Obituaries

Aug 6, 2017

Veralene Harris Malone passed away on August 6, 2017. She was born on February 20, 1929 in Barberton, Ohio and graduated from Barberton High School in 1947. After high school, Veralene attended and graduated from Beauty College in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the first ever in her family to attend college. After retiring from the U.S. Postal services in...

Aug 4, 2017

Earlene Lowe received her wings on August 4, 2017 after a short illness. Earlene was born to Levi and Alberta Sayles in Greenville, South Carolina. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Lowe Sr. (RC); daughter Kimberly Lowe; and grandson, Jason Dennis. She leaves to mourn her passing her son, Robert Lowe Jr. (Jeanette); grandson, Cameron...

Aug 3, 2017

Michael Andrei Cobb, 64, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 3, 2017.  He was born in Beckley, W.V., on January 14, 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents George Edward and Dorothy Belle Cobb. He is survived by his daughters Tashana Cobb, Paula Cobb-McCullough, Dorshay Cobb; brother, Larry Cobb; sisters, Arrian (Richard) Garner,...

Aug 1, 2017

In the wee hours of the morning on Thursday, July 27, 2017. Our Heavenly Father sent His Angel to escort his daughter   Cynthia D.M. Hawkins-Preston home. She was born December 2, 1944 to Henry and Delores Hawkins of Alliance, Ohio. She attended the Alliance City Schools, graduating from Alliance Sr. High, Alliance, Ohio.

She accepted Christ and...

Jul 31, 2017

Gail Hall-Nero was born July 3, 1954 in Canton, Ohio. She went home to be with the Lord on July 31, 2017. Gail attended McKinley Sr. High school. Preceded in death by her parents James Lewis Hall, Sr. and Rebecca Hall ,her son James Nero; aunts, Elizabeth Hampton, Shane Baber, and Etta Bradley. She leaves to cherish her memory...

Jul 27, 2017

Clay D. Mann Jr. known to family as "June" passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the age of 58 in his home.

Clay was born December 10, 1958 in Canton, Ohio to Clay D and Clydia Mae (Dykes) Mann.  He was a graduate of McKinley  High School and attended Ashland University where he earned an Associate...

Jul 26, 2017

Benjamin "Ben" Smith, son of the late Eugene and Ola Mae Smith, was born in Canton, Ohio on September 29, 1948.  He was the youngest of seven siblings.  Ben accepted Christ as a young adult and became a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.  He attended McKinley High School.  Some of his favorite pastimes include fishing, playing cards, and...

Jul 25, 2017

Frederick (Ricky) passed away on July 25, 2017 at Maryview Hospital, Portsmouth VA surrounded by members of his family.  Ricky was born to James Earl (deceased) and Annie B. Mitchell on Sept. 20, 1960 in Canton, OH.  Ricky was the third child and attended public schools in Canton.  Ricky had a typical childhood where he enjoyed playing with his...

Jul 24, 2017

Darnetta Chapman, went home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2017. She was 48 years old. Darnetta was born on January 4, 1969 to the late Dewitt Chapman and Jeanette Turneur.  Darnetta was the beloved sister of Twilla Chapman and Brandon Chapman. She was born in Akron, Ohio and was a product of Akron Public School System....

Jul 15, 2017

Donna Sue Wilson, age 56 of Canton, OH, departed this earthly life, on July 15, 2017.  Born in Canton, Ohio on May 7, 1961 to TJ and Julie  Wilson. Donna Sue, was an amazing woman.  Family was very important to her. You never had to guess with her, because she let you know in the beginning how she felt...

Jul 14, 2017

Thomas was born August 6, 1933 in Grey, Georgia to the late Ethel and Julius Card.  He departed this life July 13, 2017 after an extended illness.

Thomas worked for Canton Malleable/Canton Castings for several decades; however retired from Union Metal.  He was a union representative during his tenure.  He was a veteran of the United States...

Jul 12, 2017

Elmas L. (Mack) Barrino, age 88, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center.  Born November 4, 1928 in Clayton, Alabama.  Retired from the Holiday Inn.  She also was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by her husband Curley L. Barrino; parents, Jim Mack, Sr. and Elmas Mack; sister, Willie  Williams; brother, James Mack,...

Jul 10, 2017

Leroy Smith Sr., 81, was born on May 12, 1936.  He returned home to be with the Lord on July 10, 2017. As a young man, Leroy  spent time in the US Army  where he was honorably discharged.

In 1954 he was known as the "knockout king"  defeating all his foes. Leroy Smith was rated as the...

Jul 1, 2017

Pamela Jean Stokes departed this life to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at the age of 61.  Pam was born October 24, 1955 in Canton, Ohio where she remained for the duration of her life.  She is preceded in death by her son Ernest Stokes; parents, Robert and Rose Stokes; sister, Ruth...

Jul 1, 2017

Elizabeth Townsend was born on March 9, 1928 to the late Mr. Henery Johnson and Ms. Ejella Davis in Freemont, West Virginia. She departed this life at the blessed age of 89 on July 1, 2017. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Lottie Alexander, Bessie Clay and her daughter, Bernice Townsend. She will forever be cherished in...

Jun 30, 2017

SUNRISE: November 11, 1951 SUNSET: June 30, 2017 William C. Turner was born November 11, 1951, to Paul J Turner and Wanda O. Ayers, in Toney, Alabama. He departed this life on June 30, 2017. He was a graduate of Timken Senior High School in 1970, where he played football. William labored hard throughout his life and strived to...

Jun 29, 2017

Tempie Lee Frazier was born December 4, 1924 in Brundidge, Alabama to C. W. Flowers and Azie Lee Flournoy. Tempie was a faithful member of Antioich Baptist Church until her failing health. She was an avid bible study reader and enjoyed being creative in needlepoint. Tempie loved to cook and was very active in her garden growing a variety...

Jun 27, 2017

Greta Young, 56, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 27, 2017. She was born on January 17, 1961 to her parents, Gloria and Jesse Young. She is preceded in death by her brother, Jesse Bernard Young. She leaves to cherish her loving memory her parents, Gloria and Jesse Young of Macedonia, Ohio; brother, Eddie Beasley;...

Jun 26, 2017

Our beloved angel Evangelist Carlene McAlpine, transitioned home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2017 at the age of 69. She was born in Akron, Ohio on February 10, 1948 to Carl Green and Odessa Hopkins. She is a member of Kingdom Bible Mission Baptist Church for 3 years and Greater Grace Temple in Detroit for 20...

Jun 22, 2017

Ivan Lee Patrick Munford, Sr. , age 32, went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2017.  He had confessed his faith in Christ and was baptized. Ivan was the second born son of Carolyn Munford and Clay Mann, Jr., born on May 25, 1985 in Canton, Ohio.  Ivan loved to fish and spent many fun filled...