Recent Obituaries in St. Louis

Vernal Edward Williams, Jr.

Vernal Edward Williams, Jr.

Nov 17, 2016

Life ReflectionsVernal "JR" was born in St. Louis, MO April 17, 1951. He was the first born of Mr. and Mrs. Vernal E. Williams, Sr. JR had at least ten younger siblings. Vernal JR was a very special person who needed special care. His mother, the late Mother Willa Mae Ford, was his main caregiver until she became ill,...

Richard Raymond Shepperd

Richard Raymond Shepperd

Nov 17, 2016

Life Reflections Richard Raymond Shepperd was the only child born to Edna (Dorsey) and William Shepperd in Kirkwood of St. Louis County, Missouri on July 22, 1928. His growth through the depression, segregation and World War II instilled a strong work ethic and a sense of loyalty in him. lie enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and played...

Cortney Loren Williams

Cortney Loren Williams

Nov 9, 2016

Life ReflectionsSunrise: Sunset: October 17, 1965 November 9, 2016 Mr. Courtney Loren Williams was born to Robert and Kathleen Wiggins on October 17, 1965. Courtney was one of six children, Lamont, Dana, Tierney, Lynn and Taryn. Courtney attended Walnut Park and nipper Middle School and later received his GED. Courtney was baptized in 1977 by Pastor Roy McCown. Courtney...

Helen Elizabeth Madison

Helen Elizabeth Madison

Nov 7, 2016

ObituaryHelen Elizabeth Madison was born August 29, 1921. She departed this life on Monday, November 7th at the age of 95 years old. She was the only child of Clifford Madison and Helen E. Stewart-Owens who preceded her in death: including her sons, Charles M. and William F. Lawrence. At the age of 12, she accepted our Lord and...

Timparis Rashida Davis

Timparis Rashida Davis

Nov 7, 2016

Life ReflectionsTimparis Rashida Davis was born September 17, 1988 in St. Louis, Missouri to Paris Fox and Timothy Davis. Her grandparents, Harold and Lovie Davis preceded her in death. Timparis attended school in the Jennings School District in St. Louis County and graduated from Jennings High School in 2006. Upon graduating, Timparis enrolled in classes at Forest Park Community...

Torrie Suzanne Foreman

Torrie Suzanne Foreman

Nov 6, 2016

Life ReflectionsTorrie Suzanne Foreman was born August 2, 1959 to the union of Willie and Lois Pore.She received her formal education through the Maplewood Richmond Heights SchoolDistrict and received Christ in her early childhood while attending the First Church ofGod in Richmond Heights, MO.Torrie was joined in holy matrimony to Alcee Foreman on October 3, 2001She served as a...

Andrew Oliver Shepperd, Jr.

Andrew Oliver Shepperd, Jr.

Nov 1, 2016

Life Reflections Andrew Oliver Shepperd, Jr. was born on September 15, 1938 to Andrew O. Shepperd, Sr. andLucille Isby-Shepperd. He attended Lincoln Elementary School as a child and Douglas High School in his teen years. Hegraduated from Maplewood High School in 1956. He accepted Christ at an early age and was Baptizedat Mr. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Richmond...

Earnest Clark Barrett

Earnest Clark Barrett

Oct 21, 2016

Life ReflectionsSunrise: April 13, 1936 - Sunset: October 21, 2016 Earnest Clark Barrett was the first of three children born to Earnest Clyde and Catherine Clark Barrett. tie entered this life on April 13, 1936 in St. Louis, MO. Earnest was also known as "Clarkie", "Butch" and "Old Goat". Clarkie attended both Douglas Elementary and Douglas High School in...

Tommy Lee Hall

Tommy Lee Hall

Oct 17, 2016

ObituaryTommy Lee Hurst was born on February 11, 1944 in Pell City, Alabama to the lateJohnny Hall and Gertie Ree Waites. He was the 4th child born of 5 children. CharlesHall (brother) and Mary (sister) preceded him in death.Tommy Lee Hall received his education at Hadley Technical High School in 1961.Tommy Lee Hall was a devoted employee at St....

William Howard Goff, Sr.

William Howard Goff, Sr.

Oct 6, 2016

Life ReflectionsGraveside Service on October 14, 2016Interment:St. Peters Cemetery2101 Lucas & Hunt RoadSt. Louis, MO 63121 . Graveside Service Friday, Oct 14, 2016 12:30 PM

Harold Lee Whitfield

Harold Lee Whitfield

Sep 27, 2016

Harold Lee Whitfield, the youngest of two sons bom to Ossie & Nettie Piggee Whitfield, entered this life on September 16, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri. Both of his parents, and his stepmother, Irma Magee Whitfield, predeceased him. Harold was educated in the Kirkwood School District; and went to Douglass High School until integration came into play. He graduated...

Ruben Hasten Lawrence

Ruben Hasten Lawrence

Sep 25, 2016

Life's Reflections Ruben H. Lawrence, the third child of Pearl Lawrence Augustine was born on July 20, 1938 in St. LouisCounty, Missouri. Both of his parents, his wives Lorane and Jerrie, his daughter Jenita and sister Gloria, all preceded him in death. Ruben leaves a legacy of love and memories to his (2) brothers, Elmer Augustine (Beth) and Fred...

Charlean Ann Pearson

Charlean Ann Pearson

Sep 13, 2016

Life Reflections Charlean Ann Pearson was born on January 22, 1928 in Columbia, Mississippi to Rosanna and Carl Lee Jefferson. Charlean had 14 siblings of which she was the eldest. Her parents and 8 siblings preceded her in death. In 1942, Charlean was united in Holy Matrimony to Willie B. Pearson, Sr. and to that union, 8 children were...

Thomas Lee Taylor

Thomas Lee Taylor

Sep 12, 2016

Life ReflectionsThomas Lee Taylor was born April 28, 1938 to Mae Anna Taylor in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He departed this life at 6:15 p.m., on Monday, September 12, 2016, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Thomas enlisted in the Air Force and served three years. he later, worked as a Police Officer for the VA hospital in Detroit, Michigan where...

Vertie Lee Rucker

Vertie Lee Rucker

Sep 9, 2016

Life ReflectionVertie Lee Rucker was born July 29, 1935 to the late Eleanor Graham and Samuel Works, inWebster Groves, Missouri. Her parents and siblings, McKinley Works, Eleanor (Aunt Sister) Allen, Margaret Works, Leroy (Buckwheat) Works, Edward Works and Step-children, BerniceRucker and Alice Rucker, preceded her in death.Vertie accepted Christ at a early age and loved the Lord with all...

Lena Mae Jones

Lena Mae Jones

Sep 1, 2016

Life Reflectionsfor Mother Lena Mae Jones - (Mother Lena) Lena Jones, the first born of four children born in the union of Chester Crider and Myrtle Haynes Crider inMcKenzie, Tennessee. Lena was born January 23, 1930 in McKenzie, TN. She completed her education atWebb Elementary, Middle and High Schools in McKenzie, TN. Lena confessed a hope in Christ at...

Constance Martin

Constance Martin

Aug 25, 2016

American Cremation of St. Louis, MO . Memorial Service Saturday, Sep 03, 2016 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Williams-James Mortuary, Inc. - Chapel 1424 Dielman Road St. Louis, MO 63132

Wilma Jean Killiebrew

Wilma Jean Killiebrew

Aug 21, 2016

Life ReflectionsWilma Jean killiebrew was born on August 29, 1940. She was the second of ten children born to the union ofMarie and Barry killiebrew. Her parents, one brother and daughter Sophie preceded her in death.Wilma attended school in the St. Louis Public School system where she formed a love for reading, writing story-telling and art. She was an...

Calvin Bernard Stanford

Calvin Bernard Stanford

Aug 14, 2016

Life ReflectionsCalvin Stanford was the second oldest son of Adam Stanford and Alice Cooper-Stanford. His father proceeded him in death.Calvin was born October 29, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended J. Milton Turner Elementary School and graduated fromKirkwood High School. Calvin was united in Holy Matrimony to Cynthia Ann Moye in October 1979 they enjoyed 36 years ofmarriage....

Mamie Rush Townsend

Mamie Rush Townsend

Aug 12, 2016

Life ReflectionsMamie Rush Townsend was born on March 12, 1943 in East St. Louis, Illinois. She was the eighth child born tothe loving union of Rabbi Rush and Oberia Owens Rush and Oberia Owens Rush. Mamie was preceded in deathby her parents and her brothers Albert, Willie, Linton, Clinton, John, and her sister Lillie Mae.Mamie was reared in East...