All Obituaries

Rose Broadwater was born to Susanna Hines and Cleveland Carter on February 14, 1928. Rose was the only child born to her parents. Both parents and one child preceded her in death. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at the Mount Zion Baptist Church under Pastor Sam Overton. Rose was educated at Cahoma High School. Rose moved to St. Louis in 1950, where she attended Fannie Tripp Beauty School. She received her Cosmetology license and then went on to own and operate her beauty shop,...

James L. Cawthon was born on October 15, 1940, in Hardin County, Tennessee, to Virgie and Jasper Louis Cawthon. James was the second oldest sibling. His parents and brother, Willie Gene, preceded him in death. He gave his life to Christ at an early age. James was educated in the Harden County School System. After graduating from high school, James moved to St. Louis, Missouri. In 1963, he was drafted into the United States Army and received an honorable discharge in 1965. On June 26, 1970,...

Donald was the second son of Lester Lee Thompson and Emma (Scales) Thompson. Lester and Emma were originally from Marvel, Arkansas where they married in 1925, but in 1926 they moved to St. Louis, Missouri. There, Lester and Emma raised their sons James Edward Thompson and Donald while the family lived in the 4500 block of Garfield Avenue in St. Louis. He was baptized at Antioch Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend James E. Cook. All have preceded him to glory. Donald was born and...

James E. Petty, Sr. was born on June 2, 1944, to the late Hardy Nelson Petty and Mary Ella Petty in Banks, Mississippi. His parents and one sister, Jacqueline Petty, preceded him in death. James accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mercy Seat Baptist Church. He became a member of Friendly Missionary Baptist Church where he was ordained as a Deacon. He also served as an usher, Sunday School teacher, and an officer of the church along with being a leader in the food ministry....

Donna R. Robertson, 81, of Maryland Heights, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Donna was born in Annapolis Missouri on August 25, 1940, to Ira and Eula Risher. She is survived by son Darrell (LaDonna) Robertson, daughter Linda (Daniel) Prosser, son Terry (Theresa) Robertson, and son Richard (Denise) Robertson. Grandchildren: Amanda Ringwald, Jeremiah Robertson, Melissa Surtin, Devin Darrell, Kayla Robertson, and Pamela Carver. Great-grandchildren: Jordan Bunton, Jeremiah Jr., and...

Charles Edward Days, Sr., was born on November 18, 1949, in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was the seventh born to the loving union of Curtis and Manello Days. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and brothers, Curtis and James. Charles loved each of his six siblings and reaped the benefits of being “Charles Baby” in a large extended family. Charles attended both Northwest and Soldan High Schools, where he was a celebrated basketball player. He modeled...

Fred Riley Davis Jr. was born in St. Louis, Missouri April 20, 1939, to the union of Fred Riley Davis Sr. and Ada Mae Cargill Davis who proceeded him in death. Fred was the firstborn of 10 children. Fermetha, Georgia, Shirley, Norman, Richard all who preceded him in death. Fred attended First Baptist Church of Crevecoeur where he served under the leadership of Pastor Lacy and was baptized on July 7, 2002. Fred attended Kinloch High School where he graduated in 1957. One of Fred’s...

Rosie was born in Missouri to the union of Edith and F.C.Hogsett. She accepted Christ into her life at young age. She enjoyed spending quality time with family and friends, especially her loved siblings. She loved her Pepsi with ice and perfume. She graduated from Vashon High school and alsoattended cosmetology school. She worked at Faith West hospital and her last career endeavor was at Grace Hill. Where she gave back to the...

  Andrew Wartts was born on April 19, 1942 to Charlie (deceased) and Lillie Mae Wartts (deceased) in Greenville, MS. He was the first born of a family of seven children, including three sisters Bobbie Jean, Rosie (deceased), and Patricia (deceased) and three brothers Eddie, Charles, and Joseph.  He graduated from Vashon High School in 1960 and briefly attended Washington University before realizing his desire to commit to four life-long passions: serving God, loving and...