Recent Obituaries in St. Louis

Lonnie Julius Jefferies

Lonnie Julius Jefferies

Mar 10, 2011

Life Reflections Lonnie Julius Jeffries, was born in Robertson, Missouri, to the late John Sr. and Estella Jeffries on July 19,1944. At an early age Lonnie loved to tinker with vehicles and motorcycles. Lonnie was a very outgoing young man full of life and laughter who always had a smile on his face with a gift of gab. He...

Robert K Morris Abdullah

Robert K Morris Abdullah

Mar 2, 2011

Immediate BurialLaurel Hill CemeteryMarch 4, 2011 .

Jerry Thornhill

Jerry Thornhill

Feb 10, 2011

Celebration of LifeJerry ThornhillSunrise: September 8th, 1957 Sunset: February 2nd, 2011 Jerry Thornhill was born the 8th child of Clarence and Georgianna Thornhill. His parents preceded him in death, and also three siblings, Clarence Jr., James Russell, and Sharon Lee. Jerry was educated in the Webster Groves Public School District. Jerry also served in the United States Army at...

Velma Timms

Velma Timms

Jan 31, 2011

A Life's ReflectionVelma Rene Timms was born on April 27, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri, to James and Mable Peal. Preceding her in death are her parents and five brothers; James, Robert, Sylvester, Charles, [)onald, and one sister, Josephine. Velma attended Turner Schoolof Meacham Park and Kirkwood High School. She attended First Baptist Churchin St. Louis,where she served as...

Helen C Hubbard-Cockrell

Helen C Hubbard-Cockrell

Jan 29, 2011

f1elen Cockrell lived in an age of wonders..to an age of wonder: 100 years, 8 months and 6 days. And to her, it was all a blessing. She drew the first of roughly 4,414,000 breaths on Tuesday, May 24, 1910, in the house where her younger sister, Virgima Blake, still resides. Only two generations removed from slavery, f1elen Lucinda...

Leon Bernard Whitner

Leon Bernard Whitner

Jan 20, 2011

Leon Bernard Whitner was born July 11, 1950 to Hugo and Marion Whitner in St. Louis County, Missouri. His father and one brother, Herbert preceded him in death. At an early age, Leon confessed a belief in Jesus Christ and was baptized at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Richmond Heights, Missouri by Rev. James E. Fiddmont. During his...

Jessie Jones

Jessie Jones

Jan 20, 2011

Life Reflections Jessie Jones was born March 6,1925 in FelixVille, Louisiana to the union of Robert Jones and Mary Hitchens-Jones. To this union, a family of 10 was born, and Jessie was the second oldest. His beloved parents and sisters, Artis, Mary, and Caretha, and two brothers, Joseph and Samuel Jones preceded him in death. At an early age,...

Robert T. Ellis

Robert T. Ellis

Jan 19, 2011

Memorial Service @ The Williams-James Mortuary, Inc. - Chapel 1424 Dielman Road St. Louis, MO 63132Interment - January 24, 2011Laurel Hill CemeteryPagedale, MO 63133 .

Rayford Simmons

Rayford Simmons

Jan 19, 2011

Mr. Rayfod Simmons was shipped to Ripley City, Mississippi, to be buried January 29, 2011 in the Ripley City Cemetery .

Peggy Contance Rogers-Habtesselasie

Peggy Contance Rogers-Habtesselasie

Jan 17, 2011

Remembrance Peggy Constance IRogers Habtesselasie A mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Peggy was raised by William and Naomi Rogers in Webster Groves, Missouri and attended Douglass High School and Harris Teachers College. Peggy was a very vivacious person who had a passion for politics and was active in community service, an "activist at heart." Peggy went home to...

Herbert Eugene Cole, Jr.

Herbert Eugene Cole, Jr.

Jan 8, 2011

Obituary Herbert Eugene Cole, Jr. was born March 2,1952 in the basement of Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri to the union of Herbert, Sr. and the late Priscilla Cole. He was the only son to this union and the favorite grandchild of Mollie and Virgus Cole. He attended the First Church of God of Richmond Heights and during...

Charles Loyd Clark, Jr.

Charles Loyd Clark, Jr.

Dec 21, 2010

Life ReflectionMr. Charles Loyd Clark, Jr. was born on June 30, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri.He is survived by: His father and a host of other family members. .

Deacon Mckinley Lane

Deacon Mckinley Lane

Dec 7, 2010

Life ReflectionsMcKinley Lane was born in Hayti, MO on August 23, 1926, one of 10 children of Adolphus and Hattie Lane. His parents and siblings preceded him in death. McKinley served his country as a member of the United States Army. While serving in the Armed Forces he received many awards, including the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II...

Rodney Demetrius Williams

Rodney Demetrius Williams

Nov 22, 2010

Rodney Demetrius Williams was born in St. Louis, Missouri at Regional Hospital on August 7, 1991 to tyhe parents of Sylvia Carver and Rodney Williams. He was a recent graduate of Normandy High School and was cherished by any Teachers and Peers. Known to many by "Red Dot" he was a smart and financially savvy young man with great...

Herschell Grant Clark

Herschell Grant Clark

Nov 14, 2010

HERCHELL GRANT CLARK, was born December 22, 1938 in St.Louis, MO. He was the oldest son of Herschell and Mildred Clark. "Sonny" as he was called by his family went to Banneker Elementary ande graduated from Vashon High School. With his siblings, he attended Central Baptist Church, and was baptized by Pastor T.E. Huntley as a young boy. He...

Rodessa Norful

Rodessa Norful

Nov 11, 2010

Mother Rodessa Norful was the last child born to Norphlett and Mary Goodwin in Smockover, Arkansas on November 30, 1935. Rodessa attended Smackover High School.She met Christ at an early age and united with Sweet Home Baptist Church in Smackover, Arkansas as a faithfu member.She met and married Evin Jenkins Norful, Sr. on October 23, 1953. To this union...

Vernita May Keith

Vernita May Keith

Nov 10, 2010

LIFE REFLECTIONS God saw that she was becoming weary in her body and sent Angels down and gave her wings on November 10,2010 at SSM, St Mary's Health Center. Vernita May Keith was born March 25, 1945 in Saint Louis, Missouri to the late Otis and Juanita V. Spears. Her parents, brother Harry O. Spears and her late husband...

Mattie Bernice Shaw

Mattie Bernice Shaw

Nov 8, 2010

Life RelectionsMattie B. Shaw was born June 29, 1928 to the late Lizzie and William Booth in Chesterfield, Missouri. She was one of thirteen children. Six sisters, and five brothers preceded her in death. Mattie confessed her faith in Christ at an early age at First Baptist Church of Chesterfield. Mattie was a loving wife!o the late Robert Shaw....

Jeremy Alexander Miller

Jeremy Alexander Miller

Nov 4, 2010

Obituary (AKA J - Woods) Jeremy Miller was born September 24, 1985 in Los Angeles, California. Ne was the only child with the union of James Miller and Brenda Orr Miller. They moved back to Saint Louis, Missouri when Jeremy was a new born baby. Ne attended Nancock Elementary School in South County; then attended Noech Middle and Ritenour...

Yates Evans

Yates Evans

Nov 1, 2010

Obituary Yates (Yeates) Evans was"borp. to the union of Marie Yates and Lester Donald Evans on May 18, 1926 in Starkville, MS. His early childhood was spent with ~ousin Laura Yates in Mobile, Alabama. He retU1:ned to Starkville as a teenager, where he attended Second Baptist Church before moving to St. Louis, MO in He married Blossie Louise Williams...