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Alexis James

Alexis James

Jan 31, 2021

ALEXIS JAMES-Our beloved angel Alexis James transcended on January 24, 2021 surrounded by her love ones at Mercy Health Center.  

Alexis James was born to Lilly Bell whom due to complications during child birth lost her life and Alexis's twin sister as well. Due to this tragedy Alexis was then adopted by Mrs. Adell and Mr. Charles Glover whom...

Shayla Watkins

Shayla Watkins

Jan 21, 2021

SHAYLA WATKINS-Shayla Watkins 40, of Youngstown, transitioned to her heavenly home on January 21, 2021 at Allegheny Hospital in Pittsburgh.   

Ms. Watkins was born May 6, 1980 in Youngstown a daughter of Cleveland Hightower and Taryn Watkins. 

 

She was a 1998 graduate of Chaney High School. She was known to many as a passionate and devoted mother. She...

JUANITA "NITA" LUCY TRIMBLE

JUANITA "NITA" LUCY TRIMBLE

Jan 19, 2021

JUANITA "NITA" L. TRIMBLE-Juanita Lucy Trimble age 90 transitioned this life on January 19, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 19, 1930, in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Joseph and Estella (Evans) Brown.  

 

In 1948 Ms. Trimble graduated from North High School. She was employed for fifteen years at Kessler...

Don Triplett

Don Triplett

Jan 17, 2021

Don Triplett-Mr. Don Triplett 62, of Youngstown departed this life on January 17, 2021 at his residence.   

Mr. Triplett was born March 1, 1958 in Youngstown a son to Alphonso Triplett and Willie Lee Bryant Triplett. 

 

He was a graduate of The Rayen High School, he was employed with the Youngstown Street Department, and a custodian for Youngstown...

Anthony Harris

Anthony Harris

Jan 12, 2021

Anthony Harris-Mr. Anthony Harris 64, of Youngstown, was called home on January 12, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Health Center.   

Mr. Harris was born May 13, 1956 in Youngstown, Ohio , a son of William and Beatrice Harris. He was previously employed by A plus Company. He was an avid pet lover and I am sure that most people...

Charles Bryant Foster

Charles Bryant Foster

Jan 8, 2021

Charles B. Foster-Charles Bryant Foster was born Charles Theodore Houser on March 17,1973 in Youngstown, Ohio.  He was 47 years old when he departed this world on January 8, 2021.  

Mr. Foster was a United States Navy veteran. He worked in security, enjoyed playing billiards and was a part of Bill's Place Pool Team. Charles enjoyed playing basketball, boxing,...

Duane John Henderson

Duane John Henderson

Jan 8, 2021

DUANE J HENDERSON-Funeral service will be Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at the F. D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., for Mr. Duane J. Henderson, 62, Los Angeles, California, who departed this life on Friday, January 8, 2021.   

Mr. Henderson was born May 1, 1958, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of John & Annie Leonard Henderson, but was reared by...

Everett Backus Sr.

Everett Backus Sr.

Jan 7, 2021

Everett Backus Sr-Mr. Everett Backus Sr., 85,Received his heavenly wings on January 7, 2021 at Mercy Health — St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown, Ohio.  

Mr. Backus was born May 29, 1935 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late William Alexander Backus and Irene Buckins Backus. 

 

He Attended The Rayen High School and was employed at the United...

Haggir "MaMa" Rebecca Sherrill-Moorer

Haggir "MaMa" Rebecca Sherrill-Moorer

Jan 7, 2021

Haggir "MaMa" R. Sherill-Moorer-Mrs. Haggir Rebecca Sherrill- Moorer passed away, unexpectedly at the age of 85 on January 7, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio.

 

Haggir was born March 23, 1935 in Williamson, West Virginia to Clyde Sherrill and Ivy Alli Carter- Sherrill. 

 

She was one of seventeen children and was proud to say she...

Ernestine Griffin

Ernestine Griffin

Jan 4, 2021

Ernestine Griffin-Mrs.  Ernestine Griffin , 86, of Youngstown, who departed this life on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Mercy Health St.  Elizabeth’s Health Center.   

Mrs. Griffin was born April 19, 1934 in Marion, AL., a daughter of JV Belcher Sr. and Loumandy Holmes. 

 

She was a homemaker. She enjoyed going to bingo, casino trips, watching TV and shopping. 

 

She...

Raymond "Ripp" Lewis Jr

Raymond "Ripp" Lewis Jr

Jan 3, 2021

Raymond "Ripp" Lewis Jr.-Mr. Raymond A. Lewis Jr., 65, departed this life on Sunday, January 03, 2021 surrounded by the love of his family.  

Mr. Lewis was born October 07, 1955, in Youngstown, Oh., the son of the late Raymond A. Lewis Sr. and Berneatha E. Sydney Lewis.

 

He was lovingly known by family & friends as “Ripp”...

Mother Rosetta Harris

Mother Rosetta Harris

Jan 2, 2021

Mother Rosetta Harris-Mother Rosetta Harris, 86,  went home to be with the Lord in the early hours of January 2, 2021. She departed this life surrounded by her loved ones after an extended illness. She was born May 24, 1934 in Marks Mississippi the second eldest of 10 children born to  Alvadas and Louise Howard Harris. Mother Rosetta was a...

Barbara Jean McRae Smith

Barbara Jean McRae Smith

Jan 2, 2021

Barbara Jean McRae Smith-Barbara Jean McRae Smith, daughter of the late Mildred McRae Watson and Anthony Hall, and raised by her mother and stepfather, John Watson, was born March 25, 1939 in Youngstown, OH.   

She transitioned from this life to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 2, 2021 from complications of COVID19.

 

 

Barbara attended North High School,...

Phyllis J. Harrison

Phyllis J. Harrison

Jan 1, 2021

Phyllis J. Harrison-Ms. Phyllis J. Harrison 66, of Youngstown departed this life on January 1, 2021 at her residence. Ms. Harrison was born June 9, 1954 in Youngstown a daughter of Lawrence  and Barbara Williams. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, watching football, was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan, enjoyed bingo and most of all spending time with her...

Ethel McCrary

Ethel McCrary

Dec 30, 2020

Ethel McCrary-Ethel McCrary began her everlasting life with the lord on December 30, 2020. She was born April 21, 1949 to Douglas Scrutchen Sr. And Clair Steward Scrutchen. She work at Packard electric for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Douglas Scrutchen Jr . and John Scrutchen and her sister, Laverne Brown. She survived...

Alberta Rollins

Alberta Rollins

Dec 29, 2020

Alberta Rollins-Mrs. Alberta Rollins 88, of Youngstown, Departed this life on December 29, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Rollins was born January 17, 1932 in Campbell, Ohio a daughter of Slyvester Redmond and Annabelle Ashmore. Due to the current pandemic a memorial service will take place at a later date. The F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. has been granted...

Wynonia C Braxton

Wynonia C Braxton

Dec 28, 2020

Wynonia C. Braxton-Mrs. Wynonia C. Braxton 76, of Youngstown, passed away on December 28, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Braxton was born October 16, 1944 in Chattanooga, TN, a daughter of Almeda DeAromnd and  Sydney Collins. After birth she relocated to Ohio where she spent most of her life, with the exception of two years that she spent in California...

Gladys Marion Lee Walker

Gladys Marion Lee Walker

Dec 28, 2020

Gladys M. Lee Walker- Mrs. Gladys Marion Lee Walker, 76, of Youngstown Ohio. Departed this life on December 28th, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown.  Mrs. Walker was born November 1st, 1944 in Huntsville Alabama, a daughter of Bernice Pageant and Kevin Walker. 

She was a member of Human Church of Christ and was employed at Tile Supply for 20...

Shalena "Lena" Renee Clark

Shalena "Lena" Renee Clark

Dec 26, 2020

Shalena "Lena" R. Clark-Shalena Renee Clark 47, of Youngstown entered rest Saturday December 26, 2020. Shelana Was born June 21, 1973 to Velma Weaver and Abu Jamal. She was known as “Lena” And was a member of New Vision New Day Ministries. She attended South High School and was a cancer survivor.  She battled and conquered having a stroke all...

Shirley Ann C. Ellington

Shirley Ann C. Ellington

Dec 18, 2020

Shirley A. C. Ellington-Mrs. Shirley Ann C. Ellington 82, of Youngstown, departed this life on Friday, December 18, 2020.   

Mrs. Ellington was born March 20, 1938  in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter of William and Bernice Clark. 

 

She was dedicated to her family friends in faith with religion and a relationship with God as the epic center of her life....