Recent Obituaries in St. Louis

Willie C Thurman, Jr

Willie C Thurman, Jr

Oct 15, 2012

Willie C. Thurman, born in Memphis, TN on August 14, 1944 to the union of W. C . and Thelma Thurman. He and his entire family moved to St. Louis, Missouri in the late 1940's. Willie was educated in the St. Louis Public School System and in 1962 graduated from Hadley Tech (now, Vashon High School). Shortly after graduation,...

Joyce Mildred Williams

Joyce Mildred Williams

Oct 11, 2012

Life Reflections Joyce Mildred Woolfolk Williams was born August 2 L 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri to Blanche Rowlett Woolfolk and Norman Hadley Woolfolk, who preceded her in death. Joyce departed this life on October 11, 2012. Joyce married Miller Charles Williams who preceded her in death. To this union six sons were born, Dennis, Kenneth, Eric, Darryl. t1arold...

Lula Lee Fields

Lula Lee Fields

Oct 11, 2012

Ms. Lula Lee Fields was shipped to Gatling Chapel 10133 South Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60625To be enterred in Mt. Hope Cemetery Chicago, IL .

Martin Ellens

Martin Ellens

Sep 26, 2012

In Loving Memory of Martin EllensMartin Ellens was born to Lucille Ellens, November 26, 1930 in Akron, Ohio. He was 81 years old. He never knew his father. His mother died at a young age, so his Aunt Rosa Lee Sanford stepped up and took him in and raised Martin and his two brothers: Elwood and James Ellens. They...

R.C. Williams

R.C. Williams

Sep 26, 2012

Life ReflectionsMr. R.C. Williams, Sr. was born to the union of John and Clara Williams on August 8, 1929 in Techula, Mississippi. He also received his education in Techula. R.C. accepted Christ while in Techula and was baptized at the Antioch Baptist Church. The family moved to Robinson, Missouri in 1948 where R.C. met and was united in holy...

Vera Wanda Michael Woolfolk

Vera Wanda Michael Woolfolk

Sep 8, 2012

Life ReflectionsThe third child born to Norman and Josephine Woolfolk, Vera entered into this life September 16, 1948. Her father and one brother, Gary preceded her in death. Always caring and loving, she matriculated as a product of the Scudder School District; (Elzy R. Smith Elementary) and Berkeley Junior and Senior High Schools, graduating in the class of 1966....

Pauline Boston

Pauline Boston

Sep 7, 2012

Remains shipped to: Delaney Valley Cemetery Baltimore, MD .

Herman Meeks

Herman Meeks

Sep 6, 2012

Life Reflections Hennan Meeks was born January 10, 1942 in Jonestown, Mississippi to the union of Wiley Meeks and Annie Mae, who preceded him in death. flerman was the fifteenth child of seventeen; 4 brothers and .3 sisters preceded him in death; Wilson, Rufus, Roscoe, Stanford, Dorothy, Mara- garet and Essie. Hennan was educated in the Cahoma School District....

Naomi Ruth Johnson

Naomi Ruth Johnson

Aug 28, 2012

Life ReflectionHer Life Naomi Ruth Cothrine-Johnson was born on August 4, J 943 in Saint Louis, Missouri to James Levi and Mary Ruth Peebles-Cothrine, Sr. She was the oldest girl of8 children. She transitioned from this life to her eternal heavenly home on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 2:24 p.m. Peace be still. Her parents and two brothers, Robert...

Carol Darlene Royal

Carol Darlene Royal

Aug 26, 2012

Carol "Candie" Darlene Parker Royal was born to the late Arvell Allison and Thelma (James) Parker on November 3, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri. She grew up on New York Street in Meacham Park. Her sister, Beverly Watkins, preceded her in death. Carol attended J. Milton Turner School and graduated from Kirkwood High School. She started her career with...

Mother Martha Jean Nichols

Mother Martha Jean Nichols

Aug 16, 2012

The Shining LightMartha Jean Nichols entered into the gates of heaven on August 16,2012 with God's grace in her heart at the age of 68 years. Martha Jean Micheal-Nichols was born on May 31, 1944 in Rankin County Mississippi, to the late Lester Micheal and the late Arlene Micheal of St. Louis, Missouri. Martha Jean Nichols met Ambrose Nichols,...

Katie Mae Moore

Katie Mae Moore

Aug 1, 2012

Life Reflections Kattie Mae Moore was born January 6, 1917, in Carter, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her parents. Kattie Mae was the eldest of eight children. She departed her earthly life peacefully on Wednesday, August 1, 2012. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a devoted member and usher for well over 50 years...

Irene H. Wright

Irene H. Wright

Jul 30, 2012

ObituaryIrene Wright was born February 14, 1935 to the late Willie Griffin, Sr. And Sallie L. Griffin. She confessed a belief in Christ at an early age at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church, Moro, Arkansas. The Lord called for transition to the highest heavens on Monday, July 30, 2012 at 11 :25 P.M. at age 77. In 1958, she united...

Arnold Gene Atkins

Arnold Gene Atkins

Jul 23, 2012

ObituaryArnold Gene Atkins, the youngest son born to the late Walter Curtis and Mattie Lucille (nee Moore) Atkins, was born February 14, 1960. One sibling, David, followed him since his demise. Arnold was reared from birth in Christ Hollness Temple where he participated in youth activities. He attended the St. Louis County Public Schools. After high school graduation, he...

Ora Lee Hayden

Ora Lee Hayden

Jul 21, 2012

ObituaryOra Lee was born in Howell, Arkansas on January 7, 1932 to Jack Nelson and Naomi Bass Nelson. Her parents and a brother, Floyd Ryland Nelson, preceded her in death. Ora Lee accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age and was baptized at Mount Bethel Church in Howell, Arkansas. Ora Lee moved to Saint Louis as...

Freddie Eugene Craig

Freddie Eugene Craig

Jul 18, 2012

ObituaryFreddie Eugene Craig, the son of Reverend Dan and Willie Mae Craig was born December 9, 1953 in Helena, Arkansas. Freddie joined Free Grace Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend P.D. Allen in 1975. Freddie was the oldest of eight siblings and was known for "trying to keep everybody in line." Freddie attended St. Louis Public Schools...

Vera Zarina Garner

Vera Zarina Garner

Jul 14, 2012

Life's Reflections Vera Zarina Garner was born February 9, 1949 in Elmwood Park. Vera was the baby of thirteen children raised by Harold and Julia Garner. Vera was preceded in death by both parents, three sisters: Juanita, Shirley and Norma; and three brothers: Donald, Roland and Harry. Vera attended Elementary, Junior and Senior High Schools in the Ritenour School...

James Henry Fantroy

James Henry Fantroy

Jul 12, 2012

ObituaryJames Henry Fantroy (affectionateiy known as "Jimmy) was born February 14, 1958 to William and Bertha Fantroy in St. Louis, Missouri. James was the fifth of eight children. His father William A. Fantroy and brother-in-law Hurley Nickens preceded him in death. As a young man, James accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and was educated in the Kirkwood Public...

Deidre A. Little-Bennett

Deidre A. Little-Bennett

Jul 9, 2012

Life ReflectionsDeidre A. Little was born December 2, 1960. To the union of Ernest Sr. And Thelma Josephine Little, who preceded her in death. Deidre attended the Brentwood School System where she graduated, and then went on to Fontbonne University for 2 years. Deidre confessed a hope in Christ in her youth where as she was a member of...