Obituaries
Obituaries in Creve Coeur and the St. Louis Area
Steven Rivers
Nov 21, 2025
Stephen Rivers, affectionately known as “Steve,” was born on July 24, 1955, at City Number One Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was the oldest of eight siblings born to Richard L. Rivers and Rev. Lillie Mae Rivers, who both preceded him in death.
As a child, Steve loved to draw, often creating detailed pictures using a lead pencil. He enjoyed...
Melanie Yolanda Scott
Nov 18, 2025
Melanie Yolanda Scott, affectionately known as Ms. Moo, Mel Mel, Melodies, and Ms. Yum Yum, was born on August 2, 1986 in Saint Louis, Missouri, to Patricia Washington and Rickey G. Scott. She was not only the apple of her parents’ eyes but also cherished by her grandmother, Bae Bae, Aunt Cat, and Uncle Jr., as their own child, a...
Arnetta Marie Thomas
Nov 14, 2025
Arnetta Marie Thomas was born November 13, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Samuel and Beatrice Washington. She was the third of seven children. Her parents, brothers Ronald, Donald, and Michael, sisters Tiffany and Angela, and her beloved fur baby Mickey all preceded her in death.
Arnetta accepted Christ early in life and later joined Mt. Beulah M.B. Church, where she...
Beverly Ann Harris-Miller
Nov 3, 2025
Beverly Ann Harris-Miller was born to the union of Patricia Ann Rush Harris and Frank Harris Jr. She was the fourth of eight children.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Frank and Patricia Harris; nephew, Frederick Harris Jr.; and sister, Sharon Harris.
Beverly professed a hope in Christ at a young age and attended the Saint Louis Public Schools.
In 1979, she...
Randall Williams
Oct 29, 2025
Randall (known to a lot as Randy) was born to the union of Willie B. and Ophelia D. Williams in Saint Louis County, Missouri. He was the ninth child out of ten children.
Randy attended Berkeley McCluer High School, where he graduated. Randy was an honorable, courageous, and disciplined military veteran. He served in the Armed Forces for ten years—five in...
Cortez Mayfield Williams Jr
Sep 21, 2025
Cortez Mayfield Williams Jr know as “CJ” was born on October 18, 2016 in Saint Louis, Missouri, to Cortez and Cornice Williams. CJ attended Larimore Elementary, where math class, speech class, and spending time at BGC were the highlights of his day. CJ especially loved his 3rd grade class and teacher, who brought him so much joy and encouragement. His...
Key'Shaun Terrell Carmel
Sep 19, 2025
Key'Shaun Terrell Carmel aka Pablo entered the world on March 25, 2002 to mother Lenita R. Battle-Carmel. He was the youngest out of 5 children and the only boy.
Key’Shaun was educated in the Saint Louis Public School District, where he left a funny, loving presence. He later started working in fast food at Papa Johns, where through dedication and hard...
Robert Lee Wine
Aug 20, 2025
Mr. Robert Lee Wine was born on April 10, 1952, to the late Mr. Henry Wines Sr. and Mae Pearl Jones-Wines in Lake Providence, Louisiana. He was educated in the Lake Providence School System.
Robert enlisted in the United States Army, where he faithfully served his country and was honorably discharged in 1974. Following his service, he moved to St. Louis,...
Arnando Story
Aug 11, 2025
Arnando “Pookie” Story of Saint Louis, Missouri, passed away at 2:15 a.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025. Pookie worked as a mechanic and held other jobs throughout his life. He was also honored with an award for being a “Great Grandparent.”
Pookie is survived by his wife, Robin Story, and his sister, Crystal Crosby. He was preceded in death by his...

