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Caleb Byrom, Jr.
Mar 27, 2016
Mr. Caleb Byrom, Jr., passed away on March 27, 2016 at the Weirton Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born January 24, 1929, in Byromville, Georgia to the union of Caleb, Sr. and Leliar Mae (Adams) Byrom. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church where he sang in the choir. He served his country in the...
Elizabeth Young
Mar 27, 2016
Elizabeth P. Young of Weirton, W.V. passed away at home on Sunday, March 27, 2016. She was born June 27, 1921 in Weirton, W.V., to the late Bertha and Wade Price. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph D. Young; a devoted niece, Deborah Price-Lyons; sisters, Mary P. Hodge, Gladys Price, and Margaret...
Christal Harris
Mar 22, 2016
HARRIS, Christal Yvette, 59 formerly of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away March 22, 2016 at Summa Health Hospice Center in Akron Ohio. She was born October 19, 1956, in Weirton, WV to the Union of Robert and Evelyn (Rice) Young. Christal was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was employed by Weirton Steel Corporation. She loved traveling, cooking, but...
Chauncey Roseberry, Sr.
Mar 22, 2016
Chauncey Maurice Roseberry, Sr., departed this life March 22nd, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The son of the late Farris Roseberry and the late Geneva Bryant of Steubenville was born October 27, 1954 in Steubenville, Ohio. He was a graduate of Steubenville High School. He was a proud member who was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army. He retired from the...
James Mayo
Mar 18, 2016
James Mayo, 71, of Steubenville passed away March 18, 2016 at Valley Hospice Care Center North. He was born on March 25, 1944 in Smithfield, OH to the union of Clifford and Elizabeth (Moore) Mayo. James was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He served his country in the United States Navy. He was a master electrician and retired...
Gertrude Sayles
Feb 23, 2016
Gertrude Sayles 71 of Steubenville, Ohio died on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 in Columbus Ohio. She was born on July 6, 1944 to Johnnie Mae and William James Council. Gertrude was a graduate of Steubenville High School. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend to all. She was the owner and operator of Guys and Dolls Beauty Salon, and...
Hylan "Jo-Jo" Atkins
Feb 17, 2016
On August 9th, 1945; an event took place that would forever change the world, the birth of Hylan Joseph "Jo-Jo" (Birden) Atkins and the dropping of the second atom bomb on Japan by the United States, at Nagasaki, resulting in Japan's unconditional surrender. Jo-Jo being born on that remarkable day added a vibrant mark on the world. He was born...
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...
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