Obituaries

Mr. Donisha Olden, 66, of O’Fallon, IL. Departed this life on October 31, 2016 in St. Louis, Mo. Visitation services for family and friends are scheduled for Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m. at the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 801 S. 50th St. Alorton, IL. He leaves to cherish his...

Lola Mae Hall Berry, 72 years old, was born in Madison, Illinois on September 4, 1944. In the year 1946, moved by GOD, her parents relocated the family to Lebanon, Illinois where she attended their public schools and later went on to successfully graduate from McKendree University in 1992, proudly receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. Lola was...

The Honorable Bishop Herbert Clarke, 93, one of the eldest Bishops in our community, transitioned into Glory, October 14, 2016. Bishop Herbert Clarke was affectionately known by many as Daddy Clarke. His Jamaican accent could be heard proclaiming the Gospel on KXEN 1010 Radio station, KNLC Chanel 24, and Access Chanel in Springfield, IL. He personified excellent character and obedience...

Patty Lee Moore, 63, of Lebanon, IL. Departed this life on October 15, 2016 in Lebanon, IL. Patty leaves to cherish her memory her mother; Myra Berry of Chicago, IL. three sons; Phillip Moore of Minneapolis, MN. Tramane Moore of LA, California, and Micheal, Moore of Minneapolis, MN. Five brothers; Charles(Hazel)Berry of Chicago, IL. Clarence(Betty)Berry of Jacksonville, IL. Roland(Denita)Berry, Jerry(Jennifer)Berry,...

Benny G. (Mane. Goatrod) Childrous was born November 6, 1956 in East St. Louis, IL. to the late Calvin Childrous and Cora Alma Bland. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters: Leida, Eartha and Loretta, and one brother, Allison Childrous. Mane was educated in East St. Louis School District 189. As a young boy, Mane attended Pilgram...

Mr. Thaddeus Lee(Peanut) Beasley was born October 13, 1957 in East St. Louis, Il. to Mr. Thaddeus Cannon and Cora Glasper. He was preceded in death by his father, one daughter, Rekinna Beasley and one brother, Reginald Beasley. He was educated in East St. Louis School District 189. He was later employed by Cafe De’France as a cook in St...

Diane Connors was born on June 30, 1950, to the union of Ed and Benora Nolen in St. Louis, Missouri, the eldest of two daughters. She was preceded in death by both parents and her sister, Caroline Daniels. Diane graduated from St. Theresa Academy in 1969 and shortly thereafter married the love of her life, Robert Connors. Three sons were...

Mack C. Anderson was born Sept. 7, 1930 in Leake County, Mississippi to the union of Luther Anderson Sr. and Katie Emma Dawson. He was preceded in death by both parents, his wife, Ernestine Anderson, three brothers; Jimmie Anderson, Charlie Anderson, and Robert Anderson, one sister; Violia Smith three nephews, Smith, George Smith and Joe N. Smith. Mack received his...

Mr. Willie B. Jeffries was born June 4, 1949 in Lamar, MS to the union of Mr. Dave and Mrs. Clara Jeffries (Woodson). He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Dave, Jr. Willie A., Levada, Berry, and Jimmie Jeffries; one sister: Ilean Thompson. Willie B. accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church. Rev....

A TIME TO BE BORN: Larry Watson was born June 10, 1954 to the late Carrie and John B. Watson in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the youngest of five children. He was employed at Jakes Evans for nine years and his last place of employment was Smith and Davis. If you knew Larry you would know he was a...

Mrs. Dorothy M. Fleming was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on February 26, 1918 to the union of Mr. Charlie Rogers and Mrs. Hazel McCloud-Rogers. To this union three children were born: Charles, Dorothy and Thomas. She was married to her former spouse, William “Horsecollar” Fleming, a local barber and businessman. Dorothy’s husband, parents and siblings all precede her in...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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....