but he resided in Sparta, IL. He was the second born of six children, four girls and two boys. He attended High School in Sparta, IL. and was a proud member of the Football team. After High School, he met his High School sweetheart; Chelsea Mason and they were...

Mr. Kalon Demarco Green, 18, of Belleville, Illinois, was born August 7, 1998 to Shelia Millender and Orlando Green. Preceding Cheryl Renee Millender Grandmother. Kalon graduated from Belleville East High School, on May 16, 2017. He played football and Wrestling. Kalon worked at the Holiday Inn Express. He enjoyed playing video games and listening to music. His favorite artists were...

Mrs. Anna Lois Lindsay was born in Lamar, Mississippi on June 14, 1951 to the union of Thomas and Ilean Thompson. Her parents, one brother, Thomas Thompson, one sister, Clara Thompson and one grandson, DeRez Griffin preceded her in death. Anna excepted Christ at a very young age, under the leadership of the late Rev. R.B. Lyles. Anna rededicated her...