All Obituaries

  Mrs. Roberta Comer 93, transcended to her Heavenly Mansion on January 15, 2020 from her earthly home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Comer was born August 25, 1926 in Macon, GA. the daughter of Obie and Willie Lou Birney Horne.  She was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church in Girard until her health prevented her from attending the worship services.  She loved singing and was a member of the choir and mission.  She loved cooking, planting flower gardens...

Mr. Ray D. Williams, 67,  of Campbell departed this life January 8, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.  Mr. Williams was born May 3, 1952 in Mobile AL, a son of Raymond and Lillian Parnell Williams.  He was a graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and was an Army Veteran.  Ray had been employed by Parnell’s Towing Company in the early to the late 80’s and was a former member of Gospel Temple Baptist Church.  He loved music,...

            Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2020 at The Cathedral of Hope for Mr. Eugene Lockett, Jr., 66, of Youngstown, who entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.             Mr. Lockett, affectionately known “Papa Gene”, and “Pastor Gene” in the neighborhood, was born April 14, 1953...

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2020, at the L. E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home for Ms. Fannie Pearl Barnett, 93, of Youngstown who transitioned from this life to eternal rest on Saturday, January 4, 2020. Ms. Barnett, affectionately known as “Big Mama”, was born March 8, 1926 in Opeliaka, Alabama, a daughter of Otis and Josephine Strozier Gipson.  She had been employed as a waitress with Mary’s Eat Shop and the Boston Grill; and as a...

Judy Faye Comer, 66, departed this life on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 surrounded by family in Los Angeles, California. Judy was born on October 1, 1953 in Ozark, Alabama, the fourth child of Jimmie Lee and Juese (McClendon) Comer. Judy moved from Alabama to Youngstown, Ohio at the age of one. She attended The Rayen School and was a devoted mother of four. Judy ultimately decided to head west and relocated to California in the mid 1970’s. In addition to her devotion to her children,...

            Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at the L. E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home for Mrs. Gwendolyn Mitchell, 69, of Youngstown, who departed this life on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.             Ms. Mitchell was born December 23, 1950 in Youngstown, a daughter of Willie James and Delsie Thomas...

YOUNGSTOWN — Olajuwon Perkins Wilks, 29, departed this life Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. Mr. Wilks was born Aug. 6, 1990, in Youngstown, a son of Tracy Perkins Wilks and Latoya Stephenson. He attended Youngstown City Schools and was employed by Carter-Wilks Cleaning Service. He attended Kimmelbrook Missionary Baptist Church. He had a passion for loving his children, cooking, basketball and being with his family. He was a diehard fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Cleveland Cavaliers. He...

            Services will be 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 2020 at the L. E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home for Ms. Mary Alice Hill, 94, of Youngstown, who transitioned from this life to eternal rest on Monday, December 30, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.             Ms. Hill was born March 17, 1925 in Lousborg, Alabama, a daughter of Aaron Montgomery...

Public Viewing will be Friday, January 3, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the L. E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home, 1951 McGuffey Rd., Youngstown for Mr. Robert Lee Austin, Sr., 67 of Columbus, formerly of Youngstown, who transitioned from this life to his heavenly home on Friday, December 27, 2019 at the Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus.  Memorial services will follow at 1:00 p.m. Friday, at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, 707 Tabernacle Blvd. (formerly...

Mrs. Lauvonna Mae Greene Humbert, 85, of Youngstown, went home to be with the Lord on Christmas Day, December 25, 2019.  She was born May 16, 1934 in Campbell, Ohio a daughter of Emmett D. and Viola B. Callahan Greene.  She was a graduate of South High School in Youngstown, Ohio and went on to enjoy various pursuits, including a rewarding career as a teacher’s aide at Lincoln Elementary and North High School, where she mentored, motivated and loved countless students and...