Obituaries

Ramona Bertha Williams, 87 was born July 9, 1927 in East St. Louis, IL to Alice Gaiter and Abe George Williams. Both parents preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her memory, two loving daughters, Verona Wallace and Cheryl Jones both of East St. Louis, IL; two stepsons, Richard (Julia) Jones and Leroy (Barbara) Jones both of Chicago, IL;...

Galvin Owens Jr, 69 was born May 17, 1946 in St. Louis, MO to Valeria Drisdel and Galvin Owens Sr. Both parents and one sister, Valetta Thomas preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Charlesetta Owens of St. Louis, MO; seven sons, Evan Owens, Dana Owens, Galvin Owens and Corey Hall all of St....

Barbara Jean Hamilton was born September 17, 1944 to Fannie Mae Brown and James Brown. Both parents preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her six children Sherry Sneed (Parris Sneed) Leo Jones, Rachel Jones, Renne Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton (Tamika Hamilton) and Jerome Hamilton. 9 grandchildren Sheronda, Pierre, Kayla, Alexis, William, Ramond, Alecia Omar, and Octavia. 3 great grand...

Jamelle “ BIG LORD” Jones, 36, of East St. Louis, Illinois born May 9, 1978 in Belleville, IL passed away on May 1, 2015 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was preceded in death by one aunt, Rose Simms-Anderson, and one nephew, JaKorri Jones. Jamelle leaves to cherish his memory, his loving mother, Gertrude Jones of East St. Louis, IL., his...

Sheila Ray Jones, nee, Kress 66, of Belleville, Illinois, born December 21, 1948 in York, PA passed away on April 2, 2015 at Swansea Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Jones, sons, William McCart and Shawn McCart, her mother, Gladys Kress, nee, Frank, her father, Ray Kress, one sister, Shirley Homeyer and one brother, David...

Kimberly Denise Gaston’s spirit was given to us on January 18, 1966 via her parents, Albert Lee Moore, Sr. and Texan Gaston. Her spirit resonated with laughter and unadulterated happiness. Kimberly received her education in the East St. Louis School system, graduating from East St. Louis Senior High School in 1985. She furthered her education in computer technology following her...