Obituary Listing

May 14, 2017

Taylor West, 25, passed away May 14, 2017 in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born February 6, 1992 to John Banks and Anna West. Full obituary will be forthcoming.

Apr 23, 2017

John W. "Rocky" Wilson, 74, departed this life on April 23, 2017 after a lengthy illness with his wife by his side. John Whalen was born and raised in Steubenville on July 11, 1942 to John "Stoney" and Billie Wilson. John was better known to everyone as "Rocky"; "Sluggo" by his sister & "Papa" by his grandchildren & great grandchildren....

Apr 16, 2017

Ms. Annette Barker of Steubenville passed away on April 16, 2017 at Trinity Medical Center. She was born on January 22, 2017 to the union of Napoleon and Deloris (Whorles) Barker.

Apr 9, 2017

Tyshawn Jett was born on Saturday, January 5, 2002 in Steubenville, Ohio.  He was  born to Michael L.  Jett, Sr. and Rockeeya Gilbert.

Tyshawn was a student and currently attended Columbus City Schools in Columbus, Ohio.  He loved football and when he was younger he played for the mighty Steubenville Tigers.  He was a devoted Pittsburgh Steeler...

Apr 1, 2017

Vincent L. Gilliam passed away April 1, 2017 at Weirton Medical Center. He was born in East Liverpool, Ohio to Luchious Gilliam and Betty Anderson Carter. He was raised in the Christian faith. Vincent was reared in the Hancock County School System. He graduated from Weir High School with a basketball scholarship to play for Shepherd University. After graduating from...

Mar 31, 2017

Sharon L. Gibson, 69 of Canton, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017. Sharon was born on July 3, 1947 in Steubenville, Ohio the daughter of the late Wilbert and Anna (Holmes) Gibson. She was retired from Republic Steel. She loved her family, especially her great nieces and nephews, they were like her children. Along with her parents, she was preceded...

Mar 31, 2017

First Lady Cynthia Ann Willis was born on September 27, 1955 in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Aaron and Lucinda Hunt Livingston. She gave her life to The Lord at the tender age of thirteen and remained a committed believer.  She was filled with the Holy Ghost later.  In her early years, she sang at Emmanuel Church of God...

Mar 25, 2017

On March 25, 2017 at 10:30 am, the Lord in His infinite wisdom called our earthly angel, Josephine Davis Creech, to rest.  Josephine, known as "Nanny," was born the eldest daughter of Anne Davis Watson on March 7, 1943 in Keller, Virginia. Josephine was educated in Accomack County Schools and graduated from Mary N. Smith High School in 1961....

Mar 20, 2017

Ms. Janan Schaff passed away on March 20, 2017 at Sunny Slope Nursing Home in Bowerston, Ohio. She was born March 9, 1943 in Steubenville, Ohio. Ms. Schaff was a Methodist by faith. Per Ms. Schaff's wishes, services and interment will be held privately.

Mar 19, 2017

Ms. Evelyn J. Taylor of Steubenville, Ohio passed away on March 19, 2016. She was born April 2, 1922 in Bidwell, Ohio. Ms. Taylor was the last surviving member of her immediate family. The daughter of the late Hanon D. and Erdola Walden Herndon, of Bridgeport, Ohio. She was employed as a nurse for Dr. W. W. Baker for 18...

Mar 8, 2017

John E. Saxton 66 of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on March 8, 2017 at his home. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio to the union of the late Leroy, Sr. and Emma Lee (Brown) Saxton.  John attended school in both Toronto, Ohio and Steubenville, Ohio.  After graduating high school, John worked and later retired from Weirton Steel Corporation.  Currently, John...

Feb 26, 2017

Rodney Jerome Burns died February 26, 2017 in Sally, NC. He was born in Weirton, West Virginia to William James and Juanita J. (Parker) Burns. Rodney served in the United States Army. Later, he was employed with Ocean Spray as a laborer. He was preceded in death by his parents and a wife, Gerda. He leaves behind a son, Jeffery...

Feb 13, 2017

Ms. Barbara Pruitt passed away peacefully on February 13, 2016 at Valley Hospice in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born on July 2, 1952 to the late Whalen and Anne Johnson Pruitt in Steubenville, Ohio. Barbara was a member of Quinn A.M.E. Church in Steubenville, Ohio. She loved to dance and truly  and enjoyed doing routines with the Steubenville "Big Red"...

Feb 5, 2017

JAMES "CHICO" SWEARENGEN, Jr. James "Chico" Swearengen, Jr., was born on August 11, 1955 in Steubenville, Ohio to James and Shirley (Smith) Swearengen. He was a graduate of Big Red High School where he was a star baseball player. Most people recognized him as an Ambassador of the Community during his tenure with SVRTA. He was well-known for his...

Feb 5, 2017

CAROLYN SMITH SWEARENGEN CAROLYN (SMITH) SWEARENGEN was born November 23, 1955 in Steubenville, Ohio to Laddie C & Virginia (Daniels) Smith. Carolyn graduated from Big Red High School and Pitt Duquesne College. She was an Executive Assistant for the Jefferson County Metropolitan Housing Authority. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents Laddie and Virginia (Daniels) Smith,...

Feb 5, 2017

Shirley Tanner passed away February 5, 2017 at the Laurels of Steubenville.  She was born on January 7, 1938 in Horry County, Georgia.  She was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Steubenville, Ohio. She will sorely be missed by her family and friends. Shirley Tanner will have all of her funeral services in Mullins, South Carolina. Services are...

Jan 31, 2017

On January 31, 2016, Elwood "Kurt/Woody" Woodland was called home after a long hard battle with Myeloma Cancer. Elwood was born on September 5, 1964 in Steubenville, Ohio to his devoted mother Leona Ferrebee Roscoe. He was a graduate of Steubenville High School.  He worked a few positions within the community and made tons of friends at each of his...

Jan 25, 2017

Mr. Anthony Lorden Chester passed away January 25, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. Services were held Feb. 4, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio in affiliation with the H.M. Martin Funeral Home, Inc. of Cleveland A private family burial will take place at Three Springs Cemetery in Weirton, West Virginia under the care of Gregory-Martin Funeral Home.

Jan 10, 2017

Sarah J. Yates was born on May 10, 1923 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the union of the late Richard and Effie Richardson Yates.

Sarah was Methodist by faith and was an active member of Simpson United Methodist Church.  She was a choir member and enjoyed the fellowship of the senior lady craft makers. Later, Sarah attended...

Jan 6, 2017

Bunswella E. Brown passed away on January 6, 2017 in The Ohio State University Hospital System in Columbus, Ohio.  She was born on March 12, 1954 to the Gladys Collins Brown and the late Bruce Harper.

She was a 1972 graduate of Steubenville High School.  She furthered her education and received a college degree in the engineering...