Our Obituaries
Maryland Kelly Allen
November 22, 1915 - February 5, 2012
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Marvin George Robinson, Jr.
September 1, 1934 - February 2, 2012
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Roy Hase Saffold
January 24, 1936 - February 2, 2012
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Theda Ozoro Ransom
December 2, 1914 - February 2, 2012
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Deneen A. Lucius
May 21, 1960 - February 1, 2012
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Michael Blake
February 16, 1951 - January 31, 2012
Michael Blake was born on February 16, 1951 in the city of St. Louis, MO. He was the youngest of three sons born to the union of Douglas and Hattie (nee Bean) Blake. Both parents preceded him in death. Michael was baptized at Fairfax Baptist Church and grew up attending West Side Baptist Church. He was educated in the St. Louis Public School System and was a part of the Sumner High School Class...
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Roscoe S. Johnson
February 9, 1940 - January 31, 2012
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Gloria Harris
January 25, 1938 - January 30, 2012
Gloria Hodge Harris was born January 25, 1938 to her now deceased parents, L.M. Hodge and Jimmie Dee Hodge and her father Herman Toney, Sr. She confessed her faith in Jesus Christ at the early age of 11 years old. She was educated in the St. Louis Public School System, attending Patrick Henry Elementary and graduating from Vashon High School class of 1955. Gloria married Charles L. Harris of St...
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Eli Taylor, Jr.
October 1, 1966 - January 30, 2012
Eli Taylor, Jr. was born in St. Louis, Missouri, October 1, 1966. He was the second of four children (Curly, Yolander and Tony Taylor) born to Mattie, nee (Smith) and Eli Taylor, Sr. His mother preceded him in death. Family was important to Eli, especially his marriage. Eli believed that a couple married each other and not the extended families. Although the extended families were important,...
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Eunice Edna Kirksey
August 25, 1923 - January 30, 2012
Eunice Edna Kirksey was born in Petersburg, Virginia on August 25, 1923 to the union of Carrie and Ernest Thweatt. She was the youngest of eight children. On Monday, January 30, 2012 our beloved Eunice was called home. She passed peacefully in the early morning hours at her home. Eunice grew up in Petersburg where she attended Peabody High School and Virginia State College. During World War II...
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Johnella Weston
October 17, 1931 - January 28, 2012
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Anthony White Mayes
April 27, 1961 - January 26, 2012
Anthony Mayes was born on April 27th, 1961 to the union of Rena and Willie Mayes in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the fourth child of eight children. Both parents and two brothers preceded him in death. Anthony was educated in the St. Louis Public school system. He professed his hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized by Reverend Trussell at The Original Friendship Baptist Church in St....
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Terry J. Brison
February 25, 1944 - January 26, 2012
Terry Jean Brison was born to Marie Brown and Tweed Brown on February 25, 1944 in Brinkley, Arkansas. Terry's mother, father and brother, Tweed E. Brown Jr. preceded her in death. The family moved to St. Louis, Missouri where she attended the St. Louis Public School System and graduated from Arkansas School System. She met and married Grantful Brison: who preceded her in death. To this union no...
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Minnie Lee Fowler
December 5, 1910 - January 25, 2012
Minnie Lee Merrell Fowler was born December 5, 1910 in Lumberton, Mississippi to the parents of Will Merrell and Pearlia Parker Merrell. She was the third child of ten children. She was preceded in death by her parents and all her siblings. Mama Minnie, as affectionately called by family members and friends, was educated in the Mississippi Public School System. On March 27, 1929, she was united...
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John Eddie Walker
February 23, 1941 - January 25, 2012
John Walker was born Feb 23, 1941 to Robert and Frankie Walker in Glendora, Mississippi. He was the third child of five children, Suretha, Augustine, Robert, and Donald. Donald, Robert, and Augustine preceded him in death. He was educated in St. Louis at Sumner High School. He later joined the army and served in the Vietnam war. After leaving the military, John worked at McDonnell Douglas...
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Evelyn Shegog
February 10, 1921 - January 24, 2012
Evelyn (Everlean) Shegog was born in Polk, Mississippi, February 26, 1921, to Patsy Ford and Nathaniel Doyle. She was one of sixteen siblings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Olen Shegog. To this union, nine children were born. Evelyn, was the loving, caring matriarch of the family. She provided selfless support for her entire family, and was a shoulder to cry on and an ear to listen...
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Betty Davenport
June 21, 1939 - January 23, 2012
Betty Jean (Blake) Davenport was born June 21, 1939 to Leslie O' Neal and Thelma (Gunn) Blake in Walnut, Mississippi. She was the oldest of 3 children. In 1940, Betty was sent to Palestine, Arkansas to live with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Lenzy Gunn. In 1946, the family moved to St. Louis, Missouri. Betty attended Simmons Grade School and Sumner High School graduating June 11, 1957. She...
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Loretta Ann Mathis
July 9, 1958 - January 22, 2012
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Bernice Glover
February 11, 1927 - January 22, 2012
Bernice Glover was born February 11, 1927 in Yazoo City, Mississippi to the late Tyler and Queenie Ellison. To that union was born 8 children. Bernice was the youngest girl in the family. All of her siblings preceded her in death. Bernice, who most people fondly knew her as "Dank", was educated in the Mississippi School's Educational System. She enjoyed telling her family about how hard it was ...
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Beverly D. Glenn
April 18, 1952 - January 22, 2012
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Joseph Keys
November 22, 1926 - January 21, 2012
Joseph Keys was born November 22, 1926 to the union of Claude and Mary Keys in Crossett, Arkansas. He was the youngest of six children. He received his education in the Crossett Public School System. Upon completion of his education, Joseph enlisted in the US Army during World War II. In June 1952, he married Virginia Dell Richards and from this union had five children and one step-daughter. He...
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Paul B. Wright
November 25, 1936 - January 20, 2012
Paul Beverly Wright, Sr. was born on November 25, 1936 in St. Louis, the youngest of four sons born to the union of James Lee Wright and Myrtle Wilson Wright. Orphaned at an early age, Paul and his brothers were raised by a loving network of extended family. He spent his childhood years in St. Louis and Troy, Missouri and attended Troy schools into the 8th grade. He graduated from Sumner High...
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Cornelious Nash
August 12, 1933 - January 20, 2012
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Dember F. Bonds, Jr.
November 27, 1942 - January 20, 2012
Dember F. Bonds, Jr. was born in Iuka, Mississippi on November 27, 1942 to the late Dember F. Bonds, Sr. and the late Louise French Bonds. His family moved from Mississippi to Indiana in 1942. At the age of 10, he was baptized at the St. John's Catholic Church in Evansville, Indiana by Monsignor Moose. The family moved again to St. Louis, Missouri in 1960 where he lived until he was called home...
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James D. Winston
April 9, 1946 - January 19, 2012
James Douglas Winston was born April 9, 1946 in the city of St. Louis, MO where he was raised and educated. He was the first of four children born to the union of Gladys O. Hemphill-Winston and Nathaniel Milton Winston. Both parents preceded him in death. In the absence of his father, James took on the role of the man of the house, working to help support his mother and 3 sisters, Patti, San...
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Jessie R. Walker
May 16, 1916 - January 17, 2012
Jessie R. Walker was born May 16, 1916, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Joe Jenkins and Mattie Adams. She was the youngest of six children. Preceding her in death were her parents, Joe and Mattie, her beloved husband, Wellington Walker, her five sisters, Irene Swopes, Pearl Logan, Less Martin, Maple Henry, Everline Wilson, and her three daughters, Barbara Walker, Doris Jackson, and Marie Fowler,...
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Robert Curtis Anderson
July 19, 1948 - January 17, 2012
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Marguerite McMurtry
January 5, 1922 - January 17, 2012
Life Reflections of Marguerite Collins (Maggie-Mike) McMurtry was born January 5, 1922 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the oldest of 3 children. She leaves behind a sister and brother, Lucille Latimore and Eugene Collins in death. Marguerite was educated at St. Rita, a private Catholic boarding school. She went there from 1st-12th grade and received her high school diploma. After graduating...
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Geneva Jean King
May 8, 1945 - January 16, 2012
Geneva Jean King was born in St. Louis, Missouri May 8, 1945 to the union of Mattie and James King. Father, James and 2 brothers, Roosevelt and Bernell preceded her in death. Jean as we often called her was raised by a loving and caring mother, who gave her everything that any child could wish for. She went to the best schools; St. Ann's Elementary, Rosatti Kane High School and after graduating...
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Harvey Edison, Sr.
August 3, 1952 - January 14, 2012
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Leroy Jackson, Jr.
September 27, 1944 - January 14, 2012
Mr. Leroy Jackson Jr., was born September 27, 1944 in Ludlow, Mississippi to the union of the late Leroy Sr. and Mattie Kincaid Jackson. He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined New Hope Baptist Church in Brentwood, Missouri. Leroy graduated from Hadley Technical High School in St. Louis, in 1961. Upon graduation he joined the United States Air Force and served in the Vietnam...
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Woodzell Gibbs
August 5, 1942 - January 12, 2012
Woodzell Gibbs was born August 5, 1942 in Hamburg, Arkansas to Lester and Lina Gibbs, who preceded him in death. Woodzell was the eldest of four children. At the age of one Woodzell and his parents moved to St. Louis, MO. He attended Bates Elementary School, and was a graduate of Hadley Technical High School where he had perfect attendance for all four years. After high school, Woodzell worked...
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Lois Ann Waller
December 5, 1935 - January 12, 2012
The parents of Lois Ann Waller, Albert and Martha (Atkinson) Waller, were overjoyed when on December 5, 1935 they finally gave birth to a baby girl, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. The family moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and later to Kansas City Kansas. Then they arrived in St. Louis, Missouri in the late 1940's. Lois had three brothers: Albert Jr., Robert, and Paul, who preceded her in death and a...
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Samella Butler
August 27, 1931 - January 11, 2012
Samella Butler was born August 27, 1931 in Starkville, Mississippi to Nancy Collier Mims and Tom Lyndsey. She went home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2012. She professed hope in Christ and was baptized at age 12. She graduated from high school in Starkville, Mississippi before moving to St. Louis, Missouri. She was a faithful member of Greater Mount Carmel Baptist Church since 1960. She...
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Mary Alice Williams
March 24, 1928 - January 11, 2012
Mary Alice (Gray) Williams was born in Clayton, Missouri, on March 24, 1928 to the union of Irene Jenkins and Ulysses Grant Gray, Sr. She was the oldest of three children, Ulysses Grant Gray, Jr. and Inez Hereford (deceased). Mary Alice confessed her faith in God at an early age and was baptized at First Baptist Church of Clayton, Missouri. She was a product of the Maplewood-Richmond Heights...
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LaShaun Holmes
May 31, 1976 - January 8, 2012
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Lonnell Dortch
May 24, 1976 - January 8, 2012
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Willie L. Wallace
December 3, 1925 - January 8, 2012
Willie Lee Wallace was born on December 3, 1925 in Cordele, GA. He was the only child of the late Samuel and Julia Wallace. Willie accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age. He later united with Saint Peter A.M.E. Church in 1972. He enjoyed singing and was a member of The Inspirational Choir for more than 30 years. He loved Bible Study and spent many, many hours studying the Bible....
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Wesley Robinson
January 16, 1930 - January 8, 2012
Wesley Robinson was born on January 16, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri to William and Willie Mae Robinson. Wesley's father and mother both preceded him in death. Wesley was baptized at an early age at Calvary Baptist Church 2822 Easton under Pastor Italius Moore. When he returned to St. Louis, Missouri he united with Antioch Missionary Baptist Church under Reverend Collins. Wesley attended Carr...
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Hoyt Bently Washington
September 15, 1923 - January 5, 2012
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Laverne Roberts
July 16, 1949 - January 5, 2012
The world was blessed with her presence on July 16, 1949, born in Earl, Arkansas, Laverne and her mother later relocated to St. Louis, Missouri. Daughter of Vester and Birdie Triggs (via marriage) she confessed her hope in Christ at an early age. Laverne attended Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville where she obtained her Bachelors Degree and later obtained her Master's Degree at Webster...
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Donnie M. Patterson
July 16, 1957 - January 4, 2012
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Walter L. Barnes
July 9, 1947 - January 4, 2012
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Kathlee Huddleston
June 10, 1927 - January 3, 2012
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Evelyn Pierce
June 2, 1924 - January 3, 2012
Evelyn Pierce was born on June 2, 1924, to Juilene and Jack Thomas. She confessed her faith in God at an early age, and was a long time member of Holy Sacraments Lutheran Church. She later transferred her membership to Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church in 2011. Evelyn faithfully attended church services and bible studies every week up until her death. Evelyn retired after many years of...
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Albert Lawrence Tarkington
August 27, 1956 - January 3, 2012
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Laura Lucille Lock
March 30, 1922 - January 2, 2012
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Leonard ONeal Fort, Sr.
March 17, 1953 - January 2, 2012
Mr. Leonard O. Fort, Sr., began his earthly journey on March 17, 1953 in Sheffield, Alabama. Mr. Fort was the eldest son of William Henry "Jake" and Grace Mae Bates of Sheffield, Alabama. He graduated from Leighton Training School in Leighton, Alabama. He then moved to St. Louis, Missouri; where he spent years working for Pepsi Company till his health failed. He loved to travel and cook....
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Dana Andrew Woods, Sr.
December 9, 1958 - December 30, 2011
On December 9, 1958 in Saint Louis, Missouri a handful of dust was wrapped around an immortal soul and was laid in the arms of the late Mr. Andrew Woods and Mrs. Grace Woods. They named this "bundle of joy," Dana Andrew, who was affectionately called "Danny". At an early age, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior and joined Washington Tabernacle Church. Danny attended Clark Elementary School...
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Thomas Stewart, Jr.
July 1, 1937 - December 29, 2011
On December 29, 2011, God in His infinite wisdom came down to claim one whom we all loved, Reverend Thomas Stewart, Jr. He quietly closed his eyes and answered the call to go live with God. Thomas Stewart's life began on July 1, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born the only child to Reverend Thomas Stewart, Sr. and Reverend Danella Waterford. He graduated from Sumner High School and then...
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Robert Belizaire Etienne
July 15, 1918 - December 28, 2011
On July 15, 1918 Robert Belizaire Etienne was born to Simone Celestine and Justin Belizaire Etienne in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Both parents preceded him in death as well as one sister, Odette Darbouze. Robert began his education in Jacmel, Haiti. He attended medical school in Port-au-Prince. Robert graduated from medical school in 1949. He arrived in the United States July 16, 1949. He started...
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Sherman L. Bryant
May 15, 1935 - December 28, 2011
Sherman L. Bryant, also known as "Bill" was born on May 15, 1935 in Saint Louis, Missouri. Sherman graduated from Sumner High School in 1953 and attended Illinois State. He later enlisted in the U.S. Army. Sherman retired from Magna Visual as a Supervisor and Traffic Director. As a devoted Christian Sherman actively served at New Sunny Mount since 1949. He was a man of few words, but highly...
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Diana Mary McLemore
February 27, 1960 - December 28, 2011
Diana Mary McLemore was born in St. Louis, Missouri on February 27, 1960 and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Malone, Jr. she was the first born of six children. She accepted Christ at an early age. She is preceded in death by her mother, Herrice M. Malone and her younger brother, Kenneth G. Malone . Left to cherish her memory her husband, Larry P. McLemore; her son, Al L. (Stacey)...
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Ella Mae Williams
November 5, 1953 - December 27, 2011
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Dr. Earl Miller
February 7, 1933 - December 25, 2011
Rev. Dr. Earl Miller was born on February 7, 1933 in Wolf Island, MO to Cornish and Mable Miller. He was the ninth of fifteen children; ten of whom preceded him in death along with his parents. He was affectionately known to many as "Babydoll". He came to know Christ at an early age. His mother was an elder and an evangelist and his father was a deacon. He grew up in the Friendship Baptist...
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Walter Russell, Sr.
January 18, 1921 - December 23, 2011
Walter Russell, Sr. was born to the union of Issac and Julia Russell of Little Rock, Arkansas. He entered this earthly place on January 18, 1920. He later moved to St. Louis, MO. On June 6, he was united in Marriage to Mary Anna Wrice. To this union 11 children were born. Virginia Russell, Portia Merriweather, Walter Russell, Jr., Elois Shannon, Donzell Russell, Harold Russell, Gail Owens, Audrey...
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Doreen Annette Simmons
January 17, 1946 - December 23, 2011
Doreen Annette Simmons was born January 17, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Mildred J. Crosby and the late Benjamin F. Monroe. She accepted Christ at an early age and was educated in the St. Louis Public School System. Doreen lived life to the fullest and loved to entertain her family and friends. She departed her earthly home for her heavenly home on Friday, December 23, 2011...
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Michael E. McLemore
August 11, 1963 - December 22, 2011
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Vivian Mae Newburn
February 14, 1942 - December 19, 2011
Vivian Mae Walker was born in St. Louis, MO on February 14, 1942 to Doris K. Smith and William Walker who preceded her in death. Vivian attended school in the St. Louis Public School System. She later became an employee of the St. Louis Public Board of Education with over 30 years of service. Before retiring she worked at Pruitt Military Academy, where she touched so many lives of both...
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Maxine Walker
May 15, 1943 - December 19, 2011
Maxine Walker was born on May 15, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri and was the first child of Maxine D. Walker and Persiphine Walker. She was the big sister of the Walker clan. Maxine was a graduate of Charles Sumner High School. Maxine was the proud mother of one son, Shawn Walker. Maxine was employed for over thirty years at Deaconess Hospital as part of the nursing staff. Maxine enjoyed...
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Mary Carrie Hardy
May 15, 1919 - December 19, 2011
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Jospehine Elizabeth Clemons
January 18, 1952 - December 18, 2011
Josephine Elizabeth Vaughns was born January 18, 1952 in St. Louis, MO at Homer G. Phillips Hospital to the union of Ovin Vaughns and Josephine Riles Vaughns. Both parents have preceded her in death. She received her early childhood education in the Michigan Public School System. As a person who sought to improve herself, she continued her education in her adult years by attending Stratford...
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Edgar Raymond Carter, Jr.
May 31, 1945 - December 17, 2011
Edgar Raymond Carter, Jr. was born of the union of Gladys Shelby and Edgar Raymond Carter, Sr. on May 31, 1945 in Clarksville, Tennessee who preceded him in death. His faith journey began as a young child at Visitation Elementary School, where he received instructions, training and was nurtured in the Catholic Faith. Edgar continued his education in parochial schools until his high school years...
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Keith Andre Larkin
May 21, 1964 - December 17, 2011
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Robert H. Jackson, Sr.
June 28, 1927 - December 17, 2011
Robert Hiram Jackson, Sr. was born on June 28, 1927, in St. Louis Missouri, to Queen Esther Greene and James Jackson. Robert was raised on the Southside of St. Louis by his mother Queen Esther (Greene) DeBaun and stepfather, Frank DeBaun Sr. Robert accepted Christ at an early age, demonstrating his love for Christ through Holy Baptism at LaSalle African Methodist Episcopal Church. He was...
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Doris Lee Harper
June 27, 1935 - December 16, 2011
Doris Lee Harper was born on June 27, 1935 in Bogue Chitto, Mississippi to Josephine and Rudolph Hodge who preceded her in death. She was the first born of four from this lovely union. Her dance partner and oldest brother, Darris Hodge, son-in-law, Archie Robinson, step daughter, Carolyn Harper and granddaughter's, Stephanie Harper and Tamika Hawkins also preceded her in death. Doris Lee Harper...
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Anita Carol Brown
January 24, 1961 - December 16, 2011
Anita "Carol" Brown was born January 24, 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri to Almertis Brown and John Banks. She was the second eldest of four children. She was preceded in death by her father and two brothers, Samuel "Danny" Brown and Vundre' Brown. She was educated in St. Louis City public schools and confessed her faith in Christ at an early age. She made her permanent home in Springfield, Illinois...
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Tracey Marie Ramey
October 27, 1968 - December 15, 2011
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James Edward Shepherd
April 22, 1954 - December 13, 2011
April 22, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri Otis and Louise Shepherd were blessed with their only son. He was one of eight children. They named him James Edward Shepherd. His father, Otis Shepherd preceded him in death. James was raised in the City of Kinloch. He attended Holy Angels Catholic School and graduated from Soldan High School in 1972 and furthered his educated at Florissant Valley Community...
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Arvis Victoria Johnson
December 17, 1921 - December 13, 2011
Arvis Victoria Johnson "A.J." was born December 17, 1921 to Emma and Harrison Edwards in McCrory, Arkansas. She was one of thirteen children. She accepted the Lord at an early age at Morning View M.B. Church. She moved to St. Louis, MO at the age of 19 and met and married Arlee Johnson. They later divorced. She spent many years working in a poultry house. The poultry house closed and she moved...
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Mary Nell Sample
July 14, 1947 - December 11, 2011
Elderess Mary Nell Sample was born on the 14th day of July in the year of 1947 in the city of St. Louis, state of Missouri to the union of Reverend Amos Campbell and Rusie Mae Campbell. She confessed her hope in Christ at an early age, where she was baptized and united with the Baptist Church. She and her Family were united with Mt Sinai Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor R.L. White...
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Dianna Eddings
January 12, 1948 - December 9, 2011
Dianna "Dianne" Perkins Eddings was born on January 12, 1948 to the union of Eddie E. and Hattie J. Bluitt Perkins in St. Louis, Missouri. Both parents and one brother, James, preceded her in death. She attended Charles Sumner High School, graduating in 1966. She went on to further her education at Forest Park Community College. Dianna worked for the State of Missouri with the Department of...
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Larry James Smith
January 28, 1944 - December 8, 2011
Larry James Smith was born in St. Louis, Missouri on January 28, 1944 to Mary Cook and William Shelby, Sr. He was the youngest of three children. His parents, sister and brother preceded him in death. Larry graduated from high school in 1962 and was then drafted into the U.S. Army. He served at Fort Hood, Texas and was honorably discharged in 1964. After his discharge from service he worked at...
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James Thomas Rivers
April 1, 1937 - December 8, 2011
Mr. James Thomas Rivers was born April 1, 1937 in Bolivar, Tennessee. The eldest of eight children. His parents, James Shivers and Addie Bell Rivers preceded him in death. He attended Mary High School in Jackson, Tennessee. James relocated to St. Louis, Missouri in 1957. He married Bernice Hill in Bolivar, Tennessee; to them four sons were born William Ray Rivers, James Herbert Rivers, Larry...
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Dorothy Jean Wilks
January 14, 1934 - December 8, 2011
Dorothy Jean (Walters) Wilks was blessed to be born into this world on January 14, 1934, to beloved parents Henry Lee (Papa) a Lucinda (Big Mama) Walters. Dorothy was the baby girl to seven sisters and five brothers. Both parents and 4 sisters and 4 brothers have preceded her in death. Dorothy attended elementary and Benson High School where she was an accomplished athlete, playing on the girls...
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Valeria Bradley Lewis
October 12, 1959 - December 8, 2011
Valeria Lewis was born on October 12, 1959 at Homer G. Phillips in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the fourth of eight children. She was preceded in death by her father, and brother, Kenneth Bradley. Valeria was educated in the public schools and graduated from Central High School with high honors. Val went on to high ground, she also graduated with high honors from Lutheran Nursing School in...
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Thomas Burroughs
March 28, 1943 - December 7, 2011
Our Heavenly Father has called home His soldier, Thomas Wesley Burroughs. Thomas was gifted to Earth on March 28, 1943. He was born to the union of the late Mr. Frank and Mrs. Bernice Burroughs. Thomas was affectionately known as "Tommy" to all who were near and dear. Tommy was baptized at an early age at St. James A.M.E. Church where his family attended when he was a child. Tommy was educated...
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Quincella Jackson
March 20, 1949 - December 7, 2011
Quincella Jackson was born on March 20, 1949 to Velma Jackson and Ellison Jackson who both preceded her in death. She was the oldest of ten children. Two sisters, Sheila Carter and Brenda Martin, two brothers William Rodgers and Ellison Jackson and a daughter Denise A. Jackson all preceded her in death. "Quin" confessed hope in Christ at an early age and united with union Tabernacle Missionary...
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Martha Jean Foster
June 17, 1935 - December 6, 2011
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Rosie Clara Hayes
October 5, 1920 - December 6, 2011
Rosie Clara (Williams) Hayes was born to John and Minnie Williams on October 5, 1920 in Kirkwood, Missouri. She was the first of three children. Her siblings, Alice and Robert both preceded her in death. Rosie was baptized at an early age at the Harrison Avenue Baptist Church in Kirkwood, Missouri. Rosie met and married Mack Billups in 1933 and to this union was born a son Jimmie Lee Billups....
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David Rucker
February 7, 1939 - December 6, 2011
David Rucker was born on February 7, 1939 to the late Walter Rucker and Nancy Carver in Stovall, Mississippi. David accepted Christ at the age of ten years old at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Stovall Mississippi. He moved to St. Louis, Missouri in 1956. David served in the United State Air Force from 1960-1963 as an Airmen First Class during the Vietnam War. David joined in holy matrimony to...
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Ferrell McGhee
September 29, 1946 - December 5, 2011
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Eunice Juanita Williams
November 5, 1931 - December 4, 2011
Eunice Juanita Williams was born November 5, 1931 to the union of the late Marshall N. Jones and Vera Jones, who preceded her in death. She had one brother, Harry Rhodes who preceded her in death. She matriculated at Vashon High School, Harris Stowe and received her Master's from St. Louis University. Juanita had a highly successful teaching career with the St. Louis Public Schools. During most...
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Ernest W. Graham
November 30, 1938 - December 4, 2011
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Arleater Warren
April 10, 1921 - December 2, 2011
Mother Arleater Warren was born on April 10, 1921 in Baldwyn, Mississippi to Minnie Calomese and William Johnson. Her mother bore her early in age, which left her grandparents playing an integral role in her upbringing. Rooted in Christianity, her grandparents instilled many Christian values that ultimately shaped Arleater into the woman she is today. Mother Warren loved to praise the Lord,...
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John Clifton Smith
May 30, 1925 - December 2, 2011
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Constance Camille Rice
July 4, 1941 - December 1, 2011
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Vernell Hunt, Sr.
May 16, 1919 - November 29, 2011
Vernell Hunt, Sr. was born to this union on May 16, 1919 in Brownsville, TN. His parents, Mary and Armstead Hunt (preceded him in death). He was the 6th child of 10 children. He received his formal education in Jackson, Tennessee, where he later met and married Ruth Evelyn Anderson in 1940. He enlisted in the United States Army during World War II. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He...
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Alfred Hamilton
March 27, 1947 - November 28, 2011
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Sammie Cooper
September 5, 1921 - November 27, 2011
Mr. Sammie Cooper beloved son of L.C. and Modine Cooper was born on September 5, 1921 in Sikeston, Missouri. He later resided in St. Louis, Missouri and was educated within the St. Louis school system. He accepted Jesus Christ at an early age: he was a member of Christ Temple Church (St. Louis), under the pastorage of the late L.C. Johnson. Sammie Cooper was a very compassionate caring...
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Michael Louis Lee
July 23, 1956 - November 26, 2011
Mr. Michael Louis Lee was born on July 23, 1956 on the West side of Chicago to the proud parents, Ernest Lee Sr. and Dorothy Jean Lee. Both parents preceded him to Glory. Mike was the fourth child of this union. Three siblings, Pauline Shaw, Ernest Lee Jr. and Elaine French have also preceded him to Glory; along with his only son, Michael Martin, they all shall meet in Zion New Jerusalem. Mike...
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Sandra Whitley
June 30, 1945 - November 25, 2011
Sandra was the second child out of 13 children born to James Sylvester Smith and Rosalie May Smith on June 30, 1945, and at an early age, Sandra found herself being shifted about with other family members due to family challenges within her immediate family. By the time Sandra was sent back to her natural parent's home, she found her new role as caregiver to her younger brothers and sisters due...
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Frances Peterson
July 4, 1928 - November 23, 2011
FRANCES MILDRED PETERSON was born in Dyersburg, TN on July 4, 1928, to the Union of Prince Thompson and Melissa Walker-Thompson. She was one of four children. Three girls and one boy. Both parents and all of her siblings preceded her in death. Frances confessed her love for Christ at an early age. She was educated in the Dyersburg Public School District. Later in life she moved to St. Louis,...
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Helen M. Black
January 6, 1951 - November 23, 2011
Helen Black was born on January 6, 1951 to the late Gussie and Louvenia Black of Yellow Bluff, Alabama. She was the youngest of eleven children. She moved to St. Louis, Missouri and became an employee at Host International Airport for forty-one years. Her husband, Leon Davis, siblings, Alfredia James, Owens Black, Charlie Black and Gussie Mae Rambo preceded her in death. Leaving in her...
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Katherine Anderson
June 25, 1932 - November 22, 2011
Katherine Jean Anderson, President and CEO of Andy's Seasoning, Inc., was born on a farm on June 25, 1932 in Osceola, Arkansas to William and Odessa Lee. She was the eldest of eleven children. Educated at Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis, Tennessee, Katherine also took courses at Tucker Business College and, later, Florissant Valley Community College and St. Louis University. She was,...
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Mary Louise Turner
June 2, 1921 - November 20, 2011
Mrs. Mary Louise Turner was born on June 20, 1920 in Clarkdale, Mississippi to the union of Victoria Neal and Alexander Johnson. Her parents preceded her in death. She attended the Shard School system in Mississippi. She was joined in holy matrimony to the late George Turner Sr. and to this union 4 children was born, Robert Lee Latchinson, Irma Jean Turner, George Turner and Terry Turner. She...
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Verceree Kates
December 23, 1922 - November 19, 2011
Verceree Kates was born in Little Rock Arkansas to parents, Wesley and Savannah Harris. She was the third of six children, with siblings Vernon, Vernice, Velma, John, and Lena. The Harris family moved to St. Louis when the children were small. Verceree Kates lived in St. Louis for the remainder of her life. As a young woman, Verceree married Leonard Neely. Her oldest child, Leonard Neely, Jr....
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Courtney Terrell Smith
June 23, 1977 - November 19, 2011
Courtney Terrell Smith was born June 23, 1977 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Gloria Smith and James Burns. Early Saturday Morning, November 19, 2011 Courtney Terrell Smith, at Christian Northeast Hospital, was called on an everlasting journey that he peacefully embraced. He attended Saint Louis Public School District. Terrell Smith confessed in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Tower Grove...
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Tisha Iceola Jenkins Orange
November 13, 1975 - November 17, 2011
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Velma Simpson
September 3, 1918 - November 17, 2011
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