Obituaries

Obituaries in Creve Coeur and the St. Louis Area

Lonnie Charles Smith Jr.

Lonnie Charles Smith Jr.

Jan 31, 2026

Lonnie Charles Smith Jr was born the 3rd child to Lonnie Charles Smith Sr and Cloteria Brown on October 27, 1960.

He was a very caring, hard working man, that made his self of available to anyone in need. His passion was lawn care he was also a very good cook. He was a man of many talents.

On January 31st he...

Ivy Lee O'Kain

Ivy Lee O'Kain

Jan 28, 2026

Ivy Lee was born to Columbus and Pearline Okain on September 2, 1958. He was the 7th of ten children. He was preceded in death, his parents, his siblings Janet DeNormus, Clyde, Earnce, Valentina and nephews Ray Okain, Joel Phillips and niece Danielle Famous.

He attended the Saint Louis Public Schools and graduated from Mckinley High School, after graduation he decided...

Douglas Williams

Douglas Williams

Jan 23, 2026

Douglas Williams of Saint Louis Missouri was born September 1, 1958 and passed away on January 23, 2026. Doug was a devoted son, father, brother, and uncle. He was a kind intelligent man with a passion for music. As a self-taught bass guitarist, he could often be heard playing his favorite songs by Marvin Gaye, especially Heard it Through the...

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...

Julius Maurice Hayes

Julius Maurice Hayes

Jan 3, 2026

He was born to his parents, Julius Maurice and Mildred Hayes on November 26, 1971.

Julius was a kind, humble, and lovable young man. He enjoyed dressing nicely and cherished spending time with his family and friends.

He was the seventh of ten children born to Mildred Hayes. He was preceded in death by his brother, Derrick Hayes, and his two sisters,...

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...