Obituaries
Search Obituaries
Brittany K. Littlejohn
Feb 21, 2017
Brittany K. Littlejohn, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on February 21, 2017 at the age of 31. She was born on October 29, 1985 in Akron, Ohio to her parents, Kenneth Littlejohn and Monica Smith. She attended Akron Public Schools and was employed at the Marriott Hotel. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Dorothy...
Antony James West
Feb 19, 2017
Antony J. West, Sr. age 33, was born to Cherry West and John Yeager on April 14, 1983 in Bellaire, Ohio. "A.J.", as he was affectionately called, went to home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 19, 2017 in Massillon, Ohio. With strong determination and drive A.J. returned to school and obtained his diploma to complete his...
Rev. Dr Horace Lee Drake
Feb 16, 2017
Dr. Rev. Horace Lee Drake journeyed from earth to his mansion in the sky, Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 11:11 AM. Dr. Rev. Horace L. Drake was born February 5, 1933 in Docena, Alabama to Lawrence and Eula Drake. He was the ninth oldest of 14 siblings. He came to Akron, OH in 1945 at the age of 16. ...
Susan L (Isom) Bass
Feb 14, 2017
Susan L. (Isom) Bass, 54 went home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2017. She was born on February 22, 1962. She is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Isom and Dorothy Marbury and her brother, Stewart. She leaves to cherish her loving memory her fiancé, Robert Howard; daughters, Latika Isom and Porsha Simpson; brothers, Samuel...
Chris W (Jackson) Wright
Feb 14, 2017
Mrs. Chris W. Jackson Wright went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 after an extended illness. Chris was born to Errett W. Jackson, Sr. and the late Juanita Jackson Stewart on July 13, 1953 in Canton, Ohio. She was a lifelong resident of Canton, Ohio. She attended McKinley High School and worked at Century...
Donald Cecil Ware
Feb 12, 2017
Donald Cecil Ware went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2017 after a extended illness at the age of 62. He was born on August 22, 1954 to his parents, Robert Ware and Mary Lee in Lorain, Ohio. Donald was self-employed as a handyman. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Ware....
Alice Ruth (Brown) Gregory
Feb 9, 2017
Alice Ruth Brown Gregory, age 94 passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017 in Canton, Ohio. Â She was born August 6, 1922 in Atlanta, Georgia to Austin and Inell Alexander Brown. Â She graduated from Clark College in Atlanta in 1939, majoring in home economics. Â She married S.W. Gregory on May 28, 1946. Â They later moved to Canton, Ohio were...
Lollie B Brooks
Feb 8, 2017
Lollie B. Brooks, affectionately called "Community Mom Brooks,"  entered into her eternal rest with our Heavenly Father on February 8, 2017. She was born in Ramer, Alabama on November 25, 1919 to the late Fletcher J. and Alean (Normen) Richardson. She was the oldest of four children and moved to Massillon, Ohio at the age of three. Mom Brooks...
Siead Hasan
Feb 7, 2017
Siead Hasan was born June 27, 1947 to Juanita Jones and      Muhammad Hasan in Cleveland, Ohio and was lovingly raised by his grandmother/mother, Kamala Hasan.  He was nurtured in a caring home with many brothers and sisters.  He attended Cleveland Public School and later served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged.  He later became a street...
Donnie Williams
Feb 6, 2017
Donnie Williams, 61 went home to be with the Lord on February 6, 2017. He was born on December 29, 1955 to his parents, Eddie Williams Jr. and Betty Haslem. He was a member of Unity Church of God in Christ. He is preceded in death by his father, Eddie Jr. and his sister, Linda Small. He leaves to...
Essie Bryant
Feb 6, 2017
Essie was a devoted Christian and a woman of God. She enjoyed cooking, church and was infamous for planting her flowers. She loved to spend time with friends and her all time favorite past time was playing bingo. In addition to her parents and her siblings, Essie reunited with her loving husband J.P. Bryant on February 6, 2017 as...
Jim Robert Mack
Feb 5, 2017
Jim Robert Mack, age 77, passed away early Sunday morning, February 5, 2017. Jim was born in Clayton, Alabama on July 16, 1939. He was the first born son of Hayward Mack and Louise (Scott Mack) Cotton. At the age of 3, Jim, his parents and his new  sister, Sarah moved to Ohio. When Jim was 10, he was...
Ruby Lee (Patterson) George
Feb 5, 2017
On February 5, 2017 Ruby Lee George was called home to be with the Lord. She was born December 30, 1925 in Stillmore, Georgia. Ruby loved cooking, fishing, Cleveland sports, and playing golf on the Wii. She enjoyed family gatherings, especially the holidays. She  also enjoyed sharing the same birthday as Lebron James. She was a member of Trinity...
Willie Carroll
Feb 3, 2017
Willie Carroll, age 78, of Massillon, Ohio transitioned from this life on February 3, 2017, at peace surrounded by his Great Lakes Hospice/Legends Care Center family following a short illness. He was born February 27, 1938 in Alabama to Washington Carroll, Sr. and Hattie Bell Carroll. He lived most of his adult life in Massillon. He is preceded in...
John M. Campbell, Sr.
Feb 3, 2017
John M. Campbell Sr., 75, passed away on February 3, 2017. He was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. He was a lifetime resident of the community. John retired as a lab tech from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 34 years of service. He had an Honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force. John was preceded in death...
Elizabeth Mae Tritt
Feb 3, 2017
Elizabeth Mae Tritt , age 82, born May 9, 1934, to the late William and Cheota Watson, was called home to Glory by our Lord and Savior on February 3, 2017. She was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, then relocated to Canton, Ohio, where she has lived for over 60 years. Elizabeth was a very dedicated, hard working,...
Sammy David Calhoun
Feb 1, 2017
Sammy David Calhoun, age 51, passed away suddenly on February 1. 2017. He was born on September 6, 1965 in Canton, Ohio to Norman and Lucille Calhoun. Sammy graduated from McKinley Senior High School in 1984. He worked at Walmart, but found his passion in cooking at the Brick City in Canton, and The Sandpit in Massillon. Sammy was...
Tyler Lancaster
Feb 1, 2017
Tyler S. Lancaster, affectionately known as T-Lo, was born on December 21, 1994 to Tiana and Eric Lancaster in Canton, Ohio. He departed this life on February 1, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. Tyler attended Plain Local schools and graduated from GlenOak High School in June 2013. He started playing football at the age of eight and became one of...
Merlene T Waters
Jan 31, 2017
Merlene T. Waters went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center  following a brief illness. She was born in Pike County, Alabama on November 5, 1931 to the late Roscoe Terry, Sr. and Ammie Lee Wilson-Terry. She enjoyed cooking and baking was her specialty. She was known for her...
Linda Jean Brunner
Jan 27, 2017
Linda Jean Brunner, age 70, of Canton, Ohio passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 in Aultman Hospital after a sudden accident and brief hospital stay. Linda was born in Canton, Ohio January 24, 1947 to the late Syretha (Kidd) Brunner and Delbert Brunner, Sr. She worked for a few years at the Hoover Company before taking on a lifelong...
