All Obituaries

After a victorious battle and faith filled journey a host of God’s choicest angels escorted Glenda Jeanne Briddell Gilchrist to her new eternal residence, on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. Glenda Jeanne was born on Monday, January 26, 1953 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Elsie Eggleton Briddell and Earwin Briddell. Glenda was preceded in birth by her only brother Sheraton, who loved her from the day she arrived. Glenda was a fun-loving young...

Mrs. IdaMae (McDuffie) Gilmer, 89, of Canton, Ohio, formerly of Youngstown transitioned from her earthly labor to her heavenly reward on Saturday, October 10, 2020 surrounded by her beloved family.     Mrs. Gilmer was born April 22, 1931 in Youngstown, a daughter of Floyd J. McDuffie and Josephine Stallworth .  She had worked as a housekeeper for many years with Dr. Butcher, retiring in 2002.  She was a former member of Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church, where...

Mr. Barry D. Bullard, 30, of Youngstown departed this life on Friday, October 9, 2020.       Mr. Bullard was born August 25, 1990 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a son of Lebaron Bullard and Terri Ingram. Barry attended Job Corp in Dayton in 2009 for plastering and cement masonry.   He was a self-employed barber and tattoo artist.  He enjoyed the art of painting, and sports especially the Chicago Bulls and Indianapolis Colts.     He is survived...

Mrs. Daisy Lue Carswell, 96, of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal rest on Monday, October 5, 2020 at Park Vista Retirement Center.     Mrs. Carswelll was born April 2, 1924 in Abbeville, South Carolina, a daughter of Hiram and Ada Gray Davis.  She graduated and attended Youngstown State University.  A devoted homemaker, she was a member of the Greater Friendship Baptist Church, Mission Ministry, Ministers Wives, Eastern Ohio Baptist Association Women’s...

    Ms. Beauty Jean Davis, 83 of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal rest on Tuesday, October 6, 2020.     Ms. Davis was born January 13, 1937 in Cordell, Georgia, a daughter of Barry and Viola Davis.  She had worked in housekeeping at both the Southside and Northside Hospitals.  She was a faithful member of the New Bethel Baptist Church, its Senior Adult and Instruments of Praise Choirs, the Nurses Guild Ministry and Sunday School.     She...

    Mr. Quincy Edward Little, Sr., 27, of Youngstown, departed this life Monday, October 5, 2020.     Mr. Little was born January 22, 1993 in Youngstown, a son of Daron and Stacey Torres Little.  He was a graduate of Campbell Memorial High School where he played football.  He also played football with the Eastside Titans (formerly known as the Panthers).  Quincy was employed as a forklift operator in the construction arena.  He was a member of...

Mrs. Bessie Briscoe, 73, of Youngstown, transitioned from this life on Monday, October 5, 2020 at the Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.     Mrs. Briscoe, affectionately called “Betty”, was born January 1, 1947 in Montgomery, Alabama, a daughter of Ernest Martin and Ethel B. Walker Anderson.  A loving homemaker, Bessie, loved knitting and going to the Salvation Army for crafts.  She was a member of New Vision New Day Ministry where she...

Mr. Felix Edward Jackson, 73, of Liberty Twp., departed this life Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Mr. Jackson was born November 1, 1946 in McComb, Mississippi, a son of Herman and Imogene Smith Jackson.  He was a  1964 graduate of South High School and attended Youngstown State University.  He had been employed with CSX Railroad as a Yardmaster for 41 years, retiring in 2006.  He was a former member of Price Memorial A.M.E....

Mrs. Jacqueline M. Hartsfield departed this life October 1, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital.  Jacqueline was born September 4, 1961 in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of Calvin and Barbara Julious Hall. She was a 1979 graduate of North High School. She had been employed as a clerk by the CIA for two years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, North Side Hospital Central Supply Service and Dr. Herbert A. Parris’s Office. She was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, she...

Mr. Floyd “Spanky” Hughes of Youngstown, was born April 29, 1953 in Brent, Alabama, a son of the late Lee Marvin and Mary Stanley Hughes. On Thursday, October 1, 2020, Mr. Hughes departed this life and entered his eternal resting place. Our dearest loved one was a proud 1971 graduate of East High School. He was a self-employed landscaper. He loved lawn work, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. Floyd was a man who loved people and touched many lives with his...