Obituaries

Aug 17, 2015

On Monday, August 17, 2015, our beloved DaeDae passed away after an extended illness. He was born Damon Singletary on September 3, 1976, to his parents Bernita Singletary and Roger Pringle in Canton, Ohio. DaeDae was educated in the Canton City Schools System; Allen Elementary, Hartford Junior High, and Timken Senior High. He was an avid sports fan, with his...

Aug 15, 2015

Josephine Williams was born in Covington, Georgia in 1943. At a very young age, she moved from Covington, Georgia to Canton, Ohio; where she would create a prosperous life. After graduating from McKinley Senior High School in 1960. Josephine went on to work at the Timken Company where she eventually met the love of her life, Deacon Samuel L. Williams....

Aug 10, 2015

Darrell Wayne Parker was born in Grenada, MS., on March 22, 1972 to the union of the late Otis and Linda Ruth Parker. Mr. Parker's relationship with Christ began at an early age when he joined Pine Hill Church of Grenada MS. , and as an adult he relocated to Ohio with long-time good friend and mother of his only...

Aug 7, 2015

Aug 5, 2015

Thomas Burton was called from labor to reward on Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Thomas was born January 17, 1947 to the late Robert Clinton Burton Sr. and Beatrice Burton in Ohio. Thomas received his education through the Greene County School    System in Forkland, Alabama. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age.  He was a devoted...

Jul 31, 2015

Elonia Youngblood, age 97, passed away July 31, 2015 at Astoria Skilled Nursing Home. She was born on June 6, 1918 in Columbus, Mississippi. She was a retired beautician, her business was called Lonnie's House of Glamour. She also was a Eastern Star. She loved fishing, cooking, and being with her family. She also was a member of the Cheerful...

Jul 21, 2015

Marlan Kevin Andre Lige passed away on Tuesday July 21, 2015.  Marlan was born August 2, 1978 in Canton, Ohio to Donald Inman and Arlene Lige. He was previously employed by Snelling and Snelling.  Marlan was a family oriented man who loved his nieces and nephews to pieces, and always gave them positive encouraging advice to excel further in their...

Jul 20, 2015

Jasper C. Harris, age 89, of Canton, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2015.  He was born on November 2, 1925 to the late Odie and Lillian Harris.  He graduated from Canton McKinley High School football team.  Upon graduating, he received a football scholarship to The Ohio State University, where he played briefly under Paul Brown.  He served as a...

Jul 13, 2015

"One Love, One Heart" Lawrence James Tharp was born on March 9, 1946. He completed his mission in this life on Monday, July 13, 2015.  He is preceded in death by his parents James and Theda (Powe) Tharp, two brothers, Gentry and Jeffery Tharp. Left to celebrate his life is his wife Jacquelyn Marie (Tavares) Tharp whom he married on...

Jul 11, 2015

Our beloved father David S. Allen 82, Canton, Ohio, July 11, 2015 went home to be with the Lord. David was born January 7, 1933 in Waynesburg, Oh.   He served in the United States Air Force/Korean War and retired from St. Regis/Georgia Pacific. Our father was a hard, working man, he loved to laugh and make you laugh.  He loved...

Jul 9, 2015

David Cooks  age 50 was called home to be with the Lord July 9, 2015. David was born to Solomon J.L. Cooks Sr. and  to the late Ethel R.B. Cooks on March 12, 1965. He graduated from Timken High School. He worked a variety of jobs. He was preceded  in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, aunts and uncles,...

Jul 8, 2015

Hattie D. Williams, 60, went home to be with the Lord on July 8, 2015. She was born in Akron, Ohio on January 4, 1955 to her parents Sandy and Mary Williams. She was a lifetime resident of this community and was a member of Maranatha Bible Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sandy and Mary Williams...

Jul 7, 2015

In Loving Memory of Fred Johnson On July 6, 2015 Fred Johnson went to sleep in time. On July 7, 2015 he woke up in eternity.  Fred was born on August 31, 1926 in Conway, South Carolina to Fred and Ola Johnson.  He graduated from Whitemore High School then served in the United States Army.  He attended Xavier University of...

Jul 7, 2015

Sr. Pastor Harvey L. Mehaffie, age 77, went to be with our Heavenly Father peacefully on Thursday,  July 7, 2015, in his residence. He was born Jan. 17, 1938, to his late parents, Edward L. and Gwendolyn M. (Bartholomew) Mehaffie. He graduated from Middlebranch High School in 1956 and from Rhema Bible College in 1982, when he was ordained. He...

Jul 5, 2015

"I'm Free Now" Jerry Williams, age 62, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 5, 2015, following an extended illness. A loving, wonderful, kindhearted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Jerry knew the Lord and prayed and served Him as best he could. He was a praying man and full of wisdom. A giver of self, taking...

Jul 2, 2015

Frank Johnson age 78 departed this life on Thursday, July 2, 2015. In addition to his parents Calvin and Helen (White) Johnson, Frank was preceded in death by his brother Robert, sisters Christine and Jacqueline, his daughter Mikaela Threasa Parker.  Frank served in the United States Air Force and retired from Republic Steel with 42 years of service. Frank leaves...

Jun 28, 2015

Donald L. Norris, age 57 of Canton, Ohio, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015.  Donald was born     December 30, 1958 in Canton, Ohio to the late William and Lela (Rippey) Norris Sr.  Donald enjoyed music, movies and loved spending time with family and friends.  Amidst his accolades, Donald served in the Desert Storm War and received the Kuwait Liberation Medal.  ...

Jun 28, 2015

Theresa Griffin Williams born on April 12, 1946 went home to be with the Lord on June 28, 2015 at Akron City Hospital. She is preceded in death by her mother, Ruth L. Griffin; brother, Ricky Griffin and nephew Bahati Griffin. She leaves to mourn her passing sons, Rodney Griffin of Columbus, Ohio, and Darrick Griffin of Akron, Ohio; daughter...

Jun 28, 2015

Born August 4, 1951, passed June 29, 2015 due to an  extended illness. William was a retiree of the City of  Canton as well as The Timken Company.  He was preceded in death by his mother Juanita (Anthony) Bentley,  father, William Bentley Sr.; brothers, Dale Bentley and Michael Bentley; granddaughter, Kamarri Andrews; Aunt Anna "Pearl" Thompson; nephew, Roger Copeland. He...

Jun 25, 2015

Pamela Denise Owens 57, transitioned home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona on June 25, 2015. She was born on December 30, 1957 in Akron, Ohio to her parents John Ed. and Lillie Mae Owens. She was a member of World Harvest Christian Fellowship Church. She is preceded in death by her mother, Lillie...