Obituaries

Rev. Dr. John Samuel Loum

Rev. Dr. John Samuel Loum

Oct 26, 2022

Rev. Dr. John Samel Loum March 18, 1948 - October 26, 2022 survived by; Mrs. Hannah Roseline Loum (nee Belford), John Loum Jr., Hans Loum, Cyril & Sunita Loum, Donald Loum, Giovanna Loum, Josiah Loum and Noah Loum of the United States. The Samba Balangarr Loum family of Gambia and Abroad; The Johnson family of The Gambia and Abroad; The...

Tracy Gene Rutherford

Tracy Gene Rutherford

Oct 21, 2022

Tracy Gene Rutherford, passed on Friday, October 21, 2022 Dear son of Shirley and John Knichel Loving father of Nick (Melissa) Rutherford Dear brother of Connie Parra, the late Thomas Rutherford and the late Johnny Rutherford Tracy was a brother-in-law, uncle, friend Tracy worked very hard in the construction industry doing many jobs, but being a taper was what he...

Fern Louise Affolter

Fern Louise Affolter

Oct 19, 2022

Fern Louise Manwarring Affolter, 96, of Maplewood, died peacefully in her sleep at home on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 PM immediately followed by a celebration of life service at 6 PM at Jay B Smith Funeral Home in Maplewood, MO. Her body is being donated to Washington University. Fern was born in Fort...

Gary C Mcvey

Gary C Mcvey

Oct 18, 2022

Gary C. McVey; December 08, 1949 - October 18, 2022; Loving son of the late James & Mae McVey (nee Trainor) of Lamar Mo; Beloved father of Matthew McVey of St. Louis Mo; Cherished grandfather of Audree McVey of St. Louis Mo; Dear brother of Cherlyn (the late Mike) Berry of Carthage Mo; Memorial Visitation Thursday, November 03, 2022 10:00am...

Cletus A. Williamson

Cletus A. Williamson

Oct 17, 2022

Cletus Allen Williamson peacefully passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022. He was the beloved father of Thomas (Beverley) Williamson, Rick (Lisa) Smith, Kathy (Sam) Alu, Christy Smith, Michael (Kris) Williamson, Kelly (Walt) Bauer, Greg Williamson, Joel (Debbie) Williamson, Traci Williamson Jones, and Staci (Jared) Kaiser. He is also survived by 29 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, his brother, Bobby (Flora...

Patricia Ann Feilner (Nee Breeding)

Patricia Ann Feilner (Nee Breeding)

Oct 16, 2022

Patricia Ann Feilner, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 16, 2022 Beloved wife of the late Dennis C. Feilner Dear daughter of the late Babe (Milford) and June Breeding of Maplewood, MO Loving mother of Michele (the late Benjamin Garavaglia) Feilner of St. Louis, MO; David C. (Kathy) Feilner of Eureka, MO; Raymond G. (Christina) Feilner...

Michael J. Reynolds

Michael J. Reynolds

Oct 14, 2022

Michael J. Reynolds, born on November 15, 1981 and passed away on October 14, 2022 at the age of 40. Beloved son on Kim and Josephine (nee Merx) Gutknecht; Loving father of Zackary J. Reynolds; Dear brother of Daniel J. Gutknecht (partner Jill Rutledge) and uncle to Carter Gutknecht; Mike is preceded in death by his sister Melissa Reynolds; He...

Marylin Carol Potter

Marylin Carol Potter

Oct 7, 2022

Baptized in the hope of Christ resurrection, Marylin Carol Potter (nee Dorn), 83, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022. Beloved wife of the late David C. Potter; Dear daughter of the late Melvin and Charlotte Dorn; Loving mother of Glen Potter, Paul Potter, Dale Potter, Mark Potter, Tim Potter and Keith (Tinna) Potter; Cherished grandmother of Henry, Chaska, Daniel,...

Steven John Lane

Steven John Lane

Oct 3, 2022

Steven John Lane passed away on October 3, 2022 at Heritage House Nursing Home. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 19, 1955 to George and Patricia (Barry) Lane. He is survived by his mother Patricia (Barry) Lane, sister Sharon Lane Holmes, brothers Joseph lane and Larry (Pam) Lane, several nieces, nephews and many cousins. He is preceded...

Diana Joyce Adams (Nee Maness)

Diana Joyce Adams (Nee Maness)

Oct 1, 2022

Diana Joyce Adams (nee Maness), went home on Saturday, October 1, 2022 Beloved fiance of Robert D. Andrews Dear daughter of the late Juanita and George Toppins of St. Louis, MO Loving mother of Jennifer (Darrell) Stevenson of Kirkwood, MO and Charity (James Conger II) Maness of Granite City, IL Cherished grandmother of Avia and Davion Stevenson and Airabella Conger...

James Edward Harnden

James Edward Harnden

Oct 1, 2022

James E. Harnden of Webster Groves, Missouri passed away on Saturday, October 1st, 2022. James was the beloved husband of Betty L. Harnden (nee Mitchell) and dear son of Lemuel and Clara Harnden (nee Griffith) of Mammoth Springs, Arkansas. Loving father of Jeffrey D. Harnden (Marianne) of Imperial, Missouri. Cherished grandfather of Jessica Harnden and Nicholas Harnden. Dear brother of...

Patsy Yvonne Hamilton

Patsy Yvonne Hamilton

Oct 1, 2022

Patsy Yvonne Hamilton (Smith) went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2022. She was born on October 23, 1939, in Santa Cruz, CA. Patsy loved her children very much and just adored her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Patsy had a kind spirit. She always wanted people to have love in their hearts for each other. She enjoyed eating out,...

Edwin D. Maxwell

Edwin D. Maxwell

Sep 26, 2022

Edwin D. Maxwell, 67 went with the angels on Monday, September 26, 2022. Loving father of Alexis Bennett and Amber Maxwell. Cherished grandfather of Callahan Kinsey. Dear brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home, 777 Oakwood Dr. Fenton, MO. In lieu of flowers,...

Eric P. N. Stillwell

Eric P. N. Stillwell

Sep 24, 2022

Eric P.N. Stillwell, 89, Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Saturday 24, 2022. Dear husband for 40 years of Doris Stillwell (nee Benfield). Loving father of Edward (Sharon) Stillwell, Lynda Muller, Lawrence (Donna) Stillwell, John (Laralyn) Stillwell, Darrick (Anne) Duenwald and the late George Stillwell. Cherished grandfather of Melissa, Sean, Chris, Amanda, Eddie, Geoffrey, Veronica, Kyle, Mark,...

Frank L. Hallenbeck

Frank L. Hallenbeck

Sep 17, 2022

Frank L. Hallenbeck; July 18, 1923 – September 17, 2022; Loving husband of the late Kathleen Hallenbeck (nee Downes); Beloved father of Lawrence Hallenbeck and Beverly Thomas; Cherished grandfather of Christopher Thomas; Our dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, cousin, and friend to many; Frank was a WWII veteran of the South Pacific; In Lieu of flowers donations to Timothy...

Velma L. Lockwood

Velma L. Lockwood

Sep 13, 2022

Velma Louise Lockwood, our beloved mother, cherished grandmother, and dear friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on September 13, 2022 in St. Louis County, Missouri. Velma was born in Randolph County, Arkansas and was preceded in death by her husband Jay, her parents and 5 siblings. Velma is survived by her son Roger (Nancy), and her twin...

Rita J. Bezayiff

Rita J. Bezayiff

Sep 10, 2022

Rita J. Bezayiff, 68, passed away on Saturday, September 10th, 2022. Rita was proceeded in death by her loving father, Peter Bezayiff of St. Louis, MO. She is the dear daughter of Lois Alexander. Dear sister of David Bezayiff, Steven Bezayiff and the late Michael Bezayiff Cherished aunt to Tiffany Bezayiff, Niky Bezayiff and Elija Bezayiff as well as cousin...

John R. Orrick

John R. Orrick

Sep 9, 2022

John R. Orrick, 92, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Visitation: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Fenton, 650 Oakwood Dr. Fenton, MO 63026 Funeral Service: Wednesday, September 14, at 10:00 am Interment to follow at Bethel Memorial Cemetery in Mount Vernon, IL In lieu...

Timothy R. Schuppan

Timothy R. Schuppan

Sep 7, 2022

Timothy R. Schuppan, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 Beloved husband of Veronica "Ronnie" Schuppan (nee Wilson) of Affton, MO Dear son of Leslie Schuppan (nee Kluth) of Brentwood, MO Dear son of the late Richard Schuppan of St. Charles, MO Loving father of Michael J. Schuppan of Los Angeles, CA Cherished guardian/great uncle...

Kimberly "Kimmie" Galletta

Kimberly "Kimmie" Galletta

Sep 4, 2022

Kimberly "Kimmie" Galletta (nee Patterson); May 26, 1964 – September 4, 2022; Loving wife of Rosario "Jim" Galletta; Cherished daughter of Jerry and LaVerne Signaigo and the late Donald Patterson; Beloved mother of Elizabeth Nicole (Matt) Birch, Katheryn Lynch, Michael Galletta, Theresa Galletta, and Sean Galletta; Dear grandmother of Macklen Charles Birch and 10 grandchildren of the Galletta children; Loving...