Obituaries

Apr 28, 2015

Viva L. Cheek went home to be with the Lord April 28, 2015 at home. She was surrounded by her children. Viva was born in Ariton, Alabama on August 11, 1924. Viva is the daughter of Ed Lee and Novie Rodgers. She moved to Waynesburg at the age of 16. It was here where she met and married Paul W....

Apr 27, 2015

Jimmie Lee Thompson Jr. better known as "Slim", passed away Monday April 27, 2015. Jimmie was born on August 1, 1946 in Huntsville, Alabama to Jimmie Thompson Sr. and Mary Agnes Strong. He was employed at Timken Steele Company for 35 years.  In his free time he enjoyed going to the   casino and shopping at flea markets. Playing cards was...

Apr 21, 2015

Catherine Elizabeth Strain was born to Isham and  Minnie Kimbrough in Marenga County, Alabama. She was a member of the Bethel CME Church of Canton, and was the best member of the Hattie Brown Women's Federated Club. Mrs. Strain was a resident of Canton for 48 years.  She taught in the Canton Public Schools (Lathrop, Martin Elementary, Hartford Jr. High...

Apr 21, 2015

Angeline Deloris Hatchett Born in Canton, Ohio December 13, 1934 to Gordon and Maybell McCloud, she was a lifetime resident. She was employed at the Timken Company for 19 ½ years, and took early retirement in 1982. To keep busy she later took a job at Society Bank (Key Bank), where she worked until she was injured and no longer...

Apr 19, 2015

Pastor George Dunwoody Pastor George Dunwoody, 55, affectionately known as "Pastor George," transitioned from Earth to Glory on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Pastor George was born to the late George Sr. and Laura Dunwoody on October 7, 1959 in Canton, Ohio.  He was married to the love of his life, Robin Hightower-Dunwoody for 29 years and would have celebrated 30...

Apr 16, 2015

James (Travis) Love Sr. was born on March 24, 1933 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Andrew and Dora Mae (Miles) Love. He attended the Atlanta Public School System and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School where he excelled in football and track. In track he excelled setting records in the state of Georgia. In football he earned a...

Apr 10, 2015

Vita Anne Singletary age 64 of Canton, Ohio departed this earthly life on Friday, April 10, 2015 in Mercy Medical Center of Canton, Ohio following a brief illness.  She was born October 27, 1950 in Canton, Ohio, she was educated in the Canton City Schools System and was a 1969 graduate of McKinley High School. Vita was affectionately known by...

Apr 8, 2015

Willie "Herman" Smith, 80 of Canton, Ohio passed away on April 8, 2015 after a brief illness. Willie Herman was born in Canton, Ohio on December 30, 1934 to the late Ivory C. Smith and Zella D. Smith, Hailey. Herman graduated from McKinley High School in the class of 1953 –1954. He joined the Army, May 4, 1955. While he...

Apr 7, 2015

Owen Hatchett age 88, took his heavenly flight on Tuesday, April 7,2015. Born in Montgomery,Ala., on May 29, 1926 to Willie and Eola (Fenderson) Hatchett.He was employed at the Timken Company for 34 years, where he retired from in 1982. He also served in the U.S. Army World War II Veteran. He was baptized in Jesus Name and filled with...

Mar 28, 2015

Taiwan Lamar White was born to Stephanie White Barrino and Raymond Smith Jr. in Christian County, Kentucky on April 2, 1983. He departed from the lives of his family and friends on Saturday, March 28, 2015 in Canton, Ohio. Taiwan accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at an earlier age. Taiwan was a graduate of Timken Senior...

Mar 14, 2015

Willie J. Grant, age 58, of Canton passed away early Saturday morning March 14, 2015 following a lengthy illness. He was born July 20, 1956. He was a very loving and caring father but his greatest joy was spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Lee and Alfonsia Grant, his brother LeRoy Grant...

Mar 11, 2015

LeBeau Carpenter was born June 13, 1981 in Canton, Ohio to Jackie and  Sharon Carpenter. LeBeau  was baptized at a young age at Main Street Baptist Mission. He loved the Lord.  He attended Peabody Magnet School. After graduating he moved to Canton, Ohio where he resided until he was called home. LeBeau was a skilled craftsman as well as an...

Mar 10, 2015

Willa Mae Watson was born January 1, 1920 in Cartersville, GA to Will Giles and Mattie Lee Craig and completed her journey on March 10, 2015 Moved to Akron at an early age living here for many years before recently moving to Texas to be with family. Deeply rooted in the word and will of God, she was a founding...

Mar 10, 2015

Mar 10, 2015

Eathell Snell passed away March 10, 2015 at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. He was born in Canton on December 8, 1960, to Beathell and Mattie (Davenport) Snell. He was a 1979 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. He was currently employed by ABC Car Wash in Canton, Ohio. He enjoyed fishing and outdoors. Eathell is preceded in death by...

Mar 9, 2015

Rev. Leroy Groce, 79 went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 9, 2015, at his residence. Rev. Groce was born January 29, 1936, in Roanoke, Alabama to the late Paul and Nellie Groce. At an early age he accepted Christ and joined the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Anniston, AL. He was a graduate of Cobb Avenue...

Mar 8, 2015

David "Cush" Wallace Jr., born on November 24, 1951, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 8, 2015 in Wheeling West Virginia. Cush is preceded in death by mother Cornemma (Missie) Turpin and father David Wallace, stepfather Edward (Junebug) Turpin, sisters; Sharlene Wallace, Davetta Wallace, Rose Carter, great niece Coreyana Wallace and best friends Roy Higginbotham, who passed along with him....

Mar 7, 2015

Reginald "Reggie" Moore Sr. 48 went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2015. Born on June 5, 1966 in Canton, Ohio to Willie L. Moore and the late Bernice (Rodgers) Moore. Reggie was a graduate of McKinley High School and a Veteran of the U.S. Army where he served as a medic. He was employed by the Ohio...

Mar 5, 2015

Grace Barton, age 81, passed away March 5, 2015. Grace is preceded in death by her parents Alice and Clifford  Leroy, brothers, sisters, and son Mark. She leaves to cherish her loving memory her husband Paul, children; Paul, Mary (Mike), Carrie (Keith), Steve, Teresa, Shawn, grandchildren; Amber, Michael, Zack (Hannah), great-grandchildren; Grace and Erin. Services will be private

Mar 3, 2015

Frank Oden went home to be with the Lord March 3, 2015. Frank was born April 24, 1925 in Ashland, Alabama. He was preceded in death by parents Garfield and Izola Oden; siblings Mary Alice, Samuel, Mildred, and nephew Gregory Oden. He was a Military Police Officer in the United States Army from July 1, 1943 and received a honorable...