Obituaries

May 27, 2025

Our beloved, MR. RICKEY MILLER, SR. was born in Crawfordsville, Arkansas on August 2, 1957 to Mr. Richard Miller Sr., and Mrs. Jessie Savannah (Thomas) Miller, who both preceded him in death.

Rickey was baptized at St. John Baptist Church in Crawfordsville, Arkansas. His childhood was instilled with a lifelong passion for driving: he loved cars. Rickey started driving at the...

May 27, 2025

Sister Flora Mae Grimm was born on March 29, 1936, to Walter and Maggie Grimm in Saint Louis, Missouri. She was the tenth child of thirteen children.

She received her education in the St. Louis Public School system and graduated from Vashon High School. With a passion for beauty and service, she pursued cosmetology and received her license from Gladys Cosmetology...

May 19, 2025

May 15, 2025

James Alton Bishop, Jr. was the third of six children, born on April 15, 1955, to James and Davola Bishop in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The sunset of his life was Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Saint Louis, Missouri.

James, affectionately known as “Jimmy,” confessed his belief in Christ at an early age, having been raised by his parents to know and...

May 14, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Jones, more intimately known as Candy, was received into this world on February 19, 1975, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the eldest child born to Marian Starr Jones-Dobbins.

Those who knew her understood she was a force to be reckoned with—extreme in every way. A jack of all trades, Candy mastered everything from cars to carpentry and beyond....

May 12, 2025

Lynetta “Net” Davis was born on December 8, 1958, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the oldest of five children born to Henrietta Price and Lynn Davis, and stepfather Rodney Price. Her mother, father, stepfather, sister Nina, and grandson Rontez preceded her in death.

Lynetta, affectionately called “Net,” received her education through the St. Louis Public School District and attended Sumner...

May 12, 2025

Robert James Diggs was born on October 23, 1957, in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was the first of three children born to the union of the late James and Carolyn Diggs.

Robert accepted Christ at a young age. He was educated in the Saint Louis Public School system and was proud to be a Soldan Tiger— he loved attending alumni picnics...

May 8, 2025

May 6, 2025

ROSE EVELYN SMITH was born on February 3, 1938, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to the late Herman Moses Adams and Oralee Walker Adams. She received her education at Jefferson High School.

Rose and Leeaurn Smith were united in marriage on July 4, 1968, and shared a loving union that spanned decades.

A devoted member of the Lively Stone Church of God under...

Apr 30, 2025

In Loving Memory of Melba J. Smith

Melba J. Smith, born on February 26, 1936, to Turlie and Grace (Fulton) Hart. She lived a life filled with love, service, and unwavering devotion to her family and community. Raised by the Black Oblate Sisters of Providence at St. Frances Girls Home, Melba developed a strong foundation of faith that guided her throughout...

Apr 30, 2025

Clora T. Allen was born in Rossville, Tennessee, on August 27, 1934, to Annie Moss Hayslett and James Hayslett. She received her primary and secondary education in Rossville. She later met and married Thomas L. Allen of Tunica, Mississippi.

They moved to St. Louis along with his brother and sister-in-law, and Clora's sister, Flora B. Hayslett. There, they became charter members...

Apr 28, 2025

Apr 23, 2025

James Edward McCaleb, age 79, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, at the James Cancer Center, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on January 17, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri, James was the beloved son of James T. McCaleb and Bernice Shields.

James now joins his parents; two sisters, Betty Sue and Jerry Young; his son, Bruce McCaleb;...

Apr 20, 2025

Apr 17, 2025

Clarice Butler Hinch was born on May 25, 1931, in Rock Hill, Mississippi, to Lindsey and Madgie Butler. One of twelve children, Clarice was preceded in death by her parents and siblings. She was christened and confirmed at Rock Hill Methodist Church.

Clarice began her education in Starkville, Mississippi, later attending L’Ouverture Middle School in St. Louis. She returned to Starkville...

Apr 16, 2025

Apr 16, 2025

MORRIE STOVALL was born in Mississippi on June 25, 1944, to Edith and N.F. Stovall, who, along with a village of aunts, raised and reared her with lessons of wisdom that would become the cornerstone of her life.

Following her father’s job with the railroad company, Morrie moved to St. Louis, MO, with her family as a young girl.

From an early...

Apr 15, 2025

Apr 13, 2025

Irene Dimples Burks was born January 28, 1922, in Gadberry, Kentucky, to William Martin Cheatham and Myrtie Elliot Cheatham. Irene was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend who passed away on April 13, 2025, at the age of 103.

Irene was the third of five children, in which she shared a special bond with all her siblings. Irene’s father and...

Apr 8, 2025

Arby Muex was born on November 23, 1941, in Brownsville, Tennessee, to the late Abra and Allie B. Muex. He was the fifth of twelve children. On April 8, 2025, Arby was called home to our Heavenly Father. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Claudia Muex, Gloria Williams, and Emma Tyus; three brothers, J.D., Alvin, and Ernest; and...