All Obituaries

Willa Washington was born on Tuesday, May 20, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late William Bobbitt and Pearl (Beasley) Bobbitt. She was one of five children, her older brother, Hugh Bobbitt, Sr., sister, Marcella (Bobbitt) Taylor, and Baby Pearl preceded her in death. Willa grew up in North Webster Groves, was educated in the Webster Groves School District and attended Douglass, which was one of the few all black schools in the area. She was a high achieving student there and a proud...

Ollye Mae Flemings was born on June 15, 1935, in Williamsport, Tennessee. She was the second child of John Wesley Flemings and Elizabeth Russell Flemings. After losing both parents before the age of six, Ollye went to live, and was raised, by her maternal Uncle and Aunt , Robert Russell (affectionately known as “Uncle Toad”) and his wife, Norella until she completed High School. It was then at the age of 16 she moved to Nashville to live with her cousin Mary Harding. At the age...

Solomon R. Hines Sr. A.K.A. Sy was born August 6, 1954, in Hayti, Missouri to Solomon and Warnetta Hines. His mother, who was a nurse, decided to leave Hayti and move to St. Louis when Solomon was very young where she met and married Frank Ivy, Sr. Solomon grew up in Pine Lawn where he attended Garfield Elementary and Normandy High school until he decided to get his GED in 1972.  In June of 1973 he joined the U.S. Air Force and attained the rank of sergeant. He then joined the U.S....

Helen Smith, 82, of Breckenridge Hills Missouri, peacefully passed away on December 11, 2022 in her granddaughter and grandson-in-law's  home surrounded by family. She was born on January 12, 1940 in Steele, Missouri. She was the daughter of late Jim and Mattie Champ Helen Smith married her late husband Harold Smith on June 2nd, 1956. They had two children together, Debbie and Thomas Smith. They spent many years running their own business, H.E. Smith trucking company. Once it...

Mr. Jimmie Rodgers was born on January 10, 1943 in Tennessee to the late Clifford Rodgers and Anna Williams Rodgers. He was the 3 rd of 11 children, born before his twin Jerry by 15 minutes. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Billy Jack, Charles, and Clifford Stephen, and sisters Rose, Sandra, and Brenda. Jimmie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Gregory, Arkansas. He later joined Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in St. Louis,...

Minister Gary Hornes was born December 28, 1955 to Jake and Ollie Hornes in Saint Louis, Missouri.  Gary Hornes started his military career in 1976 as a Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic. His military education included the Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic Course, Primary Leadership Course, Basic Technical Course, Primary Technical Course and the Master Driver’s Training Course.       In 1990 he deployed overseas in support of the Persian Gulf War. He earned the Southwest...

Terry Ann Rush was born on May 14, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri to the union of Finnis and Ethel Moore. Terry was the third oldest of fourteen children. Terry, confessed her hope in Christ at an early age of just six years old. She later as an adult was baptized again at Transformation Christian Church in St. Louis, Missouri. Later she and her husband would become members. Terry was educated in St. Louis public school system and a Graduate of Vashon High School. Terry furthered her education...

George Calvin Demic brother 69 of St. Louis Missouri passed away on October 15, 2022. George was born to George Samuel Demic and Nora Francis Demic on January 25, 1953 in Hannibal Missouri. George attended Hannibal public schools he worked for Douglass community center for many years contributing to many programs that helped serve the Hannibal Missouri community and youth. George like to fish hunt shoot pool and collect things such as guns and Betty Boop figures. He was also a big fan of...

Jessie Akins was born August 7, 1935 at 12:02 AM to Virginia Akins and Jimmy Carter in Starkville Mississippi. Both parents preceded him in death. Jessie received most of his education in Starkville, Mississippi. He was very active and enjoy sports fishing and taking pictures. At the age of 16 Jessie came to St. Louis, Missouri with his older brother. A few years later he married Elenora Anderson and raised six children. Two children preceded him in death Jessie May and Virginia. After...

Jimmie E. Johnson, Sr., was born on June 26, 1953. He was the only biological child born to Johnnie D. Johnson and Genie Mae Johnson, but he had six siblings, Craig and Carla Martin, Denise Stewart-Hill, Randy Taylor, Reggie Scott, and Carla Robinson (deceased). He was raised in North St. Louis City, where he attended Dunbar & Carver Elementary and Vashon High School. He was very talented in multiple areas, and displayed those talents well. He earned a certificate in the career fields of...