Obituaries

Aug 7, 2025

Fred Douglas was born on January 24, 1932, to the late Cowen and Edna Douglas in Saint Louis, Missouri.

He received his education in the Saint Louis Public School system and graduated from Washington Tech High School. Fred was united in holy matrimony to Ruby Howard on August 29, 1953, and they shared sixty-three years of marriage. Ruby, along with their...

Aug 3, 2025

On August 3, 2025 Calvin Lee Burns passed away at the age of 75. Calvin Burns born was born to Jim and Mary Burns on November 5, 1949, in Heth, Mississippi. Calvin attend Vashon High School and later on received a Hvacr Certification at Ranken Tech. In time he later married Doris Jean Simpson and later Carolyn Johnson.

Calvin worked at...

Jul 26, 2025

Spencer Lee Whitehorn was born in Jackson, Tennessee, on July 26, 1953, to the union of Robert and Rebecca Whitehorn. He was the sixth of nine siblings. Spencer spent many of his formative years in Jackson with his grandmother, Hanna Whitehorn, before rejoining his immediate family in Saint Louis, in the mid-1960s. There, he lived in the Fountain Park neighborhood...

Jul 25, 2025

Robin Renee Hood was born on March 26, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the ninth of fourteen children born to the union of L.B. and Clara Hood. Her father, L.B.; mother, Clara; brothers, L.B. Jr. and Stanley Hood; and sisters, Martha Ann, Esther Hood, and Ada Hood preceded her in death.

Robin confessed a hope in Christ through baptism...

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Patricia Ann Desha was born on April 7, 1957, in Saint Louis, Missouri. She was lovingly raised by her mother, Delois Hill, and her stepfather, James Hill. Patricia graduated from Sumner High School in 1977.

She married and divorced at a young age and became the proud mother of twin boys, James and Vaugh. Patricia enjoyed dining out and spending time...

Jul 8, 2025

Anna Mary Simac Milam passed from this life into the beyond on Tuesday evening, July 8, 2025, just a few months shy of her 99th birthday.

She was predeceased by her father, who died of a berry aneurysm when she was nine; her beloved older brother, who passed at eighteen while serving as a B-29 navigator in the European theatre, when...

Jun 26, 2025

Ms. Marchelle Jones was born on November 6, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late David Gibbs and Cleo Jones. She was the fourth of six children: Kenneth, David, Shirley, Bridgette, and Wanda.

Marchelle accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age.

She was a kind, gentle, and caring woman whose love for others was truly unconditional. Marchelle...

Jun 13, 2025

Steve Lockhart was born on November 7, 1957, to Lonnie and Ruth Lockhart. He was preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Lockhart Sr., and his brothers, Lonnie Lockhart Jr. and Carl Lockhart.

In his youth, Steve attended Sunday School at 23rd & Delmar and Bostick Temple Church of God in Christ, where his parents were devoted members. He was educated...

Jun 12, 2025

Andrew Townsend III was born on May 15, 1976, in Saint Louis, Missouri, at Barnes Hospital to the proud parents Andrew Townsend Jr. and Laura M. Little. He was the middle child, with an older brother and a younger sister.

His father and beloved sister/friend, Andrea “Tricey” Latrice Townsend, preceded him in death.

Andrew was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia and spent...

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Michael Lewis, sr. was born on November 1, 1956, in Saint Louis, Missouri, to the union of Thomas and Frances Lewis. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: David Simmons, Andre Lewis, and Alvin Lewis.

Michael received his education in the Saint Louis Public School System. He was united in marriage to Valerie Douglas, who also preceded...

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David Holmes was born on June 8, 1952, in Shuqualak, Mississippi, to the late John Holmes and Rebbie Holmes. Raised with strong Christian values, David lived a life anchored in faith, family, and hard work.

He attended Beaumont High School in Saint Louis, Missouri, where he built lasting friendships and nurtured a love for learning that carried him throughout his life....

Mar 31, 2025

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Garion Larion Peebles was born on April 23, 2002, in Saint Louis, Missouri, to Elouise Brown and Gary Peebles.

At about 15 months old, Garion was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). He was nonverbal and expressed himself through hand gestures, sounds, and visual aids.

He lived in the Ferguson School District and graduated from McCluer North High School in 2020.

Garion enjoyed...

Mar 27, 2025

Mar 15, 2025

Diane (Thomas) Minor was born to the union of Mr. Morn Thomas and Mrs. Edith Mae Thomas on March 15, 1954 in Saint Louis, Missouri; they both preceded her in death. Diane was educated in the Saint Louis Public School System, graduating from Northwest High School.

She was baptized under the late Rev. Mitchel, and served in the church as the...