Recent Obituaries in St. Louis

James A. Garfield Ingram

James A. Garfield Ingram

Feb 27, 2017

Life ReflectionJames A. Garfield Ingram was born on June 3rd, 1933 to Sampson and Martha (Cannon) Ingram in Senatobia, Mississippi. He was the third of five children born to this union. When James was a toddler the family relocated to the close knit community of Webster Groves, Missouri. James could be described as a caring and protective brother. James...

Lucille Landers

Lucille Landers

Feb 7, 2017

Life ReflectionsLucille was born March 28, 1924 to the union of Nellie (King) Beat and Willis Beal in Jackson, Missouri. At an early age, Lucille and her mother moved to St. Louis, Missouri. Lucille met and fell in love with a handsome sailor Varnie Landers (who proceeded her in death). They were married on January 20, 1946. To this...

Corena Morrow-Moody

Corena Morrow-Moody

Feb 7, 2017

Life's Reflections Corena (Morrow) Moody, 94 of Providence gained her wings Feb. 7, 2017 in Madisonville, KY. She was preceded in death by her husband Orgetorix Moody and her Parents the late Richard Morrow Nannie (Brooks) Morrow, Brother Richard Lee Morrow & Sister Rochelle Morrow. She is survived by her Son Lee Willard Moody of Providence, nephew Steven Mon-ow...

Frances Maria Railey-White

Frances Maria Railey-White

Feb 4, 2017

Life ReflectionsFrances Maria Raney White was born the daughter of Raymond and Augusta Railey, named after her father's mother and aunt. She was the second oldest child of this union. As a child, Frances was always interested in learning and graduated from Sumner High School. Frances performed as a substitute teacher as she worked to receive her Bachelor of...

Leroy Dockett, Jr.

Leroy Dockett, Jr.

Jan 21, 2017

The Celebration of Life of Leroy (Buddy) Dockett, Jr.Leroy Dockett, Jr. was born on June 16, 1932 in Robertson, MO to Leroy, Sr. and Nellie White Dockett. He was the second oldest of seven children. His father and mother preceded him in death. Leroy, known to all as "Buddy", accepted the Lord as his Savior at an early age,...

Norman Stanford

Norman Stanford

Jan 13, 2017

Life ReflectionsPsalm 27:1-5The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked came against me To eat up my flesh, My enemies and foes, They stumbled and fell. Though an army may encamp against me, My heart shall not fear;...

Monroe Wilson Young

Monroe Wilson Young

Jan 11, 2017

Life ReflectionsMonroe Wilson Young, born October 18, 1932 to the late William and Margaret Young of Carlyle, Illinois. (Brother Delmar, sister Betty deceased) were reared in Carlyle, Illinois and all finished high school at Carlyle High School. Monroe graduated in 1951 and moved to Alton, Illinois. Before moving he shined shoes, set pins at a four lane bowling alley,...

Shirley Temple-Spears

Shirley Temple-Spears

Jan 10, 2017

Life ReflectionsMrs. Shirley Temple Spears Townsend was born in Gaffney, South Carolina to the union of Mrs. Edith Beatrice (Jefferies) Douglas and Plemmons Spears. She was married to Allen Townsend, Sr. which whom preceded her in death in January 20144 She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, stepdad Frank Douglas, Sr.; Willie Grant; sister - Beatrice Spears;...

Simmie Danner

Simmie Danner

Jan 10, 2017

Life ReflectionsMr. Simmie Danner was born in Sardis, Mississippi on July 11, 1936 to the union of Cornelius Danner and Louise Green. He lost both his parents at a young age and was raised by his maternal grandmother, Annie Green. He was educated in the Mississippi school system. Simmie departed this life on Sunday Moming, December 10, 2017 at...

Herbert Walker, Jr.

Herbert Walker, Jr.

Jan 9, 2017

Life ReflectionsHerbert Walker, Jr. was born March 11, 1939 to Herbert and Rosie B. Walker of Robertson, Missouri. He attended Fairmount Elementary and Douglas High School. He was married for twenty-four years to Charlie Mae Baker; they raised three children. Herbert was an extremely nice person with a big heart. To know him was to love him. He retired...

Donald Hunter

Donald Hunter

Jan 7, 2017

Life ReflectionsThis is a home going of a soldier in the army of the Lord, a faithful servant. Mr. Donald Hunter was born to the union of Robert and Marvis V. hunter on November 1, 1943 in St. Louis, MO. Ile was the first of six children. Both parents preceded him in death. Donald confessed his belief at an...

Marian Mable Jessup

Marian Mable Jessup

Jan 6, 2017

Life ReflectionsMarian Mable was born on January 20, 1932, the sixth child of John E. Shepperd and Gertrude Sweezer. She didn't come alone, she brought her baby sister along with her. Mamie, as she was called, was loved by everyone who knew her. She was educated at Douglass School for both grade school and high school. 51-rnignvorked many years...

Ronald James Henson

Ronald James Henson

Jan 5, 2017

Life ReflectionsRonald James Henson was born on December 31, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri. After a long battle with declining health, Ronald passed away peacefully on the morning of January 5, 2017 at the age of 62. Ronald was born and raised in St. Louis and graduated from McCluer High School. He went on to study Mechanical Engineering at...

Donald E. Stanford

Donald E. Stanford

Jan 2, 2017

Life ReflectionsDonald Stanford was the oldest son of Adam Stanford and Alice Cooper-Stanford. His farther, brother, Calvin, and late wife, Karen, all preceded him in death. Donald was born November 3, 1955 at St. Louis County Hospital. He attended J-Milton Tuner and Henry High Hough Elementary School and graduated from Kirkwood High School. He attended Bailey Technical School where...

Mable Smith

Mable Smith

Dec 29, 2016

Life ReflectionsMable Martin Smith was born March 29, 1931. She was the oldest of nine, born to the union of George and Louise Martin. Both parents preceded her in death. She was raised in Richmond Heights, Missouri and received her education in the St. Louis Public Schools. She moved to Chicago at an early age and married William Smith...

Cori Makese Alexander Hammonds

Cori Makese Alexander Hammonds

Dec 23, 2016

Life ReflectionCori Markese Alexander Hammonds was born in St. Louis, Missouri on April 18, 1980 to Alice Hammonds and Arturo Richardson (who preceded him in death). Cori attended school in the Mehlville School District, from elementary to high school. His education ended at Vatterott College of Careers. He was employed with Tape 4. Cori had accepted Jesus Christ as...

Herman Williams

Herman Williams

Dec 22, 2016

Life ReflectionHerman Williams was born on January 8, 1952 in St. Louis, MO to the union of Johnnie and Nettie Williams. He attended and graduated from Vachon High School in St. Louis, MO and then attended Blackburn College in Illinois. He was baptized at the age of 12 at True Light Baptist Church located in downtown St. Louis, MO....

Rose M. Spears

Rose M. Spears

Dec 21, 2016

Life ReflectionMay 20, 1944 - December 21, 2016ROSE MARY SPEARS (MAE) My sweet wife was born on May 20, 1944, in St. Petersburg, Florida to the union of Jake Smith and Lucille (Frailey) Smith. Rose Spears was the oldest of nine children to that union. She acknowledged her faith in Christ at an early age at Emmanuel Baptist Church....

Milton Ronald Douglas, Sr.

Milton Ronald Douglas, Sr.

Dec 20, 2016

Milton Ronald Douglas, Sr.Milton Ronald Douglas, Sr. was born March 147 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri to the union of the late Alice Ellis Douglas and Donald Douglas. He was an only child. He was educated in the St. Louis Public School System. He graduated from Beaumont High School. He attended SW, Mizzou and East St. Louis Community College....

Pamela Karen Franks

Pamela Karen Franks

Dec 16, 2016

Life ReflectionsPamela Karen Franks (known as "Pam") was born on March 2011952. She was the eleventh child born to the late William and Tillie Booth. Her parents and eight siblings preceded her in death; seven brothers, Bill (William), Jingles (James), Robert, Luther, Lester, Dale Carl; and one sister; Janice. Pam was also preceded in death by one niece, Tillie...