Cathy M. Williams & Sons Funeral Home LLC

02/04/2026

01/29/2026

George Stewart, age 73, departed this life on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Alton Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 10, from 10:00 AM until the 11:00 AM service at the funeral home. He will be interred at Oakdale Cemetery, located at 3900 Mt. Olive Rd, St. Louis, Missouri 63125.
An online guest book may be accessed at www.cathymwilliamsandsons.com for those wishing to offer condolences.

01/28/2026

We announce the passing of Gary T. Andrews, 54, who peacefully departed this life on Friday January 23, 2026, at his home. A memorial service in celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2026, 3:30 p.m. at Cathy M. Williams and Sons Funeral Home LLC, 1695 Oakwood Ave., Alton, Illinois 62002. Online guest book can be found at www.cathymwilliamsandsons.com

01/27/2026

Gerald D. Wilson Sr., 70 years of age, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at his residence. The family invites you to attend a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Cathy M. Williams & Sons Funeral Home LLC. 1695 Oakwood Ave. Alton, Illinois 62002. Mr. Wilson will be laid to rest at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri with full military honors.
Online guest book can be found at www.cathymwilliamsandsons.com

01/16/2026

Pamela Sims, 58 years of age, departed this earthly life on January 9, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of the Living God, located at 101 W Elm St, Alton, IL 62002, followed by a burial at Upper Alton Cemetery. Online guest book can be found at www.cathymwilliamsandsons.com

01/09/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Richard L. Hamilton Sr., aged 77, who departed this life on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Alton Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 16, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Deliverance Temple Inc. 1125 E 6th St. Alton, IL 62002. Burial will follow at Upper Alton Cemetery. Online guest book can be found at www.cathymwilliamsandsons.com

11/24/2025

Mr. Billie Becoat, aged 87, departed this earthly life on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his home, accompanied by his family.
A visitation will take place on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until the 12:00 P.M. funeral service at Cathy M. Williams & Sons Funeral Home LLC. 1695 Oakwood Ave. Alton, IL 62002 Online guest book can be found at www.cathymwilliamsandsons.com

11/08/2025

Mary Dell Telford, age 80, of Edwardsville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday,
November 6, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Mary was born on August 5, 1945, in Starkville, Mississippi, to Mattie Dell Bradford. At the age
of four, Mary moved with her family to Edwardsville, Illinois, where she attended school and later made her lifelong home.
In 1967, Mary wed the love of her life, Sonny, and together they shared 54 wonderful years of
marriage. She retired from the Edwardsville School District after a long and dedicated career.

Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sonny; her mother, Mattie Bradford; her sister, Barbara Ann Bradford; her granddaughter, Laziza Akins; her great-grandson, Loyal Dozier Jr.; and her great-great-granddaughter, A’zya Akins.

She is survived by her seven children: Rhonda Bradford, Tina Ellington, Delaine (Vernon
Braylock) Mickens, all of Edwardsville; Jerry Bradford of Toledo, Ohio; Moe (Joanne) Ellington of Murrieta, California; Lisa White; and Tiffanie (Jeremy Ferris) Telford, both of Edwardsville.

She also leaves behind fourteen grandchildren—Tanya, Estefanita, Tiffanie, Vanessa, Heather,
Brittany, Cierra, Bryson, Ju Lisa, Travia, Shelby, Marcus, and Mia—twenty great-grandchildren,
six great-great-grandchildren, and one brother, Lester Bradford of Godfrey, Illinois.

Mary will be remembered for her strength, resilience, and bold personality—a woman who lived life on her own terms, with elegance, confidence, and a touch of sass. She loved deeply, stood firmly in who she was, and never took any nonsense. Her spirit, grace, and fire will live on through all who knew and loved her.

Visitation: Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 10:00 AM until time of funeral service at 12:00 PM (CT) at MT. Hebron Fellowship COGIC
6939 Marine Rd. Edwardsville, IL 62025
Burial: Monday November 17, 2025
9:45 A.M. at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.
Oline guest book can be found at www.cathymwilliamsandsons.com

11/03/2025

Mr. Joe L. Brice, aged 89, passed away on Wednesday October 29, 2025, at his residence in Alton. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, November 7th, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church 1422 Washington Ave. Alton, IL 62002 with interment to follow at Upper Alton Cemetery.
Online guest book can be found at www.cathymwilliamsandsons.com

10/27/2025

Commemorating the Life of
Mother Melzena Morris
Visitation Monday
November 03, 2025 from 10:00 AM until time of funeral service at 11:00 AM (CT)
MT. Hebron Fellowship COGIC
6939 Marine Rd.
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Oline guest book can be found at www.cathymwilliamsandsons.com

10/24/2025

Williams Family White Dove Release

10/20/2025

Mr. Clarence David Reed
Visitation
October 27, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (CT)
Southern Missionary Baptist Church
921 Bissell St.
Madison, IL 62060

Graveside Service
October 27, 1:30 PM (CT)
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
2900 Sheridan Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63125
Online guest book can be found at www.cathymwilliamsandsons.com