Obituaries

Dec 20, 2016

Sunrise, Thursday, October 3, 1935 –

Sunset Tuesday, December 20, 2016

JoAnne, 81 of Canton, Ohio Graduated at the top of her Class at Akron West High School, in 1953.  She later attended Bennett College as Music Major, where she later was employed as an Accompianist and Assistant Music Educator with the Canton (Ohio) City...

Dec 16, 2016

Debora Ann Austin, age 60 of Tampa, Florida departed this life on Friday,      December 16, 2016. She was born March 20, 1956 to Charles Jenkins and Kathy Richie in Cumberland, Maryland. She moved to Canton, Ohio as a child and   attended McKinley High School. She later moved to Detroit, Michigan to raise her children as a stay at home...

Dec 16, 2016

Matthew Lawrence Brown Sr. was born October 10, 1943 in Canton, Ohio and was called home on December 15, 2016. He was a graduate of McKinley High School where he played on the championship football team. During his adult years, he continued to follow Bulldogs football through various championships and state titles. Matt attended and played football for North...

Dec 15, 2016

Mrs. Elizabeth McElroy, daughter of the late Young Howard and Fannie Green was born October 17, 1929 in Demopolis, Alabama. She attended the public schools of Marengo County. Elizabeth rededicated her life to Christ in 2012 and became a  member of Breath of Life Tabernacle church. Later that year, her son, the late      Minister Anthony McElroy, facilitated in her...

Dec 14, 2016

MayBell B. McGowan, 83 was born on October 21, 1933 in Shubuta, Mississippi and departed this life on December 6, 2016 at Fairlawn Rehab Nursing Center after a long illness. She was a member of Garden of Prayer Church of God in Christ. She was a private nurse in California for many years. Mrs. McGowan was preceded in death...

Dec 12, 2016

On Monday, December 12, 2016, God received his angel Xavier W. Bennett affectionately known as "Superman " home to rest at the age of 5 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 2, 2011 to his parents, Raven Huron and Justen Bennett Sr. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him his...

Dec 10, 2016

Ronnie Pryor was born in Malvern, Ohio on July 12, 1957 to Tessie Pryor and John Dee Frazier. Ronnie graduated from Glenoak High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps where he received an honorable discharge. Upon completion of his duties in the Marine Corps. Ronnie was an excellent chef. Everyone loved...

Dec 8, 2016

Master Ricardo Youngblood, age 61, of Canton, Ohio, passed from this Earth on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at his residence.

Ricardo was born September 9, 1955 in Uniontown, Alabama. He graduated from McKinley High School in Canton and attended The Ohio State University where he pledged Kappa Alpha Psi. Ricardo loved baseball, gardening, the Cleveland Cavaliers and...

Dec 6, 2016

Rose L. May went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Born in Opelika, Alabama, Rose lived most of her life in Canton, Ohio.  She was employed for many years as Director of Activities for White Oak Convalescent Home. She was a member of Grace Christian Fellowship where she served as a Deaconess and financial...

Dec 6, 2016

Otto Baldwin, age 83, transitioned from his earthly home to his glorious heavenly home on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, following an extended illness. He was born in Waycross, Georgia on October 6, 1933 to his beloved parents Fentress Baldwin and Ruth (Inman) Goins and was a lifelong resident of Canton, Ohio. He was employed by Gregory Galvanizing for 38...

Dec 5, 2016

On Monday December, 5, 2016 the Lord called one of his angels home on David R. Rumph at Summa Health System at the age of 68. He was born on December 14, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to his parents, Robert and Adeline Rumph. David is a retired printer from AA Blueprint. He attended Wesley Temple AME Zion Church. He...

Dec 4, 2016

Brian Kevin Jones "Bubba" was born in Barberton, Ohio on March 4, 1964. He went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at his residence. At an early age, Kevin accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. He was a member of the Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, attended Bible Study regularly and served on...

Dec 4, 2016

"The Lady", Hattie Ree Jones was born February 2, 1922 in Covington, Georgia. She was the third born of four children, to John Hardwick and Flora Sidwell. Hattie was a very out-going lady, who enjoyed people, having a good time and she enjoyed a good laugh. She could and would always share the most interesting tall tales. She love...

Dec 1, 2016

Ozella Rivers was affectionately called Mama Zell by many family members and friends. She leaves behind (4) children, along with (7) grandchildren and (2) great-grandchildren; Elizabeth Rivers-Owens (Terry, Tia, Tatanisha &  Tonee); Vonda Rivers-Motley (Sheldon); Sylvester Rivers (Jom); Randy Rivers (Joshua: Brayden & Dylan), along with many other nieces and nephews. She fell asleep in death peacefully with two...

Nov 30, 2016

Rita J. Barbosa was born April 5, 1939 in Aultman, Ohio to the late Antonio and Elizabeth Barbosa. She went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Rita professed Christ at an early age and became a member of the sunshine band and later sung in the adult choir. Once she moved to Canton,...

Nov 30, 2016

Sara "Wee Wee" Marsh died unexpectedly on November 30th in Ravenna, OH at the age of 32.

Sara Marsh was born on December 24th 1983 in Ravenna, Ohio to Karen and Larry Marsh. She attended Ravenna High School and lived in Kent with her fiancé and three children. Sara was a dedicated employee of Sterling Jewelers for...

Nov 30, 2016

Mrs. Rosetta Nicholson, age 87, of Alliance, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Friday afternoon of November 25th, 2016 at Akron General Hospital. She was born on March 21, 1929 in Canton, OH to the late Harry Sr. and Eva (Langley) Blackshear and was the oldest of six children. At an early age, her family moved to...

Nov 22, 2016

Samuel W. Hampton, age 91, passed away November 22, 2016. He was born in Shortcreek, Wheeling, West Virginia, on June 7, 1925 to the late Samuel and Lucille Brown Hampton. Samuel was a retired employee of the City of Canton, a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church and a Canton ICUA usher for 40 plus years. In addition to...

Nov 19, 2016

Lynda M. (Miller) Jennings, age 66, departed this life on Saturday, November 19, 2016 after a brief illness. She is survived by her son Michael Jennings; granddaughter, Tierra Jennings; sister Mary Miller; brother, Rasheed (Anita) Muhammad; nieces, Calytia, Jovana, Arraiya, Jamaice, Natasha, Shahkila; nephews, Ishmael, Zebulun. Preceded in death by birth mother, Estelle; father, Willie Miller and mother Willa...

Nov 15, 2016

Mary Glenn (Prather) Maze was born in Corinth, Mississippi July 27, 1932 to parents Sam Prather and Velma (Bell) Prather. She went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 following an extended illness.  In addition to her parents Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband Joseph Maze ; son, Samuel Maze; brothers, John...