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Jacqueline R. Thompson-Chambliss

Jacqueline R. Thompson-Chambliss

Dec 23, 2022

Jacqueline R. Thompson-Chambliss passed away peacefully on December 23, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 26, 1947, to the late Marilyn and Myrtle Thompson. She was known for her vibrant smile and contagious laugh. Jacqueline was known to be a caring woman who spent most of her life thinking about others....

Virgie Meeks

Virgie Meeks

Dec 19, 2022

Virgie Lee Meeks (Ruby Lindsey) was born May 16, 1941, in Darlove, Mississippi to the union of Clarence Sr., and Ruby Anderson Meeks. She passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, at Valley Hospice Care Center North.

Ruby graduated from Steubenville Cosmetology School. She was a lady with the biggest and most loving heart you would ever...

Quayaira Breon Johnson-Jett

Quayaira Breon Johnson-Jett

Dec 13, 2022

On April 28, 1993, a beautiful woman Anitra Johnson and Ernest Fleshman, Jr. became proud parents of me, Quayaira Breon Johnson. To say that I was a wonderful ball of joy, love, laughter, and kindness would be an understatement. I loved the Lord and joined Mount Zion Baptist Church. My high school years were great and I attended and graduated...

Jeremiah Keith Cromer Jr.

Jeremiah Keith Cromer Jr.

Dec 8, 2022

Jeremiah "Jerry" Keith Cromer Jr., was born on September 3, 1933, in Washington, DC., to the union of Jeremiah Keith Sr., and Susan Cromer. He passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, West Virginia at the age of 89.

Jerry served his country honorably in the United States Army.

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Ruth Ann Belcher

Ruth Ann Belcher

Dec 2, 2022

No one expects an Angel to set the world on fire - but that is precisely what she did. Ruth Ann Belcher did just that over her lifetime demonstrating the power of Love. Her undeniable presence and infectious smile pales only in comparison to the size of her heart and the impact of her reach and love for God....

Kimberly Addington

Kimberly Addington

Nov 24, 2022

Kimberly Addington was born January 16, 1969, to Ernest E. and the late Jennifer (Cleary) Addington in Cleveland County, North Carolina. She passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Twin City Medical Center in Dennison, Ohio.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her father Ernest N. (Diane) Addington of Shelby, North Carolina; two siblings Ernest...

James Earl Brandon

James Earl Brandon

Nov 18, 2022

James Earl Brandon Sr., 79, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022, at Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, West Virginia. He was born January 30, 1943, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Samuel and Lena (Smith) Brandon.

James was a Christian by faith. He loved repairing cars and had a passion for Cadillacs which were some...

Demarques "Poonie" Antonio Meeks

Demarques "Poonie" Antonio Meeks

Nov 15, 2022

Demarques "Poonie" Antonio Meeks was born November 24, 1979, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Michael Johnson and Patricia Diane Meeks. He passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Trinity West Medical Center in Steubenville, Ohio, at the age of 42.

Demarques was a Christian by faith. He attended West Fulton High School in Atlanta, Georgia. He enjoyed...

John "Tutu" Melvin Ross

John "Tutu" Melvin Ross

Nov 13, 2022

John " TuTu" Melvin  Ross, 60, of Steubenville, OH, passed away on November 13, 2022, after a long battle with heart failure.

John was born on November 13, 1962, to William and Loralei Ross in Brooklyn, NY. After graduating from high school, he went on to serve in the US Army.

For many years, he...

Mae Helen Carney

Mae Helen Carney

Nov 7, 2022

Mae Helen Carney was born on September 4, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the union of Nathan and Bertha Mae Frazier.

Mae was a member of Zion Temple Family Worship Center in Steubenville, Ohio. She graduated from Glenville High School in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a homemaker but also worked many years for Holiday Inn. In addition,...

Frederick Craig Thompson

Frederick Craig Thompson

Nov 6, 2022

Frederick Craig Thompson was born December 9, 1943, in McIntyre, Ohio, to the union of Samuel J. and Thelma Carrie (Atkins) Thompson.

He attended Wayne High School. During high school, he excelled in football and track earning the name "Dane". After school, Frederick started working as a Pharmacy Technician. After some time had passed, he...

Travis Jackson

Travis Jackson

Oct 28, 2022

Travis Jackson was born December 20, 1968, to  Glover and Anne B. Jackson. He passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Lancia Villa Vista in Steubenville, Ohio.

Travis developed a long passion for creating music. He was a pioneer in Steubenville rap music and production. Travis was revered as one of the wittiest and most lyrical...

Eric Montgomery

Eric Montgomery

Oct 6, 2022

On October 6, 2022, our family lost Eric Trenier Montgomery. Eric was 1 of 3 children born to the late Elizabeth (Lizzy) Hawkins Montgomery and Robert (LC) Montgomery. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Wise God Allah (Grier Montgomery). He leaves behind a sister, Lawana Montgomery (Steubenville, OH), a half-sister Gloria Richardson (Jeannie of Philadelphia, PA),...

Bobbie Jo Miles Fuller

Bobbie Jo Miles Fuller

Sep 30, 2022

Bobbie Jo Miles Fuller was born June 18, 1978, in Steubenville , Ohio, to the union of Paul Jr., and Linda (Nixon) Miles . Bobbie passed away peacefully on Friday, September 30, 2022, at Trinity Medical Center West at the age of 44.

Bobbie was very outspoken. If she felt a way about something she would firmly...

Sharon Lynn Smith-Thorn

Sharon Lynn Smith-Thorn

Sep 18, 2022

Sharon Lynn Smith-Thorn was born November 18, 1961, in Steubenville, Ohio to Ben Smith and Dorothy J. Griffin. She passed away peacefully on September 18, 2022, at Valley Hospice Care Center North at the age of 61.

Sharon was a fun-loving person who spoke her mind. She cared for her family and reared her family with her...

Jan "Timmy" Thornton

Jan "Timmy" Thornton

Sep 18, 2022

Mr. Jan "Timmy" Thornton was born November 22, 1946, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the union of William and Helen (Kenny) Thornton. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2022, in the comfort of his home. Jan retired from Steubenville Catholic Central High School where he worked for several years as a custodian. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and...

Rev. Donald "Duke" Creech

Rev. Donald "Duke" Creech

Sep 18, 2022

Reverend Donald R. Creech was born on August 22, 1963, to James Minniefield and Mazie Creech Williams and departed this life on September 18, 2022. He was educated in the Steubenville City School System and went on to further his education at Youngstown and Central State Universities.

Rev. Creech was called into the ministry in 2002 under...

Larry "Sleep" Brown

Larry "Sleep" Brown

Sep 16, 2022

Larry Brown affectionately known as "Sleep" was born in Steubenville , Ohio, on September 22, 1957, to Phillip Brown , Sr and Erleen Jeter-Brown . He passed away on September 16, 2022, in Weirton , West Virginia.

Larry enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved his family and friends. Larry enjoyed skating and had a knack for...

Jonathan R. Jackson

Jonathan R. Jackson

Sep 14, 2022

Jonathan R. Jackson, 50, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on September 14, 2022, at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his parents Rudolph Dixon and Phyllis Jackson.

Left behind to cherish his memory are "his girls" Asia Malone and Soniah Malone of Weirton, West Virginia; siblings Anthony (Deborah) Jackson of Steubenville, Ohio; Deidre...

Troy Pratt Sr.

Troy Pratt Sr.

Sep 6, 2022

Troy Edward Pratt Sr. was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on August 13, 1967, to Edward Pratt and Shirley Faye Holloway. He passed away on September 6, 2022, at Doctors Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 55.

Troy graduated from John A. Brashear High School in Pittsburgh. He had a passion for cooking. That passion steered...

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