Obituaries

May 17, 2026

Atlean Prowell Searcy was born on November 13, 1925, to the proud parents of Rev. William and Annie Prowell of Marvel, Arkansas. She was the second child of six children born to this union. She was preceded in death by her parents, Annie and William; her sisters, Ruby Lee Woodson and Lucy Johnson; and her brothers, Willie and Levy Prowell.

Atlean...

May 12, 2026

May 9, 2026

Terry Alexander McKinney was born on November 30, 1954, to Alvin and Mary McKinney in St. Louis, Missouri. Terry was the middle child of nine children and the firstborn son. He faced and overcame many medical challenges from infancy throughout his childhood. His resilience resulted in the name “Superman” as he rose to any challenge he faced. Terry’s tall, slender...

May 1, 2026

Apr 29, 2026

The family of Victor Young expresses our sincere thanks and heartfelt gratitude to each of you for every act of love and kindness shown during this difficult time. We are deeply appreciative of your prayers, calls, visits, words of encouragement, and support.

Victor was a kind and thoughtful man, always thinking of others and often searching for solutions that could help...

Apr 28, 2026

Brandi Tess Miller was born July 30th, 1984, to Mr. Thomas Earl and Irene (Johnson) Miller in St. Louis, Mo. He parents, aunt, and fur baby Tinky preceded her in death.

Brandi Tess was educated in the East Saint Louis School District 189, earning her high school diploma, and continued her education in healthcare by completing training and becoming a Certified...

Apr 27, 2026

Darell “Pedro” Thomas, was born and raised in St. Louis, the beloved son of Verdie Thomas, Sr. and Helen Henderson Thomas. He was educated in the St. Public Schools and completed his Associate’s degree in Electronics at South Tech. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Verdie Jr, Patricia, Irving and Jewel. He was a devoted husband,...

Apr 11, 2026

Harriet Elaine White-Lee was born October 4, 1927 in Saint Louis, Missouri, to the union of the late David and Pearl Baily-White. She was the youngest of 6 children, who all preceded her in death.

She was educated in the Saint Louis Public School System and graduated from Vashon High School in 1944. In1948, she received her Bachelor's Degree at Lincoln...

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...

Apr 8, 2026

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Apr 2, 2026

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

Mar 14, 2026

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