Obituaries

Feb 25, 2026

Doris Robinson was the second child and only daughter born to the union of Willie Robinson and Vivian Gardner Robinson on June 18, 1930, in Saint Louis, Missouri. Her parents and brother, William Alfred Robinson Sr., preceded her in death.

Doris graduated from Sumner High School in Saint Louis, class of June 1948. She attended Stowe College for a year, majoring...

Feb 18, 2026

Terry Lee Jones was born on December 16, 1944, in Tutwiler, Mississippi. He was the youngest child born to Johnie and Robertia Jones. His parents, siblings–Nara, Clara and Johnnie, as well as three of his children–Lamai, Terry, Jr. and Terry II preceded him in death.

Affectionally known as "Sweet" by family and friends, Terry was educated in the St. Louis City...

Feb 17, 2026

MS JOE ANN ANDERSON was born on August 31,1952 in Saint Louis, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents Mrs. Emma Anderson and Mr. Joe Anderson. Her career path covered working as a CNA and CMT at various nursing homes and hospitals. She retired from Saint Louis Airport. She attended Saint Louis public schools and graduated from Northwest...

Feb 16, 2026

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. John 11:25

Derrick LaVaughn Hodges was born in Saint Louis, Missouri on Tuesday, December 7, 1965 to the late Herman Hodges and Gloria Hodges. Derrick was the third of four children.

Derrick attended Normandy School District. He accepted...

Feb 12, 2026

Chakakuan Johnson was born on November 7, 1975, in Saint Louis, Missouri, to Leslie Larry Johnson and the late Odessa Johnson.

Chakakuan graduated from Beaumont High School. She continued her education at Fontbonne University and Webster University, where she earned her Doctorate Degree in Education.

Chakakuan was a dedicated high school science teacher at Riverview Gardens High School. She taught for over...

Feb 12, 2026

Feb 9, 2026

Mr. Frederick Cornell Barge was born to the union of the late Leo Barge and Linda Scott (Barge) on November 15, 1956. He was the oldest of (7) children.

He was proceeded in death by Leo Barge (father), William Mosely (stepfather), Delphine Miller (sister), Leo D. Barge (brother) and Dorothy Barge (niece).

He confessed a belief in Christ at an early age....

Feb 7, 2026

Touraine Moss was born in St. Louis, Missouri, January 31, 1971 and transitioned in San Diego, California February 7, 2026. He proudly served his country, United States Navy, at HSL-49 as an aircraft mechanic SH 60B helicopters dedicating his skills and discipline to the safety and success of others.Beyond his military service, Touraine continued to serve the people in a...

Jan 31, 2026

Bonnie Polk was born in Saint Louis, Missouri to beloved parents, Shelby and Deloise Polk at Barnes Hospital on April 29, 1968. All of her other siblings were born at Homer G. Phillips.

Bonnie was born with a hole in her heart but Barnes had the best heart doctors. She had open heart surgery at only 3 months old and had...

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Deloris A. Jackson, of Saint Louis, Missouri, passed away on January 28, 2026. She was born on May 29, 1960, to the union of Bettie Brooks and Tommy Jackson in Tunica, Mississippi.

After growing up in Aubrey, Arkansas, Deloris later moved to Saint Louis, Missouri, where she built her life and community. She worked at Anheuser-Busch, and also worked at the...

Jan 27, 2026

Margaret Maria Lay was born to the union of Warren and Beulah (Casey) Buck on March 24, 1927, in Saint Louis, Missouri. Her parents and son, Robert, preceded her in death, as well as four brothers and three sisters.

Margaret was educated in the Saint Louis Public School System, graduating from Sumner High School. Margaret united Holy Matrimony to Robert Alexander...

Jan 22, 2026

Mother Helen Anthony Seiber was born on February 26, 1930, in Woodville, Mississippi. She was the firstborn child of Bessie Wells and Samuel McQuarter, Sr. As part of the second generation born free, Mother Helen was raised by her grandparents, Edward (“Ed”) and Ella Wells, who were formerly enslaved. Under their guidance, she developed a strong work ethic and became...

Jan 21, 2026

Alvaria Simpson Jaquess' sunrise was on March 4, 1948 in Saint Louis, Missouri.

She grew up in the southside of Saint Louis, where she was educated in the Saint Louis Public School System. She attended and graduated from Chouteau Elementary School and McKinney High School. She earned an academic scholarship to Washington University after the birth of her beloved son, Lance,...

Jan 19, 2026

Jan 12, 2026

Gloria Jean Aldridge was born to the union of Aline and Walter James Cromwell on September 25, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the oldest child of their union of ten children.

Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Aldridge; three brothers, Dennis, Marshall, and Keith Cromwell; two sisters, Susie Logan and Emmaline Logon; and three grandchildren, Marlene...

Jan 12, 2026

NATHANIEL WATSON SR was born on May 26, 1936, in LaGrange, Arkansas to Jessie Watson Sr. and Elnora Munn. Preceded in death by his father, mother, (4) brothers and (4) sisters. Brothers (James T. Watson, Eddie Watson Sr., Elizah Watson Sr., Jessie Watson Jr.). Sisters (Addie Mae Rhoden, Bertha Mae Wheeler, Labertie Burnette and Betty Sue Dorsey).

Nathaniel Watson Sr. enjoyed...

Jan 9, 2026

Jan 6, 2026

Georgia Elizabeth Robnett White was born in Saint Louis, Missouri on October 7, 1932 and peacefully left this earth on January 6, 2026. Her loving husband Alvin, mother Roberta Van Buran, stepfather Martin Van Buran, twin brothers Eddrick (Eddie) and Freddrick and her father Fred Robnett preceded her in death, as well as ten uncles and two aunts.

When she was...

Jan 2, 2026

Helen Louise Williams, age 84, of Saint Louis, Missouri passed away on December 31, 2025, in Saint Louis, Missouri. She was born in Amory, Mississippi to Delta Williams and Helen White.

Helen lived a full and active life. She worked as a teaching assistant for early child care. She was a devoted child of God, spending the rest of her free...