Recent Obituaries in St. Louis

Jacqueline Parker Stone

Jacqueline Parker Stone

Feb 13, 2018

Life ReflectionsJacqueline "Jackie" Love Stone was born on August 19, 1943 enroute from Jackson, Mississippi to Missouri. Jacqueline love was born to the beautiful union of the late Alfred Love and Charlie Mae Love along with her older brother, Samuel Love -Russell II and her beautiful baby sister, Christine Love. Upon arrival to Missouri they settled in a small...

Daniel Todd Butler

Daniel Todd Butler

Jan 21, 2018

Life ReflectionsA Homegoing with Precious Memories of the late Daniel Todd Butler. Daniel Todd Butler was the twelfth of twelve children born to the union of Ernest and Earlean Butler on December 15, 1970. His father, Ernest, 3 brothers, James, Billy and Timothy preceded him in death. He was educated in the Ferguson-Florissant School District where he graduated from...

Leslie Todd Westfall, Sr.

Leslie Todd Westfall, Sr.

Jan 19, 2018

Life ReflectionsLeslie Todd Westfall was born to Floyd and Veda Westfall in Saint Louis, Missouri on March 14, 1965. Throughout his childhood and adolescent years, Les was active in neighborhood sports like riding a unicycle, shooting pool, playing cork ball, playing little league baseball and football. Les attended Ritenour Senior High School there he joined the diving team. Later...

Tyrone Miller

Tyrone Miller

Jan 8, 2018

Life ReflectionsTyrone Miller departed this life peacefully on January 8, 2018 at the age of 48 in his St. Louis home. Tyrone was born on May 24th, 1969 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a loving and devoted son of Lee Flora Miller Bowers and Thurman Lee Bowers both of whom preceded him in death. Tyrone touched the lives...

Lawrence D Jolliff

Lawrence D Jolliff

Jan 4, 2018

Life ReflectionsLawrence "Larry" Jolliff, began his life in St. Louis, Missouri to Lanett Jolliff and Lawrence McGill on December 13, 1978. He was the third child of four. Lawrence attended McCluer North High School. Larry graduated from St. Louis Community College with his Associates Degree and later went to the University of Missouri-St. Louis to attend the nursing program....

Ida Beatrice Johnson

Ida Beatrice Johnson

Dec 26, 2017

Life ReflectionsIda Beatrice Jefferson was born October 8, 1923 in Marion County, Mississippi to Enoch and Lillie Jefferson (there she attended Glove Academy School). Ida surrendered to Christ at St. Luke's Methodist Church in Hub, Mississippi. Following the passing of her parents she moved with her siblings to St. Louis, Missouri in the beginning of 1940. She met and...

Charles Jones

Charles Jones

Dec 26, 2017

Life ReflectionsCharles Jones was born to Edward and Norma Jones in Saint Louis, Missouri on September 5, 1959. Charles was the fifth child of seven children born to this loving union. Despite doctors predictions for Charles life expectancy he surpassed all expectations. Throughout his childhood and adolescent years, Charles was eager to learn and attended the Special School District...

Lloyd Jones Burgett

Lloyd Jones Burgett

Dec 20, 2017

Life ReflectionsLloyd "June Bugg" Burgett was born Lloyd Jones to Cordell and Mary Jones on November 29, 1933. After the death of his father, Lloyd was blessed to be raised by a loving and caring father, August Burgett. He was preceded in death by his parents, sons, Michael and Kenny, and grandson Kenny Jr. In his early years, Lloyd...

John Harris Belton

John Harris Belton

Dec 18, 2017

Life ReflectionMr. John Harris Belton, Jr. was born August 5, 1946 in St. Louis, MO. he was the oldest of 3 children born to Tessie Quentella Reese-Belton and Mr. John Harris Belton, Sr. John Jr. was the only son and big brother to Carol Jean Belton and Georgia Ann Belton-Sheard. His beloved mother nicknamed him "Junior," a name that...

Anita Patricia Sanders

Anita Patricia Sanders

Dec 11, 2017

Life ReflectionsAnita was the second child born to James and Viola (Barnett) Johnson in St. Louis, MO on July 12, 1940. Her parents and two brothers preceded her in death: James Johnson, Jr. and Harry Johnson. Early in life, Anita received Christ as her Savior. She was a dedicated member of the Holy Angels Catholic Church while growing up...

Evang. Lorraine Jackson

Evang. Lorraine Jackson

Nov 28, 2017

Life ReflectionsLorraine Gregory Jackson was born on December 8, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri to the union of Willis and Elsie May Gregory. She was the seventh of eight children_ She was preceded in death by her parents and by her brothers: Willis Jr., Wise, Wilbert, Elmer, Leonard, and Lawrence. She is survived by her loving sister Rebecca Hughes....

Geraldine Ruth Finch

Geraldine Ruth Finch

Nov 17, 2017

Life ReflectionsGeraldine Ruth Finch was born on May 2, 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Clarence Houston and Florence Mitchell. She was the second child of six children. Two sisters, Jaqueline Houston-Moore and Winifred Houston-Williams, one brother, Kenneth Houston, and her husband Isaiah finch preced-ed her in death. Geraldine confessed her hope in Christ at an early age. She...

Lois Marie Greene Williams-Harris

Lois Marie Greene Williams-Harris

Nov 10, 2017

Life ReflectionsLois Marie Greene Williams Harris was born on January 6, 1933 to the union of Johnie C. and Bessie Adams Greene in Thomasville, Georgia. Lois attended Normal Park Elementary School and graduated from Douglass High School in Thomasville, GA. She made good grades, loved to read and was a cheerleader. She professed a life in Christ at an...

Clark Carter

Clark Carter

Nov 4, 2017

Life ReflectionsClark was the 3rd of seven children born to Willie and Katherine Carter of Saint Louis, Missouri of which they preceded him in death and (1) brother Edward Carter. Clark attended Ritenour School District. He then graduated and enlisted in the military (Army), served four years with honorable discharge. He was a longtime resident of Overland Missouri. He...

John Taylor

John Taylor

Oct 23, 2017

Life ReflectionsJohn Taylor was born December 29, 1937 in St. Louis, MO to George and Grace Taylor. His parents and one sister Lorriane Taylor and wife Louise Taylor, sister-in-law Lois Taylor, brother-in-law Robert Gayfield preceded him in death. John was the oldest of five children. John was educated through the Seventh Day Adventist Church School. John was a member...

Rev. George Works

Rev. George Works

Oct 21, 2017

Life ReflectionsGeorge Works was born to the union of Ella and Samuel Works on July 8, 1929. He was the 5th of 7 children, and also the last living sibling. He received his education in the Webster Groves School District. In March of 1951, at the tender age of 22, George enlisted in the Army. While serving in the...

Evelyn Porter

Evelyn Porter

Oct 10, 2017

Life ReflectionsMrs. Evelyn (Lean) Porter was born on July 2, 1936, to Mattie and Claude Pierce in Summerville, TN. She was the 5th of six children. Preceding her in death were her parents and 2 sisters, Doris Anderson and Birdie Jean Taylor, one brother, Melvin Fierce, and her best friend, Thelma Diaz. Evelyn attended school in Summerville, Tennessee. Evelyn...

Jessie Dorian Rufus Benford

Jessie Dorian Rufus Benford

Oct 9, 2017

Life ReflectionsJessie Dorian Rufus Benford was born May 14, 1987 to the union of Jessie Samuel Rufus Benford and Doris Ann Henderson in St. Louis, Missouri. He was educated by the Hazelwood School District and the Ferguson-Florissant School District. He later went on to receive a certificate in Auto Diesel at the William C. Clements Job Corp Center. In...

Dorothy Rene Taylor

Dorothy Rene Taylor

Oct 5, 2017

Life ReflectionsJohn 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that, whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Dorothy R. leaves to mourn: one loving sister, Ella V. Henning (Tenn); four daughters, Unice Wandix (Vincent), Wanda Seals (James), Bernice Greenwood, Dorothy A. Taylor; one son, Bobby Taylor; thirteen grandchildren,...

Emma M. Hurst

Emma M. Hurst

Sep 30, 2017

Life ReflectionsEmma Hurst was born October 9, 1932 in Wrightville, Georgia to Isiah and Eunice Hurst. Her parents and one brother John W. Hurst preceded her in death. She was the oldest of four children. Emma was educated at Doc Kemp Nigh School in Georgia. She professed her hope in Christ at an early age. Emma relocated to St....