Obituaries
Obituaries in Creve Coeur and the St. Louis Area
Marlene Volk
Jun 19, 2025
Feb 12, 1940 - June 19, 2025
Marlene Buretta Volk passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her husband Joe Volk and children Carole Colich, Julie Baak, Marybeth Thomas and Greg Volk. Her greatest love was Joe -- they were happily married for 63 years. Marlene was a Catholic of strong and enduring faith and throughout her marriage she...
Timothy Lamar Travis
Jun 18, 2025
Timothy Lamar Travis was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Gloria Jean Edwards and the late McKinley Travis Sr.
He attended Job Corps early in life, then went on to Beaumont High School before graduating from Normandy High School in 2000.
Tim’s love for his children was like no other. He earned the nickname Tim “Toolman” Travis because of his passion for...
Alando Tobias Dismute
Jun 14, 2025
Alando Tobais Dismute was born on July 21, 1974, to Pearlie Dismute. He was affectionately known as Toby. Alando was the youngest of four siblings. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Pearlie Dismute, and his oldest brother, Shepherd Owens.
Toby accepted Christ at an early age.
He was educated in the St. Louis Public School System.
Alando had a passion...
David L. Jones
Jun 8, 2025
David Lysander was born on February 13, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Bert and Mattie L. Jones. He graduated from Charles Sumner High School in 1975. During his time at Sumner, David was a proud member of the tennis team, which won the Missouri State Championship.
Shortly after graduation, David enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and...
Joseph Anthony Volk
May 15, 2025
Joey Volk, 57, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, surrounded by the family who cherished him.
There were things Joey could not do, but his dear caregiver and second dad, Jeff Fraction, always focused on what Joey could do. Jeff lovingly cared for him for over 45 years, giving him a home filled with love, family, good food, and joy....
Jerome Golliday
Mar 4, 2025
Jerome Michael Golliday was born January 9, 1953 in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was the second of three children born to the union of Frances and Whitfield Golliday.
His parents, two sisters (Mary Robinson, Shirley Mitchell) and nephew, Kevin Robinson, all preceded him in death.
Jerome attended Soldan High School in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was initiated to the Buick '98 Luxury...
Pearl Beatrice Miller
Feb 22, 2025
It’s hard to find the words to say goodbye to someone who shaped my world so profoundly. My grandmother, Pearl, has passed away, and with her passing, a piece of my heart goes too.
Pearl was wise in ways that can’t be taught, wisdom that showed not just in her words, but in the way she lived. She moved through life...
Gregory Birkhead Sr.
Feb 20, 2025
Jesus saw fit to breathe life into Gregory Allen Birkhead on July 18, 1965, in Saint Louis, Missouri. His parents were blessed by GOD to welcome their sixth child. Gregory will meet his father, A.B. Birkhead, mother, Lenora Birkhead, baby brother, and sister, Rita Hubbard, at the gates of heaven.
Gregory professed a love for Christ and was baptized. He had...
Mary Mason
Feb 18, 2025
Mary Mason was born on November 2, 1950, to the late Fannie Mason and James Mason. She dedicated many years of her life to serving others, working at Kmart for 13 years, where she enjoyed interacting with people. Later, she embraced her true calling by running her own childcare service, lovingly caring for her grandchildren.
It is with heavy hearts that...
Arthur Cameron
Feb 14, 2025
With heavy hearts yet grateful spirits, we celebrate the life of Arthur Cameron, a cherished son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Arthur was born on June 21, 1952, in Greenwood, Mississippi, to his loving parents, Johnny and Bestie Cameron. He shared a special bond with his siblings, Johnny Cameron Jr. and Eliza Cameron, and grew up surrounded by family and...