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Leroy Saxton
Feb 17, 2016
Leroy Saxton was born on October 7, 1925 to the union of the late Leroy and Lucille (Collins) Saxton. He was born in Denmark, South Carolina. He was reared in Denmark and attended the schools there. Around the age of eighteen he relocated to the Ohio Valley Area. He soon met and married his first wife Emma Lee Brown. They...
Lessia Mae Montgomery
Jan 12, 2016
Lessia Mae (Fordham) Montgomery was born on December 2, 1943 in Eastman Georgia to the parentage of the late Mary Fordham Smith and Robert Brown. Aunt Lessia, as she was lovingly called by most, was always available to be a listening ear. She spent a lot of days giving advice, making a bad day better for others and just being...
Ruby Elizabeth Mike
Dec 22, 2015
Ruby Elizabeth (Wiggins) Mike went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2015 in Tucson, Arizona at the age of 91. She was born April 17, 1924 in Hartselle, Alabama to Lubie Wiggins Sr. and Jessie Ingram Wiggins and moved to Steubenville, Ohio along with her five brothers and sisters. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...
Sydney John Jones
Dec 20, 2015
Sidney John Jones passed away December 20, 2015 in Steubenville, Ohio. He was born January 3, 1959 in Steubenville to Blondell Zimmerman and Cornell Jones. He was a graduate of Steubenville High School and a truly unforgettable man who loved his family. He was preceded in death by a son, DaRon and five siblings. He is survived by his children,...
Virginia Ann Robinson
Dec 19, 2015
Virginia Ann Robinson was born June 26, 1927 and passed away suddenly on December 18, 2015. She was born in Steubenville, Ohio to the union of William and Aria Wilson. Virginia was Baptist by faith and a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Steubenville High School. She was musician and played locally for various community...
Christina Williams
Dec 1, 2015
On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, Christina Williams, 97, of Wintersville, Ohio, transitioned and departed this life at Valley Hospice to begin her eternal life in her Father's Heavenly Home. She was born on January 3, 1918 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Adolphus and Ellen Moore Dean. She graduated from the Columbus City School system and also graduated with a...
Theodore Andre' Dudley, Iv
Nov 13, 2015
Theodore Andre' Dudley, IV went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 13, 2015 He was born on Dec. 7, 1987 in Steubenville, Ohio to the union of Theodore, III and Sarah Dudley. He attended Steubenville High School where he was very active in wrestling and football. He received many accolades and trophies for both sports. Andre' as he...
Del Rico Williams
Nov 11, 2015
Del Rico Williams of Steubenville, Ohio passed away November 11, 2015. He will be missed by his loving family. FULL OBITUARY IS FORTHCOMING.
Catherine B. Platt
Nov 11, 2015
Catherine Beatrice Scruggs Platt was born January 15, 1921 and transitioned on November 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents Leslie Scruggs and Jennie Clark McDaniels and beloved uncle Percy and aunt Nellie Owens who raised her; her loving husband of 68 years Franklin Thomas Platt, and their precious daughter Irene Nellie Platt; two brothers Leslie "Buddy"...
Sheila Lynn Drakes
Oct 22, 2015
Shelia Lynn Drakes was born on August 21, 1945 to the late George and Eula Smith in Steubenville, Ohio. She was one of six children born to their union. Shelia was a graduate of Steubenville High School. She had a strong foundation in her Baptist Faith and was a lifelong active member of Second Baptist Church. She was a devoted...
Lemoyne "Lightning" Blanchard
Oct 16, 2015
Lemoyne "Lightning" Blanchard was called home on October 16, 2015. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio on November 4, 1954 to the late Dorothy Gene Blanchard Harrison. Lightning was a kind hearted man with a strong love for his friends and family. He took special joy in providing activities and opportunities for the children in the community. He was a...
Josh Williams
Oct 16, 2015
Josh Williams, 97, of Steubenville, Ohio departed this earthy life on October 16, 2015 at Trinity West Hospital. He was born on December 6, 1917 in Camilla, GA to the union of John L. and Lillie Mae (nee Peoples) Williams. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and served his country during the World War II Era. He...
Charles A. King
Sep 21, 2015
Charles A. Kings was born in Steubenville, Ohio to the union of Maxie L. and Shirley (Royster) King. Charles was a Christian by faith. He was a graduate of Steubenville High School and furthered his education through technical and business training programs. He worked with the local American Legion as a caretaker. He enjoyed his position at the American Legion...
William Simich
Sep 13, 2015
William M. Simich was born in Steubenville, Ohio to William Simich and Catherine Blasko Simich. After a lengthy illness he succumbed on September 13, 2015. He will forever be in the hearts of his family and friends.
Ester O. Allen
Sep 11, 2015
On Friday, September 11. 2015, Ester O. Allen, Jr. went home to be with Jesus. To be absent from the body is to be present with the LORD. Ester, affectionately known as "Peanut" was born on November 13, 1949 in Steubenville, Ohio. His parents Ester, Sr. and Emma Allen preceded him in death. He lived his entire life in the...
William "Uncle Willie" Williams
Aug 17, 2015
WILLIAMS, William Irvin, affectionately called "Uncle Willie," 89, of Weirton, WV, transitioned to be with the Lord August 17, 2015. He was born October 1, 1925 in Wheeling, WV and was the fifth son born to the late Clifford and Piccola Perkins Williams. He was Pastor Emeritus of Apostolic Christian Temple, Washington, PA. Willie was a 1943 graduate (valedictorian) of...
Moses S. Harris
Aug 8, 2015
Moses S. Harris went home to be with the LORD, his God, on August 8, 2015 at the age of 84. He was on born on October 4, 1930 to the late Elder Emanuel Harris Sr. and Rosa Ella Gainous in Alliance, Ohio. He attended elementary school in Alliance, Ohio and graduated from Steubenville High School in 1948. Moses joined...
Eleanor Jane Harris
Jul 19, 2015
Eleanor Jane Harris was born on January 17, 1927 in Glenn Run, Ohio to the late Elmer and Rosie Cunningham Harris. She was married to the late Thomas W. Harris of Smithfield, Ohio where she resided until she fell ill. Eleanora was a nurse and loved helping others. She was a very strong spirited woman. Family and friends enjoyed many...
David L. Collins
Jul 7, 2015
David L. Collins was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 1, 1939. He relocated to the Ohio Valley were he worked as a Coal Miner for many years. After he retired he worked for a few years with the railroad. He was married to the late Helena Scurry together they reared five children; Estelle, Foster, Howard, Glenn and Katherine....
Edward Thorn
Jul 2, 2015
Edward "Eddie" Thorn was born on Dec 22, 1933 to the union of the late Julius C. and Beatrice Haywood Thorn in Steubenville, Ohio. Eddie was a graduate of Steubenville High School and he continued his school support as a Booster throughout the years. He was reared in Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was Married to the late Mary Ruth...
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