Obituaries

Dec 24, 2017

Nettie L. Buckley-Funeral services will be 11 am Friday,  Mt. Gilead Baptist Church for Mrs. Nettie L. Buckley, 87, Youngstown, who departed this life on December 24, 2017 in Beeghley Oaks.

Mrs. Buckley was born July 25, 1930 in Tunica, MS., a daughter of Ike and Bertha  McKinney Buckley Sr. She was a member of the church,  and...

Dec 22, 2017

Samuel C. Pulliam Jr-Memorial service will be 12 noon, Friday at Tabernacle Baptist Church for Mr. Samuel C. Pulliam , Jr., 81, Youngstown, who departed this life Friday, December 22, 2017 in Essex House, Salem, Oh.

Mr. Pulliam was born January 11, 1936 in Beuna Vista, MS, a son of Samuel C. and Virginia L. Swanson Pulliam Sr.He...

Dec 14, 2017

Mary H. Weaver-Funeral service will be 12 noon on Friday at the Jerusalem Baptist Church of Youngstown for Mrs. <ary Helen Weaver, 74, who departed this life Thursday, December 14th at ValleyCare Northside Medical Center.

Mrs. Weaver was born September 14, 1943, in Clayton, Ala., a daughter of Will and Carrie McKenzie Dent. She retired from ValleyCare Northside...

Dec 10, 2017

Brenda Rivera-Funeral services will be 10 am Saturday, at United Christian Lighthouse Church, 103 12th Street Campbell, for Mrs. Brenda Rivera, 62, Campbell, who departed this life on Sunday at her residence. 

 

Mrs. Rivera was born November 14, 1955, in NY, NY, a daughter of Tomas and Delores Fred Ledee. She was a high school graduate, and a homemaker....

Dec 9, 2017

Cassandra C. Davis-Funeral service will be Friday,12 noon, at Rising Star Baptist Church, for Ms. Cassandra C. Davis, 54, Youngstown, who departed this life on Saturday at her residence.

Ms. Davis was born December 1, 1963, in Warren, Ohio, a daughter of John M. Davis and Barbara J. Brown. She was a graduate of The Rayen High School...

Dec 8, 2017

Thelma E. Johnson-Mrs. Thelma Elizabeth Johnson, 75, departed this life unexpectedly on Friday, December 8, 2017, at Oasis Nursing Home.

Mrs. Johnson was born August 7, 1942, in Vidalia, GA., a daughter of Clifford and Mattie Edwards Hickson. Thelma was a 1960 graduate of The Rayen High School and worked for various companies, including Twentieth Century Restaurant and...

Dec 6, 2017

Lila L. Tarver-Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Thursday at the Metropolitan Baptist Church for Mrs. Lila Beatrice Tarver, 94, who departed this life on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at Ohio Living, formerly Park Vista Retirement Community.

Mrs. Tarver was born May 10, 1923, in Tallahassee, Fla., a daughter of the Rev. Willie and Lila...

Dec 6, 2017

Sylvia "Jeannie" Whitman-Funeral service will be 11 am, Tuesday, at New Hope Baptist Church, for Mrs. Sylvia "Jeannie" Whitman, 73, Youngstown, who departed this life on Wednesday in St. Elizabeth Health Center.

Mrs. Whitman was born June 3, 1944, in Youngstown, a daughter of  Delroy and Stevie M. Wesson Pasley. She was a foreman for General Electric for...

Dec 2, 2017

Richard Burney- Memorial service will be 4 pm, Friday, at Word In Action Ministries, 150 9th St. Campbell, Ohio, for Mr. Richard Burney, 78, Youngstown, who departed this life on Saturday, December 2, 2017, in Concord Care Center of Fowler.

Mr. Burney was born August 13, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of Edward and Estella Jones Burney Sr. He was...

Nov 29, 2017

Clinton Brewer Sr-Funeral services will be 12 noon, Friday, at F. D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., for  Mr. Clinton Brewer Sr., 73,Youngstown , who departed this life on Wednesday, in Park Vista Retirement Community. 

Mr. Brewer was born February 28, 1944, in Hubbard, OH., a son of Charles and Puella Jordan Brewer Sr. He was an Army...

Nov 28, 2017

Jerry L. "JJ" Franklin Sr-Funeral services will be 11 am, Thursday, at the Sword of the Lord Global Ministries, 474 Early Road, Youngstown, for Jerry L. Franklin, 26, Struthers, who departed this life on Thursday, November 28.

He was born January 16, 1991, in Columbus, a son of Jerry Heard and Sherry Franklin. He attended East High School, was...

Nov 27, 2017

Christine R. Collins-Patton-Funeral service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday at the F.  D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home Inc., for Mrs. Christine R. Collins-Patton, 39, who departed this life on Monday, November 27,2017.

Mrs. Collins-Patton was born August 16, 1978, in Youngstown, the daughter of Sherry J. Collins-Thomas, and was adopted and reared by her maternal...

Nov 27, 2017

Carolyn M. Woodbridge-Funeral services will be 11 am, Saturday at the F. D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. for Carolyn M. Woodbridge, 68, Youngstown, who departed this life on Monday, November 27, in St. Elizabeth.

Mrs. Woodbridge was born September 25, 1949, in JenkinJones, WV, a daughter of Donald P. and Rose L. Revels Woodbridge. She was a...

Nov 26, 2017

Tyler J. Kitchen- Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the Union Baptist Church, for Tyler J. Kitchen, 19, who departed this life on Sunday, November 26, 2017, in St. Elizabeth Health Center.

Mr. Kitchen was born July 10, 1998 in Youngstown, a son of Dennis E. Mosley Jr., and Tammi M. Kitchen. He leaves...

Nov 20, 2017

Daniel Thomas Jr.- Funeral services will be held 12 noon, Monday, December 4, 2017, at Third Baptist Church, for Mrery. Daniel Thomas Jr, 62, Youngstown, who departed this life on Monday, November 20, 2017, peacefully in his home.

Mr Thomas was born June 6, 1951, in Pelham, GA.,a son of Daniel & Carrie Thomas Sr., coming to Youngstown at an...

Nov 17, 2017

Mary E. Towns-Funeral services will be 11 am Tuesday, November 21, 2017, Tabernacle Baptist Church for Mrs. Mary E. Towns, 89, Yongstown, who departed this life, Friday, November 17, 2017 in Park Vista Community.

Mrs Towns was born July 15, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of George and Lula Williams Meyers. She worked for the Overall Factory,...

Nov 17, 2017

Lawrence L. Harris-Funeral service will be 12 noon Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at the F. D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., for Mr. Lawrence. L. Harris, 87, Youngstown, who departed this life Friday, November 17, 2017, in Dandridge Burgundi Manor.

Mr. Harris was born October 1, 1934, in Youngstown, a son of George and Charlotte Harris. He worked...

Nov 9, 2017

Lu Ann P. Grant-Services will be held 10 am, Saturday, December 2,2017, at F. D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., for Ms. Lu Ann Grant, 52, Youngstown, who departed this life on November 19, 2017, in St. Elizabeth Health Center.

Lu Ann was born May 9, 1965, in Youngstown, a daughter of William Walker and Ruth Grant. Lu...

Nov 8, 2017

Walter A. Brown-Funeral service will be held 10 am Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Third Baptist Church for Walter A. Brown, 56,  born September 28, 1961 to the late Charles A. Brown and June Thomas Brown, was lifted by his appointed angels and carried to heaven on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

  Walter was...

Nov 6, 2017

Delores Y. Nelson-Funeral service will be 12 noon Friday at F. D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home for Mrs. Delores Y. Nelson, 78, Youngstown, who departed this life Monday in Southern Regional Hospital of Riverdale, GA.

Mrs. Nelson was born April 12, 1939 in Corinth, MS., a daughter of Thomas H. and Ruby L. Taylor Burton. She was a medical assistant...