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Patricia L (Rupert) Juergens
May 29, 2015
Patricia L. (Rupert) Juergens, 72 of Canton, passed away, Friday, May 29, 2015 after a brief illness. She was born February 28, 1943 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, daughter of Kenneth and Dorris (Hutton) Rupert. Patricia lived in Canton the last 30 years after moving there from Loudonville. She enjoyed reading books and playing the piano. She was an animal lover and...
John Walker
May 29, 2015
Johnny was born September 6, 1954 to Hattie M. Walker and Willie Mackey Jr. in Canton, Ohio. He transitioned May 29, 2015 at his home peacefully. Johnny attended Allen School then attended McKinley High School where he later left to get his GED. He loved all sports and old cowboys and detective shows. He played Mighty Mite softball until he...
Alexus L Still
May 26, 2015
Alexus La'Shae Still was born on October 18, 1998 in Canton, Ohio at Mercy Medical Center to Stacy Justice and Lorenzo Still.  She went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. She attended Harbour High School with dreams of becoming a nurse.  "Lexi" affectionately called by friends and family was a social butterfly, and her smile alone...
Anthony Bless Swint
May 25, 2015
Anthony Bless Swint was born May 25, 2015 to Sierra Swint and Trey Gardner of Canton, Ohio. He transitioned into Heaven Monday, May 25, 2015. He leaves to cherish his precious memory his parents Sierra Swint and Trey Gardner, big brother Xzavier and three other siblings; maternal grandparents Mark Jr. and Christie Swint; great grandmothers Karen Herring and Sherry Magee;...
Pebbles Marie (Petitt) Mccroskey
May 23, 2015
Pebbles Marie McCroskey, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 23, 2015. She is preceded in death by her grandparents John Sheppard and Shirley Howell; mother Tamra Edwards. Pebbles leaves to cherish her loving memory her children; Taylor Petitt, Tazhia Petitt, Amondo Cole, Jessie McCroskey Jr. and Jenelle McCroskey; father, Charles (Melissa) Petitt; sister, Julie Stout and brother Adam Stout, four...
Nathaniel Thompson Sr
May 20, 2015
Nathaniel Thompson Sr. "The Fishing Man", age 81,  transitioned to Glory on May 20, 2015. He was a former member of Wells of Joy C.O.G.I.C. under the leadership of Pastor Lloyd Kinlow, and a faithful  member of The Abundant Harvest Deliverance Ministries under the  leadership of Pastor Jimie T. Fowler until his home going. Nathaniel dedicated his service to the...
Clark Williams
May 13, 2015
Clark Williams was born July 12, 1951Â Â to the parents of Mr. John D. Williams who preceded him death and to his living mother Mrs. Eddie Mae Williams, of Massillon, Ohio. He attended public schools of Massillon. Clark leaves behind to ccherish his memory a a wife Dorothy of Ferndale, Michigan; two daughters, Felicia R. Williams of Detroit, Michigan and...
Effie Grant
May 12, 2015
Effie Grant, age 88 of Canton, passed away Tuesday evening, May 12, 2015, after a brief illness in Aultman hospital. She was born on December 9, 1926 in Weirton, West Virginia to Charles and Evelyn O'Neal. After moving to Canton, Ohio at an early age, Effie was raised by her mother and step-father and attended Canton Public Schools. She graduated...
Staff Sgt. John C Eutsey Sr.
May 9, 2015
Staff Sergeant John C. Eutsey Sr., age 82 of Canton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2015. John was born on December 11, 1932 in Union Springs, Alabama.  He dedicated his service to the United States Army & National Guard for 25 years. Amidst his accolades he has received medals for National Defense Service, Korean...
Vivian Henrietta Parker
May 4, 2015
Vivian Young Hall Parker, 97 of Canton, Ohio, formerly of Vivian, WV went to be with the Lord on Monday May 4, 2015, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Young and Bettie Calloway. Vivian was a dedicated member of Mount Calvary Second Baptist Church of Canton, she served on the Missionary Board and also enjoyed singing in the...
Viva Cheek
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....
Jimmie L Thompson Jr.
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...
Catherine Elizabeth Strain
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...
Angeline Deloris Hatchett
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...
Pastor George Dunwoody Jr.
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...
James Travis Love Sr.
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...
Vita Anne Singletary
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...
Willie Herman Smith
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...
Deacon Owen Hatchett
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...
Taiwan Lamar White
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...
