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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...
Chester Stewart Ii
Feb 15, 2016
Chester Stewart II age 49 passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2016 in Pennsylvania.  He was born May 15, 1966 in Canton, Ohio to the late Jean Carol (Pig) Norris-Miller and Chester Stewart. Chester attended Canton McKinley High School where is basketball team won the state championship in 1984. He later graduated from Canton South High School in 1985. At...
Edward Williams
Feb 13, 2016
On February 13, 2016, God called one of His angels home; Edward "Boxcar" Williams. Eddie was born on September 12, 1939 in Columbus, GA. He moved to Ohio as a young child. He was educated in the Canton City School System.  He later joined the Army Reserves and was honorably    discharged. He met and later married the love of his...
Maxine Rose Richardson
Feb 13, 2016
Maxine Rose Richardson, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents Emma and Willie Richardson and one sister, Matilda Smith-Hawkins. She leaves to cherish her memories her children; Latishia Richardson, Curtis (Judy) Richardson, Nicole Richardson and Rickeeta Richardson; two sisters, JoAnn Richardson and Ruthie Smith; brothers, Alex Smith and Mathew Smith;...
Richard W Bentley
Feb 13, 2016
Richard W. Bentley age 61 of Canton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 13, 2016. He was born April 21, 1954 to the late William (Juanita) Bentley. Rickey was a loving father, husband, brother, cousins, and a friend to many and loved by all. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Irene Bentley;...
Chrisonta L Andrews-Brown
Feb 11, 2016
Chrisonta L. M. L. Andrews-Brown, age 38, went home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2016. Born on November 30, 1977, Chrissy loved life and was a free spirit. She loved to cook, sing and write  music. Chrisonta was preceded in death by her grandparents, the late Antonia V. Andrews I and Luiza Andrews. She leaves to cherish...
Irene Olivia Bentley
Feb 6, 2016
Irene Olivia Bentley, age 66 of Canton, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 after an extended illness. She was born January 27, 1950 to the late William (Juanita) Bentley. Irene was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, cousin and friend and was loved by all who knew her. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her Aunt...
Freddie "Bobby" Campbell
Feb 3, 2016
Freddie "Bobby" Campbell, 61, of Canton, Ohio passed away , Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Mercy Hospital. Bobby was born February 23, 1954 in Akron, OH to Wright and Lucy Mae Campbell. On November 2, 2007 he married the love of his life Glenna Newman after 22 years of being together. He spent most of his time driving from family...
Nigel N Dockery
Jan 31, 2016
Nigel N. Dockery, 57, departed this earthly life on January 31, 2016.  Born January 28, 1959, in Massillon, Ohio to Mae Helen (Williams) and  Nathaniel Dockery. Preceded in death by his mother and sister Mary L. Dockery. Nigel is  survived by his father Nathaniel Dockery;    brothers, Shawn and Vaughn Dockery; uncles, Otis and Curtis Lowery; aunts, Betty, Brenda, Uvon, Debra...
Edna L Sanders
Jan 31, 2016
Edna Lee (Frazier) Sanders was born June 17, 1927 in Tennille, Alabama to the late John Frank and Hattie (Recorse) Frazier. She transitioned from the earthly to heavenly on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center. Edna moved to Canton, Ohio 1957 and joined Bethel CME Church she was a faithful member of the Senior Choir as well as...
William Anderson Blackshear
Jan 30, 2016
REUNITED William (Bill) Anderson Blackshear passed away at The Pines Nursing Home late Saturday, January 30, 2016, after a brief illness. I would like to commend Aultman's Hospice Program and the Pines' staff for providing him with compassionate and excellent care, as well as his longtime physician, Dr. Robert Sabota and his receptionist, Paula McCartney. Bill was born in Canton,...
