All Obituaries

Hosey May McIntosh,  (she later changed her name to) Willa Mae McIntosh-Mallard was born Oct 21, 1937, in Shannon, Mississippi, to the union of Hosea McIntosh and Cora Steward.  She received her early education in the Mississippi School System and later acquired her GED in St. Louis.   In 1957, she earned her cosmetology degree, having attended Poro College, in St. Louis (The Ville area). Willa joined Christ Pilgrim Rest Church under the pastorship of the...

Mr. William H. Dunn Jr. was born April 27, 1963 to the union of William Sr and Huglena Dunn in St. Louis, MO. William was baptized at 12 years old at Union Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church and later became a member of Central Missionary Baptist Church. He attended high school at Hazelwood East. At the age of 17 when he joined the United States Army where completed his education. After returning home from the military, William studied and gained certification in various technical skills....

Harold Dean "Tim" Miller, age 70, passed away on October 7, 2020 in Branson, Missouri. He entered this life prematurely on January 14, 1950 to Elmer Herman Miller and Freda Mae Miller nee Cuno. Because he came a couple of months early and could just be held in your hands, he was called "Tiny Tim". Later, it was just "Tim". He was the second of four children.  Tim was an avid Cardinal fan and an overcomer throughout his life in the difficult circumstances...

Vernona Mae (Kidd) Smith was born on 10/23/1939 to the descendants of Willie Mae and Alfonso D. Kidd Sr. She was the 3rd of 4 siblings, 2 of which preceded her in death, Juanita Dowlen and Geraldine Studdmeyer. “Nona”, a nickname affectionally given to her by her family, gave her life to Christ at the age of 5 and was baptized at Spiritual Redemption Community Church under the leadership of Bishop Arthur Freeman. Moving around as a child, she attended various churches. Nona...

On September 16, 1955 in Hollandale, Mississippi, John Walter Dezell was born to the union of the late Robert Freeman Sr. and Rose Miller Dezell. John met Ernestine Collins in 1976 and later united in holy matrimony on September 11, 1979 and to this union they reared four children. During this time, John continued on to resume his duties in the United States Army. After serving nine years, John was honorably discharged back home to his family. On Monday, September 28, 2020, John’s...

William Earl Miller was born February 17th, 1950 in Senatobia, Mississippi to Willie Earl Cook and Bernice Miller. Affectionately known as” Will Earl”, he was the first born of three children to Bernice Miller. Will Earl was educated in the Senatobia school district. He worked for the Wellstone School District (St. Louis, MO.) for many years. Will Earl was a proud father, son, brother, and uncle who love his family unconditionally. He was always the one who came running to...

Sheila Ann Henry passed peacefully from this life the morning of Thursday, September 17, 2020 after a gradual decline in health.  She was surrounded and supported by her loving family during the last days of her life.  Sheila was born in St. Louis, MO on February 22, 1954 to Christopher Franklin and Freddie Mae Jordan. She believed in God and her religious beliefs included Baptist roots. Sheila worked as a housekeeper and a cashier before retiring. She enjoyed music and...

On Tuesday, September 15, 2020, Geneva McDonald, a most cherished wife and mother of four had her sunset at age 73. Geneva’s sunrise was a beautiful day on April 7, 1947 in St. Louis, MO to Palmer and Ida Mae Anderson. She was beautiful, a powerfully gifted singer with the voice of a songbird, an amazing cook, an award winning Artist and an inspiration. Geneva dedicated her life to her family who was only second to God. On January 15, 1966 she married her first and only love, John L....

Charles Curtis Ward was born January 13, 1982 to Lorraine Tinker Alexander and Clayton Lamont Buchanan in St. Louis, Missouri. Charles was educated in the St. Louis Public School District and graduated from Vashon High School. Charles departed this life on September 11, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, his brother Antwon Buchanan and his sister Octavia Buchanan. He leaves to cherish his memories: four children, Dikisha Nunn, Alejandra Ward, Keyshawn Smith and Charles Ward...