Obituaries

Jan 3, 2018

Daniel Howard was born January 14, 1954 in Montgomery, Alabama.  He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.  Daniel was a longtime resident of Canton, Ohio, taking up residence here after serving in the United States Navey.  He was the type of person who attempted to acknowledge and speak to people, even total strangers who crossed his...

Jan 2, 2018

Larry L. Rumbaugh of 7765 S. 2nd Ave, Clinton, OH 44216 and formerly of Pleasantville, PA, passed away on January 2, 2018, leaving his wife of 51 years, Victoria; son L. Patrick and wife Jennifer Of Clinton. Born December 24, 1947 to John and Georgia Rumbaugh. One brother James Rumbaugh of Pleasantville also survives, four brothers and one sister...

Jan 2, 2018

Earl Jeffery McMorrow, 50, departed this life on January 2, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.

Jan 1, 2018

Naomi A. Merryweather went home to be with the Lord on Monday January 1, 2018 at the age of 94. She was born in Checotah, Oklahoma on January 31, 1923 to her parents, William and Leola Walker. Naomi was a member of First Apostolic Faith Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Willie L. Merryweather; sons, Jimmie...

Dec 30, 2017

On Saturday, December 30, 2017 Wilbert Lane made his transition home to be with the Lord at the age of 71. He was born on February 4, 1946 in Marshallville, Georgia to his parents, Henry and Annie Mae Lane. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Annie Mae Lane; and brother, Gary Allen. He leaves to...

Dec 26, 2017

Betty Lou Armstrong, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 following an extended illness.  Betty was born March 20, 1934 in Canton, OH to the late Daisy (Adams) and Charles Armstrong I.

Betty attended school St. Peter's and was a graduate of McKinley High School.  Betty worked for 25 years before retiring from the Timken...

Dec 25, 2017

Velma U. Henderson, age 66, passed away Monday, December 25. 2017. She was born March 11, 1951 in Troy, Alabama. Velma attended McKinley High School. She loved Pepsi, Law & Order, and the Dallas Cowboys. Velma was preceded in death by her parents, Rebecca Hall and McKinley Henderson, her step-father James Hall Sr. and sister, Gail Nero. She is...

Dec 24, 2017

Geraldine ("Boopy") was born to the late Rufus & Ila Mae Spears in Steubenville, Ohio on September 15, 1934. She moved to Canton as a child and graduated from McKinley High School. As she, proudly stated, she was a tomboy and she excelled in softball, basketball, roller skating and she also loved to dance.  She met the love of...

Dec 20, 2017

Agnes L. Brown went home to her Lord on December 20, 2017 at 98 years of age, after a bout with cancer. Agnes was born on November 19, 1919 in Detroit, Michigan, to her parents, Walter R. McSwain and Carrie Colbert. She graduated from Technical High School in Detroit, Michigan and then attended Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland....

Dec 20, 2017

Capri Lenzy, age 24,  of Canton, Ohio passed away from a brief illness on Wednesday December 20th, 2017.  She was born September 3rd, 1993 to her (biological mother) - Angela Womack-Lenzy and (biological father) Craig Avery Sr. She was adopted by her (grandfather) Eddie Lee Lenzy Sr. on, August 8th, 2005.  She is preceded in death by her grandmother...

Dec 17, 2017

John W. West, 67 passed away on December 17, 2017 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on July 31, 1950 to his parents, Roosevelt Patterson and Lessie B. Stallings. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roosevelt Patterson and Lessie B. Stallings; step-father, Booker T. Stallings; brothers, James R. West, William Wright, Rufus R. West; sisters, Ethel...

Dec 17, 2017

John Allen Wilkins Jr., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 17, 2017, after a long bout with cancer. He was born on March 4, 1948 in Giessen, Germany to the union of Berthena Jordan and John Allen Wilkins Sr. who was a lieutenant in the U.S. Army. John Allen graduated from The University of Akron,...

Dec 15, 2017

On Friday, December 15, 2017 God called home our precious angel Chance Moore at the tender age of 6. He was born on January 3, 2011 in Akron, Ohio to his parents, Markiesha Moore and Chauncy Williams. He was a student of Akron Public Schools. He is preceded in death by his great great grandmother, Mary Young and cousin,...

Dec 13, 2017

James Earl ("Greeze") Lenzy, age 72, went home to be with the Lord on December 13, 2017 at 4:55 pm after an extended illness at Aultman Hospital. He was born on August 7, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of Annie Ruth and the late Hezekiah Lenzy. He attended Trump Elementary and Canton South High School where he...

Dec 12, 2017

Richard "Ricky" Corey Thomas was born May 23, 1954 in Canton, Ohio to Elizabeth (Holston) Thomas and Richard Thomas.  He departed this life   Wednesday, December 12, 2017 after a brief illness.  Ricky lived in Canton for the past 51 years after   moving from Waynesburg when he was 12 years old.  He graduated from McKinley High School in 1972.  The...

Dec 10, 2017

Steve Wright, 28, passed away on December 10, 2017. He was born on January 17, 1989 to his parents, Dawn Cherry and Terrance Slayton. He graduated from Akron Public Schools. He was a member of Eagles Nest Ministries in Huntsville, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his step-father, Craig Warren Sr. Steve leaves to forever cherish his memory...

Dec 10, 2017

YoShawn Williams was born on June 2, 1992, in Canton, Ohio. He graduated from Timken Senior High School in 2011. YoShawn was raised in Church, Jerusalem Baptist, and was always told by his Grandma and Papa to come to the front. YoShawn was a loving spirit! A gentle giant, with an infectious smile. He was everyone's Big Little cousin....

Dec 8, 2017

Georgia M. Wood, born January 8, 1920 in Troy, Alabama to the late Fred Herndon, Sr. and Mattie (Still) Herndon. To this union nine children were born, six girls and three boys.Georgia was united in holy matrimony to Fletcher Wood. From this union a daughter was adopted Lois Wood. Georgia was a faithful member of the Shiloh Baptist Missionary...

Dec 7, 2017

Robert Lee Dunn, at the age of 76, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, New  Jersey, after years of extended illnesses.  Robert was born in Canton, Ohio on December 5, 1941, where he attended the public schools.  In the early 70's , he relocated to Newark, New Jersey where he was...

Dec 5, 2017

Mary Ann Hale was born on September 9, 1948 to Leroy and Inez Lester earned her wings on December 5, 2017. She leaves to mourn her daughter, Bernadette (Delrico) Humphries of Vancouver, WA; grandson, Quentin Lester and granddaughter, Shanelle Holmes both of Canton, Ohio; six great grandchildren, nieces, nephews other loving relatives and friends. Celebration of Mary Ann's life...