Obituaries

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...

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...

Feb 19, 2025

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...

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...

Feb 13, 2025

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Marquel Reondez Carter was born to Robin Swinney and Marcus Carter on June 14, 2004, in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended KIPP before earning his diploma from McClure High School.

Marquel was well known and deeply loved by his family. He was affectionately known as the “Lil Man” of the house. Smart, observant, energetic, and filled with joy, he brought light...

Feb 8, 2025

Violet Turner was born on October 18, 1935, to her loving parents, Bennie Turner Sr. and Annie Sue Turner Vaulx. She was a welcome addition to her affectionate family. The Turner family worshiped at St. John M.B. Church in Stanton, Tennessee. Violet attended Douglass Jr. High School in Tennessee before moving to St. Louis, Missouri, where she graduated from Vashon...

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Nicole was born in St. Louis, Missouri at Barnes Hospital to Ardel (White) Nelson and Daryl Wren on February 3rd, 1972. Nicole's family and friends affectionately called her "Nikki." She was educated in the Salinas Public School System in California.

Nicole later relocated to Southern California where she met and married Raymond Smith and had five children. She developed a passion...

Dec 26, 2024