Obituaries

Ray Evans

Ray Evans

Sep 4, 2024

Mr. Ray A. Evans, Sr., 73, of Caseyville, IL departed this life on September 4, 2024, in O’Fallon,  IL.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Power of Change Christian Church, 2348 Jerome Lane, Cahokia Heights, IL 62206. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Charlene Evans...

Jeanne Beal

Jeanne Beal

Aug 31, 2024

Mrs. Jeanne M. Beal, 81, of Belleville, IL departed this life on August 31, 2024, in Belleville, IL.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Dogwood Social, 1206 Central Park Drive, O’Fallon, IL 62269.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Mr. John Beal of Swansea, IL; Sons Jeff (Gina)...

Eljewelry Willis

Eljewelry Willis

Aug 17, 2024

Mrs. Eljewelry Willis, 92, of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on August 17, 2024, in Caseyville, IL.

Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Teat Chapel located at 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will be from 2:00pm-4:00pm.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Theadis Willis of Fairview Heights, IL; Sons Cortez Willis...

Curtis Rupert Sr.

Curtis Rupert Sr.

Aug 16, 2024

Mr. Curtis Rupert, Sr., 96, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on August 16, 2024, in Belleville, IL.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Market Avenue Church of God, 1505 Market Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL 62207. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Daughters Edna...

Jessie Beasley Sr.

Jessie Beasley Sr.

Aug 13, 2024

Mr. Jessie L. Beasley, Sr., 72, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on August 13, 2024, in the comfort of his home.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024, at The New McCasland Temple Deliverance C.O.G.I.C 6825 State St., East St. Louis, IL 62203. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish...

Janet Padgett

Janet Padgett

Aug 9, 2024

Miss Janet L. Padgett, 60, of Caseyville, IL departed this life on August 9, 2024, in Belleville, IL.

Service and Interment will be private.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Brothers James M. Padgett, Don Padgett, John Padgett, and Robert Padgett all of Belleville, IL; Sisters Sandra (Kevin) Purkey of Swansea, IL, Mary (Rickie Guthrie) Blumer of Wood River, IL, and...

James Edwards

James Edwards

Jul 30, 2024

Mr. James M. Edwards, 79, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on July 30, 2024, in Richmond Heights, MO.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his daughters Veronica Anderson-Johnston of Florissant,...

Christopher Perkins

Christopher Perkins

Jul 28, 2024

Mr. Christopher “Byrd” M. Perkins, 55 of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life on July 28, 2024, in Centreville, IL.

Visitation Service will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Baptist Church, 538 S. 35 th Street, E. St. Louis, IL 62207. Service will follow at 11:00a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his daughter Eva...

Calvin Miller Jr.

Calvin Miller Jr.

Jul 18, 2024

Mr. Calvin N. Miller, Jr., 75, of Madison, IL departed this life on July 18, 2024, in Belleville, IL.

Service will be at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Changing Lives Ministries, 5323 North Park Dr., Washington Park, IL 62204.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Linda Miller of Madison, IL; Sons Corey (Lajuan) Miller of Glen Carbon,...

George Edward Ballard

George Edward Ballard

Jul 17, 2024

Mr. George Edward Ballard, 95, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on July 17, 2024, in Belleville, IL.

Service will be from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Transformation Apostolic Ministries, 3900 Bunkum Road, Washington Park, IL 62204. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his nephews De’Undrae “Tezzen” Spraggins...

Antonio Curren Sr.

Antonio Curren Sr.

Jul 13, 2024

Mr. Antonio D. Curren Sr., 54, of Dupo, IL departed this life on July 13, 2024, in St. louis, MO.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Market Avenue Church of God, 1505 Market Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL 62207. Service will follow at 11:00a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his sons Tygie Moore,...

Celia Lewis

Celia Lewis

Jul 10, 2024

Miss Celia M. Lewis, 81, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on July 10, 2024, in Cahokia Heights, IL.

Services were held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service followed at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her daughters Felicia Lewis of E....

Scott Stegall

Scott Stegall

Jul 2, 2024

Mr. Scott E. Stegall, 54 of Freeburg, IL departed this life on July 2, 2024, in Belleville, IL.

Visitation service will be held from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. 

He leaves to cherish his memories his Wife Denise Stegall of Freeburg, IL; his Sons Daniel Haller of Keysport, IL, James...

Effie Burkhead

Effie Burkhead

Jul 1, 2024

Ms. Effie E. Burkhead, 92 of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on July 1, 2024, in Swansea, IL.

Visitation service will be held from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2024 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Son Willie Griffin of Benld,...

Terry Quarles

Terry Quarles

Jul 1, 2024

Mr. Terry B. Quarles, 65 of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on July 1, 2024, in East St. Louis, IL.

Visitation service will be held from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Centreville Church of Christ, 7435 Old Missouri Ave., Alorton, IL 62207. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Son...

Master Damauri Johnson

Master Damauri Johnson

Jun 27, 2024

Master Damauri A. Johnson, 4, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on June 27, 2024, in St. Louis, MO.

Services are private.

Master Damauri leaves to cherish his memories his Mother, Mekhari Johnson of E. St. Louis, IL; Father, Donald Deavult of St. Louis, MO; Brother Antonio Deavult of St. Louis, MO and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other...

Willie Holmes

Willie Holmes

Jun 27, 2024

Mr. Willie D. Holmes, 84, of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life on June 27, 2024, in the comfort of his home.

Visitation service was held from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service followed at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Mary Holmes of Cahokia...

Carlos Boose

Carlos Boose

Jun 25, 2024

Mr. Carlos D. Boose, 45, of Avon, IN departed this life on June 25, 2024, in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation service will be from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will follow at 10:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his son Damon Loving of E. St. Louis,...

Karen Hendricks- Williams

Karen Hendricks- Williams

Jun 24, 2024

Mrs. Karen Hendricks-Williams, 53, of Mesquite, TX, departed this life on June 24, 2024, in the comfort of her home.

Visitation service was held from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Husband Malcolm Williams of Mesqite, TX; Mother Jean Hendricks of...

Irene Oglesby

Irene Oglesby

Jun 18, 2024

Mrs. Irene Oglesby, 83 of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life on June 18, 2024, in the comfort of her home.

Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Pilgrim Temple CME Church, 1800 Trendley Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL 62207. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her son Brian Oglesby...