Teat Chapel Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 10419 Lincoln Trl, Fairview Heights, IL (2025)

10/16/2025

Gordon Chambers

Gordon Chambers, 73 of Swansea, IL, born August 23, 1952, in New Orleans, LA. Passed away on Sunday, October 12th, 2025, at Bradford Assisted Living with his wife by his side.

Gordon served in the US Army for 22 years, achieving the rank of Sergeant First Class.

After retiring from military service, he went on to serve his community as a Normandy Police Sergeant for 18 years, retiring from the force in 2014.

Gordon was an avid fisherman and tennis player. When young, he enjoyed fishing with Auntie Bessie, and as the years went on, he continued the love of fishing with his son, Jimmy. While stationed in Hawaii during his Army years, he was especially proud to serve on the Army tennis team. Later in life, Gordon enjoyed watching westerns, sipping coffee, and eating candy. Above all, he was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather who cherished spending time with his family.

He was preceded in his death by his mother, Rosemary Chambers; father Tucker Powers, Grandmother Agnes Bouliney (Toto), Aunt Bessie Claybush; Brother Leonard Chambers, and sisters Mary (Mae) Hayes and Betty (Bit) Matthews.

Surviving are his loving wife of 48 years, Denise Chambers of Swansea, IL; his two sons, James (Julienne) Chambers of O'Fallon, IL, and Jason Chambers of St. Louis, MO. His grandson, Jaden Chambers, and granddaughter, Joslynn Chambers, of Ofallon, IL. Sister Cheryl Chambers of Baton Rouge, LA, and lifelong friend Albert Thomas of Baton Rouge,

LA. And several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you make a donation to BackStoppers.

The family would like to express their appreciation to everyone at Bradford Place Assisted Living and Ardnet Hospice.

Visitation: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 10:30-11:30AM. At Teat Chapel.

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10/15/2025

Frances Reed

Mrs. Frances Reed, 70 of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on October 7, 2025, in Caseyville, IL.

Visitation Service will be 10:00am-11:00am on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Pilgrim Baptist Church 1121 Dr. M. R. Lemons Blvd., East St. Louis, IL 62207. Funeral service will follow at 11:00am.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Beloved Husband Lamont Reed of East St. Louis, IL; her Sons Paul Brown Jr. of East St. Louis, IL, Lamont Reed Jr. of East St. Louis, IL, and Jason (Kimberly) Reed of Kansas City, MO; her Daughters Myeshia (Charles) Stewart of San Antonio, TX, Meeka Reed of O’Fallon, IL, and Lareka (Manolito) Reed of O’Fallon, IL; seventeen Grandchildren, and seventeen Great-Grandchildren; A host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and other Relatives and Friends.

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10/15/2025

Anita Harris

Mrs. Anita Harris, 57 of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life on October 6, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

Memorial Service will be 1:00pm-3:00pm on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Mother Alice Harris of Cahokia Heights, IL; her Sons Dorian Harris of Cahokia Heights, IL, Corian Harris of Cahokia Heights, IL, and Walter Harris of Cahokia Heights, IL; her Daughters Shorian Harris of Cahokia Heights, IL, and Calynn Harris of Cahokia Heights, IL; her Brother Keith (Sherrell) Harris of North Carolina; her Sisters Camero (Anthony) Harris- Rice of Belleville, IL, and Angela Harris of Belleville, IL; nine Grandchildren, A host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and other Relatives and Friends.

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10/13/2025

Anissa Huntley

Ms. Anissa Huntley, 24 of Glen Carbon, IL departed this life on October 1, 2025, in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation service will be 12:00pm-1:00pm on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral service will follow at 1:00pm.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Father Lee (Alisa) Huntley of Glen Carbon, IL; her Brothers John (Paris) Groves of St. Louis, MO, Lee Huntley Jr. of St. Louis, MO, and Edwin Huntley of Glen Carbon, IL; her Sisters Alea (Reginald) Westley of Taylor, MI, Nicole (Jamar) Dickey of Aurora, CO, and Lasharee Huntley of Queens, NY; her Brother Kenny Huntley preceded her in death; Host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and other Relatives and Friends.

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10/11/2025

Sharon Andrews

Mrs. Sharon Andrews, 66 of Greenboro, NC departed this life on October 3, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

Visitation service will be held from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 16, 2025 at New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 4201 Bond Ave., East St. Louis, IL 62207. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Brothers Freddie (Marjorie) Fulton of East St. Louis, IL, Archie (Peggy) Fulton of Belleville, IL, Mal (Sylvia) Fulton of Shiloh, IL, and Richard (LaTanya) Fulton of Shiloh, IL; her Sisters Novena (Ray) Wallace of Shiloh, IL, and Denotra (Glenn) Ewell of Collinsville, IL; A host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and other relatives and friends.

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10/02/2025

Angela Brooks

Ms. Angela Brooks, 51 of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on September 27, 2025, in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation service will be held from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2025 at New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 4201 Bond Ave., East St. Louis, IL 62207. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Son Gregory Anthony of East St. Louis, IL; her Daughter Natasha Anthony of East St. Louis, IL; her Beloved Mother Mae (Kelvin Lee) Strong of East St.Louis, IL her Brothers Paul Strong of East St. Louis, IL, Melvin (Carla Hunter) Strong of Fairview Heights, IL, Jermah, (Keishamata) Strong of Granite City, IL, Kellon Strong of East St. Louis, IL; her Sisters Zhrain Johnson of St. Louis, MO, and Felicia (Terrell) Williams; Special Friend Sammie Oliver of East St. Louis, IL; one Grandchild, and a host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and other relatives and friends.

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10/02/2025

Pearlie Greenlee

Mrs. Pearlie Greenlee, 79 of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on September 27, 2025, in St. Louis, MO

Visitation Service will be held from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2025 at The New McCasland Deliverance Temple Church, 6825 State St., East St. Louis, IL 62203. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish a loving family: her Daughters Patricia Greenlee of East St. Louis, IL, Sherri Greenlee of Belleville, IL, Michelle Belt of Cahokia Heights, IL, Kachena Greenlee of Cahokia Heights, IL; three sisters, Willie Mae Johnson of East St. Louis, IL, Bobbie Ruth Chairs of East St. Louis, IL; a very special sister in law, Henrene Brooks- Chairs of Cahokia Heights, IL, 12 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren and a host of Nieces, and Nephews.

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09/30/2025

Vera Hollins

Ms. Vera Hollins, 75 of Cahokia Heights, IL departed this life on September 16, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

Visitation service will be held from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2025 at New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 4201 Bond Ave., East St. Louis, IL 62207. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her son Kerry Hollins of Cahokia Heights, IL; her daughters, Lashaun Hollins of Centreville, IL, and Trenace (Jerry) Shaw of Cahokia Heights, IL; her brothers, Edward Donald Sr. of Memphis, TN, James (Lejune) Sales of Fairview Heights, IL., Timothy, Gary, Keith, and Darien Donald all of Cahokia Heights, IL.; her sisters, Earlene (Ted) Hughes of Swansea, IL, Katherine Donald of Cahokia Heights, IL, Barbara Donald of San Diego, CA, and Tracy Donald of Cahokia Heights, IL; three Grandchildren, three Great-Grandchildren and a host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and other relatives and friends.

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09/23/2025

Jeffrey Fields

Mr. Jeffrey Fields, 59 of Maryville, IL departed this life on September 18, 2025, in East St. Louis, IL.

Visitation service will be held from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Ignite Ministries and Fellowship Church, 7535 N. Illinois St., Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Beloved Wife Tammy Fields of Maryville, IL; his God-Sons Aiden Muldrow of Granite City, IL, and Steven Martin of East St. Louis, IL; his Daughters Tamaye Fields of Maryville, IL, Jaylen Fields of Collinsville, IL, Imani Anderson of Maryville, IL, and Renee Martin of Granite City, IL; his God-Daughters Josephine Drake of Collinsville, IL, and Carissa (William) of Fairview Heights, IL; his Brothers Kenneth Fields of Collinsville, and Juan Fields of St. Louis, MO; his Sisters Natasha Stallings of Collinsville, IL, and Patricia (Anthony) Turley of Collinsville, IL; one Grandchildren, and a host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and other relatives and friends.

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09/19/2025

William Hester

Mr. William Hester, 66, of East St. Louis, IL departed this life on September 14, 2025 in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation Service will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 9:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1411 Missouri Ave., East St. Louis, IL 62201. Funeral Service will follow at 10:00 a.m.

He leaves to cherish his memories his Sons William “PJ” (Shay Yun) Hester Jr. of Colorado Springs, CO, and Kevin (Bridget) Williams of Fairborn, OH; his Daughters Lynnee (Dwayne) Gregory of Henrico, VA, Tifanni Hester of Lumberton, NC, Suzette Perkins of Lawton, OK, and Robin Harrison of Tarboro, NC; his Brother Edward Hester of Hopewell, VA; a host of Grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

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09/19/2025

Rita Johnson

Ms. Rita Johnson, 75, of Shiloh, IL departed this life on September 14, 2025 in Belleville, IL.

Visitation Service will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 from 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. at Church of the Living God, 8901 Pleasantview Dr, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Son Patrick (Carolyn) Johnson of Illinois; her Daughter Carmen Johnson of Conyers, GA; her Brothers Glenn Johnson of Belleville, IL, Raymond Johnson of East St. Louis, IL, and Keiness Johnson of Belleville, IL; her Sister Chanetta Johnson of Fairview Heights, IL; three Grandchildren, one Great-Grandchild, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

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09/12/2025

Demetrius Barefield Sr.

Mr. Demetrius Barefield Sr., 70 of Collinsville, IL departed this life on September 6, 2025, in O’Fallon, IL.

Visitation Services will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Teat Chapel Funeral Home, 10419 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 9:00am at Teat Chapel Funeral Home.

He leaves to cherish his Son Demetrius (Narmina) Barefield Jr. of Olney, MD; his Daughters Stacey (Wendell III) Johnson of Belleville, IL, and Aisha (William) Wiley of Chesapeake, VA; his Brothers David Barefield of Sugarland, TX, and Bernard (Levonia) Barefield of Belleville, IL; his Sisters Vernetta Williams of Dallas, TX, and Beverly Harver of Richmond, TX; Six Grandchildren, Three Great-Grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends.

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