Obituaries

Obituaries in Creve Coeur and the St. Louis Area

Flora Lee Thomas

Flora Lee Thomas

Jan 18, 2026

Flora Thomas, born on June 17, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, to her late parents, Juanita Thomas and M.C. Thomas Sr., was a woman of strength, grace, and profound faith. As the second-born of fourteen children, she was a beloved member of her family.

Known for her cheerful disposition, compassion, and generosity, Flora possessed a remarkable resilience. Despite her formidable strength,...

Harold Davie Rivers

Harold Davie Rivers

Jan 5, 2026

To:Family, Loved Ones, friends, and all affiliates...

The world welcomed Harold Davie Rivers on January 22, 1985. Harold was preceded in death by his mother (Flora Bell Rivers), father (Harrell Curry), Uncle (L.C. Rivers), Aunt (Lillie Mae Rivers), grandmother (Mollie Francis Anderson) Aunt (Aristine Gibson), Uncle (Julius Rivers), Uncle (Willie Earl Rivers), Brother (Lorenzo Carre Rivers), and a few cousins... He...

Norvell Lamont Abrams

Norvell Lamont Abrams

Jan 3, 2026

Norvell Lamont Abrams, lovingly known to everyone as “Vell”, was born on May 8, 1974 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Orvell “QA” Furlow and Cleo Furlow. From the very beginning, Norvell brought joy, laughter, and love wherever he went.

He attended Normandy High School and later continued his education at Job Corps. Education mattered to Norvell, but what mattered most to...

Thomas James Herndon III

Thomas James Herndon III

Dec 24, 2025

Thomas James Herndon III was born to Anne Marie Zachary and the late Thomas William Herndon II, September 6, 1978 in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was the third of four children.

Thomas, affectionately known as Tee, was raised on the Northside of Saint Louis, where he was baptized at the age fourteen in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Tee...

Shirley Ann Malik

Shirley Ann Malik

Dec 4, 2025

Shirley was born November 30, 1942, from her parents William and Jessie Buford. And grew up in Kinloch, MO.

Shirley was married once for 50 years to Carl Omituwuju Malik her lifelong partner whom preceded her in passing.

Shirley had 2 biological sons and 1 blended son from her union with Carl: Trevan, Ell Hajj and Sahib Malik.

Shirley was like anyone, she...

Steven Rivers

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

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

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

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...