Obituaries

Apr 13, 2021

CHARLES LEE GILFORD-Mr. Charles Lee Gilford 80, of Youngstown departed this life on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Continuing Health Care of Boardman.  

Charles was born December 21, 1940 in Youngstown a son of Sam and Sadie Dozier Gilford.

 

He played football for North High School and later joined the Army. He later became employed at the Republic...

Apr 11, 2021

Leslie Stoutemire-Mr. Leslie Stoutemire, affectionately known and loved by everyone as Mr. Les, departed this life on Sunday April 11, 2021.  

Leslie was born August 1, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio to Bertha and William Stoutemire.  He relocated to Youngstown after doing a tour in the United States Army where he was a Marksman.  He then worked as a laborer...

Apr 10, 2021

Mattie "Sister" P. Stevens-Mattie Pearl (Carter) Stevens went home to be with the Lord on April 10, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born February 16, 1928, in Youngstown, OH, she was the oldest daughter of LaMar Carter, Sr., and Mattie Carter. She was most affectionately known as “Sister” to many who knew her. Mattie was united in Holy Matrimony to...

Apr 10, 2021

Otis "OD" D. Black-Otis Daniel "OD" Black 74, Liberty Township was born on April 17, 1946, in Rule, TX., to the late Jessie and Frankie Thomas Black. He accepted Christ at an early age.  He was a member of The Church Without Walls while in Houston, TX., and then moved his membership to Third Baptist Church, in Youngstown, Ohio. On Saturday,...

Apr 9, 2021

Elder John Wellington-Mr. John Wellington 92, of Youngstown peaceful transitioned to heaven on April 8, 2021 at at his residence.   

.John Wellington was born November 1, 1928 in Clifton, North Carolina.  He is a son of John Quincy and Annabelle Miller Wellington.  Together with the love of his life, Alice Redmond, John taught the love of Christ and the...

Apr 7, 2021

Bryan K. Brown-On Wednesday April 7, 2021, God dispatched his Angels through the powers of the Holy Spirit to summon a good man into his heavenly vineyard. Mr. Bryan Keith Brown was born on March 23, 1971, in Youngstown, a son of Leroy Barnes and Margie Bryant. He went to South High School and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan....

Apr 6, 2021

Apr 5, 2021

Shirley M. Parm-Mrs. Parm born December 4, 1941 IN Jamaica, W.I. a daughter of Kenneth Hutchison and Edna Ford. During her marriage to Harold Parm, they adopted a son, Douglas. After a few years Harold passed, and later she also adopted her daughter Marva. She was a seamstress who loved sewing and was employed by Weatherbee Coats Inc., and Towel...

Apr 4, 2021

Vonell M. Sadler-Ms. Vonell M. Sadler, 62, Youngstown was called home on April 4, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic. Ms. Sadler was born in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of Robert Lee Brown and Deloris Sadler Freeman, and later moved to Youngstown. Vonell worked at St. Elizabeth Hospital in food services and later at Rite Aid. She enjoyed fellowship at Christ Centered...

Apr 3, 2021

Troy Payton-Troy Payton, 55, Youngstown, departed this life on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at his residence.  Troy  was born in Brooklyn, NY to Willie C. and Ina Davis Payton on December 1, 1965. He graduated from Park West High School in Brooklyn and studied Criminal Justice at John Jay College. He was employed by Ketchum in Brooklyn, and he worked...

Apr 1, 2021

Clyde J. "Buster" Porch-Clyde James Porch, endearingly called Buster by some, was born September 26, 1967 in Youngstown, Ohio to Wanda Richardson (Porch) and the late Clyde James Clinkscales.  

During his days at Girard High School, he was the talk of the town in Girard, Ohio! He dominated the athletic scene in baseball, wrestling, track, and field and was...

Mar 29, 2021

Mr. Charles Buster Tucker departed this life on March 29, 2021 at his home with his children by his side.

 

Charles was born on July 6, 1952, in Youngstown, OH, a son of L. C. Buster and Ruby Worthen Tucker.

 

 He attended The Rayen School and worked as a security guard at West Call Center for several years....

Mar 28, 2021

Jamika N. Phillips-Jamika Phillips departed this life on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center. Mrs. Phillips was born August 13, 1978 in Youngstown, a daughter of Eddie and Jennifer Miller Barnes. She was a graduate of The Rayen High School and worked in the home health care field. She leaves her husband Cobie Phillips, her mother, children;...

Mar 27, 2021

Clyde "June"  J. Clinkscales Jr-Mr. Clyde James Clinkscales, Jr. affectionately known as "June" was the eldest son of Clyde James Clinkscales, Sr. and Evelyn Dixon Clinkscales was born August 17, 1943 in Youngstown, Oh. June departed this life on March 27, 2021, after battling a longtime illness.  

Clyde attended The Rayen School before entering The United States Navy in...

Mar 20, 2021

Gregory N. Hurst-Mr. Gregory Nedro Hurst 44, of Campbell, departed this life on March 20, 2021 due to a fishing accident.   

Mr. Hurst was born September 21, 1976 to Needham Thomas and Patricia Burns. 

 

He loved to go fishing, cooking, and loved to  tell jokes he was always the life of the party. He loved to be with his...

Mar 17, 2021

Katie Bell Louis-Mrs. Katie Bell Louis transitioned to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at her residence.  Mrs. Louis was born February 1, 1945 in Youngstown, a daughter of William and Josephine Roberts Bell. She was a high school graduate and worked as a repair person for Ohio Bell. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband; Gus...

Mar 11, 2021

Eugene "Geno" McMullen-Mr. Eugene McMullen, 85, Youngstown, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday March 11, 2021.   

Eugene was born January 22, 1936, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Willie and Addie McMullen.

 

Eugene "Geno" was a graduate of South High School, and Bluffton College. He played several sports, football, track & field, swimming and fencing. He was...

Mar 6, 2021

Mar 5, 2021

Thomas C. Williams-Funeral service will be Monday, March 15, 2021,  11 am, at the Martin Luther Lutheran Church, for Mr. Thomas C. Williams, 34, of Youngstown, who departed this life on Friday, March 5, 2021. Mr. Williams was born January 4, 1987, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Thomas Williams and Rhonda Parker. He was an employee of Galaxy Industrial...

Mar 5, 2021