Recent Obituaries in St. Louis

Rosie Lee Howard

Rosie Lee Howard

Jun 11, 2010

My LifeI was born to the union of Roosevelt and Minnie (Collier) Davis on June 24, 1932. I was the eldest of seven children. Both parents, two siblings, and my daughter Seneca preceded me in death. I was educated in a "One room school house", Attucks Elementary School in Clayton, MO. Back in those days the school was segregated...

Michael Henry Whitson

Michael Henry Whitson

Jun 3, 2010

Life Reflections of Michal H. WhitsonOn December 9, 1944, Floyd Whitson and Theda Banks welcomed their second son, Michael "Mike", into one of the oldest families in Kirkwood - a fact that would resonate with him throughout his life, He was baptized at Olive Chapel A.M.E. Church, which his great-grandfather, Henry Whitson, helped establish. Mike graduated from Kirkwood High...

Jean Audrey Howard

Jean Audrey Howard

Jun 2, 2010

Jean Audrey Howard was born in St. Louis County, Missouri on June 27, 1931 to the late Randell and Clara (Lewis) Howard. She was the third of four children and was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Rodman and Kenneth. She graduated from Sumner High School and went on to receive her Bachelor's degree in teaching from...

Marcy Rochelle West

Marcy Rochelle West

May 28, 2010

Marcy Rochelle West was born on May 8, 1971 in St. Louis, Missouri to Dora West and Lee Wesley Farmer. Marcy was the youngest of nine children born of Dora West. On September 25, 1994, she became a mother of her only child Dorjai Lan'ee West. She was the apple of her eye, her shining star. her best friend...

Inez Brown Barber

Inez Brown Barber

May 21, 2010

Life ReflectionsInez Brown Barber was born to the late Robinson and Ethel Lee Davidson in Woodland, Mississippi the second of fourteen children. Mother Barber grew up in Mississippi and graduated from Mary Holmes College in West Point, Mississippi. She accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. Preceding her in death was her husband, James Lee Ivy to which three...

Maxine Spiller Mccline

Maxine Spiller Mccline

May 19, 2010

Life ReflectionsMaxing McCline, born Maxine Spiller on October 11, 1954 to Olivia and McKinnely Spiller. Her sisters and brothers Bobbie McCline, Artis Spiller, Shirley Spiller (deceased), and McKinnely Spillr, III (deceased)Maxine married Elvis McCline, Jr. (deceqsed), on May 16, 1974. They had 7 children: Stacy Spiller, Jeffery McCline, Christy McCline, Elvis McCline, Jr., Edward McCline, LaRonda McCline, and Kimberly...

Jimmy Lee Hunter

Jimmy Lee Hunter

May 18, 2010

Jimmy L. Hunter was born in Friars Point, MS to Robert and Easter Hunter on March 23, 1924. He was the fourth of nine children. He is a graduate of St. Louis Public Schools and he attended a trade school where he learned tailoring and pholstery. In 1943, Jimmy was inducted into the United States Army. He served in...

Bernardene R. Shanklin

Bernardene R. Shanklin

May 13, 2010

Remains shipped to Laguardia, NY. Then transferred to the Calverton National Cemetery in Long Island, NY .

Demitrius Cortez Gaston

Demitrius Cortez Gaston

May 11, 2010

Friendley Temple Missionary Baptist Church 5515 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive St. Louis, MO 63112 Reverend Michael Jones, Sr., Pastor Life Reflections Demitrius Cortez Gaston was born September 5, 1994 in St. Louis, Missouri to Temeka R. Gaston and Robert Luster, Jr. On May 11, 2010, Demitrius went home to be with the Lord. Preceding him in death were...

Melvin Danzie

Melvin Danzie

May 8, 2010

Life ReflctionsMelvin Danzie was born July 28, 1945 to the union of Robert and Ollie Danzie. He was the fourth of seven children. Both his mother and father, one son, Sheldon; one brother, Robert Jr.; four sisters, Bobbie, Catherine, Blanche, and Christine preceded him in death. Melvin gave his life to Christ at an early age. He attended church...

Rev. John Henry Loving, Jr.

Rev. John Henry Loving, Jr.

Apr 27, 2010

Life's ReflectionsAt Midnight. Wednesday, April 27, 2010 The Reverend John Henry Loving, Jr. began his life with the Lord. He was born April 30, 1941 to the late John Henry and Louisa Thompson Loving in Baldwyn, Mississippi. Following the death of his mother at age 7, he was reared by his grandparents, Roma and Bryant. and Aunt Melinda Thompson....

Lucy Estelle Hackett

Lucy Estelle Hackett

Apr 21, 2010

Life ReflectionsLucy E. James Hackett born February 16, 1914 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. To the union of Fannie Mae Thorton and Elliott Leondus James. Her parents along with (10) brothers and sisters (3) grandsons, Dennis, Alphonse and Byron preceded her in death.Lucy was educated in the public school system of Little Rock, Arkansas. She confessed a hope in...

Daryl Moore

Daryl Moore

Apr 19, 2010

Daryl Moore was born to LaCenya Barnes and James Moore in St. Louis, Missouri. Raised by the union of his mothe, LaCenya and step father Sylvester Woolfolk. His parents preceded him in death. .

Marlo Raloine Clair, Sr.

Marlo Raloine Clair, Sr.

Apr 14, 2010

Life Reflections Marlo Raloine Clair, Sr., a native of St. Louis, MO was born June 2, 1984 to Maxcine Renee Clair & Robert Wood Jr. He was the 2nd oldest of his Mother's 4 children. He accepted Christ at a young age at San Francisco Temple in St. Louis, MO. Marlo liked to work on computers, go fishing, and...

Mabel L. Roberts

Mabel L. Roberts

Apr 14, 2010

Order of Service Selection Total Praise Harrison Avenue Baptist Church Scripture Psalms 46 Scripture Psalms 46 Prayer Solo Pastor Gail Cannon Expressions of Sympathy Remarks Sis. Kristen Fraizer Remarks Solo "Somewhere Around God's Throne" Rev. Edgar Woodall Eulogy Rev. Jeffery G. Croft Pastor, Harrison Avenue Missionary Baptist Church Parting View 'Upon viewing, please exit the sanctuary' Interment Lake Charles...

Harold F. Malone

Harold F. Malone

Apr 14, 2010

Harold Frederick Malone was born February 25, 1950 in St. Louis, MO to Mary Annis Malone and Gus Husband. .

Savannah J. Thomas

Savannah J. Thomas

Apr 13, 2010

Mrs. Savannah Jefferson Thomas born in Columbia, Mississippi, was the loving daughter of the late Bonnie and Birdia Jefferson. Her husband Wesley Thomas, nephew, Wilmon Jefferson, Earl Thomas, and niece, Rosemary Manuel proceded her in death .

Emmalee Hurst Hurst-Telfair

Emmalee Hurst Hurst-Telfair

Mar 29, 2010

ObituaryEmmalee Hurst-Telfair was born December 25, 1925 in Wrightsville, Georgia to the late Claude and Corine Hurst. She was the first born of 9 children. Theodus Hurst, Willie Hurst, Charles Hurst, BW Hurst, her first grandson, Neal Hurst, and one son-in-law, Raphus Bibbs preceded her in death. Emma relocated to St. Louis, Missouri in 1959. Emma accepted Jesus Christ...

Shirlene Chambers

Shirlene Chambers

Mar 28, 2010

Memorial Service .

Jessie B. Collier

Jessie B. Collier

Mar 17, 2010

Life ReflectionsJessie B. Collier was born April 30, 1937 to Nora and James Rob.inson in Estell, J1fississippi. She wa.s the oldest of three children born to this union. Her parents preceded her in ,death. Jessie was also preceded in death by her brothers: Albert, Willie, James, Andrew and her sisters: Addie, and Ada and her God daughter Pennette. "Si.,ter...