Recent Obituaries in St. Louis

Luella Laverne Jackson

Luella Laverne Jackson

Aug 1, 2009

Life Reflections Luella Laverne, the daughter and the oldest of three children born to Ida Clay, the granddaughter of James Lehmon and Martha Posey Boyd Brown, was born on March 13, 1918 in Boonville, Warrick County, Indiana. As a child she grew up in Boonville and later moved to Evansville, Indiana. She attended Lincoln High School and graduated in...

James Darnell Smith Iii

James Darnell Smith Iii

Jul 31, 2009

Life Reflections James Smith III was born to James Smith II and Jeannetta Smith on February 14, 1962 in St. Louis, MO. James was baptized at an early age. He was educated in the Gary, Indiana School system where he became a Michael Jackson Fan. He then returned back to St. Louis, Missouri where he met Sharon Mitchell with...

Mary Louise Fortune

Mary Louise Fortune

Jul 27, 2009

Life Reflections Weezie... Mary Louise (Davis) Fortune was born on October 15, 1931 in Saint Louis, Missouir to WIllie Sr. and Corine Davis ,who both preceded in death along with siblings: Willie, Anthony, Juanita, and Doris. She leaves to mourn siblings: Lee Davis, Joy Kenney, and Carolyn Gaylor. Mary attended Elmwood Middle School and later graduated from Sumner High...

John Patrick Hayes

John Patrick Hayes

Jul 24, 2009

Life ReflectionsJohn Patrick Hayes was born in Shreveport Louisiana on March 10, 1965. He was the second child born to Arthur and Rosie Hayes. John confessed a belief in Christ at an early age, and was baptized in Louisiana. The family moved to St. Louis, Missouri in 1969, where John grew up. John graduated from Maplewood-Richmond Heights Senior High...

Hattie Flye

Hattie Flye

Jul 24, 2009

Internment:        Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

Saint Louis, Missouri .

Arvella Edwards

Arvella Edwards

Jul 22, 2009

Life Reflections Arvella Edith Smith Edwards Marshall preceded her in death November 12, Arvella Arise, Arise Sweet Mother of mine, you're going to be with the Lord, No more restless nights, No more pain in sight. You're going to be with the Lord, The doud with your name will have great fame, with nothing else to compare. The Lord...

Ruth James

Ruth James

Jul 21, 2009

Life Reflections Mother Ruth James, SHE RECEIVED HER EDUCATION IN ST. LOUIS, ATTENDING SIMMONS ELEMENTARY AND SUMNER HIGH SCHOOLS. MOTHER JAMES SHE WAS ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF CHRIST HOLINESS TEMPLE WHERE SHE WAS FILLED WITH THE HOLY GHOST. SHE SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE CHOIR SHE WORKED IN A MILITARY UNIFORM FACTORY IN HER EARLY YEARS. SHE...

Charles Williams

Charles Williams

Jul 14, 2009

Life Reflections Charles Williams, born on June 24, 1937, wsa the seventh child born to Ruth Williams and five other siblings, Clyde, Robert, Alfred, Annie and Willester preceded him in death. Charles attended the Saint Louis Public Schools and graduated from Vashon High School in 1955. Some time after graduation he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. After serving two...

Gene Wilbert Sutton Jr.

Gene Wilbert Sutton Jr.

Jul 13, 2009

ObituaryGene Wilbert Sutton, Jr. born on May 11th, 1964 in St. Louis, Missouri to Gene Wilbert Sutton, Sr. and Ida Pearl Kilgore Sutton. Gene grew up in Berkeley, Missouri where he graduated from Berkeley Nigh School in 1982. Gene was very well known.Gene enjoyed fishing, boxing, exercising, and being with family and friends. Gene came to know Christ at...

Jeremiah Thomas

Jeremiah Thomas

Jul 9, 2009

Jeremiah's Life RememberedJeremiah Thomas was born on April 12, 1955 to the Late Elnora Thomas-Amerson and Wallace Williams in Savannah, Georgia. Jeremiah (Jerry) was the eldest of 6 children. Jeremiah was Preceded in death by his Father and Mother, Napoleon and Elnora Amerson. Jeremiah was ordained as a Minister in 1995. Jeremiah's early schooling was in University City School...

Lillian Mae Perkins

Lillian Mae Perkins

Jun 24, 2009

Not Applicable. Disposition: Cremation Saint Louis Cremation .

James Hunt Jr.

James Hunt Jr.

Jun 18, 2009

Life Reflections James Hunt, Jr. was born on August 7, 1948 in Harlem, New York to James and Bernice Hunt. He was the third of seven children, five sisters and one brother, living. James received his education in New York Public Schools. James met Patricia Surles, and after a long courtship he could not live without her. In the...

Pearl N. Gibson

Pearl N. Gibson

Jun 11, 2009

Life ReflectionsPearl N. Gibson was born in Saint Louis, Missouri, November 8, 1926. She was the second child of Burrell Virgil Rice and Viola Rice. All have preceded her in death. She attended Saint Louis Public Schools and graduated from Vashon Nigh School in 1944. After attending Christ Southern Mission Baptist Church, she was introduced as a young to...

Norvis Smith Iii

Norvis Smith Iii

Jun 11, 2009

Not Applicable. Disposition: Cremation Saint Louis Cremation .

Ocie William Tate

Ocie William Tate

Jun 5, 2009

Life ReflectionsOcie William Tate was born June 10, 1949 to John Marion and Jessie Octavia Tate in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the fourth of five children. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jessie Tate, and one brother, Arlandrew Tate. Ocie accepted Christ at an early age. He attended the elementary and secondary school in...

Alfred Martin

Alfred Martin

May 26, 2009

Life Reflections Alfred Martin was born August 12, 1947 to the union of George Martin and Sallie Davis in St. Louis, Missouri. He graduated from Wellston High School in Wellston, Missouri in 1964. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and received an honorable discharge. After his return home Mr. Alfred Martin, married Ms. Deborah Williams on August 29, 1981....

Beulah Kilgore

Beulah Kilgore

May 21, 2009

Obituary Beulah Kilgore affectionately known as "Mom" by her children and grandchildren, was born on February 22nd, 1928 to Maider Caswell She was preceded in death by her mother (Maider), father (Dewitt); 2 brothers, Odessa and Sammy; and her husband, John Nenry. She wed John She was a loving, caring and giving mother and grandmother to all her family...

Jennie V. Rayner-Jones

Jennie V. Rayner-Jones

May 16, 2009

Not Applicable.Internment:Russell Grove CemeterySummerville, Tennessee .

Leonard Roberts

Leonard Roberts

May 10, 2009

Life ReflectionsLeonard Roberts was born April 17, 1946 in St. Louis County and was the youngest of nine kids born to the union of Mayo and John Wesley Roberts.He departed this life on May 10,2009 (St. John's Medical Center). His father, mother, four brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Leonard joined Mount Zion Baptist Church at an...

Norma R. Jones

Norma R. Jones

May 6, 2009

Life ReflectionsNorma Ruth was born April 29, 1936 in Saint Louis, Missouri to the union of Harold George Garner and Julia Lee Holloway.She was educated in the Ritenour School District, attended Elmwood Firtst Baptist Church as a child and adult. She later daughters, Janice and Denise, 5 sons, Edward Jr., Stanley, Charles (Chuck), David and Kevin.She was joined in...