1938-2026 Frances Lorena (Williams) Brown, 87, of Salineville, Ohio, was warmly welcomed into Heaven on Jan. 7, 2026. Born on Aug. 7, 1938, in Tryon, North Carolina, she was the youngest of 12 children born to Steward and Minnie (Walker) Williams. She is survived by her daughters, Carol ...

1953-2026 LEETONIA — Larry A. Macklin Sr., 72, of Leetonia, died on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at his home in Leetonia. He was born on June 15, 1953, in Salem, son of the late Eugene and Charlotte Culp Macklin. Larry had worked as a machinist, he enjoyed spending time at the Leetonia I.T.A.M. ...

1935-2026 LEETONIA — Billie “Bill” Frank Swift, 90, of Leetonia, left this world at 3:25 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, with his wife Marsha by his side. He was born in Birmingham, Ala., on Oct. 29, 1935, the fourth of seven children to James and Katheryn Kunz Swift. He resided in ...

1974-2026 EAST PALESTINE — Russell Shane Waite, 51, died Monday. He was born July 25, 1974, in East Liverpool, son of the late Russell M. and Rebecca Baumgarner Waite. Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements. 1/7/26

1933-2025 VERMILION — Fayette (Fay) Powers Grose reunited with the God he faithfully served for over six decades on Dec. 27, 2025. His journey to everlasting life came just as he hoped it would be – swift and peaceful and within the comfort of his home, next to his devoted wife, Phyllis. ...

1926-2025 EAST PALESTINE — Rosetta R. Kimble, 99, of East Palestine, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at Christian House Assisted Living, East Palestine. She was born on Sept. 24, 1926, in New Castle, Pa., a daughter of the late Edward and Thelma Sweet Smith. Growing up, Rosetta ...