All Obituaries

Elder James Kenneth Gilchrist, 97, of Youngtown, transitioned to eternal life with Christ on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 with his family at his side. Elder Gilchrist was born January 15, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA, a son of Wallace and Beatrice Little Gilchrist. He was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School and interrupted enrollment at Virginia University in Richmon, VA. He was a United States Army veteran who served from 1943 to 1946; and as a Reservist from 1950 to 1951. He had been...

    Mrs. Ninetta Jones, 86, of Liberty Twp., transitioned to eternal rest on Friday, April 9, 2021.     Mrs. Jones was born September 6, 1934 in Youngstown, a daughter of Austin and Alberta Nance Jones.  She was a 1952 graduate of The Rayen School and had been employed by General Electric Lamp Plant, retiring after 26 years of service.  She was a member of the Union Baptist Church and enjoyed socializing with others, going to rummage sales, thrift stores,...

Mr. Clifford Warren Wright, Jr., 37,  of Youngstown, entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at his home. ​Mr. Wright was born December 3, 1983 in Youngstown, a son of Clifford W. Wright, Sr. and Elthea L. Marshall.  He was a graduate of Youngstown City Schools.  He enjoyed football and was an avid Oakland Raiders fan.  He had been employed with Crystals Caterin Company. ​He leaves to cherish his memories, his father; his mother; two sons, Cae’yheir...

Mr. Robert Lee Shepherd, 51, of Youngstown, departed this world on Monday, April 5, 2021 at home of natural causes.  Robert also known as “Rob Base”, was born April 27, 1969 to Leonard and Marilyn Shepherd on the Dallas/Ft.Worth/Irving,TX highway, moving to the Youngstown area as a child. He  was a 1988 graduate of Wilson High School and gained his certification in construction at Choffin Career Center. He was a self-employed construction worker and did house rehabs....

Mr. Kevin M. Newell, 53, of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal rest on Thursday, April 1, 2021 while visiting family in Powder Springs, Georgia. ​Mr. Newell was born August 21, 1967 in Youngstown, a son of David and Renee Barrett Newell.  He was a 1985 graduate of The Rayen School.  He had been employed as a home healthcare aide with Family and Friends Home Health Care.  He enjoyed football and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.  He also enjoyed watching the North...

Mrs. Dorothy Ann Smith, 86 of Youngstown went home to be with the Lord on Saturday April 3rd, 2021 peacefully at home under the care of her family and Hospice. Dorothy was born on January 10th 1935 in Biff County in Piper, Alabama. She was the daughter of Olus and Lula Maude Hudson. She was the seventh of ten children. Dorothy moved to Birmingham, Alabama at the age of 7. She was Christened at an early age at Allen Chapel AME Church. Growing up she attended both Allen Chapel and Groveland...

     Services will be Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church for Mr. Harold Reese Rucker, Sr., 69, of Columbus, formerly of Youngstown who departed this life on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus.     Mr. Rucker was born April 7, 1951 in Youngstown, a son of Lee T. Sr. and Marion Gidney Rucker.  He was a 1969 graduate of North High School and received his degree in accounting from ITT Business...

Dr. Herbert A. Parris, M.D., passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Dr. Parris was born December 12, 1930 in Port of Spain, Trinidad (Belmont area) to Hubert and lsadora (Turpin) Parris. His dad was a tailor and his mother a homemaker. He was one of eleven (11) children. His siblings consisted of Sheila, Ashton, Wilma, Claudette, Joan, Jeannette, Ronald, Roderick, Raymond, and Keith. Herbert was nicknamed “Sonny” since he was the first born male...

Mr. Gregory J. Kelch, 58, of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal rest on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Hospice House. Mr. Kelch was born June 27, 1962 in Spartanburg, SC, a son of Jesse and Lottie Tinsley Kelch. He was a 1981 South High School graduate. He was an independent truck driver, and enjoyed music, traveling, and spending time with his family. He was a member of Christ Centered Church and its usher ministry. He is survived by his son, Daylen ( Net ) Harris of Youngstown; 13...

Mrs. Lucille B. Wilson, of Youngstown, transitioned to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Lucille was born in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of the late Darthula Smith-Beasley. Lucille attended Lafayette Elementary school, Audubon Jr. High school and graduating from John Adams High School. She joined Mt. Sinai Baptist Church and was baptized at an early age. She was active in the choir and Sunday school. She was also a part of the Willie Ford Guild Girls. In 1998, she relocated to...