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Mercades “Queen Bee” Harris
Dec 10, 2021
Mercades Harris 31, Youngstown Ohio, beloved Mother, sister, daughter, and aunt transition to her eternal resting place on Friday Dec 10. 2021 at home with family by her side.
On Aug 25. 1990 our Queen Bee was born to Sharon Bullock Morris and Timothy Harris then loving reared by Maurice Morris.
Mercades was a dedicated loving mother of two. She enjoyed spending...
Mary Alice Hunt
Dec 4, 2021
Mary Alice Hunt received her wings December 4, 2021.
Mary Alice was born March 5, 1933 in Anniston, Alabama, the only child of Ethel Louise Kirkland- Bagley and Thaddeus Christian Sr. She moved to Youngstown, Ohio as a little girl to live with relatives and was reared by her aunt and uncle George and Leara Mickles after her mother’s passing. She...
Shamika Nicole DuBois-Pete
Nov 29, 2021
Miss Shamika Nicole DuBois-Pete 37, departed this life on Monday, November 29, 2021 at her residence.
Miss Dubois-Pete was born July 10,1984 in Youngstown, Oh the daughter of Sophia DuBois and the late David M. Pete Sr. She attended the Youngstown City Schools. Shamika loved being around her family and friends. She was very close with her brothers whom she revered....
Valerie “Funkahoness” Carter-Caldwell
Nov 29, 2021
Valerie “Funkahoness” Carter-Caldwell age 63 of Farrell, PA transitioned into eternal rest on Monday November 29, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born June 28, 1958 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Wilma S. Bingham-Carter and James M. Carter. Valerie lived in Farrell, PA for 3 years but was originally from Youngstown, Ohio.
Valerie graduated from North High...
Edward Lee Craft
Nov 26, 2021
Mr. Edward Lee Craft, 72 of Struthers, departed this life on Friday, November 26, 2021 .
Mr. Craft was born May 20, 1948 to the late Sally Craft and was raised by his maternal Grandmother, the late Leasie Craft. Ed married his former wife Mrs. Vicki Craft August 11, 2011.
Ed was loved by many and affectionately called Dad or B-Love....
Johnnie “John” Thomas
Nov 25, 2021
Johnnie “John” Thomas of Youngstown departed this life on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at his residence.
A Funeral celebration service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church where a visitation with the family will from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the church.
Please follow CDC guidelines (6 foot rule) of social distancing and wearing...
Mother Ethel Mae Rivers
Nov 24, 2021
Ms. Ethel Mae Rivers, 81, of Youngstown, transitioned this earthly life and was greeted by the angels to receive her heavenly reward on November 24,2021 at Mercy Health St Elizabeth Boardman Health Center surrounded by her family.
Ethel was born May 20, 1940 in Birmingham , Alabama a daughter of Ida Mae & James Edward Rivers in her early age...
Wesley “Wes” Allen Pierce Jr.
Nov 23, 2021
Wesley "Wes" Allen Pierce Jr 41, of Youngstown, departed this life November 23, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Health Center.
Wesley was born June 29, 1980 in Youngstown Ohio, to the late Wesley and Frances Pierce.
He graduated from Wilson High School in 1998 and went on to work alongside his sister for Wendy's and the Thomas 5 limited. Besides...
Marquise Teon Lewis
Nov 20, 2021
Mr. Marquise Teon Lewis, 27, of Reynoldsburg, OH, departed this life on November 20, 2021.
Mr. Lewis was born October 3, 1994 in Youngstown a son to Tito Riley and Larenda Watson.
He attended East High School and worked various jobs. He enjoyed writing music, rapping and singing. He also loved joking around with his family and friends.
He leaves...
Eric Rutledge
Nov 17, 2021
Eric Rutledge 58, departed this life on Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Rutledge was born February 1st, 1963 the son of Loretta T. Rutledge.
He started at an early age delivering newspapers and running errands for neighbors. By the time he was in high school, he was enrolled in auto mechanics, where he enjoyed working on cars....
Milton Williams Jr.
Nov 16, 2021
Milton Williams Jr., 70, Youngstown departed this life on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 in St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center.
Mr. Williams was born September 23, 1951, in Youngstown a son of Milton and Susie Mosby Williams Sr. He was well known and respected by all and loved by many. He leaves to mourn his passing a daughters; Chanel Williams and Katrina...
Iris "Precious" Jackson
Nov 14, 2021
Iris Jackson 66, Youngstown, was called home to be with the Lord, surrounded by family on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center.
Iris was born July 9, 1955 in Youngstown, a daughter of Myron and Geraldine Thomas Williams. Iris loved spending time with family, playing cards and bingo.She leaves to mourn her passing her children; David (Tabetha) Rodriguez,...
Constance “Connie” Rogers
Nov 13, 2021
With her sons and two sisters close by her side, in the early morning hours of November 13, 2021, God called Constance Melanie Rogers a.k.a. Connie home after battling a lengthy illness.
Connie was the fourth child born to Betty Jo Rogers in Harlem, New York. However at the age of 9, she relocated to Youngstown, Ohio along with her...
Melvin Williams
Nov 13, 2021
Mr. Melvin Williams, 61 of Youngstown, departed this life on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Health Center.
Melvin Williams, born on February 19, 1960 to parents Clarence Williams and Beulah Lockett Armour has been called home to glory.
During his life, Melvin was an attendee of East High School where he went on to serve in the...
Mildred Porter
Nov 11, 2021
Mrs. Mildred Porter, 94, Youngstown transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Vereran's Day November 11, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Mildred was born January 22, 1927 in Youngstown a daughter of the late John M. Everson Sr., and Theresa M. Walker Everson. She was a graduate of Chaney High School...
WT McCaskill
Nov 11, 2021
Mr. W. T. McCaskill 71, Youngstown, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Health Center Youngstown campus.
W. T. was born April 20, 1950, in Youngstown a son of Larry and Faithella McCaskill Jackson. He attended North High School and YSU. He served in the Army National Guard from 1969-1973 and was an accomplished Marksman...
David Shine Jr.
Nov 11, 2021
On Thursday, November 11, 2021 our Lord and Saviour had Brother David Shine Jr's mansion in heaven prepared and called him home.
David Shine Jr., was born April 2, 1940 Youngstown a son of Edna Mae Teague and David Shine Sr. He was the oldest of two siblings; Floyd Dee (Patricia) Teague, and Charles Edward Teague. David reared 4 sons; David...
Minister Judy Lorraine Reeder-Meeks
Nov 10, 2021
Minister Judy L. Reeder-Meeks 61, of Youngstown, transitioned this earthly life on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at her residence.
Mrs. Reeder-Meeks was born September 28, 1960 in Warren, Ohio, a daughter of Howard and Katherine Bell Reeder Sr.
She was a 1978 graduate of The Rayen High School and obtained a bachelors degree in Social Work from Youngstown State University,...
Bertha Virginia Jackson
Nov 9, 2021
Bertha Virginia (Dawson) Jackson, affectionately known as “Mama”, departed this life on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loving family at the beautifully blessed age of 106.
She was born on September 10, 1915 in Indianola, Mississippi to Mose and Lottie Bell Dawson and was the youngest daughter of 11 children. In 1938 Bertha married Monroe...
Dorothy Ann Robinson
Nov 8, 2021
Dorothy Ann Robinson, 52, of Austintown departed this life on Monday, November 8, 2021 at her residence.
Ms. Robinson was born December 5, 1968 in Youngstown, Ohio , a daughter to William and Mona Robins Phelps.
She was a Youngstown city school bus driver, a driver for Siffron, and also an aide working with the people with physical disabilities.
She...
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