Obituaries

Oct 28, 2016

Ruth Pearlnette Stokes, departed this life to join the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, 28 October 2016 at the age of 66. Ruth was born 4 April 1950, in Canton Ohio and later moving to Massillon Ohio. She is preceded in death by her son, Drake A. Stokes; parents, Rose and Robert Stokes. Ruth will be dearly...

Oct 25, 2016

I was born Vicky Lynn "Pee Wee" Jones on January 23, 1947 in Waynesburg, Ohio, to Elmas Barrino. I am the oldest of twelve children. There was never a dull moment in our upbringing. Years later, we moved to Canton with my grandparents, Jim and Elmas Mack. Along life's journey, I lost my sister, Joanna Mack, at a young...

Oct 25, 2016

Minus Jenkins was born in Sanford, Florida on October 13, 1928 to his parents Abraham and Gertrude Jenkins.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Adger Jenkins; parents, Abraham and Gertrude Jenkins; sisters, Ora Mae Culver, Rosetta Jenkins, Ethelena Calloway, and Lula Mae Jenkins; brothers, Tommie, Bradley, Abraham Jr., and Lonnie Jenkins; special friend, Lucille Carlton....

Oct 23, 2016

Leroy Perry, Jr., 58, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 23, 2016.  Leroy Jr., "aka" Junebug, was loved by all that knew him.  He is preceded in death by both parents, Leroy Sr. and Pinkie Perry. He is survived by sister, Lynette (Perry) Williams, brothers, Lance and LaMar Perry, long-time friend, Stephanie Bolden,  a host...

Oct 23, 2016

Calvin Wright was born to Rev. Eugene and Claretta Wright on December 1, 1971, and he expired from this life on Sunday, October 23, 2016 after a prolonged illness.  Calvin was a lifelong resident of Canton, Ohio and a graduate of McKinley High School, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Kent State University.   In addition to...

Oct 22, 2016

On October 22 2016, Hazel Green made her transition home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 83. She was born on September 24, 1933 in West, Virginia. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester Sr. and Helen Johnson also her sister and brothers. She leaves to cherish her loving memory...

Oct 21, 2016

Ruth Bridges Carswell, 84, transitioned to glory on Friday, October 21, 2016, in a room filled with laughter, family and friends. Born to Joe & Sweetie Mae Bridges on January 20, 1932, she attended Akron public schools and was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. Ruth was a devoted mother and grandmother. She cared deeply for her family and...

Oct 19, 2016

Timothy Lee Matthews was born on April 7, 1953 to the late Delores Woodall and Wilbert Kelly in Massillon, Ohio.  He departed this life after suffering for years from a chronic illness on Sunday, October 16, 2016. He moved to Carthage, North Carolina at a very young age where he resided with his adoptive parents, the late Ather and...

Oct 17, 2016

On October 17, 2016, our Lord and Savior called home one of his faithful servants. Geneva Patricia Mabry (Patti, G. Patti), 79, was born October 13th, 1937, in Akron, OH, to the union of the late Joseph and Nina Gillespie. Patti was a lifelong resident of Akron, OH, attending Robinson Elementary School, Goodyear Junior High School, and East High...

Oct 15, 2016

Mary A. Lowe, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 15, 2016. Born August 10, 1925 in Jonesville, South Carolina to the late Frank and Sally Thompson. In addition to her parents Mary is preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Lowe; sisters, Catherine Reevens, Mae Bessie Dawkins, Sally Mac Davis,    Rosie Thompson;...

Oct 14, 2016

Daisy Lee Adams, Alliance, OH, whom we loved very much, departed life on Friday, October 14, 2016.  Daisy was born November 4, 1945 to the late Edward and Annie Bell (Nicholson) Watson and was a lifelong resident of Alliance, OH.  Daisy retired from Worthington, Industry.  Daisy accepted and loved the Lord.  She dearly loved her children, grand and great-grand...

Oct 12, 2016

Mary E. Griffin, 85 went home to be with the Lord on October 12, 2016.

Oct 11, 2016

Cumi Madison Merriweather, age 76, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. She was raised in Troy, Alabama and attended Roger/Pike County School. She was a member of Rock West Baptist Church in Goshen,  Alabama where she was a soloist in the choir and most recently she was a member of  Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church...

Oct 9, 2016

Steven James Byrd went home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2016.  Steven was preceded in death by his parents James Asa and Laurie Sue Byrd; brothers, Jefferes H. Byrd, Bobby Wells, and Donald Wells.  He leaves to cherish his memory his sisters; Patricia Wells, Jacquelynne Brown, Sherry "Shirl" Morgan ( Steve); brother, Gary Wells; uncle, Jesse...

Oct 5, 2016

Gretchen Denise Lytle Brown Smith was born in Steubenville, Ohio on January 17, 1956to Lois V. Christian Lytle and Donald Lytle, Sr.  Gretchen passed into eternal peace on  October 5, 2016.  She was a graduated of Timken High School and was employed at the YMCA, Harter Bank and Canton Health Care.  Preceded in death by her ; grandparents ,...

Oct 4, 2016

On Tuesday, October 4, 2016, Henry E. Jackson transitioned to his heavenly resting place.  Henry, age 67, was born November 12, 1948 to the late Carrie E. and Lloyd Jackson, Sr. He was the youngest of 16 children. Henry was born and raised in Clayton, Alabama. He was educated at the Barbour County Training School, where he found a...

Oct 3, 2016

Phyllis J. Taylor departed this life on Monday, October 3, 2016, after a gradual decline in health.  She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of her life.  Phyllis was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Eleanor and Charles Broyles, Sr.  She was a member of Livingstone Christian Fellowship Church under the leadership...

Sep 30, 2016

Elder Wilbur L. Williams 1942-2016, age 73, passed away on September 30, 2016. He was born on October 16, 1942 the son of Blue & Odell Williams. Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving family; wife Charlotte Lucas Williams; children, Melanie Williams, Danselle Williams, Alfonza Williams and Wilbur Williams, Jr.; brother, Elder...

Sep 20, 2016

Ludie Frank Evans Lancaster made her transition to be with the Lord September 20th, 2016. Mother Lancaster was born February 8th, 1918 to the late Robert B. and Mary Lenar Evans in Hartford, Ct. Mother Ludie received her formal education in the Hartford, Ct school district. Mother Lancaster was saved at a very young age and served the Lord...

Sep 15, 2016

Stacy Evans Curtice, age 41, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 15, 2016. Stacy was born on May 3, 1975 to proud parents    Diane and Danny Evans. The eldest of five children in a very close-knit family Stacy was the protector, always caring for her younger siblings. With a sincere heart, a warm smile that...