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Mary  Frances “Mae”   Gibbs-Holmes

Mary Frances “Mae” Gibbs-Holmes

Jan 9, 2022

Mrs. Mary Frances Gibbs-Holmes, affectionately called Mae, 63, passed from this life peacefully at her home in Youngstown, Ohio, on January 9, 2022.

Mary Frances was born on June 19, 1958, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Willie T. and Mildred Rivers-Gibbs.

She was the 9th child born from a family of 15 children. She graduated from South High School in 1979....

L.C.  Williams

L.C. Williams

Jan 2, 2022

L.C. Williams 81, of Warren, Ohio, transitioned this earthly life and was greeted by the angels to receive his heavenly reward on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Joesph Warren Hospital in Warren, Ohio.

Mr. Williams was born January 9, 1940 in Luverne, Alabama, a son to John L. and Pearle R. May Williams.

He was a devoted...

Marlene "Tweety" Brown

Marlene "Tweety" Brown

Dec 26, 2021

Mrs. Marlene "Tweety" Brown, 67, Youngstown departed this life On Monday, December 26, 2021 in Dansville, Virginia.

Mrs. Brown was born January 13, 1954 in Clarksburg, WV., a daughter of Franklin O. and Mary Frances Lewis Sr. She lived in the Campbell, Ohio area, she went to South High School. She was a faithful member of New Beginnings Outreach Ministries. Was...

Ernest  Eugene  Miles

Ernest Eugene Miles

Dec 26, 2021

Ernest Eugene Miles 60, of Youngstown, departed this life on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Miles was born April 21, 1961 in Youngstown a son to Willie Lee and Cora Lee Miller Miles.

He graduated from South High School and attended shop Choffin Career Center for auto mechanics. He was a jack of all trades and could fix...

Bonnie Jean Hall

Bonnie Jean Hall

Dec 24, 2021

Bonnie Jean Hall, 60, Youngstown, departed this life Friday, December 24, 2021 at her residence.

Ms. Hall was born May 1, 1961 in Youngstown, a daughter of Eugene Hall and Bonnie Thomas Hall. She graduated from The Rayen High School. She enjoyed being with family. She was a homemaker who loved cooking, baking, and listening to music, and the beats made...

Henry Lee Moody

Henry Lee Moody

Dec 21, 2021

Henry Lee Moody (better known as "DID" by his children and "Popeye" by his close friends) was born May 15, 1951, in Maxton, North Carolina to Ernest Moody and Gladys Davis. Henry was raised by his grandmother, Basella Davis. Henry was preceded in death by his parents, brother Thomas Davis Jr., and his sister; Ella Mae Edwards.

Henry was an avid...

Diane  Bankston

Diane Bankston

Dec 20, 2021

Diane Bankston of Youngstown, Ohio transitioned peacefully on December 20, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was born November 28, 1945, in Birmingham, Alabama to Hattie Mae Lewis and Johnny Thompson. She would eventually travel to Youngstown, Ohio where she met Robert Bankston and Married on December 23, 1966.

She worked as a Certified...

Jeannine  Carter

Jeannine Carter

Dec 18, 2021

Ms. Jeannine Carter 56, of Youngstown, transitioned this life to be with the lord on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Health Center.

Ms. Carter was born January 20, 1965 in Youngstown, Ohio at St. Elizabeth Hospital, a daughter of Jessie Mae Carter.

She worked at Fourm Health in the dietary department for many years. She was...

Lisha  Kay  Littlejohn

Lisha Kay Littlejohn

Dec 15, 2021

Lisha Kay Pulliam Littlejohn 61, Youngstown, departed this life on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown campus.

Mrs. Littlejohn was born August 4, 1960 in Youngstown, a daughter of Samuel C. and Flora J. Johnson Pulliam Jr. Mrs. Littlejohn , affectionately known as "Lisha Kay" was a wonderful wife, mother, sister and daughter. She was a corrections officer at...

Cleophus "Duke" Gilford Jr

Cleophus "Duke" Gilford Jr

Dec 14, 2021

Cleophus "Duke" Gilford Jr, 53 Youngstown, departed this life on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness.

Cleophus "Duke" Gilford Jr. was born May 18, 1968 of 1400 Springdale Ave. #118 Youngstown, Ohio was the eldest son of Mr. Cleophus Gilford Sr., and Mrs. WillaDean Evans Gilford. He attended The Rayen High...

Mark  Edward “Duna”  Dean Jr.

Mark Edward “Duna” Dean Jr.

Dec 11, 2021

Mr. Mark Edward Dean Jr. affectionately known as “Duna” to close family and friends departed this life on December 11, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman, Ohio.

Mr. Dean was born February 13, 1985 to Mark E Dean Sr and Sharlene Teague Dean.

He graduated from Rayen High School with the class of 2003. He attended Akron...

Mercades  “Queen Bee” Harris

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

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...

Valerie  “Funkahoness” Carter-Caldwell

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...

Shamika Nicole  DuBois-Pete

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....

Edward  Lee Craft

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

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

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.

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

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...