Darrean Proudie

Darrean Proudie was a 19‑year‑old resident of Hazelwood, Missouri, whose life reflected the years of transition, friendships, and everyday hopes that mark late adolescence. Though public details about his private life are limited in the available record, news reports identify him by name and age and place him in the St. Louis County community where family, school, and neighborhood ties shape daily life for so many young people.

Those who knew Darrean would have known a young man navigating the milestones of early adulthood. Local listings suggest he was associated with the Hazelwood area and class cohorts typical for someone of his age, and community sources place him in the network of friends, classmates, and neighbors who share the schools, workplaces, and routines of north St. Louis County. While there is not a family‑published obituary available in the public record that matches the reviewed date, news coverage confirms his full name, age, and residence.

On January 11, 2025, Darrean’s life ended unexpectedly. Public reporting states he was found deceased in Ferguson, Missouri, and the loss was investigated by local authorities. Those factual details are included only to provide context and to ensure accuracy in remembering him. They do not define the whole of who Darrean was.

This remembrance honors Darrean as more than a single line in a report: a young person connected to family and community, with a life that mattered to people around him. Where public information is sparse, respect for privacy and for the family’s experience guides this account. May those who loved him find comfort in memories, and may Darrean be remembered with dignity by his community.