Obituaries Listing

Apr 29, 2016

Arlandus Jamell Mayo was born December 3, 1975 to Arnold Byrant, who preceded him in death, and Georgia “Joyce” Ann Mayo. A brother, Antonio Mayo, his grandfather, Laddie Williams and his grandmother, Ardey Jean Bryant, all preceded him in death as well. Arlandus was the fourth child out of twelve children. Arlandus received his education from the St. Louis Public...

Apr 13, 2016

Mr. Kevin T. Norman was born Sept. 2, 1967 in St. Louis, MO to Mrs. Charlesetta "Mikki" Norman and Mr. Lawrence D. Norman Sr. Both parents, grandparents, and two siblings (Keva and Terrance Norman) preceded him in death. He departed this life on Wednesday April 13, 2016. Kevin was educated in the St. Louis Public School System. He graduated from...

Apr 11, 2016

Otis Lee Brown, III was born May 18, 1991 in St. Louis, Missouri to his father, Otis Lee Brown, II and his mother, Stephanie Roberts (Antwayne Bryant). His father preceded him in death along with a special uncle, Curtis Safford. Otis attended Emerson Elementary School as a child and Sumner High School. He worked at a warehouse and the Cheesecake...

Mar 27, 2016

Geneva was born to Eva Lee and John Henry Tubbs on Oct. 6, 1934 in Sledge, MS. She came to St. Louis at the age of 10. She graduated from Hadley Technical H.S. as a Power Seamstress and Bookkeeper. She met her late husband Charles H. Carbon, Sr. in 1978 and they married Feb. 12, 1995 at which time she...

Mar 24, 2016

Mar 18, 2016

Larry Darnel Gibson was born Jan. 23, 1960 in West Point, MS to the union of Joe Willie, Sr. and Queen Odessa Gibson who both preceded him in death. Larry joined in holy matrimony in 1992 to Lori Jackson.  No children came out of their union. He was blessed with 3 daughters; Noelani Danelle McBride in 1985, Gina Renee Daily...

Feb 24, 2016

Derron E. Brown was born September 6, 1966 in St. Louis, Missouri to the union of Oliver Brown and Ruth Jean Thurmond. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Jean Thurmond-Brown, one brother, Lester Thurmond and one nephew, Renell Brown. He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age. He was baptized at Transfiguration Lutheran Church under...

Feb 8, 2016

Russell Erwin Flowers was born in St. Louis Missouri. On January 2, 1944 to the union of Richard B. Flowers and Ruby Flowers-Parnell. He attended Elementary and High School in Kinloch, Missouri. He worked for McDonnell Douglas until he was drafted into the Army where he served for two years. Russell was also employed at Combustion Engineering and later retired...

Feb 5, 2016

Jackie Ellison was born on December 14, 1960 to Richard Hall Ellison and Wilma Lee Reed in Hughes, Arkansas. He attended St. Louis Public Schools and graduated from Vashon High School. He went on to the Army after graduating. Jackie was preceded in death by his mother, Wilma Lee Reed and his grandparents, Eddie and Louberda Ware. Jackie leaves to...

Jan 30, 2016

On March 16, 1979, God blessed Sheila Morris and Elvin Holmes, Sr. with a beautiful, happy baby girl who they named Lakeesha “Keesha” Joy Morris. Her father, Elvin, was waiting for her in heaven. Lakeesha received her education in the St. Louis Public School District and Parkway School District. She later went on to receive a G.E.D. and continued her...

Jan 23, 2016

Beloved Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother and Surrogate Mother to others, Mattie Williams born in Armorial, Arkansas on January 25, 1925, was the fifth of twelve siblings born to Ed and Mozella Collier. At a very early age Christianity was bestowed upon her soul through her home life and church. Anyone that knew her could talk about anything in confidence knowing...

Jan 13, 2016

Barbara, (affectionately called Jeannie) was born as the youngest child to the late Henderson and Juanita Gines in St. Louis, MO. Her brother, Henderson (Boots) preceded her in death.   Barbara accepted Christ at an early age.  She was educated in the St. Louis Public Schools, graduated from Northwest H. S. and attended Florissant Valley community college. Barbara was ordained as...

Jan 9, 2016

Jean Delois Nichols was born on Dec. 18, 1933 in St. Louis, MO to Andrew and Mary Nichols, who preceded her in death.  Jean was the first of seven children born from this union. Two brothers, Andrew and Larry, and four sisters, Florence, Geraldine, Annette who preceded her in death and Shirley Springfield. Jean attended the St. Louis Public Schools...

Jan 9, 2016

Ronald J. Simms was born Dec. 13, 1949 to the union of Ruth Naomi and William Simms. Ronald was the second oldest of eight children. His parents, one sibling, two daughters, 2 granddaughters and one grandson preceded him in death.   Ronald confessed a belief in Christ at an early age. He attended Sumner H.S. He served in the U.S. Army...

Jan 5, 2016

Shirley Wells was born Feb. 14, 1948 in St. Louis, MO to the union of Ernestine and Joe Nathan Wells.  Shirley was the youngest of six children. She was educated in the St. Louis Public Schools. Shirley's devotion to her family was her top priority. As a young woman Shirley held a position in the nursing care field, but she...

Dec 22, 2015

Michael Wayne Taylor was born April 2, 1954 in Kewanee, MO to Frankye Taylor and Wiley Young. Michael was the oldest of four children.  Growing up primarily in St. Louis, MO, Michael attended St. Louis Public Schools. As a young man, Michael enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1972.  During his tenure in the army, he received the National Defense...

Nov 27, 2015

Reva Lewis was born March 18, 1988 to Theresa Cook and Rodney Lewis Sr. in St. Louis, Missouri. Reva was the third child of four. Reva confessed a hope in Jesus Christ at an early age. She was educated in the St Louis Public School System and was working on obtaining her nursing degree as a Registered Nurse at Forest...

Nov 18, 2015

The youngest of eleven children, Janice Irene Todd was born to Russell and Marie Todd, a military veteran and homemaker   respectively, in Saint Louis, Missouri on August 17, 1961. From inception, Janice life would prove to be unique, as she and her sister, Janet were the second set of twins born to their mother. From an early age, Janice along...

Nov 2, 2015

Verlena J. Miller was born February 12, 1935 In St. Louis, Missouri. She was the only child born to Lillian Dean. Verlena or “Lil Ma”, as she was affectionately called, loved to read, cook, collect plants and listen to music. Verlena was a strong believer in Christ and made Pavilion of Praise her church home. Verlena graduated from Vashon High...

Oct 30, 2015

Mr. Corey Stovall was born to Michelle Stovall and Lewis Johnson on October 27, 1980 in St. Louis, Missouri. His brother Dion Stovall, his aunt Sharon Stovall, two uncles Herbert Chalmers and Darvin Wallace, and his paternal grandmother Rose Johnson all preceded him in death. Corey was educated in the St. Louis Public Schools, graduating from Vashon High School in...