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Norma Jean (Mcilwain) Snider
Oct 27, 2015
Norma Jean McIlwain Snider, age 68, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. She was born April 13, 1947 in Canton, Ohio to parents Deacon Lee and Edna McIlwain, who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of McKinley High School. After graduation she worked at Ohio Bell. She later transferred to Los Angeles,...
Ennis Lee "Rusty" Russelle
Oct 25, 2015
Ennis Lee "Rusty" Russelle, age 77, passed away in York, Alabama Sunday, October 25, 2015. Ennis was born in Coatopa, Alabama October 28, 1937, to the late James and Ida Russell. He was the youngest son of this union. Ennis attended school in Livingston, Alabama before entering the Armed Forces. Relocating to Canton, Ohio he married Dorothy M. Miller and...
Sherry Marie Hye
Oct 22, 2015
Sherry Marie Hye passed away October 22, 2015 after an extended illness. She was a lifetime resident of the Canton community. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Massillon. Preceded in death by her parents. She leaves to cherish her loving memory her son Carl (Valerie) Hye; sisters, Karen Williams of Canton, Denise Jackson of Houston, Texas, and...
Vanessa Marie (Armstrong) Walker
Oct 16, 2015
Vanessa Marie Armstrong Walker, age 58 of Canton passed away Friday evening on October 16, 2015 from a lengthy illness. She was born October 5, 1957 to Betty Lou Armstrong and the late Lester Jones, Sr. both of Canton. She was a loving dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother of 20 all of Canton. She leaves to cherish her memories to...
James J Bullock
Oct 16, 2015
LOVED BY ALL AND REMEMBERED BY MANY James J. Bullock, 45, went home to be with the LORD, October 16, 2015 at 10:20 a.m. in Woodlawn Care Center after an extended illness. James was born November 6, 1969 in Massillon City Hospital, to Samuel E. Bullock of Louisville, Ohio and Joanna Lemon of Massillon, Ohio. Later he was blessed with...
Lillie Bell Williams
Oct 13, 2015
Lillie Bell Williams, age 96, residing at Hanover House Nursing Home previously at 1735 8th St. N.E., Canton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at the Hanover House Nursing Home. Lillie was born in Quincy, Florida on July 4, 1919 to the late Adeline and John Byrd. On August 5, 1945 Lillie Bell married Andrew Williams. Lillie Bell...
Natika Sue Brown
Oct 11, 2015
Natika Sue Brown, age 34, departed this earthly life on October 11, 2015 . Born January 14, 1981, in Canton, Ohio, to Jacquelynn Sue and Donald Brown. She was educated through Canton city Schools and earned her GED. Natika was baptized and accepted Christ at an early age. She had a beautiful and unique spirit about herself. She possessed a...
Bonnie J Glenn
Oct 9, 2015
Bonnie J. Glenn was born March 1, 1933 in Glenn, Georgia to the late Hal B. Glenn and Carrie Jackson Glenn. He departed this life October 9, 2015 at Astoria Nursing Facility. He joined Stateline Baptist Church at an early age and was a faithful member until relocating to Canton, Ohio at the age of 20. He worked at Ewing...
Clara B (Triplett) Scruggs
Oct 4, 2015
Clara Scruggs passed away October 4, 2015. She was born to Son and Emma Jean (Garden) Triplett on May 14, 1952. Raised by Son and her stepmother Bernice Triplett, Clara enjoyed being with her family and she like to cook and to eat. She was without a doubt the life of the party, showing off her dance moves and was...
Yvonne Carpenter Grace
Oct 4, 2015
Mrs. Yvonne Carpenter Grace passed from labor to reward Sunday, October 4, 2015, at Affinity Medical Center, with her family at her beside. Yvonne was born April 3, 1938 to the union of David and Emily Johnson, Sr. in Choctaw, West Baton Rouge, LA. She grew up in Alexandria, LA., where she accepted Christ at an early age and attended...
Paul Barton
Sep 26, 2015
Paul Barton, age 81, passed away September 26, 2015. Paul is preceded in death by his parents James Edward and Harriet Barton, wife Grace, son Mark, brothers and sisters. Survived by children; Paul, Mary (Mike), Carrie (Keith), Steve, Teresa, Shawn; special nephew, Michael Carlson; grandchildren; Amber, Michael, Zack (Hannah), great-grandchildren; Grace and Erin. Services will be private. Condolences may be...
Tressie Lynn (Davenport) Mayle
Sep 24, 2015
Tressie Lynn Davenport-Mayle went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 24, 2015. Born to Mae Bell Davenport and Willie Slay on June 18, 1957, Tressie was formerly employed by May Company (Macy's) and Hilton Hotel. Tressie was a member of the Midnight Ladies Motorcycle Club, aka "Lady Luck". She was an avid fisher and loved roses, watermelon,...
Elder William Warren Ingram
Sep 19, 2015
Elder William Warren Ingram, 80 of Barberton, Ohio passed away on September 19, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 15, 1935 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Bettie and William Ingram. He later moved to Cleveland, Ohio in the early 1950's where he worked for many years at Bob Miller's and Nicolas Buick...
Carrie (Williams) Simmons
Sep 17, 2015
Carrie Williams Simmons, 96, passed away on September 17,2015 in Camden N.J. following an extended illness. Carrie was in New Jersey visiting her sister Annie E.Smith. She was born March 24,1919 in Green County Alabama. Carrie was preceded in death by her husband Woodrow Simmons, her parents James & Lessie Williams; Sisters, Ella Dee & Mary Louise; Brothers, R.L.(Robert Lee),...
Marie V (Hammett) Gulley
Sep 17, 2015
Marie V. Gulley, 79, transitioned from her earthly home to heavenly home on September 17, 2015. She was born on December 24, 1935 to her parents, George Sr. and Nettie Hammett. She was a faithful and dedicated member of Prince of Peace Baptist Church. Marie loved the Lord and her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, George...
Johnnie Mae (Mayo) Martin
Sep 17, 2015
Johnnie Mae Martin, age 68 of Canton, Ohio was born on July 16, 1947 in Earle, Arkansas to the late Charles and Edna (Gillem) Mayo. The ninth of thirteen children, her family relocated to Canton in 1956. Johnnie Mae accepted Christ at an early age in March of 1974 at a Women's Day Service at Wooster Temple Church of God...
Reba G Pope
Sep 13, 2015
Reba G. Pope, age 64 of Massillon, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2015. She was born to the late Eugene and Lucille Pope on April 25, 1951 in Massillon, Ohio. Reba was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School. She was a devoted mother to her children. She stopped at nothing to provide the...
Bernita Lynn Singletary
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...
Lucy Mae (Sanders) Smith
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...
Derico Rodriquez Thomas
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...
