All Obituaries

Wayne Jerome Dillon was born August 27th, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Mary Lindsay and Leon T. Dillon. He was the second of seven children. Wayne attended the St. Louis Public School District. He was given the nickname "Cowboy" as he was seldom seen without his signature cowboy hat and boots on.  Cowboy departed this life on January 3rd, 2023. He leaves to cherish his memories: one daughter LaRhonda Renee Dillon;...

Mary Jean Hense was born August 22, 1941 in Shaw, Mississippi to Annie Belle and Jonas Rodgers. She was the middle child of three children.  Mary’s family and friends lovingly called her Jean. Jean and her family moved from Shaw, Mississippi to Kansas City, Missouri.  Jean graduated from East High School in Kansas City, Missouri in 1960. While working and going to school Jean met Calvin Hense who was stationed in Fort Riley, Kansas.  Calvin and Jean were married on...

Beloved Tasha Lynn  Quigley passed away unexpectedly at the age of 41 years old in Saint Louis, Mo. Tasha is survived by her daughter Jordan, granddaughter Brylee, Sister Jaya, and Aunt Helen. She is preceded in death by her mother Arline, and her grandmother Deborah. Tasha dedicated her life to excellence in service, as well as creating beautiful memories for others through her small business where she made party decor, gift baskets and treats later in life. Tasha welcomed her first...

Howard Ray Elgin was born June 7, 1964 to the union of James and Vivian Elgin in Saint Louis, Missouri. Howard was educated in the Saint Louis Public School District. He loved to go fishing with family and friends. Howard departed this life at the age of 58, on Monday, December 19, 2022 at 10:10 A.M. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. His memory will be kept alive by his family. Howard was preceded in death by his loving father, James Alonzo Elgin Jr. He leaves to...

Malvern Robinson was born March 8, 1936 to the union of the late Charles and Erma (Holloway) Robinson. He was one of fourteen children, where nine have preceded him in death. Malvern received his education in the St. Louis Public School System. Early on he met the love of his life, Norma Jean Robinson and they were joined in holy matrimony from 1953-1979. To this union five children were born, Malvern Jr. and Vincent who precede him death, Linda, Veronica and Tasha. Malvern enlisted in the...

Mrs. Nkoyo Samuel Ekong was born on December 15, 1936 to the late Elder Samuel Akpan and Prophetess Mary Afiong Akpan in the village of Ikot Ebitta of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. She was the oldest of 14 siblings, including two brothers who preceded her in death. Mrs. Nkoyo Samuel Ekong was nicknamed “Mma,” “Nne Nko,” “Mma Titia,” “Mma-Nyong,” and “Mama Ekong.” But to us, her children, she was simply “Mommy.” Mommy was...

Walter Lewis Crigler, Jr. was born June 7, 1959, in Saint Louis, MO. He was the first of seven children born to Walter L. Crigler, Sr. and Jewel (Walker) Crigler. Both father (Walter), mother (Jewel), and brother (Tyler Crigler) has preceded him in death. Walter professed a hope in Christ at an early age. He was educated in the Saint Louis, MO public schools and graduated early from McKinley High School, Class of 1977-78. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army on June...

Terrence Smith, 60, of St. Louis passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022, peacefully at his home. Terrence was born August 11, 1962, to parents Edward D. Smith Sr. and Charletta A. Smith in St. Louis, Missouri. After Terrence graduated from Soldan High School in 1980, he attended the University of Missouri Columbia. He held a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. While attending Mizzou he became a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. in the Fall of 1984, the Eta Gamma Chapter and...