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Jermaine N Talley
Jan 16, 2016
Jermaine N. Talley, 42, of Akron, Ohio passed away Saturday (January 16, 2016) in Summit County. Born on July 2, 1973 in Akron, OH. in Summit County to Henry Talley, Sr. and Geraldine Kerney. Jermaine was a wonderful person who never met a stranger. At age 13 his father relocated to Kansas City and Jermaine along with him. He graduated...
Howard L Collins, Jr.
Jan 16, 2016
Howard L. Collins Jr. was born on March 14, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Collins Sr. and Susie Key; siblings, Harold, Paul and Rose. He is survived by siblings, Edward, Robert and Helen; son, William (Pip) Collins; daughters, Michele (Fred) Slack and Stefania (Terry) Neal; grandchildren, Latoya Collins, Robert Sales III, Towanna...
Darise Lynette Bolden
Jan 11, 2016
Darise Lynette Bolden, age 60 went to be with the Lord suddenly on January 11, 2016. She was born on February 22, 1955 in Canton, Ohio to the late Mose Bolden, Jr. and Lila Bolden (Parks). Darise graduated from McKinley High School in 1973. After graduation she worked at the Timken Company and retired from the Hoover Company after 30...
Nannie B (Vaughn) Ingol
Jan 4, 2016
Nannie B. Ingol was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 4, 2016, at the age of 93. She was born on November 17, 1922, in Newark, Ohio. Nannie was family orient, the patriate of her family and a community activist. Prior to her death she was instrumental in getting the Union at Barberton Citizens Hospital, she...
Elaine B Harris
Jan 3, 2016
Elaine B. Harris, age 54, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 3, 2016. Elaine was born on October 28, 1961 in Canton, Ohio to the late Rev. Eugene and Claretta Wright. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, Freeman and Sadie Wright, Samuel and Irene Cooks also good friend, Debbie Cooks. Elaine leaves...
Coleman Wilson, Jr.
Jan 3, 2016
Coleman Wilson, Jr. age 80, went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2016. Born in Andrew, South Carolina February 19, 1935 to the late Essie Lee Davis and Coleman Wilson, Sr. Coleman was retired from Chips and enjoyed working as a crossing guard for many years. He will be deeply be missed by all who knew and...
Sharon D (Foster) Dean
Dec 31, 2015
Sharon D. Dean, 55, departed her earthly life on December 31, 2015. She was born February 1, 1960 in Rome, Georgia to her parents, Fannie Gibson and Walter Foster. On April 3, 1975 she moved with her family from Rome, Georgia to Akron, Ohio; where she attended Akron Public Schools. Sharon worked as a healthcare aide for many years. Sharon...
James Waverly Strayhand, Jr.
Dec 31, 2015
James Waverly Strayhand, Jr. was born on May 11, 1937 and passed away on December 31, 2015 on the 48th anniversary of his sobriety. He was the firstborn to James Waverly and Sirlena Wells Strayhand, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by sister, Mattie Strayhand. He is survived by wife, Norma Jean; step-children whom he...
Frank P Turner, Sr.
Dec 28, 2015
Frank P. Turner, Sr. 79, transitioned from this earthly life on Dec. 28, 2015, after a brief illness.He was retired from General Motors in Detroit, in 1999 with 34 years of dedicated service. He also served in the United States Army Airborne Division as a Paratrooper, Honorably discharged On Aug. 16, 1961. He was also an avid Golfer involved in...
Rev. Kenneth Herndon
Dec 27, 2015
Rev. Kenneth E. Herndon age 73 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2015. He was born to the late James and Clydia Herndon. He was a graduate of Massillon High School. Kenneth retired from the Canton Sewer Dept. after 30 years of service. Many years later in his life he entered into the ministry and was ordained at...
Bernard Lee Johnson
Dec 26, 2015
Bernard Lee Johnson departed this earthly life on December 26, 2015. Bernard accepted Christ at an early age. He was known as a fun-loving person with a great sense of humor. Bernard loved his brothers and sisters dearly. Bernard was preceded in death by parents; Franklin Lee Johnson and Katie Bell Johnson; grandparents Lee and Lucy Matthews and Sugar-Babe Johnson....
Dean Louis Prophet
Dec 17, 2015
Dean Louis Prophet, age 83 of Canton, Ohio went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 17, 2015. He was born April 18, 1932 in Aultman, Ohio to the late William and Mattie (Calhoun) Prophet. He was the youngest of seven, and grew up during the depression which can be surely attributed to his...
William Henry "Lil Chill" Williams , Jr.
Dec 13, 2015
From labor July 5, 1954 to rest on December 13, 2015. Lil Chill attended Canton City Schools and graduated from McKinley Sr. High School. He majored in business management with degrees from Interstate Business College and Shawnee State University. To know him is to love and adore him for his personality, charm and eye for fashion, which made him known...
Johnson "Tub" Tyson
Dec 13, 2015
Johnson "Tub" Tyson was born October 5, 1939 in Worth County, G.A. to the late Thad and Annie Lou Tyson. He departed this life December 13, 2015 after a short illness. He worked at Canton Malleable Iron for 23 years and retired from Canton Casting. He enjoyed his job as a school crossing guard. He was preceded in death by...
Samuel Matthew ("Bo") Simmons Iii
Nov 30, 2015
Samuel Matthew Simmons III (Bo) July 28, 1965 to November 30, 2015 Samuel Matthew Simmons III (Bo) was born July 28, 1965 to the late Samuel M. Simmons Jr and Annette Simmons. He went home to be with the Lord on November 30, 2015. He was a 1983 graduate of Malvern High School. He spent most of his life in...
Deacon James Jordan, Sr.
Nov 11, 2015
Deacon James Jordan Sr. was born on February 12, 1924 in Barnesville, Georgia. He was the son of the late Ida Jordan. James resided in Barnesville, GA until he was drafted into the armed forces. He served in the United States Air Force for 30 years and later worked in Civil Service at Beale Airforce Base in Marysville, CA as...
Asjernea Alandria Carol Thomas
Nov 7, 2015
Asjernea Alandria Carol Thomas, our precious little angel, was granted her wings on November 7, 2015. Asjernea touched the hearts of so many people in her short time here with us. She was born September 14, 2008. She attended Schreiber Elemetary School and was in Mrs. Coleman's first grade class. Asjernea leaves to cherish her loving memory her mother...
Carolyn Sue Marshall
Oct 31, 2015
Carolyn Sue Marshall, our beloved daughter, sister, mother and grandmother, went peacefully to her everlasting home on October 31, 2015. She was born on December 30, 1960 in Marrietta, Ohio . Carolyn found God at an early age and was baptized at St. Marks Baptist Church in Canton. Carolyn will forever be remembered as being rambunctious, loving and had a...
Melvin D Anderson, Jr.
Oct 30, 2015
Melvin Anderson, Jr. Melvin D. Anderson, Jr., 58, went home to be with the Lord. He fought a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis and lost the battle to lung cancer on Oct. 30, 2015. Melvin graduated from Cardinal Mooney Class of 1974 when they won the State Championship in football. After high school Melvin attended Hiram College, he was a...
Jamaar Gilbert Easley
Oct 28, 2015
Sunrise ~ November 11, 1990 ~ Jamaar ~ Sunset ~ October 28, 2015 "Samson" Jamaar was 24 years old born to Robert "Sarge" Easley and Harriet "Bunny" Easley on November 11, 1990 in Charleston, West Virginia. He was called home to glory at 1:15pm, October 28, 2015 at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Jamaar took on the nickname Samson during...
