Obituaries

Sep 9, 2015

Bernita Lynn Singletary age 61, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 in Canton, Ohio.  She was born to Janet "Dump" Lewis-Singletary and Bill Singletary on October 4, 1953 in Canton, Ohio. Bernita was educated in the Canton City School System and a graduate of McKinley High School. She was presently enrolled in Stark State University to become a...

Sep 9, 2015

The Life Journey of Lucy Mae Sanders Smith. With a heart of gold and a voice from Heaven, Lucy was called from labor to rest on September 9, 2015. She was born May 1, 1942 in Forkland, Alabama. At the age of 10, the family moved to Canton, where she became noted for her classy dressing, style and personality. Her...

Sep 6, 2015

Derico Rodriquez Thomas of Canton, Ohio, passed away September 6, 2015. He was born November 27, 1987 in Montgomery, Alabama. Derico gave his life to Christ in 2002. He attended Washington High School of Massillon, Ohio. He was a dedicated and loving father to his five children. Most recently employed at Club Movement as a security guard, he was a...

Sep 1, 2015

Wyoming E. Massey was born April 14, 1944 in Canton, Ohio to the late James and Annie Massey. She was called home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 1, 2015. Wyoming accepted Christ at an early age. She was a life long member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Wyoming was a people person she was always cheerful with a...

Sep 1, 2015

Jessie "Jet" Watson-Haynes, transitioned from vision to victory on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at the age of 74 at the Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Forkland, Alabama, Jessie was raised by her grandparents John and Linnie Winn.  Grandma Linnie saw to it that Jessie, her siblings, and cousins attended the Old...

Aug 29, 2015

James Frank Stewart Born in Louisville, Miss. On November 7, 1939, James moved to Painesville, Ohio in the early 1970's. He was a Custodian at Lakeland Community College where he retired. He enjoyed fishing, going to church at Mt. Olive Baptist where he sang with the Male Chorus, playing guitar, and wiping down his cars. James is survived by his...

Aug 28, 2015

Celestine Hardy, age 41, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 28, 2015 at 2:30 a.m. due to health issues. She was born in Brooklyn, New York. She resided in Canton, Ohio . Celestine was loved by many and will be deeply missed. Preceded in death by grandmother Cleotha Steele, Aunt Betty Steele, and uncle Michael Steele....

Aug 26, 2015

Delphia Mae Elizabeth Johnson born April 12, 1947 went home to be with the Lord and Savior Wednesday August 26, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Carthage, North Carolina. Delphia was a vibrant and robust woman; she was full of flavor and life. After 30 years of employment she retired from the Timken Company in 1999. She...

Aug 23, 2015

Howard Adam Parker Sr., age 67, departed this life after an extended illness on August 23, 2015 in Malvern, Ohio. Howard was born July 25, 1948 in Malvern, Ohio to Thomas Parker Sr. and the late Margaret Johnson Parker. He enjoyed spending time with his family and especially his grandkids and making people laugh even when he wasn't trying. Howard...

Aug 18, 2015

Juanita Trammell, 85, a beautiful mother, a devoted sister and loving grandmother Juanita L. Trammell went home to be with her Heavenyl father on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015. nshe was born on Aug. 14, 1930, in Dayton, Ohio, to Adell and Lillie Bob Lawrence. She graduated from Dunbar High School in 1948; and retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base...

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...