Obituaries

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...

Feb 5, 2026

carl toledo was born on September 16, 1957, in Saint Louis, Missouri, to Lucas and Louise Toledo, who both preceded him in death.

Carl was educated in the Saint Louis Public Schools system and proudly graduated from Sumner High School in 1976. As a young man, Carl faced the challenges of mental illness, yet he refused to allow it to define...

Jan 27, 2026

He soared into this world into the loving arms of his parents, Tommie and Ruby Journey on September 24, 1950 in St. Louis, MO. Ronald Demetrius Journey was affectionately called Pops, Ronnie or Ron by his children, family, and friends.

He soared into this world into the loving arms of his parents, Tommie and Ruby Journey on September 24, 1950 in...

Jan 27, 2026

Mary L. Miller was born on May 11, 1949, in Greenwood, MS, the 1st of 9 children born to Bobby T. Trussell, Sr. and Susie B. Turner Trussell.

In May 1969, Mary married Will Willis Miller in East St. Louis, IL. 1 child was born to this union, Kevin D. Miller, Sr. (Michelle).

Mary grew up in the West End Gospel Hall,...

Jan 12, 2026

Mack Allen Mitchell was born to the late Alice and Charlie Mitchell May 9, 1951 in Memphis, Tennessee. His Mother, Father, Sister Charlene Mitchell, brother Tommie Mitchell & Brother in law Charles Smith preceded him in death.

Mack was baptized at an early age in Memphis, Tennessee. He was educated in the Memphis Public School System and had a passion for...

Jan 11, 2026

Currie Ivy Moore Jr., known to family and friends as Bear, was born on March 25, 1972, the oldest son, to Nadine Lindsey Moore and Currie Ivy Moore Sr., in St. Louis, Missouri. Bear, as we all knew him, received his education in the St. Louis Public School system. He worked in different areas of the city and county as...

Jan 4, 2026

Damon was born on July 18, 1976, in Saint Louis, Missouri, to Vamp “Velma” Poe and the late Harrison Davis. He was a lifelong resident of the Saint Louis area and a dedicated, hardworking man.

For 26 years, Damon was employed as a cook at Applebee’s Restaurant, where he took pride in his work and was known for his consistency, reliability,...

Dec 15, 2025

Mr. Willie A. Foote, Sr. was born July 23, 1948, in Macon, Mississippi, to Betty Gavin: he carried the South in his voice, his boots, and his backbone. A Leo by nature and by nerve, he lived by a simple code: show up, do right, and stand firm. He left school in the seventh grade to help his mother chop...

Dec 13, 2025

Kenneth Eugene Hearndon was born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 14, 1954. He was the fourth child of six children born to Otis and Neva Hearndon who both preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, two sisters and one brother preceded him in death: Gloria, Roslyn and Rodney Hearndon.

Kenneth was baptized at St. Barbara Catholic Church. As...