Recent Obituaries in St. Louis

Rory Lynn Williams-Simmons

Rory Lynn Williams-Simmons

Jul 15, 2020

Life Reflections Rory was born January 19, 1969 to Robert and Kathleen Wiggins. She is one of six children, two of whom preceded her in death (Lamont and Courtney). Rory was educated in the Kirkwood school system. She worked different jobs, Manor Grove and Red Lobster to name a few. Rory married Tracy Simmons and to this union were...

Gus Lee Byrd, Sr

Gus Lee Byrd, Sr

Jul 10, 2020

Life Reflections Gus Lee Byrd, Sr. was born May 21, 1951 to Ada B. Culver and Spencer Byrd. He was the fifth of nine children. His parents, grandparents, brothers (Jimmie L. Byrd and Robert L. Byrd) preceded him in death. He received his education in the Bell City R-4 School System. He loved basketball and would be game for...

Julia Ann Howell

Julia Ann Howell

Jul 1, 2020

Life Reflection: https://youtu.be/itJXO1PyKB8 Julia Ann Howell was born the second child of three children to Homer and Ethel Ball on November 22, 1953, in Troy, Missouri. Julia attended and graduated from Wright City High School in 1972. She went on to attend classes at Hannibal-LaGrange University. Early in her life, Julia accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior....

Charles Darnell Howard

Charles Darnell Howard

Jun 24, 2020

Life reflections Today we celebrate the life of our beloved husband, brother, father, grand-father, Charles Darnell Howard. Born into the world on February 27, 1954 to Greta Jean Buckner and James Abrams (who preceded him in death.) Charles was a very outgoing, strong minded, hardworking, loving man. Charles was a God fearing wonderful man. Charles grew up in Meacham...

Michael Smith

Michael Smith

Jun 23, 2020

Life Reflections Interment: Broder Cremation Services, Inc.3421 Ehlmann RoadSt. Charles, MO 63301 .

Lisa Ann Jackson

Lisa Ann Jackson

Jun 21, 2020

Life Reflections Interment: Laurel Hill Cemetery2000 N. PennsylvaniaPagedale, MO 63133 . Visitation Unity United Methodist Church Saturday, June 27, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM 627 Cornell AvenueWebster Groves, MO 63119 Directions Funeral Service Unity United Methodist Church Saturday, June 27, 2020 11:00 PM 627 Cornell AvenueWebster Groves, MO 63119 Directions

Michael Joseph Taggert, Jr.

Michael Joseph Taggert, Jr.

Jun 1, 2020

Life Reflections Interment: Memorial Park Crematory5200 Lucas Hunt RoadSt. Louis, MO 63121 .

Betty Lee Oldham

Betty Lee Oldham

May 31, 2020

Life Reflections Bettie Lee Oldham was born September 8, 1937 to the late Mamie Parker and the late James Randle Dumas in the rural county of Seminole in Wewoka, Oklahoma. She was the youngest of 11 children. Early on the family moved to St. Louis, MO where Bettie attended Kinloch High School, graduating in 1955. Bettie went on to...

Stanley Travis Canterberry

Stanley Travis Canterberry

May 29, 2020

Life Reflections Interment: Broder Cremation Services, Inc.3421 Ehlmann RoadSt. Charles, MO 63301 .

Joseph Pippens, Jr.

Joseph Pippens, Jr.

May 26, 2020

Life Reflections Joseph Pippens, Jr. was the fourth child of ten born to Joseph and Minnie (Reed) Shepperd in St. Louis, Missouri on September 15, 1955. Joseph Pippens, Jr. was a fun loving, caring and generous man, despite him having special needs. He was willing and ready to help anybody no matter who they were. He enjoyed bike riding,...

Annette Mitchell

Annette Mitchell

May 19, 2020

Life Reflections Annette Mitchell was born October 17, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri to Noble D. Mitchell and Myrtle M. Simmons. As a child she gave her life to Christ and was baptized at Liberty Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Obadi Jones. Annette moved to Elmwood in 1968 and attended Elm-wood School where she was a...

Johnnie Mae Bryant

Johnnie Mae Bryant

May 18, 2020

Life Reflections Johnnie Mae Bryant was born January 22, 1940 in Round Fond, Arkansas. She was the daughter of George Washington and Lillie Pauline Murphy. She departed this life on May 18, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son, Tyrone Bryant, her parents, and her brother, Oscar Murphy. When she was around 4 years old, her family...

Charles Tate

Charles Tate

May 16, 2020

In The Beginning... * Born August 2,1959, in Brooksville, Mississippi to Tommy and Louetta Williams * 3 SiblingsGregory Williams (preceded him in death), Keith Williams, Veronica (David) Adams * Educated in Brooksville Public School System * Worked as a laborer until an unfortunate accident * Accepted Christ at San Francisco Temple under the leadership of Bishop Luther Blackwell, Jr....

Johni Ola Spencer

Johni Ola Spencer

May 9, 2020

Life Reflections Interment: Direct Cremation Broder Cremation Services3421 Ehlmann RoadSt. Charles, MO 63301 .

Marcos Luis Castillo

Marcos Luis Castillo

May 8, 2020

Life Reflections Interment: Broder Cremation Services, Inc.3421 Ehlmann RoadSt. Charles, MO 63301 .

Gladys Sue Cason

Gladys Sue Cason

May 5, 2020

Life Reflections Mrs. Gladys Sue Jackson was born April 19, 1931 to Lucille Cooper and Allen Jackson in Fort Necessity, Louisiana. She was the only child born to this union. Gladys' parents, her children Gloria and Henry Allen and her siblings 3 brothers Elvis, General Jr. and Charlie, her five sisters Carrie Mae, Mildred, Joanie, Lucille and Elcille preceded...

Dorothy Raines

Dorothy Raines

May 4, 2020

Life Reflections Dorothy R. Raines, 85 years old, of Saint Louis, MO, passed away from acute heart failure and earned her wings on May 41 2020 Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Raines, who has passed away. Dorothy leaves to cherish her memory, two sisters, Joyce Levy and Betty Jennings, one brother, James Williams, five children,...

Murry Tanksley, Jr.

Murry Tanksley, Jr.

May 3, 2020

Life Reflections Murry (known to most as Tank) Tanksley, Jr. was born on July 25, 1939 in Collinsville, MS to the union of Murry and Sylvia Tanksley. Tank graduated from Little Rock High School in Dekalb, MS, he later relocated to St. Louis, MO. Tank received Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and united with...

Leroy Martin

Leroy Martin

May 1, 2020

In Beauty May I Walk In beautymay I walk All day low may I walk Through the returning seasons may I walkThrough the returning seasons may I walk Beautifully will I process again Beauty birds Beauttfully joyful birds On the trail marked with pollen may I walk With grasshoppers about my feet may I walk With dew about my...

Vance Anthony Payne, Sr.

Vance Anthony Payne, Sr.

Apr 27, 2020

Life Reflections Vance Anthony Payne was born April 10, 1962 to Willie Ray Payne and Emma Lee Humphrey Payne in Memphis, Tennessee. Later he moved to St. Louis, Missouri and he graduated from Berkeley High School and continued to receive an education while serving his country. He married Patricia Payne and she preceded him in death. Vance owned and...