Obituaries

Apr 10, 2026

A Time To Be Born:

Darryl Stanley Ford was born on June 7, 1965, in Saint Louis, Missouri to the union of Susie Ann Ford Carpenter and Arthur Ford. He was the fifth child born into this union. He was preceded in death by his parents, Susie and Arthur, 1 brother Antoino, and the love of his life, Karen.

He accepted Jesus...

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Andrew Collier was born on April 23, 1958 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Ernestine Collier. Andrew was the only child. Andrew had one son, two step-fathers, three aunts, grandparents, one cousin and other relatives who preceded him in death.

Andrew grew up in Saint Louis, Missouri. He received his education in the Saint Louis Public Schools. After graduating from Martin Luther...

Apr 2, 2026

Mar 31, 2026

Lillie Mae Davis was born on May 3, 1935, in Beaumont, Texas, to the late Pinkey and James Gilbert. Her parents, four brothers James Gilbert, John Gilbert, Peter Gilbert, Robert Gilbert and two sisters Lena Taylor and Annie Amare Haynes preceded her in death. She was the eighth of nine children and grew up surrounded by the love and strength...

Mar 27, 2026

Earl Amos Childress, 78, of Bakersfield, California, passed away after a life marked by service, dedication, and deep love for his family. Born on August 19, 1947, in Lake Providence, Louisiana, Earl was the beloved elder son of Albertine Childress and James Washington. Through this union, they were also blessed with a younger son, Alvin Childress a.k.a Bede, all which...

Mar 26, 2026

Donald Bernett Ward was born August 26, 1951, to Louis and Bernetta Ward, who preceded his death.

He accepted Christ at an early age at Coleman Temple in Kinloch, Missouri.

Donald, affectionally known as (Don) to family and friends, attended Paul L. Dunbar Elementary from 1st to 8th grade and Kinloch High briefly. He went on to attend Beaumont High until the...

Mar 22, 2026

Kenny Lee Thomas, was born to Margeret Thomas And Author Binder, on March 13th 1959, in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Kenny was raised and educated in the Saint Louis Public School system and went on to self educate himself in the ways of worldly matters. In his voice and words (because I’m hard like that!), through the course of his life he...

Mar 22, 2026

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Jeffrey Calvin Smith was born on March 30, 1966, in Akron, Ohio, to Lula Bell Smith and Jerome Stanley, both of whom preceded him in death.

Jeffrey received his education in the St. Louis Public School System, where he spent much of his life building lasting relationships and memories. On June 9, 1994, Jeffrey met the love of his life, Felicia...

Mar 11, 2026

Mar 9, 2026

Roosevelt Singleton, affectionately known as "Rosie," was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was born on January 10, 1947, in Florence, Mississippi, to the late Walter Singleton and Maebelle Berry.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Edna Singleton; his brothers, Willie Scott and Melton Berry; and two grandchildren, Lamont Elem and Zachery Merrell, Jr.

Roosevelt accepted...

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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...