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Elder Cleveland "Cassie" Battle, Jr.
Apr 2, 2017
Cleveland Battle, Jr. 66 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center, Canton, Ohio after an extended illness. Â Cleveland "Cassie"was born January 14, 1951 to the late Cleveland & Martha Battle. Cleveland was a 1969 graduate of Lincoln High School and a graduate of Malone College. Â He retired as a supervisor...
Corine Nix-Chambers
Apr 2, 2017
My journey began on June 13, 1952 in Coatopa, Alabama to the union of the late Marshall Moore and the late Lela   Russell – Nix. I am the sixth of eleven children born to the late Lela Russell-Nix. At an early age I confessed a belief in Christ in Coatopa, Alabama. I was educated in Belmont  Elementary School and...
Dorian De'Keith Graham
Mar 31, 2017
Dorian De'Keith Graham, passed away suddenly on March 31, 2017 at the age of 27. He was born in Akron, Ohio on July 20, 1989. He accepted Christ at an early age, under the leadership of his late uncle Rev. J. W. Wallace. He attended North High School and received his GED in 2009. He is preceded in death...
Ella Mae (Caldwell) Collins
Mar 31, 2017
Ella Mae Collins was escorted to the gates of Heaven on Friday, March 31, 2017 following an extended illness. Ella was born on December 9, 1924 to the late Addie and Dozier Caldwell in Birmingham, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her late husband Douvle Collins and (2) granddaughters, Tonya Johnson and Tiffany Collins. She leaves to cherish...
Calvin Devan Scott, Sr.
Mar 29, 2017
Calvin Devan Scott, Sr. was born seventh of sixteen children in Cleveland, Ohio to the union of the late Edward and Elaine Scott on March 31, 1951. Â Calvin attended Cleveland Public Schools where he learned mechanics and electronics. He later left home and joined the carnival where he worked for thirty years until his illness would no longer allow...
Ruth (Tyson-Simmons) Card
Mar 28, 2017
Ruth O. (Tyson-Simmons) Card- Â Ruth "Tee" Card was born August 23, 1930 in Worth County, G.A. to the late Thad and Annie Lou Tyson. She departed this life, March 28, 2017 after an extended illness. She retired as a devoted homemaker after 50 years and was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by...
James Ward, Jr.
Mar 25, 2017
James Ward, Jr. was born January 2, 1963 in Canton, Ohio to the late James, Sr. and Rebecca Ward. He departed this life on March 25, 2017. James graduated from Timken Sr. High School in 1981. Â He leaves behind to cherish his memories (2) daughters, Jessica and Mercedes Stevenson; (1) son, De'Air Howell; (5) grandchildren; (2), sisters, Brenda J....
William Leon Frazier
Mar 25, 2017
William Leon Frazier was born in Brundidge Alabama on October 11, 1942. Leon was born to Tempie Lee Frazier and the late William Frazier and raised by his grandmother the late Azie Lee Flournoy. When he was a teen, they moved from Alabama to Magnolia, Ohio and he attended Sandy Valley High School where he was active and a...
Carl W. Torrence
Mar 24, 2017
Carl W. Torrence transitioned his earthly life to his eternal resting place on Friday, March 24, 2017 after an extended illness. Born January 20, 1953 to the late Daniel and Nina Torrence. He was a life resident of Canton, Ohio, and attended McKinley High School. Known to many as 'Popcorn', you could always find him at the fire stations...
Joyce Ann Thompson
Mar 23, 2017
Joyce Ann Thompson, 63, (Mariah) was called home on March 23, 2017 at Barberton Citizens Hospital. She was born in Hazelhurst, MS, on September 8, 1953. Joyce was a loving mother who was devoted to her family. She was a loving employee of Barberton Manor Care for many years. She loved going to bingo or even the simple pleasure...
Tyrone (Sr.) Marshall
Mar 23, 2017
Tyrone Zachary Marshall, Sr., age 65, went to be with the Lord on March, 23, 2017. Born and raised in Canton, Ohio, Tyrone attended McKinley High School. As a young person he was an accomplished swimmer, he wrestled and played baseball. Tyrone was a bad man on a pair of skates. It's rare that his name is mentioned without...
Rev. Ronald L. Harris
Mar 22, 2017
Rev. Ronald L. Harris was called to his eternal home on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Barberton Citizens Hospital. He was born on August 7, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Louis and Louise Harris. In 1974 he married Katie (McNeil) Harris.
John L. Adams, Sr.
Mar 21, 2017
John L. Adams, Sr., 79 of North Canton passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at The Pines nursing home after an extended illness. He was born February 11, 1938 in North Canton, Ohio to the late Leroy and Eleanor Adams. John was extremely proud of the time he served his country in the United States Marine Corps from...
Cellastine Carter
Mar 20, 2017
Cellastine Carter, 64, went home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2017. She was a lifetime resident of this community. She was born on November 29, 1952 in Akron, Ohio.
Thomas E. Sams
Mar 17, 2017
Thomas E. Sams passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2017. He was a lifetime resident of the Akron Community. He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Sams. He leaves to forever cherish his loving memory his son, Trevon Thomas Sams Jr. (Megan); his mother, Phenecia Curry and his sisters, LeTessa Sams-Dawson (Damon) and Tianna Sams; and a...
Debra A. Johnson
Mar 17, 2017
Debra A. Johnson, "Debbie,"  was born in Canton, Ohio on  November 7, 1953 to George Broy and Arnethia Wright.  She entered into Heavens Gates on March 17, 2017.  Debbie loved to sing, dance and be around her family.  She could make your bad day become a great day with her favorite words " Hey Bae".  Debbie accepted Christ at...
Nichole D. (Sanders) Jefferson
Mar 16, 2017
Nichole D. Sanders—Jefferson, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the age of 46. She was born on May 2, 1970 to her parents, George and Rubbie Sanders in Akron, Ohio. She was a member of Christ Center Church and was a resident of this community. She is survived by her loving husband,...
Mother Willa Jane Carlis
Feb 28, 2017
Mother Willa Jane Carlis, 96, transcended peacefully in her sleep into God's loving arms. Born on August 29, 1920 to her natural parents, Marie and Essie Beverly, in Pulaski, Virginia. Being the oldest of sixteen children she started her journey full of love for her family. She was a dedicated employee at Aultman Hospital with sixteen years of service...
Rev. Clennie L. Lee, Sr.
Feb 27, 2017
Rev. Clennie L. Lee, Sr., at age 84, entered into eternal life on Monday, February 27, 2017. He was born on June 20, 1932 to the late Rev. Joseph and Lena Lee in Clayton, Alabama. He was one of four children that were reared in a Christian home with relatives who were ordained ministers. He accepted the Lord as...
Lilyan (Payne) Smith
Feb 22, 2017
Lilyan (Payne) Smith, was born at 850 Miami Street in Akron, Ohio on December 11, 1937 to the union of the Late Reuben Lee and Jennie (Weems) Payne. The oldest of two children. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 22, 2017. Lilyan held many prestigious jobs including the Adult Parole Authority, Â Malco, United...
