Obituaries

Nov 23, 2014

Mary A. Brown, age 84, born to Claudia Lee and Matthew Paul Mitchell Sr. on October 5, 1930 in Canton, Ohio transitioned peacefully on Sunday, November 23, 2014 following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, five sisters and four brothers. She is survived by her loving children Chest(Angela) Muhammad of Atlanta, Ga., Tracy Brown,...

Nov 22, 2014

Nov 20, 2014

INFANT ANGEL LATTIMER WENT HOME TO BE WITH THE LORD AT AKRON CITY HOSPITAL. PLEASE KEEP HER FAMILY IN YOUR PRAYERS. SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE.

Nov 19, 2014

Linda Marie (Sanchez)Thomas, age 48, went home to be with the Lord on November 19, 2014. Born on October 15, 1966 to Naomi and Warren Killins Sr. She found a loving home with adoptive parents Mary E. and Woodrow Thomas Sr. Linda was preceded in death by fathers; Woodrow Thomas Sr. and Warren Killins Sr. and mother; Naomi Killins, siblings;...

Nov 17, 2014

Charles E. Ross age 62 passed away Monday, November 17, 2014  of an extended illness. He was born on December 8, 1951 to the late Birsee and Elizabeth Ross Sr. He retired from Timken with over 35 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. He leaves to cherish his loving memory his wife...

Nov 15, 2014

ESSIE BE KING WAS BORN MARCH 18, 1937, SHE WAS THE OLDEST OF 10 CHILDREN BORN TO TOMMY DOTSON AND LOU WINNIE DOTSON IN HOLLANDALE MISSISSIPPI. ESSIE JOURNEYED TO CANTON, OH IN 1969 WITH HER 12 CHILDREN TO MAKE A BETTER LIFE FOR HERSELF AS WELL AS HER CHILDREN. ESSIE WAS EMPLOYED AT THE HOUSE OF LORETO WHERE SHE DEVOTED...

Nov 13, 2014

Angela Janet (Lee) Williams passed away on Nov. 13, 2014.  She was born in Akron, Ohio on May 1, 1957.  Angela was preceded in death by her husband Joseph C. Williams, Jr.; son, Adelbert Williams; brother, Clennie Lee, Jr. and sister, Beverly Ledford. She is survived by her beloved children, Lonnie Lee and Gwendolyn Williams; her loving parents, Rev. Clennie...

Nov 6, 2014

William David Haynes made his transition with his Heavenly Father November 6, 2014. He served in the U.S. Army for 9 years and 11 months. David served in the Korean Conflict. He served in Spain, France, Germany, Czechoslovakia and spoke all four languages fluently. He leaves to cherish his loving memory his companion and caregiver of 18 years Esther Williams...

Nov 4, 2014

VELMA L. JACKSON 89, WENT5 HOME PEACEFULLY TO BE WITH HER LORD AND SAVIOR ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014. BORN JULY 20, 1925 IN QUINCY, ILLINOIS TO JOHN WESLEY JACKSON AND HATTIE ANN JACKSON. VELMA WORKED AT TIMKEN MERCY HOSPITAL FOR FIFTEEN YEARS UNTIL SHE RETIRED. SHE BECAME A MEMBER OF GETHSEMANE BAPTIST CHURCH AUGUST 31, 2008 AND WAS GIVEN THE...

Oct 28, 2014

Valerie "Kim" Raine was born February 25, 1957 and departed this life October 28, 2014. Kim was a very warm, nurturing and giving person, who was loved by all who knew her. A devoted mother and loving grandmother, Kim had a special love for all children who crossed her path. Her heart was always filled with love and she always...

Oct 27, 2014

NACOLEON  TORRENCE 85, OF CANTON, OHIO WENT HOME TO BE WITH THE LORD ON OCTOBER 27, 2014. NACOLEON WAS BORN IN BELMONT, NC ON AUGUST 5, 1929 TO THE LATE MARK AND CAROLINE TORRENCE. NACOLEON RETIRED FROM THE OHIO POWER COMPANY AND WORKED AS A CROSSING GUARD FOR THE CANTON CITY SCCHOOLS. HE SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY ON...

Oct 9, 2014

Ernest J Parks, 70 years old, of West Chester, Ohio was born on September 13, 1944 in Canton, Ohio. He departed this life on Wednesday, October 9, 2014 at West Chester Hospital in West Chester, Ohio, after an extended illness. Ernie graduated from McKinley High School in 1962. He served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967 where he...

Oct 5, 2014

Marvin Lee Hackworth "Mark" age 56  went to be with the Lord on October 5, 2014. He was born on August 1, 1958 to proud parents Ruby and Marvin E. Hackworth.. Mark was a loving son, father, and brother. A lifetime resident of Canton, he loved spending time with his family and friends, and as a child he loved spending...

Oct 3, 2014

On Friday October 3, 2014 George Smith left his earthly life, two weeks after his 100th birthday.   He was born September 21, 1914 in Huntsville, Alabama. His parents were George and Nancy Smith. He moved to Canton, Ohio in 1935. His employers were the Timken Roller Bering Co, Ohio Dept. of Transportation and his last employer was Stark County Engineers,...

Sep 29, 2014

Lillian Risby was born to Joe and Irene Weaver-Abrams on September 22, 1925 in Columbus, Mississippi.  Her parents preceded her in death.  On January 20, 1962; she married the love of her life Clabon Risby.  Who preceded her in death on December 8,1989.  Her four brothers, three sisters, two grandchildren and two step-grandchildren also preceded her in death.  On Monday,...

Sep 29, 2014

Mary Rose Fisher, age 75, transitioned peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2014 of natural causes. Mary was born August 31, 1939, in Canton, Ohio to the late Isaiah and Viola Whitehurst. Mary attended Allen Elementary School and McKinley High School. In 1958, Mary married the love of her life, the late Robert F. Fisher. In addition to raising their three...

Sep 27, 2014

Our beloved Theresa Duck-Horton went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 27, 2014 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Theresa had accepted Christ into her life and was a member of Mt. Zion Church of God in Christ, where she served on the Usher Board. Theresa was a very loving and caring...

Sep 23, 2014

Novella Nazareth (Frazier) Donald was born October 14, 1922 in Tennille, Alabama to the late John Frank & Hattie (Recorse) Frazier.   She transitioned from the earthly to heavenly on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in Mercy Medical Center after a brief illness. She joined Bethel A.M.E. in Brundidge AL, at an early age. She married the late Rev. Nicholas O Donald,...

Sep 22, 2014

Antonio Scott Gracia Antonio Scott Gracia  born January 29, 1991, in Canton, Ohio to proud parents Jamella Ladson-McNeill and Wayne Scott Gracia. Antonio passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2014 at Aultman hospital. He attended Glen Oak High School. He was a great basketball player and enjoyed playing the game. He was an excellent artist. Antonio loved spending time traveling...

Sep 22, 2014

Ronnie Lawson went home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2014. Ronnie loved to play basketball and was an exceptional artist. He loved spending time with his family and friends and would go to the ends of the earth for his loved ones. Ronnie was excited about becoming a new dad expecting the birth of his son soon....