All Obituaries

Ronald Johnson Ronald Johnson, affectionately called “Ronnie” and “Ron”, was born on November 20, 1950, to Theoplis and Juanita Johnson (nee Doss) who both preceded him in death. Ronald was educated through the St. Louis public school system. He attended Bates Elementary School and Beaumont High School in St. Louis, Missouri. He excelled in gymnastics, karate, and football during his adolescent and teenage years. His biggest interest, carpentry, began at a young age...

Elson Shelton Jr was born on February 17, 1942 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to the union of Ernestine (Johnson) Shelton and Elson Shelton Sr. Elson enlisted into the United States Army in 1968 where he served in the Vietnam War. In the early 1960’s he moved to Saint Louis. In 1963 he met young Gloria (Brewington) Shelton and they married in 1966. To this union two children were born and two were brought into this union. Elson was a laborer by trade but he was also a comedian. He enjoyed...

Anita Louise Hammonds was born on February 8, 1957, in Buffalo, New York, to Elmo Henderson and Juanita Hammonds. She attended Soldan High School and dedicated herself to caring for others as a nursing home aide. Anita was a vibrant woman who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She had a passion for shopping and was always up for a thrilling horror movie night or a cozy evening watching black and white sitcoms. Her love for music was evident in her admiration for Michael Jackson,...

John “Johnny” Mack Mason was born March 2, 1947 to the union of Mac and Sarah Mason (Baker). John’s parents, Mac and Sarah, two sisters and one brother proceeded him and death. Johnny was educated in the St. Louis Public school system, afterwards he went on to serve his country, proudly receiving the Purple Heart. Johnny married Glenda Mason Boyd, and to this Union four children were born. Even after serving the military, Johnny continued working for the government in the...

Asleep in Jesus arms.  Alton (Al) Glen Mahnken was baptized on the day of his birth on February 20, 1947 and entered eternity on January 25, 2024.  He was the son of Albert and Eloise Mahnken (Bauer) of Grant, Nebraska and older brother of Marvin.  He was confirmed on Palm Sunday in 1960.  He attended Concordia High School and Concordia Teacher’s College in Seward, Nebraska where he majored in Church Music.  Al married Carol (Johnson) on August 10, 1968. ...

Audrey Lynn Stuart was born in St. louis Missouri on January 25th,1954, the only child of Gail Stuart and Helen Matthews- Robinson who preceded her in death. Audrey attended Webster Groves Senior High school, a graduate of class 1972. After High School , Audrey attened Clark Atlanta University where she earned her Undergraduate and Masters Degrees in Sociology. While attending Clark Atlanta University she joined the Divine Nine familiy as a lifetime member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc....

Janet Marie Underwood, born on December 31, 1952 was the fifth of seven children born to the union of James “Buck” Underwood and Alice Underwood in St. Louis, Missouri. She was preceded in death by both parents, two sisters (Gwendolyn, Connie) and two brothers (Gerald, James “Jim”).  Janet was baptized into the Catholic faith at a very early age. She then accepted the Catholic faith as a young adult the Sacrament of Confirmation and practiced the teachings of...

Lula Mae Neverls Sanders, born February 7, 1925 in Macon, Mississippi, was the ninth of eleven children ( Joe Robinson, Robert Henry Robinson, Lillie Hall, Gertrude Harper, Annie Marshall, Fannie Binion, Nathaniel Neverls, Currie Neverls, Laura Dent, and Betty Clark) born to Mr. Nathaniel and Mrs. Lillie Binion Neverls. Her parents and nine siblings preceded her in death. Lula accepted Christ at an early age in Mississippi and continued serving Christ in Missouri at Prospect Hill Baptist...

Alice Faye Pulley, the second child born to the late Allen Sr. and Lula Sanders, was born on May 18,1948 in St. Louis, Missouri. Faye, as she was known to many, entered fully into the presence of the Lord on November 5, 2023. Faye was educated in the Maplewood-Richmond Heights school district where she played the viola in the high school orchestra. After graduating high school in 1966, she attended Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO earning a bachelor’s degree. Faye...

Isaiah O’Dell Cook was born on July 30 th , 2003, to Leroy & Corene Cook in Sanit Louis Missouri. Isaiah has two brothers, La’Dell Justin Cook his oldest and Cardell Arnez Cook his youngest. Isaiah attended Marion Elementary in the Ritenour School district from kindergarten through third grade. Then later Twillman Elementary, Hazelwood Middle on to Hazelwood East High School where he graduated with honors a year early. Isaiah was given the opportunity amongst seven...