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For too many elected officials, the term “public servant” doesn’t always ring true. That was not the case with former Youngstown 1st Ward Councilman Artis Gillam Sr., who died Sunday at age 78. Gillam’s sense of community spirit and volunteerism earned him respect and recognition. One day after his death, Gillam’s pastor, the Rev. Dr. William C. King Jr. of Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, said Gillam’s service to community ran deep. It was that drive that led him to want to make a difference as a member of city council but more so as a member of the community. ....
Dec 10, 2020 COLUMBUS Strong values, deep faith, and community service characterized the life of Youngstown native Ruth Marie Gatewood Squire, 96, a force of nature known for her boundless energy, deep conviction and fierce commitment, who passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. Ruth’s steely determination was a byproduct of Depression-era Youngstown, where Mayhue and Ella Gatewood raised their children with high standards and a strong sense of right and wrong. Like millions of other black families who left home in search of employment and security, the Gatewoods were part of what historians term the Great Migration from the rural, agricultural south to the urban, industrial north. In 1921, Mayhue and Ella Gatewood relocated from Marianna, Ark. to “Stop 26” in Youngstown, better known as “The Sharon Line.” On Feb. 29, 1924, they welcomed Ruth to their growing family. She would go on to be an avid participant in church and civic activities before graduating from ....