Mercer High School Alumni Obituaries

Hazel Irene Yeager age 77 of Mercer formerly of Grove City and Punta Gorda FL passed at home on Thursday January 8 2026 following a brief illness. Hazel was a graduate of Grove City High School in 1968. She was a homemaker and prior to her disability she worked in the restaurant business in the loca...

Charles M. Chuck Oberlin age 73 of Slippery Rock formerly of Grove City passed away on Friday morning Dec. 26 2025 in Quality Life Services Grove City following a period of declining health. Chuck was born in Hillsdale MI on Jan. 17 1952 to Roger L. and Mary L. Flannery Oberlin. He married Kathleen ...

Barbara Ann Hershelman age 80 of Meadville formally of Conneautville passed peacefully surrounded by family Sunday morning January 11 2026. Barbaras career spanned over 25 years working Quality Control for many of those years at Trans Plastics in industrial plastic production. Barbara attended Slipp...

David M. Dayton 87 of Grove City went home to be with the Lord on Monday December 22 2025. He was born October 28 1938 to Albert and Thelma Dayton in Port Huron Michigan. He was the oldest of four children. Before his senior year in high school the Dayton family moved to Butler PA. Dave graduated fr...

Helen Katherine Adair a beloved matriarch passed away peacefully on November 29 2025 at the age of 95. Born on March 19 1930 in Franklin PA she was the daughter of Donald C. and Bennie Mott Lawson. A graduate of Franklin High School Helens spirit shone brightly throughout her life touching the heart...

Lori Ruffin quietly and peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday December 3 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. Lori was born on March 5 1964 to the union of Shirley and Clifford Harrison in Youngstown Ohio. At an early age she united as a member of Third Baptist Church in Y...

Warren OH With hearts accepting Gods will it is announced the passing of William James Phinisee a beloved son father brother and friend who departed from this world surrounded by his family at the Cleveland Clinic on October 27 2025 after an extended illness. William was born August 30 1976 in Young...

With heavy hearts we gather to remember Glenda Renee Senay a vibrant soul who graced the lives of many for sixty years. Born on July 31 1965 in Sharon Pennsylvania to the union of Virginia Wedge Hull and Glenn B Hull Glendas journey among us ended unexpectedly on November 11 2025 at the Youngstown c...

Dewanyer PearsonMeeksLockett was born on February 3 1936 in Warren Ohio to Eugene and Ida Bell Dessie JordanPearson Lane. Her family later relocated to Youngstown Ohio where she spent her formative years. On Sunday November 2 2025 her faith became sight as she answered the summons to her heavenly ho...

Kevin Michael Johnson Sr. was born on August 10 1968 in Cleveland Ohio and peacefully departed this life on October 23 2025. A proud graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1986 Kevin went on to serve his country with honor as a member of the United States Marine Corps. Following his militar...

Renee Anita Ware a cherished soul and a beloved mother left this world peacefully on November 5 2025 lovingly surrounded by her family. Born on August 26 1971 to the union of Richard L. Ware and Ora B. Bland Ware in Cleveland Renee was a beacon of light and love in the lives she touched. A proud 199...

Thomas Baldwin Sr. affectionately known as Mr. B was born November 25 1929 in Vinton Virginia to the union of Willie and Maebel Pratt Baldwin. He was reared and nurtured in Roanoke Virginia. On Monday October 27 2025 surrounded by his family he gained his heavenly wings as he heard the Savior say En...

Frank Bell Sr. departed this life on Christmas Day December 25 2025 at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland Ohio. Born in Youngtown OH on October 27 1961 to the union of the late Theodore and Bessie Mae Woodberry Bell Franks journey through life was filled with grit and grace. Frank attended Youngstowns So...

Born Carol Leora Barrett in Youngstown OH on September 14 1943 to the union of Vernon S. Barrett Sr. and Ora McCain Barrett Carol grew up in the diverse ethnic community of the former Monkeys Nest on Dakota Street. Carol married Lewis W. Macklin North High School sweethearts and from that union they...

In loving memory of Shirley Ann Stevens born on August 5 1937 to the union of Nellie Woods Matthews and Lebron Matthews Sr.in Youngstown Ohio who obtained her ultimate healing on December 16 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Shirley embraced life with an abundance of love wisdom and humor leavin...

Charles Lamont McCullough Sr. a beloved father husband and friend passed away peacefully on November 15 2025 at Oakland Veterans Hospital. Born on January 17 1962 in Fairmont WV he was a cherished son of James Charles McCullough Sr. and Phyllis J. Womack. After graduating from South High School in 1...

Joann Elaine Wright affectionately known as Jody by her siblings left this world on December 18 2025 encircled by the love of her children and grandchildren. Born March 13 1956 in Massillon Ohio the birth daughter of Essie Mae Collier she carried the warmth and grit of her hometown throughout her li...

James Edward Gourley died Thursday December 25, 2025. Born on April 14, 1948 to Agnes Conner Gourley and Clyde Gourley.Jim was a graduate of Clarion-Limestone High School and Kent State University. He lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to his family, artistic talent, love of nature, huntin...

Juanita Bryant 47, of Bluefield, WV, transitioned from her earthly life to her eternal home Thursday, September 4th, 2025.Juanita was Born on January 30, 1978, in McDowell County and was the daughter of Anita Hyatt. Juanita graduated from Iaeger High School in 1996. She was a teacher in the Mercer a...

Sarah Elizabeth Liz King Atkinson age 98 passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on January 11 2026. Born June 6 1927 in King William VA Liz lived a long and fulfilling life marked by love faith service and deep devotion to her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband...

Peacefully on December 19 2025 Robert James BranhamTurner is the oldest son of the late Frank Alfred Turner and the late Lucy BranhamTurner Venancio returned home to eternal rest with the Lord. He was proceeded in death by his grandparents Clarence Turner Sr. Viola WhiteTurner Gladys Watson Branham ...

Corbin Garrett Callen 35 of Princeton passed away on Monday October 20 2025 at his residence. Born March 16 1990 in Princeton he was the son of Martha A. Martin Callen and partner Leon Vincent known as Pops to Corbin of WinstonSalem NC and the late Dexter Orlando Callen. Corbin was formerly employed...

Carolyn Sue Sherwood 74 of Princeton passed away on Wednesday November 12 2025 at Nelsons Personal Care Home in Princeton. Born December 18 1950 in Bluefield WV she was the daughter of the late Jerry Kyle Caldwell and Margaret Anne Caldwell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by he...

Charles McKinley Big Charlie Allen Sr. age 67 of Welch West Virginia passed away peacefully on November 1 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 19 1958 he was the son of the late Ray and Mattie Allen. Charles attended Welch Junior High and Welch High School before beginning a long and de...

Jabez Carl J.C. Anderson 71 of Princeton passed away Monday October 20 2025 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke VA. Born May 22 1954 in Mullens WV he was the son of the late Henry Carl Anderson and Velma Ruth Anderson. J.C. was a graduate of Mullens High School and went on to earn a Bachelors de...

Roy Fredrick Freddy Bowden 69 of Walkertown NC passed away Thursday November 20 2025 at his residence. Born March 23 1956 in Miami Beach FL he was the son of the late William Luther Bowden and Betty French Bowden. Freddy was a 1974 graduate of Princeton High School. While in West Virginia he worked ...

Caudill Wesley Wellman Jr. 87 of Princeton passed away on Monday November 10 2025 at the Ridge Care Assisted Living facility in Princeton WV with his son by his side. Born August 1 1938 in Bluefield WV he was the son of the late Caudill Wesley Wellman Sr. and Mary Slayers Wellman. In addition to his...

Thomas Edward Tom Stanton 73 passed away suddenly on Sunday December 14 2025 at Wythe County Hospital in Wytheville VA. Born December 6 1952 in Bluefield WV he was the son of the late Sue Lee Frankie Frankenfield and Earl James Frankenfield Sr. Tom was a graduate of Bluefield High School. He then we...

Amy Beth Compton Redden 37 of Rock Hill SC formerly of Bluefield WV passed away and entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday November 15 2025 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. Amy was born in Bluefield WV on August 9 1988 to Jerry Compton Sr. and Becky Compton. Amy was a 2006 gra...

Ashley Nicole Cordell 36 of Lashmeet passed away on Sunday November 16 2025 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born April 5 1989 in Princeton she was the daughter of Deborah Cordell Coomes and her husband and stepfather to Ashley Willie Coomes of Lashmeet and the late Daniel Stroupe. In addition to he...