All Obituaries

Brooke Ahriah Davis was born June 3, 2008, to mother, Kendra Norwood, and father, Brandon Davis. On Friday, September 6, 2019, at age 11, she gained her wings at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Lurenda McFee. Brooke had a big impact on those around her. She had a shining personality and was very well loved by many. She was always happiest in her mother’s arms and those who would sing her the fishy song. Brooke...

ANGELA DENISE SMITH was born on July 8, 1976 to Rachel Travis and Edward Smith (preceded her in death) in St. Louis, MO. She was affectionately known as Angie, born with a beautiful face and soul. She grew up to be an amazing person who never gave up and learned from her life's mistakes. In the end, she became an incredible strong woman.   Angela's educational path was as follows: Hancock Place High School Class of 1995 - Diploma St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley...

Carolyn Towles was born on May 28, 1948 in Brownsville, TN. She was the fourth of five children born to Gilbert Douglas and Candis Singleton Douglas. Her father preceded her in death. She was baptized at an early age at St. Peters Methodist Church in Brownsville. Carolyn's family moved to St. Louis in the mid 1950's. She attended Eugene Field Elementary School and graduated from Soldan High School in June 1966. Carolyn joined the workforce upon graduation and went to work for...

Jesse Charles Cooley was born June 21st, 1945 to the late Neotha and John S Cooley Sr. in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was fourth child born to this union. When Jesse was in the 9th grade his parents moved the family to Akron, OH where he attended and graduated from Central High School on June 4th, 1964. During this time the United States was about 10 years into the Vietnam War and the need for brave young men to come forward and serve in the military was echoing throughout the country....

Edith Marie Eddins Thomas was born on January 31, 1948, in Mounds, Illinois, to Claude and Carrie Felton. Edith was the fifth of twelve children. She attended both elementary and high school in St. Louis, Missouri, and accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at a young age. After graduating from high school, she went on to gain her degree in nursing, where she dedicated more than 30 years of loving service as a nurse. Not only was she loved by her co-workers, but patients treasured...

HERBERT MICHAEL "MIKE" FORD was born on March 17, 1950 to Ivory Penton and Lewis C. Ford. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Gregory and Kenneth, and one sister, Deborah. Mike accepted Christ at an early age and  had  recently re-dedicated his life to Christ and became a member of Prince of Peace Church family. Mike received his formal education in the St. Louis  City Public Schools. Upon completion, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps where he...

DEACON WILLIAM JOSEPH BROWN was born on June 8, 1939, to Harry Lee and Allie Brown in Canton, Mississippi. His parents, two sisters - Lena and Hattie; and one brother - Leon; all preceded him in death.  William, who also went by the nicknames "Billy" and "Bill", was educated in the Saint Louis Public School District. For most of his adult life, he was a garment cutter in the garment industry. He worked in Food Service and Security as...