Obituaries Listing

Jun 25, 2017

Johnnie Gibson, III was born on August 20, 1965 to Johnnie Gibson, Jr. and Mary Lee Buckner in Indianola, Mississippi.  His father, Johnnie Gibson, Jr.; mother, Mary Lee Buckner Gibson; sister, Sharon Gibson and brother, Tony Gibson preceded him in death.  Johnnie was educated through the Indianola Public School System.  He graduated from Gentry High School in 1983.  He went...

May 13, 2017

Joey N. Gooden, beloved father and dear brother was born on February 18, 1953 to Joe and Lillie Bush Gooden, both preceded him in death. Joey was educated in the St. Louis Public School System and graduated from Vashon High School.  Joey accepted Christ at an early age at Washington Tabernacle Baptist Church where he attended Sunday School and was...

May 7, 2017

Marvaline Collins was born on January 3, 1951 at Homer G. Phillips Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.  Marvaline was born the fifth child of eleven children born to the union of Mrs. Verneeda Himes and Mr. James Frederick Hennings, both who proceeded her in death.  Her siblings, Charles R. Hennings, Sr., Michael M. Hennings, and Janet Hennings all preceded her...

Apr 11, 2017

Mar 3, 2017

Walter Swopshire, Jr. was born October 29, 1936 to Ruby (Walker) and Walter Swopshire in Portageville, Missouri.  His parents and sister preceded him in death.  He grew up in a home filled with love with his sister Margie.   Walter received his formal education and graduated from high school.  At an early age Walter accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord...

Feb 27, 2017

S allie Towns Holland  was born on January 26, 1931 to the union of John and Katie Towns in Neelyville, Missouri.  She was preceded in death by both parents.  Sallie was one of five siblings.    Completing her educational journey, Sallie obtained a Master’s degree in Education.  She taught both primary and high school level classes for the Board of Education...

Feb 17, 2017

Demario Fenderson departed this life on Friday Feb. 17, 2017 in Collinsville, IL.  He leaves to cherish his memories his sons, Demario M. Fenderson, Jr. and Jordan J. Fenderson; fiancee, Joy Gray; mother, Kem Fenderson; father, Robert Taylor; grandfathers, Robert Fenderson, Sr. and Robert Taylor Sr.; brothers, Robert K. Taylor, III, DeMarlynn L. Taylor; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces,...

Feb 10, 2017

Ethel L. Hall was born Sept. 13, 1923 to the union of Sam and Martha Knight in Coy, AL. She was preceded in death  by her parents, and her only brother, Ernest Knight. Ethel met and married John Love Hall in Mobile, AL. They later moved to St. Louis, MO where they were happily married until his death Jan. 20,...

Jan 29, 2017

Eddie Lee Jarrett, Jr. was born on June 30, 1946 in Crockett County, Tennessee to the late Dossie Mae Sidney and Eddie Lee Jarrett, Sr. He departed this life at home. He was preceded in death by siblings; sister: Katherine Brown; and brothers: Albert Jarrett and Henry Thomas. He was a faithful worker and retired from Western House as a...

Jan 26, 2017

Mrs. Augustine (Pie) Spruill was born August 21, 1941 to the late John Stemley and Emma Gale Stemley in Robinsonville, Mississippi. She graduated from Delta Center in Mississippi. She was a nurse at Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her son, Orlando Scott. Augustine leaves behind: her three loving siblings ~ DeAndre Spruill, Sr. (Danielle Spruill), Sheritta Spruill...

Jan 24, 2017

Patricia Washington was born May 3, 1973 to Alice Owens and Leon Thomas. Patricia was the youngest child of the three children (mother). She was educated in the St. Louis Public Schools and graduated from Northwest High School in 1991. Patricia rededicated her life to Christ and was a member of Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church under the ministry...

Jan 23, 2017

James Martin VanKast was born Sept. 4, 1937 to the parents Andrew Williams VanKast and Gertrude Pfleger in Chicago, IL. His mother and father both preceded him in death, as well as three siblings. He served in the Air Force from Oct. 17, 1955 to Oct. 15, 1959 and had an honorable discharge. James gave his life to the Lord...

Jan 7, 2017

Mr. James Edward Smith was born on December 6, 1934 to the union of the late George and Mattie Smith in Reform, Alabama. James gave his life to Christ at a very young age. James was a graduate of Hopewell High School in Reform, Alabama. He joined the U.S. Army in February 1958 and completed basic training with an honorable...

Jan 3, 2017

Julie Robertson was born on March 10, 1922 in Houlka, Mississippi to Jimmie (Buster) and Sarah Harris. Her mother and father, seven sisters, Blanche, Linnie, Dora, Juanita, Sarah, Ethel Mae, Sophie, one brother, George, and husband, Bishop Arzell Robertson preceded her in death. Julie was united in Holy Matrimony September 19, 1939. to this union was born one son, Napoleon....

Dec 8, 2016

Janae Marie Johnson was born on January 14, 1992 in St. Louis, MO to her beloved parents Janice Turner and Arthur Johnson.  Her great-grandmother Katie White, great-grandfather Arthur Turner and cousin Jelon Gatlin all preceded her in death. Janae professed her faith in Christ at an early age. Janae was educated in the St. Louis Public School System, where she...

Nov 18, 2016

Mildred M. Adams was the fourth child of eight children born to the union of John and Luella (Richardson) Adams, on December 18, 1942, in Saint Louis, Missouri. Her parents and six siblings all preceded her in death along with two nephews. Mildred accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of her life when she became a member of Good...

Oct 31, 2016

Mr. William L. Bates, Sr. was born on July 20, 1962 in Charleston, Missouri to Charles Bates (deceased) and Erma Pierce-Bates of Chicago, Illinois. William graduated from Charleston High School where he was a football player and received an athletic scholarship to Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. William served in the United States Army Active Duty for three years...

Oct 29, 2016

On February 1, 1929, Charlene Kemp was born to Mr. Charlie A. Kemp and Lucille (Spruill) Kemp in Columbus, Mississippi. She was the first of six children. Charlene attended Hardy-Bluff Elementary and graduated from Hunt High School. At an early age she began studying God’s Word. In her mid-twenties she left the south to start a new life north in...

Oct 6, 2016

Linda Katherine Harris, daughter of the late Preston and Mildred Lockett was born May 16th, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the sixth of eleven children born, five preceding her in death, Betty Jean Stainback, Mary Russell, Donnell Stainback, Cedric Lockett and Terry Lockett. She attended the St. Louis City Public Schools and was a graduate of Northwest High...

Sep 28, 2016

Orville Reed Kimble was born Jan. 13, 1935 in St. Louis, MO.  He was the third oldest of 18 children born to Frank Kimble and Blanche Bentley. He confessed a ahope and faith in Christ at an early age, later in life he joined the Good Samaritan MB Church under the leadership of Rev. Will H. Davis. He received his...