Cumulus Media Country “K105” WQXK Salem/Youngstown OH has announced the passing of longtime morning co-host Doug James on Thursday, January 8 at the age of 71 after a brief illness.

James had been with WQXK since 1989 and has been in mornings with Mary Ann Graff since 1989.

Cumulus Youngstown VP/Market Manager Bill Kelly said, “Doug loved all of K-Country and was passionate about the music, the artists, the listeners, and our community, and was a devout supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. He believed helping our community of listeners was as important as having them listen daily. Doug set the standard for morning radio in the Valley. He will be profoundly missed by all of us at Cumulus Youngstown. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and his many friends.”