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Charles Thareton Elliott
Apr 22, 2016
Charles Thareton Elliott Sr. was born on July 4th 1952, in Canton, Ohio. He was the  second born child to parents, Hattie and David Elliott Sr. Charles attended Canton McKinley Senior High School where he was an award-winning basketball player.  After high school, Charles enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his Country honorably in South Korea.  While stationed in...
James L Billings, Sr.
Apr 19, 2016
James L. Billings Sr., age 76 went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2016.  He was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama July 17, 1939.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Carrie Mae Hinds, William Mack Billings; brothers Clinton Rivers, William Jr. and Clifford Billings. He moved to Ohio and began his career at The Timken Company...
Aurora (Freeman) Chavers-Hunter
Apr 19, 2016
On Tuesday April 19th, 2016 Aurora Freeman Chavers- Hunter transitioned to the spiritual realm. She fought a strong fight as she battled with her illness. Aurora retired from Ameritech in 1999, and went back to work soon after. She was most  recently employed at VXI as a customer service representative. She always had a strong work ethic and was very...
Jerome L Drummond, Sr.
Apr 18, 2016
Jerome L. Drummond Sr. was born on November 23, 1962 in Akron, Ohio to Mason Harmon Jr. and the late Hattie Mae (Drummond) Hill. He graduated from East High School in Akron, Ohio and went on to serve our country in the United States Army . He resided in Canton for over 20 years.  Jerome retired from the City of...
Eugene T Wright
Apr 14, 2016
Eugene T. Wright, age 53 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 14, 2016. Eugene was born September 11, 1962 in Canton, Ohio to the late Rev. Eugene and Claretta Wright. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Elaine B. Harris; good friends, Russell Walker and Ronald Anthony. Eugene leaves to cherish his  loving memory...
Dorothy Mae (Harris) Freeman
Apr 14, 2016
Dorothy Mae Freeman, who went to be home with the Lord at 6:30 p.m. On Thursday, April 14, was born Dorothy Mae Harris on April 24, 1938 to Reverend Joseph and Lucinda Harris in Birmingham, Alabama She was the oldest of three children which included her brothers David Lee Harris and Joseph Henry Harris. Sadly, Dorothy's father passed away when...
Sue Ann Hughes
Apr 10, 2016
Sue "Sue-Sue" Ann Hughes Sue A. Hughes (53) of Canton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord April 10, 2016. Sue was born August 19, 1962 to the late Charlotte and Henry Hughes. Sue attended McKinley Senior High School and was a caregiver for her family. Sue is preceded in death by her parents Charlotte and Henry. She is...
Angela D Shadie
Apr 5, 2016
Angela D. Shadie, 58, went home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2016. She was born in Akron, Ohio on October 13, 1957 to her parents Jacob Shadie and Florida Grant. She is preceded in death by her parents. She leaves to celebrate her life her companion Johnny Dorsey; daughters, Nakea "Nikki" Shadie, Tia Ping-Ruple (Reuben) and  Teisha...
Robert "Bobbie" Winn
Apr 2, 2016
Robert "Bobbie" Winn, age 75 of Canton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord April 2, 2016. Robert was born in    Canton, Ohio on October 3, 1940 to the late Paul and Ida Mae Winn, Sr.  He was a graduate of Canton, McKinley High School class of 1958 excelling in basketball. Preceded in death by; siblings, Paul Winn, Jr.,...
Rosetta (Hall) Ballard
Mar 28, 2016
Our loving mother Rosetta Ballard went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 28, 2016 after an extended illness.  Rosetta was the seam that kept the family together. She provided excellent hospitality to all who enter her home. Rosetta was the neighborhood mother. She loved her grandkids to the fullest.  Rosetta loved cooking and was always on the...
Ronald Alvertis Brown
Mar 20, 2016
Ronald Alvertis Brown, Sr. was born June 8, 1939 to the late Lonnie Brown, sr. and Willie Brown in Weirton, West Virginia. He loved sports and was a die-hard Cleveland Browns fan. He loved jazz and playing his saxophone. Ronald joined the U.S. Army right after high school where he was given an honorable discharge. Ronald was preceded in death...
Juanita Lagretta Jenkins
Mar 18, 2016
Juanita Lagretta Jenkins was born March 17, 1927 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Delbert C, and Ava S. (Mayle) Goins. She attended Canton McKinley High School.  Juanita married the love of her life Floyd Jenkins and to this blessed union four children were born. Juanita accepted Christ at an early age and joined Antioch Baptist Church where she served...
Gail Renee Crockett- Snell "Granny"
Mar 15, 2016
Gail Renee Crockett Snell "Granny", age 56 departed this life Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Meadow Winds Nursing Home in Massillon, Ohio. She was born August 8, 1959 in Canton, Ohio. Gail was preceded in death by her mother Priscilla Ann Wilson and Father Sammie George Crockett. She is survived by one son Jermaine Green of Canton, Ohio; (3) brothers,...
Jimmie Nell Snell- Larsuel
Mar 12, 2016
JIMMIE NELL SNELL LARSUEL WAS BORN TO THE LATE LIMMIE FRANK SNELL, SR. AND KATE SNELL HENDRIX ON DECEMBER 11, 1946 IN NEWTON, ALABAMA AFTER AN EXTENDED ILLNESS, SHE WENT HOME TO BE WITH THE LORD ON MARCH 12, 2016. SHE ATTENDED CANTON CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AND GRADUATED FROM CANTON MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL. AT A VERY YOUNG AGE, JIMMIE...
Harry S Brown
Mar 4, 2016
Mr. Harry S. Brown, age 57 was born May 19, 1958 in Canton, Ohio. He departed this life on March 4, 2016 following a brief illness. He devoted his life to Christ at an early age in Canton, Ohio. Harry graduated from Timken High School, where he played football and further went to play for Ashland College. He was preceded...
Victor Lyon Terrell
Mar 3, 2016
Victor Terrell, age 58 departed this life on March 3, 2016. Born on February 17, 1958 to Judson and Willa Bell (Freeman) Terrell, he was a life resident of Canton, Ohio and a graduate of Canton South High School. Victor attended Stark State College where he studied drafting and design. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and sang...
Rosie L Grant
Feb 28, 2016
Rosie L. Grant, age 62, of Canton, Ohio passed away the morning of Sunday February 28, 2016 following a lengthy illness. She was born October 22, 1953. She loved spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee R. Grant, SR. and Alfonsia Grant; her brothers Lee R. Grant, Jr.;Â Â Willie J. Grant; sister...
Allen & Christopher Trent
Feb 27, 2016
Allen Frank  Trent "AM I MY BROTHER'S KEEPER, "YES I AM" Allen Frank Trent, 41 passed away unexpectedly on February 27, 2016. He was born on December 21, 1974 to Camille Trent and Gregory Miley of Detroit, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his mother Camille Trent and brother Kemp Long. Allen leaves to cherish his memories his...
Dorothy Thomas
Feb 25, 2016
Dorothy Thomas, 80, transitioned home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2016. She was born on August 28, 1935 to her parents William and Erenstine Bibbs. She was a member of Church of God in Christ in Barberton, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her husband, Orise Thomas and her brothers, William and Cleon Bibbs. Dorothy leaves...
Tonya Rae Johnson
Feb 22, 2016
Tonya Rae Johnson, age 43 went home to rest with the Lord on Monday, February 22, 2016. Tonya was born September 8, 1972 at Massillon Community Hospital to parents Debbie (Tyrone) Collins-Massey and Donnie (Barb) Hall. Tonya was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School.  Tonya started working at the Timken Company in the late 90's then afterwards she dedicated...
