Obituaries Listing

May 20, 2015

May 14, 2015

The Life of Mary L. Mitchell was ordained by God to begin on February 24, 1944 in Geridge, Arkansas. She was the second child of eleven born to Anna Mae and Robert Lee Bailey. At the age of eleven, her parents moved to St. Louis, Missouri. Mary was preceded in death by both parents and one sister, Marlyn Jean. Mary...

May 13, 2015

Elizabeth Deaner was born to Julia Allen and Willie Reed on November 12, 1913 in Boonsville, Mississippi. Her parents and two older sisters preceded her in death, Octavia Ellis and Mary Townsend. Elizabeth confessed a hope in Christ at an early age. She attended school in Tupelo, Mississippi and College Hill. She met and married Finis Freeman, Sr. Two children...

May 3, 2015

May 3, 2015

Christopher Antoine Tucker was born December 21, 1986 in St. Louis, Missouri. Chris was the third child born to Dennis and Joyce Tucker. During his primary years, Chris accepted Christ and joined Greater St. Paul M.B. Church under the leadership of Rev. Moses Lee where he enjoyed singing in the choir and playing the tambourine. Chris was a very loving...

May 1, 2015

Mary Louise Moore was born May 29, 1947 in Belzoni, Mississippi to Plessie and Essie Eggleston. Mary was one of eleven children born to this union. Mary was educated in Hayti, Missouri graduating from Central High School in 1966. She later furthered her education by attending a business college. Mary was united in Holy Matrimony to Ronald L. Moore in...

Apr 27, 2015

Marcia Lynn Upchurch was born October 22, 1983 to Pamela Upchurch and Lynn Robert Smith in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the first and oldest daughter to their union. Marcia, who was affectionately known to all as “Pooh”, was a very sweet, strong and loving lady who fought long and hard. She was educated in the Rockwood School District. She...

Apr 22, 2015

Ollie Lillard Bailey was born July 31, 1920 in Marvel, Arkansas to the union of Houston and Nancy (Jarrett) Lillard. She was the 7th of 12 children. Ollie married John H. Bailey Sr. and to this union John H. Bailey Jr. was born. All preceded her in death, Houston, Nancy, John H. Bailey Sr. and John H Bailey Jr. All...

Apr 14, 2015

Peter Chew, Jr. was born June 7, 1949 to Peter Chew, Sr. and Frankie Chew in Greenville, Mississippi. Peter accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his savior. He attended St. Louis Public Schools. Peter got his certification on Automania and Body. He enjoyed working on cars and did so until he got sick. But his love for music inspired him...

Apr 8, 2015

James Franklin Richardson, Jr. was born on January 28, 1939 in Silver, Mississippi to the union of James Franklin Richardson, Sr. and Ora Lee Brooks Richardson. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Classie Mae Johnson. He departed this life on April 8, 2015 in Berkeley, Missouri.

Mar 4, 2015

Feb 27, 2015

Feb 17, 2015

Ann Louise Beasley-Wilson was born October 16, 1916 to the union of Henry and Emma Beasley in Clarksdale, Mississippi. She was the fourth of seven children. Her husband and son preceded her in death. Granny as she was affectionately called by all professed her hope in Christ at an early age. Granny was a member of Calvary Baptist Church under...

Feb 6, 2015

Mary Lee Miles was born December 22, 1943 in Tamo, Arkansas to the late Willie Townsend and T. Z. Watson. She departed this life at 11:30a.m., February 6, 2015 at BJC Hospital. She was a twin and the seventh of nine children. She is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers Louis, Robert and Andre Lee (her twin), one...

Jan 27, 2015

Eric Weaver was born October 14, 1961, the first born to Bryatt Weaver and Sylvia Lane. His father, two sisters, one brother, and infant grandson, Taylor, preceded him in death. He was educated in the St. Louis Public School System. He graduated in 1980 from Soldan High. He immediately joined the Army where he served four years. He worked for...

Jan 21, 2015

James Andrew Schaffner “Andy” James Andrew Schaffner died at his apartment on January 21, 2015 at age 63 of natural causes. Andy was born on March 5, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of James Daniel and Donna Grace (Click) Schaffner. When he was 10 months old his dad was transferred by Denison Engineering Co. to Rockford, Illinois, and then...

Jan 9, 2015

Dec 26, 2014

Mr. Terrace Nathaniel Hamm was born June 22, 1963 to the union of Roosevelt and Barbara Hamm who preceded him in death. Terrace was educated in the Saint Louis Public School System, graduating from Northwest High School. He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age under the leadership of the late W. B. Rouse at Prince of Peace...

Dec 24, 2014

John Turner was born on July 29, 1943 in Anguilla, MS. He was the oldest of two sons of Walter and Annie Turner. The racial disturbance of the 1960’s prompted his mother to send him to St. Louis on a one-way bus ticket to care for his sick uncle. His uncle passed on his way to St. Louis. He was...

Dec 8, 2014

Donzella Edwards was born on August 31, 1928 to Luttie Alonzo and Emma Mable Edwards in Maryland Heights, MO. She was preceded in death by both parents and her siblings, Alberta, Herbert, Ralph, Marshall, Abie, Daniel, Roy, Richard, Robert and Isaac. Bernice went to Carver School in Maryland Heights, Missouri but dropped out due to an extended illness. She turned...