Jerimiah Phelps Obituary

GRANITE CITY -- A couple killed Monday night as they were walking already named the baby girl they were expecting, were buying baby clothes and preparing the nursery.
"Everything is ready," said Susan Drayton, whose pregnant, 18-year-old daughter, Mary, was killed in the accident along with the baby's father. "All we were waiting for was March 11."
That's when Mary Drayton would have been due to deliver the baby, Miley. Also killed was her boyfriend, Jerimiah C. Phelps, 30, who was the baby's father.
They were hit by a vehicle as they were walking to a friend's house about 9:30 p.m. Monday night in the 3100 block of Missouri Avenue, roughly half a mile south of Pontoon Road in Granite City, said Granite City Police Maj. Jeff Connor. The 27-year-old driver of the car that struck and killed the couple is being questioned, police said.

Published by Belleville News-Democrat from Nov. 13 to Nov. 18, 2007.
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i miss you bubbie. =] you will never be forgoten.. you or mary. sometimes i sit in my room and think about the times you, mary, david, and i had together =] i miss them deeply. i found some pictures of us on vacation at the ozarks =] they were cute. ill always love you, mary, and baby miley. =] we miss youu soo much.
-Trisden Marie Haggett

February 5, 2010

I ONLY NEW HIM FOR HIM FOR ALITTLE WHILE BUT HE SOMEONE I SHOULD NEVER FORGETT HE IS GONNA BE MISSED DEARLY.BUT LEFT MEMORIES FOREVER.

Brandy Broyles

April 11, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

April Kampmann

December 11, 2007

J.c.
I love you so much.
I'm really sorry.
You will always be in my heart.
I loved the times we had together.
With mom...and alexis
Iloveyou
:]

Katie

November 21, 2007

Kelly my thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm very sorry to hear abuot Jase I wish I would'nt of left on such bad terms.I've missed him over the years. He was more than family and a friend to me. He'll always be in my heart.

Suzanne Heuer - Courtney

November 17, 2007

Our hearts go out to the family with our deepest sympathy.

Teri, Kyra & Daniel

November 16, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of J.C.
He'll be missed by all.

Kerri N

November 16, 2007

my big brother for life.. i will always love you and miss u . u will stay in my heart. i will never forget the many memories we had together. R.I.P

kelsey rose

kelsey barr

November 15, 2007

I will miss him. Kelly I wish we could have met. JC was loved and had a great heart. He is happy now. No more hurt in his life.
Darlene

Darlene Barr

November 15, 2007

Jay was my big brother. i rmember meeting him when i was in 6th grade. and now im a sophmore in high school. he considered me and kelsey rose his little angels his lil sisters. I sit here and im bawling. i miss him incredebily bad. i give my thought out to his family. he was an amazing guy an a amazing brother. i love him wiht all of my heart. hes my jay jay the airplane.
I love jay jay . i love you

Erickandyyy rouse

November 14, 2007

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I work on an ambulance and I couldn't help but cry while reading this article. My deepest sympathies to all families and friends.

unanimous

November 14, 2007

Geri and Kelly my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. JC will be missed greatly.

R.I.P. JC

Kristy Fox

November 14, 2007

Kelly, Hayley and Chyna,
We are greatly saddened to hear of JC's passing. May the memories you carry in your heart give you comfort in the future. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Dan and Pam Ridall

November 14, 2007

I did not know Jerimiah, but this tragedy has touched me and my heart goes out to his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great loss.

November 14, 2007

Kelly I am so sorry to hear about J C passing I enjoyed working with him and you at Kirby Jase was a good guy and was funny He will be missed by all who loved him and knew him

Dan Skaggs

November 14, 2007

Sorry to hear of your loss.My heart goes out to you.
R.I.P
J.C

Leah

November 13, 2007

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