Harold Lavender
Feb 19, 2014
LAVENDER, Harold, 59, formerly of Steubenville, passed away on Feb. 19, 2014 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on March 17, 1954 to the union of late Ross, Sr. and Iola (Hudson) Lavender. Harold was a a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where he was baptized at a young age. He was a graduate of Steubeville "Big Red"...
Flora Williams
Feb 9, 2014
Flora Williams entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 9, 2014. She was born on March 10, 1928 to Nathaniel and Mary Hart in Laurinburg, North Carolina. Flora was preceded in death by her husband William Williams of 42 years. Flora and Bill had three children, Lawrence, Linda and Kimberly Williams. Flora retired from Ohio Valley Hospital after many years...
Grady Franklin
Jan 13, 2014
FRANKLIN, Grady, 58, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Jan. 13, 2014. He was born in Eastman, Georgia on Nov. 26, 1955. Grady is survived by his spouse of 36 years; Wylene Thorn, children; Marques, Grady, Jr. and Nicholas Franklin and Kimberly Jackson, a host of grand and great-grandchildren, his dear brothers and sisters and many other relatives. Funeral Saturday, Jan....
Renee Bennett
Jan 8, 2014
Bennette, Renee L., 63, formerly of Steubenville, Ohio, Passed away January 8, 2014, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was the oldest child born to the union of Benjamin and Hilda (Mayo) Dorsey. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Memorial Service Saturday, February 15, 2014, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 221 N. 7th St.,...
Ulysses C. Jones, Sr.
Dec 22, 2013
JONES, Ulysses C. of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on December 22, 2013. He was born in Elba, Alabama to the union of the late Lovie and Eula Jones on Oct. 16, 1935. Ulysses was a Deacon and devoted member of Greater Zion Temple Church. He worked and retired from Weirton Steel Corp after 41 years of service. He was preceded...
Eloise M. Groomes
Dec 18, 2013
Eloise Helen Groomes, 70, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013. Born in Brilliant, OH on Jan 10, 1943, she was the daughter of John and Exie Livingston. She worked as an Executive Secretary at IBM for 18 years. She was preceded by her husband David, of 41 years, and by siblings; Aaron Livingston and Ruth Davenport. Eloise is survived...
Lafa Banks
Dec 8, 2013
Lafa J. D. Banks was born in Steubenville, Ohio to the union of Samuel Leroy and Viola Cora Foutz. She passed away quietly on the evening of December 8, 2013 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was a member of Second Baptist Church. Lafa loved to cook and play the organ. Lafa was preceded in...
Larry Hunt, Jr.
Dec 5, 2013
Larry Hunt, Jr. passed away after a brief illness on December 5, 2013 at Trinity West Medical Center in Steubenville, Ohio. Larry was born in Steubenville, Ohio to Larry Hunt, Sr. and Margaret Wells. Larry was a Christian by faith and attended Tower of Power Ministries when his health allowed him. Larry will be sadly missed by all of his...
L.D. Jones
Nov 23, 2013
L. D. (Buddy) Jones, 96, died peacefully on November 23, 2013 at Baptist Medical Center in Montgomery, AL. He was born in Shiloh, AL to Lovie and Eula Broxton Jones. L.D. had an amazing life. He met the great love of his life, Catherine King and they were united in marriage for 70 years. His legacy includes five children, seven...
Riley Jennings
Nov 20, 2013
Riley was called home to join his Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 20, 2013, 5:30 p.m. at the Trinity Health System (West Hospital), Steubenville, Ohio. Riley was born on June 24, 1946. At an early age, he joined Morning Star Baptist Church in Weirton, West Virginia where he sang in the choir and sang solo as various churches. He was...
Debbie Bradway
Nov 16, 2013
Debbie Bradway, 53, passed away on May 16, 2013 at Sunny Slope Nursing Home in Bowerston, Ohio. Debbie was born on May 10, 1960, to James H. Bradway and Mary Cathtart. Debbie will truly be missed by her family and friends. Private services will be held at the family's convenience.
Dan E. Hughes
Nov 12, 2013
Dan E. Hughes formerly of Steubenville, Ohio passed away November 12, 2013 in Trenton, NJ at his home. Dan, more affectionately known as Chubby, was born in Wheeling, West Virginia to the union of Eldridge and Eva Hughes. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Wheeling. Dan was a Veteran and served in the United States Army. He...
Kevin L. Ellis
Nov 11, 2013
Mr. Kevin Lee Ellis, 51, of Steubenville, OH; was born Dec. 21, 1961, Son of the late Benjamin Ellis and Ruth Ellis. Kevin was a 1981 graduate of Steubenville High School where he excelled in art winning numerous trophies and awards. Kevin was also well known for helping various members of the community. Kevin attended Emmanuel C.O.G.I.C. from a small...
Robert Duane Jenkins
Oct 11, 2013
Robert Duane Jenkins was born on January 10, 1957 to the union of Robert Dale Jenkins and Anita Ruiz Jenkins. He was a Christian by faith. Robert was a music lover and a gifted musician. He played with several bands including Max Q and Crossroads. Robert was a fun loving guy and liked to joke. He was the best story...
Vera M. Harvin
Oct 8, 2013
Born in Birmingham, Alabama, she transitioned this life on October 8, 2013, in Washington, DC. Wife of 40 years to the late Albert Lee Harvin of Brilliant, Ohio and the only child of Laura (Carrie) Edwards of Steubenville, Ohio who passed away in 1984. She was a phenomenal woman who was very much loved and will be sorely missed. She...
Marilyn Janet Mckinney
Oct 8, 2013
Marilyn Janet McKinney was born on January 31, 1941 in Steubenville, Ohio. She was one of three daughters born to the union of Millard and Pearl (nee Holsey) McKinney. Marilyn was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church since she was child. She LOVED the LORD and enjoyed going to church. She encouraged people with her uplifting of Jesus' goodness...
Beatrice Hill
Oct 3, 2013
Beatrice Hill was born on April 27, 1941 to the union of James and Rowena Taylor in Mt. Pleasant (Hopedale), Ohio. After her parents passed away, she was raised by Herman and Eva Carter. Beatrice worked at The Hub and at Labelle Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents; James and Rowena Taylor and Herman and Eva...
Michael Clark Wise
Sep 15, 2013
Michael Clark Wise of Steubenville, Ohio passed away on September 15, 2013 at the Mercy University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was born on September 25, 1944 in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Gene F. Wise and Betty Wise Spears. He was preceded in death by his parents and a dear Aunt, Nancy Robinson. He graduated from...
Ellen Clair Clausell
Sep 4, 2013
Ellen Clair Clausell, 81, passed away on September 4, 2013 at home in Lanham, MD. She was born on January 4, 1932 in Claiborne, Alabama to Osborne Blunt and Annie Mae Blunt. Ellen grew up in Evergreen, Alabama. She attended and finished the 8th grade in Evergreen, Alabama. She worked for People's Restaurant as a Manager and retired after 32...
Arthur Ramsey
Aug 23, 2013
Arthur Ramsey was born on January 21, 1948 to Ann Washington and Sylvester Ramsey. Arthur was a Christian and accepted Christ as his Savior. He was fun person and truly liked music and basketball. He was a United States Veteran and served his country during the Vietnam Era. He received an Honorable Discharge from the Army in 1971. He met...
