Obituaries

Nov 24, 2017

Ralph M. Cheffin Sr., made his peaceful transition on Friday, November 24, 2017 at the age of 71. He was born in Monroe Louisiana to his parents, Anderson and Bessie Cheffin on August 13, 1946. He was employed at Brecksville VA as a recreational therapist. Ralph graduated from Grambling University where he was a star running back, and also...

Nov 24, 2017

Flora Lee (Bolden) Marsh was born in Chattanooga, TN on April 15, 1942. She made her transition from her earthly home on Friday, November 24, 2017 in the care of Hickory Ridge Nursing facility. She spent her childhood in Chattanooga, graduating from Hower High School and relocated to Akron, Ohio during her mid adult life working as a former...

Nov 22, 2017

Diana Lynn Rushin passed away November 22, 2017, after an extended illness. Born in Canton, Ohio on July 24, 1957, she was preceded in death by her sister, Julia Rushin, stepfather Daryl Bell, grandmother Maxine Epps, aunt, Virginia Lee Gardner, uncle Clarence Epps, great-grandmother Julia Rushin and close friend George Carter.

Diana leaves behind her mother, Joan...

Nov 21, 2017

Rose M. Jones (Rosie) 77 of Massillon passed away at Aultman Hospital on Nov 21, 2017 due to complications of a stroke. She was born in    Florida the daughter of Larry and Mary McLendon on Oct 4, 1940 Rose was a member of Shiloh Baptist church where she was a member of the missionary group at the church. There...

Nov 19, 2017

Kenneth D. Massey, 43, passed away November 19, 2017 after a life long battle with sickle cell anemia with his loving family by his side.  Ken was born June 4, 1974 to parents Kenneth "Pete" and Patricia (Seymour) Massey.  A graduate of Timken High School and the National Institute of Technology, Ken worked as a technical support specialist until...

Nov 18, 2017

On November 18, 2017 J.D. Peterson made his transition from this earthly home to his heavenly home at the age of 83. He was born on October 25, 1934 to his parents Sam Robinson and Jewel Edwards in Luverne, Alabama. He was employed as a truck driver for Luntz Corporation for many years until his retirement. J.D was a...

Nov 18, 2017

Dierre Spaulding, "Spook" went home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, November 18, 2017. He was born on May 17th 1990 in Fort Stewart, Georgia. He was self-employed by the company named "Spaulding Hauling". He earned his Associates Degree as a Medical Assistant at Fortis College and was currently enrolled at The University of Akron. He is survived...

Nov 17, 2017

Bernice was born June 30, 1927 in Elkton, Tennessee.  At the early age of 5 she moved to Canton with her parents Milton and Leola (Jenkins) Watkins. She attended Canton Public Schools. At age 18 she married James E. Stephens, Sr. Two children were born to this union James E. Stephens, Jr. and Sandra L. Stephens. The marriage ended...

Nov 12, 2017

Shirley Ann (Kelly) Edwards was born in Akron, Ohio on March 8, 1934, to Parents Leonard and Estelle Kelly, went home to be with the Lord on November 12th 2017. Shirley was a lifetime resident of Akron, accepting the Lord at a young age, becoming a loyal member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. Here she offered her knowledge on...

Nov 11, 2017

On Saturday November 11, 2017 our Lord and Savior called one of his faithful servants home. Candace J. Hooks, Sugabay) gained her wings to her Heavenly home at the age of 67. She was the baby daughter of the late Nannie B. and Clarence F. Ingol.  She attended Barberton High School, was a member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church...

Nov 9, 2017

On Thursday, November 9, 2017 Lula M. Hall transitioned home to be with the Lord at the age of 73. She was born in Montgomery, Alabama on August 30, 1944 to the late Charlie and Tommie Lidge. She was a member of Arlington Church Of God. Lula was a die hard Cleveland Indians fan. Lula leaves to forever cherish...

Nov 8, 2017

Jimmy L. Longshore, Jr., age 27, went home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2017. Born to Octavia L. Hill and Jimmy L. Longshore, Sr. on August 25, 1990 in Canton, Ohio.  Jimmy was preceded in death by his grandfathers: Melvin Graves, Jimmy Sam Longshore and, Fredrick Mitchell.  He leaves to cherish his precious memory his children:...

Nov 3, 2017

Beatrice Sherman, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 3, 2017 at the age of 85. She was born in Akron, Ohio to her parents, Frank and Essie Sherman. She was a faithful member of Miracle Revival Fellowship, where she was active in the church for over 50 years and she also...

Nov 2, 2017

On Thursday, November 2, 2017, Mable Patterson made her transition home to glory. She was a member of Good Shepard Baptist Church. Mable is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Eula Drake; husband, Warren Patterson; four sisters and four brothers. Mable leaves to cherish her life and legacy sons, Rudolph (Betty) Patterson of Detroit, MI and Ronald...

Oct 31, 2017

Charleston Marcel Eutsey was born on December 12, 1990 in Canton, Ohio to Regina  Laree Turner and Charleston Marcel Eutsey Sr.  At the young age of 27 he unfortunately passed away at Aultman Hospital on October 31, 2017.

Charleston was so proud to be a father and cherished every moment with his son Marcel Lucariello.  He enjoyed...

Oct 31, 2017

Carol Ann Byrd, went home to be with the Lord with family and friends by her side on October 31, 2017.Born in Barberton, Ohio Carol Ann was loved by all who knew her. Her heart was of gold and her smile and laugh was contagious.Preceded in death by her parents, Lewis Williams and Alma Jean Welch; sister, Betty and...

Oct 29, 2017

David was born in Chicago, IL on May 24, 1990.  He moved to Massillon, OH at the age of 4.  He attended Franklin Elementary, Longfellow Middle and Washington High Schools.  He was embraced by and grew up with Kenny Stroud, Jr. and Kevin Massey which he esteemed as brothers.  Since then many more have entered the fold.  David never...

Oct 27, 2017

DOROTHY J. LOGAN, 69, was called home to her eternal rest on October 27, 2017. She was born July 1, 1950 in Midway, AL and had lived in this community for nearly 50 years. She was preceded in death by father, Joe Grooms, brother, Edward Fortson and sister, Georgia Ann McNabb. To forever cherish her memory, she leaves, her...

Oct 27, 2017

The Lord assures us that when we become absent from this body, instantly we are present with Him.  Mrs. Bertha Nash (affectionately known as Bit by family and friends) 79, departed this life to be with Jesus on October 27, 2017  surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. She was born March 1, 1938 to Jimmy (Sud) and Bertha...

Oct 26, 2017

McClinton Millender "Mac" was called home to be with the Lord on October 26, 2017. Mac was born on September 10, 1931 to Cleveland and Letha (Marshall) Millender and Lillian Millender in Evergreen, Alabama. He graduated from Conecuh County Training school at the age of 18. Mac went into the US Army in 1953 where he met the love...