Obituaries

Abbie Riley

Abbie Riley

Feb 16, 2024

Mrs. Abbie G. Riley, 78 of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on February 16, 2024, in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation service will be 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 23, 2023, at Gateway Area Bible Fellowship Apostolic Church, 85 Water Street, Cahokia Heights, IL 62206. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Verge...

Debra Williams

Debra Williams

Feb 14, 2024

Mrs. Debra M. Williams, 68, of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on February 14, 2024, in the comfort of her home.

Visitation service will be from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 6400 St. Clair Avenue, E. St. Louis, IL. Service will follow from 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.

She leaves to...

Kathy Winters

Kathy Winters

Feb 10, 2024

Mrs. Kathy M. Winters, 66, of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life on February 10, 2024, in Centreville, IL.

Visitation service will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Earnest Winters of Cahokia Heights,...

Sheridan Tourse

Sheridan Tourse

Feb 6, 2024

Sheridan A. Tourse, 94, of Belleville, Illinois (formally Norwalk, Connecticut) went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 10:53am on February 6, 2024. Sheridan was born to William and Vivian (Wilson) Tourse on September 1, 1929, in New York City, New York.

He was a graduate of Ridgewood High School Class of 1947 (Ridgewood, NJ). He served in the...

Terri Wondra

Terri Wondra

Feb 5, 2024

Mrs. Terri L. Wondra, 60, of Pontoon Beach, IL departed this life on February 5, 2024, in O’Fallon, IL.

Service and Interment will be private.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Mother Sandy Medley of Swansea, IL; Son Matthew Wondra of Belleville, IL; Daughter Sonya (Bobby) Morgan of Mitchell, IL; Brother Dale Medley of IL; Sister Tina (Bill) Barber of Swansea,...

John Johnson

John Johnson

Feb 1, 2024

Mr. John I. Johnson affectionately known as "Baldie" or "Mr. B. ", 85, of Belleville, IL departed this life on February 1, 2024, in Swansea, IL.

Visitation service will be from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 23, 2024, at Love Church, 1549 Frank Scott Parkway W, Belleville, IL 62223. Service will follow at 10:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his...

Devone F. Holman

Devone F. Holman

Feb 1, 2024

Mr. Devone F. Holman, 32, of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life on February 1, 2024.

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

Devone leaves to cherish his memories his Mother Alma Holman; Fiancé Teryne Rockett; Seven Children Pharell Holman, Kyree...

Anthony Taylor Sr.

Anthony Taylor Sr.

Feb 1, 2024

Mr. Anthony D. Taylor, Sr., 62, of Caseyville, IL departed this life on February 1, 2024, in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation Service will be from 8:00 a.m.  – 9:00 a.m. on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Service will follow at 9:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his sons Nickelius (Patricia) Murry...

Shirnetha McCaskill

Shirnetha McCaskill

Jan 29, 2024

Mrs. Shirnetha McCaskill, 82 of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on January 29, 2024, in the comfort of her home.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Joseph H. McCaskill, Sr.; Sons Keith (Aviette) McCaskill, Joseph (Lenora) McCaskill, Jr., and Julian (April) McCaskill; Daughters Juanita Davis, Kim (Clint) Yancey, and Karen S. McCaskill; A host of Grandchildren, Great...

Johnnie Lee

Johnnie Lee

Jan 23, 2024

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James Pickens

James Pickens

Jan 23, 2024

Mr. James E. Pickens, 67, of Belleville, IL departed this life on January 23, 2024, in Belleville, IL.

Visitation Service will be from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 1, 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 sons Kelon (Shakeeta) Pickens of Fairview...

Althea Woolen

Althea Woolen

Jan 22, 2024

Mrs. Althea M. Woolen, 72, of Belleville, IL departed this life on January 22, 2024, in the comfort of her home.  

 

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at New Life Community Church, 1919 State St, East. St. Louis, IL 62205. Funeral service will folllow at 11:00 a.m. 

 

She leaves to cherish her memories her Son Joseph Woolen of Belleville, IL; two Daughters Nina (Harold) Fields of Cahokia Heights, IL, and Tiffany (Ed) Henderson of Lake...

Benjamin Crockett

Benjamin Crockett

Jan 21, 2024

Mr. Benjamin D. Crockett, 68 of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on January 21, 2024, in E. St. Louis, IL.

Service and Interment will be private.

He leaves to cherish his memories his brothers Jerry (Debra) Crockett, Jr. of E. St. Louis, IL, and Stanley Crockett of Covington, GA; Sisters Deborah (Robert) Merriwether of Conyers, GA, Sandra Brewster and Phyllis...

Lisa Farmer

Lisa Farmer

Jan 20, 2024

Ms. Lisa R. Farmer, 58, departed this life on January 20, 2024, in East Saint Louis, Illinois.

Memorial service will be from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.

She leaves to cherish her memories her son Kevin (Nikia) Ricks of Belleville, IL; Daughters Chiquita Knowles of Madison, IL,...

William Smith

William Smith

Jan 16, 2024

Mr. William L. Smith, 76, of O’Fallon, IL departed this life on January 16, 2024, in Shiloh, IL. 

Memorial Service will be held at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 on Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. 

He leaves to cherish his memories his Sons DeMarcus Smith of O’Fallon, IL, and Calvin Smith of Puerto Rico; his...

Carlette Turner-McKinley

Carlette Turner-McKinley

Jan 13, 2024

Mrs. Carlette Y. Turner- McKinley, 64, of Madison, IL departed this life on January 13, 2024, in the comfort of her home.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Teat Chapel, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral service will folllow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Son Ali Bey of...

Kathleen Klotz

Kathleen Klotz

Jan 10, 2024

Mrs. Kathleen P. Klotz, 65, of Collinsville, IL departed this life on January 10, 2024, in Glen Carbon, IL.

Service and Interment are private.  

She was preceded in death by both parents, Jeremy Woodruff, and Robbie French. She leaves to cherish her memories her son Alex (Shelby) Wells of Newport Richey, FL; Daughter Brandi (Dallas) Martin of Pontoon Beach, IL; Brother Tracy (Kathy) French of Troy, IL; Sisters Michele (Mark)...

Sr. Bishop John H. Green

Sr. Bishop John H. Green

Jan 9, 2024

Sr. Bishop John H. Green., 91, of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on January 9, 2024, inO’Fallon, IL.

Visitation Service will be 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at C.O.G.I.CCongregational 918 Bond Ave., East St. Louis, IL 62201. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Sr.Bishop John H. Green will also have a visitation service from 9:00...

June Brown

June Brown

Jan 6, 2024

Mrs. June E. Brown, 86 of E. St. Louis, IL departed this life on January 6, 2024, in Swansea, IL.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at St. Augustine of HippoCatholic Church, 408 Joseph Brown Blvd., E. St. Louis, IL 62205.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Stepdaughter Frances Reed of E. St....

Fredrick Wright

Fredrick Wright

Jan 6, 2024

Mr. Fredrick Wright, 67, of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on January 6, 2024, in Shiloh, IL.

Services are private.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Wife Cynthia Wright of East St. Louis, IL; his Son Gregory Hicks of East St. Louis, IL; his Daughters Shequita (Manfred) Wright- East St. Louis, IL, and Brittany (Randal)...