Obituaries

Oct 28, 2024

Leonard Alfred Cummings, a cherished son, father, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on October 28, 2024.

Born in Georgetown, Guyana, South America, on October 28, 1939, to Mabel Cummings, Leonard’s life was a testament to resilience, integrity, and dedication.

A distinguished scholar and athlete, Leonard—affectionately known as "Mice" by his friends—pursued higher education as part...

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LZ Richardson was born on February 6, 1930, in Dermott, Arkansas, to the union of Lonnie Richardson Sr. and Ardelyar Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Lonnie Jr., Fahue, Evelyn, Ed, and James; his son, Barry; and his grandson, Darnell.

LZ attended Wolf Project High School and was a member of the First Church of God...

Oct 18, 2024

Robert L. Wilson Sr. was born on July 21, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Bradie and Camilla Wilson. He was the third of five children: Marvin, Bradie, Robert, Vivian, and Reginald.

He was educated in St. Louis, graduating from Soldan High School and later attending O'Fallon Tech, where he studied to be a machinist. Robert also had a natural talent...

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Elford Phillips, affectionately known as “Al” or “Bug,” was born on March 13, 1949, in Saint Louis, Missouri, to the late Earnest and Lenora Phillips. He was the youngest of six children and was raised in St. Louis, Missouri.

Al was educated in the Saint Louis Public School System and later enlisted in the United States Army, where he received awards...

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Paul Cortez Lee was born on May 8, 1952, to Jessie and Arthur Palmer in Hughes, Arkansas. The family later moved to Saint Louis, Missouri, where Paul received his education in the Saint Louis Public School system.

In 1968, Paul met Thelma Lee, and together they had three children: Jacqueline Lee-Ellis, Paul Cortez Lee, and Tara Lakiesha Lee.

Paul worked for Allen...

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Alex Gray was born on July 28, 1929, in Richmond Heights, Missouri, to William Gray and Clara Wright Gray. He was the fifth child of seven born to this union. His parents, along with his siblings Firmin, Eugene, Russell, Roberta, Clemintine, and Eloise, and one grandson, preceded him in death.

At an early age, Alex confessed his hope in Christ as...