Obituaries

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...

Dec 13, 2025

Ms. Donna Marie Owens was born to the late Mr. Otis and Mrs. Rosia Owens, October 16,1954, being the first generation of the family to be born in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Ms. Donna Marie Owens accepted Christ at a very early age and was an active member of Bible Way Church since 1984 under the current leadership of Pastor John Boyd,...

Nov 30, 2025

Nov 27, 2025

Amanda Miley-Gillespie was born on January 19, 1942, in Monroe (Holly Ridge), Louisiana, to the late Candis Butler Miley and Lee Lenzy Miley. Raised in a loving family, she received her early education in Richland Parish and graduated from Eula D. Britton High School in Rayville, Louisiana, in 1960. Ambitious and determined, she continued her studies at Robinson Business College...

Nov 8, 2025

Ms. Early Mae Ward was born on April 18, 1940, in Memphis, Tennessee, to her loving mother, Mrs. Clemmie Jones. From a young age, Early Mae carried a strength within her that she maintained throughout her life.

She received her education in Saint Louis, Missouri, where she proudly graduated from Hadley Tech High School. After completing her schooling, she dedicated many...

Nov 5, 2025

Mrs. Viola Saddler was born in Saint Louis, Missouri on December 29, 1954 to the union of Sallie Lee and George Edwards. She was the 4th child of 9 children - 6 of her siblings and parents preceded her in death. She also suffered the pain of losing one niece, Sherrone Edwards, and one nephew, Darrell Lawson.

She confessed her love...

Oct 27, 2025

My beloved mother, Ms. Wanda F. White-Ivy, was born on the west side of Chicago. The 3rd youngest of 6 from Ms. Barbara G. White on December 12, 1963. Her beloved mother Ms. Barbara G. White and her siblings, Tyrone, Dennis, Apache, and Tyron White preceded her in death.

"Wan Wan", as my mom was was dearly called by her family...

Oct 25, 2025

Mr. Anthony Sylvester Cook was born in Saint Louis, Missouri on December 22, 1951, to the union of Mr. Leroy Clarence Cook and Mrs. Mary Smith Cook. Anthony was the seventeenth of eighteen siblings and the baby boy. Mr. Anthony Sylvester Cook preceded in death by his loving parents and eleven siblings: Frank, Bernice, Evora, Ora Lee, Lynn, Leroy, Jr.,...

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Sep 18, 2025

Wilbert Benjamin Williams was 92 years old, born in Saint Louis, Missouri, on November 30th, 1932. He passed away on September 18, 2025.

Wilbert, mostly referred to as Ben (short for Benjamin, his middle name) was born to the late parents of Andy and Catherine Williams. His mother, Catherine, whom we lovingly referred to as Kate, passed away. Ben’s father, Andy,...

Sep 6, 2025

Tommy Mitchell was born to the late Alice and Charles Mitchell, February 23, 1952, in Memphis, Tennessee. He married Loretta Mitchell, his life partner of many years in the fall of 2010 and they lived together in Saint Louis, Missouri.

He had a passion for cooking and took that on as a career for many years. Tommy had begun his journey...

Sep 5, 2025

Ms. Alberta Magic was born on January 13, 1939, to the late Mr. John B. Simmons and Mrs. Lillie EulaKeglar Simmons. She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Ms. Jennifer P. Brock.

At an early age, Ms. Magic gave her life to the Lord and served faithfully at St. Peter’s Rock Missionary Baptist Church. A devoted member and dedicated...