All Obituaries

Lavell Boyd, Sr. was born in St. Louis Missouri, on February15,1948 to john Thomas Boyd and Mabel Lee Boyd who preceded him in death. He was baptized at an early age and attended Soldan High School in the St. Louis public school system. In 1965, Lavell married the love of his life, Martha Boyd. This union lasted 56 years and through this union, four children were born. Lavell Boyd Jr., Wanda l. Merrill, Lonell Boyd, and Lonzell Boyd. Lavell was employed by the city of St. Louis where he...

Claude Leonidas Randall, III was born November 17, 1956 to Claude Randall, Jr. (aka Jimmy) and Anna Thomas (Hicks) in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the second of three children blessed by this union. His older sister Marsha Randall preceded him in death. His other siblings included Dena Isom (deceased), Endea Woods, Lisa Murphy, Jamie Randall, Benjamin Randall and Christopher Randall. He attended St. Louis Public School, Coraopolis Pennsylvania Public School in Pittsburg and Christian...

JoAnn was born on August 29, 1953 in St. Louis, MO to Melvin and Lula Mae Howard.  She was the 2nd oldest of eight children.  JoAnn’s parents, sisters Diane and Nadine, brothers Johnny and Michael, and daughter-in-law Dawn preceded her in death.  JoAnn confessed her love for Christ at a young age. She was baptized at Mt. Zion M.B. Church under the leadership of the late Reverend J.M. Baker. In 1985, she moved to Burlington, Iowa and she united with...

Tina was born on April 12, 1967 in St. Louis, Mo. to Ms. Rosie Saulsberry and James Henry Bruce. Tina was the oldest of 14 children. Her father James, aunt Kim, sister Penny, brother Mark and brother Keith all preceded her in death. Tina was educated in Gary, Indiana School System. She held numerous jobs. Her last job was with Southwest Food Service from 2015-2021. Tina was a devoted and dedicated worker. She really loved her babies at her school. On August 6, 1995 she was baptized at...

Anita Elizabeth Aldridge was born July 3, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri to Clarice Mosby and Jasper Stalling. She was the eldest of six (6) children. Anita was preceded in death by both parents, her adored baby brother Anthony Smith Sr. and loving baby sister Diane Marie Coleman. Anita was educated in the St. Louis Public Schools, attending Sumner High School. Anita gave her life to Christ at an early age and was baptized at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church by Reverend...

Mr. Leon Theo Jones, Jr. was born to the union of Mr. Leon T. Jones and Maebelle Matthews on February 18, 1947 in Saint Louis, Missouri. Both parents preceded him in death. Leon mourned the loss of his grandson, John A. Johnson Jr. and granddaughter, Leondra L. Jones He had two brothers Mr. Walter Lee Jones and Mr. Lester V. Jones who also preceded him in death. Leon was educated in the Saint Louis public school district, attending Vashon High School. Leon met the love of his life, Ms....