Obituaries

Aug 22, 2026

Aug 7, 2026

Barbara Ann Martin was born on July 23, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the union of Jennie Sue (Gunn) Turner and Percy Winston Turner. Her parents and her sister, Jacquelyn “Jackie,” preceded her in death.

Barbara was educated in the St. Louis community and graduated from Soldan High School in 1967. She continued her education at Forest Park Community College...

Jul 26, 2026

Quincy Richard Lucious Jr. (aka “Winkle”) was born June 11, 1979, to Quincy and Michelle Lucious (Michelle preceded him in death in 2016). He was a miracle baby, born with cancer, and by the age of 1 he beat it. From the beginning to end, Quincy was always a fighter.

Quincy attended school in the Pattonville School District, where he graduated....

Jul 20, 2026

Louise Murphy Burnside was born on June 10, 1934, in Whiteville, Tennessee, to her devoted mother, Anna Belle Holmes-Harvey. As the third eldest of eight children, she embodied strength and resilience. Louise was preceded in death by her mother, Anna Belle Holmes-Harvey; three brothers, John Wesley Harvey, Gaston Harvey, and James Howard Harvey; two sisters, Augusta Harvey Roach and Bennie...

Jul 16, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gregory Darnell Seddens Jr., who departed this life on July 16, 2026, in Saint Louis, Missouri. Gregory was a proud graduate of Vashon High School and a beloved son, father, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend whose presence left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Gregory was born...

Jul 9, 2026

Vernon Nobel Rollins of Saint Louis, Missouri passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026. He was born November 20, 1938 to Vera Lane and Nobel Rollins. He served 26 years in the United States Air Force and was stationed in many places including Zweibrucken, Germany, Homestead, Florida, Denver, Colorado and Austin, Texas. He was preceded by his first wife Bettye...

Jul 1, 2026

Jun 23, 2026

Thelma Shannon peacefully completed more than 100 remarkable revolutions around the sun when she passed away on June 23rd, surrounded by the love of family in the home she shared with her daughter, Barbara, and grandson, Warren.

Thelma was born on April 9, 1926, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Joseph Hiram Parnell (1900–1987) and Emma Hazel Parnell (1899–2000). She was one...

May 24, 2026

Ronnie Branch was born through the union of the late Jessie and Vera Mae Branch in Saint Louis Missouri on June 16th, 1950.

In his formative years he attended Gundlach Elementary later attending and graduating from Northwest High School O’Fallon Technical in 1969. He later continued his education at Wichita State University as a proud Shocker.

Ronnie was known to be a...

May 14, 2026

Exyrius Zephaniah Hadley-Lockett, known lovingly as Zeery by family and Ex/X by friends, was born on July 15, 1999, in Chicago, Illinois, and entered eternal rest on May 14, 2026, in Saint Louis, Missouri, following a courageous battle with acute pancreatitis.

Exyrius was a proud graduate of Collegiate School of Medicine and Bio Science High School, where he completed his studies...

May 6, 2026

Mr. Carl Dickey was born on December 9, 1931, in Stone County, Mississippi, to the union of Mr. John Dickey and Mrs. Sincerella Fairly Dickey. He was predeceased by his parents, spouse Aster Miller Dickey, and eldest son Michael Dickey, whose memory he cherished until the end.

A virtuous and soft-spoken man with many accomplishments, Carl led a life of demonstrating...

Apr 25, 2026

Kenneth Lindell Brown was born on August 3, 1959, in Saint Louis, Missouri, to the late Clarence Williams and Katherine Thomas.

Kenneth graduated from Southwest High School in 1978 and later served a short career in the United States Navy. He worked for many years in culinary services, where his care, skill, and hard work helped nourish others.

Kenneth was baptized at...

Mar 28, 2026

Mar 16, 2026

Ms. Robin Julia Marshall Smith was a gift to Mr. Robert and Beverly Marshall on May 29, 1986 in Saint Louis, Missouri. In Robin's formative years, her upbringing was shared between Los Angeles, California and Saint Louis, Missouri. She developed a vibrant personality and strong sense of family, faith, and deep appreciation for life's meaningful moments. Robin was preceded in...

Mar 14, 2026

Deacon Kevin John Hearndon was born to the union of Mr. & Mrs. Otis and Neva Hearndon on March 4, 1960 in Saint Louis, Missouri who proceeded him in death. Deacon was affectionately known as "Scooter", and was the youngest of six. Scooter's siblings Gloria, Rodney, Roslyn, and Kenneth, proceeded him in death.

Deacon Kevin John Hearndon followed in his parents...

Mar 5, 2026

Floriene H. L. Parson Entered this life on May 22, 1936, to her parents, Lillian Shannon-Whitehorn and Henry Whitehorn (whom both proceed her in death) in Mounds, Illinois.

After moving to Saint Louis, Missouri, Floriene and her mother, Lillian Shannon, joined Pleasant Green M.B. Church, where Floriene confessed her hope in the Lord and was baptized at an early age. Later,...

Mar 1, 2026

Mr. Jerome Curtis Robinson, born October 16, 1954, in Homer G Phillips Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri to Mary Robinson and John Henry. Jerome will be remembered as a proud and devoted son, a loving father, a loyal brother, and a man who placed family at the center of his life. Known for his intelligence, athletic ability, and unmatched work...

Feb 28, 2026

Feb 24, 2026

BERNICE GAINES DORN as told by Bernice Dorn in many talks with friends and family before dementia in 2015...

Life began for Bernice Gaines on December 8, 1934. She was born on the Gaines family farm in Blockers, near Tallahassee Florida to Willie Mae Gaines and Bert Hadley, and named Flowera Mae Gaines at birth. Her name was later changed to...

Feb 14, 2026

Richard McAllister, age 82, of Maryland Heights, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, at Mercy Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family.

Richard was born on December 30, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Booker McAllister and Mae Norris McAllister. He graduated from Soldan High School in 1962 and continued his education at St. Louis Forest Park Community...