Obituaries

Dec 24, 2014

Henry C. McGhee Sr., age 97, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014, at the Inn at Belden Village. He was born on August 23, 1917, in Metropolis, Illinois to the late James and Georgia(Hutchinson) McGhee. He graduated from Dunbar Metropolis High School in 1936 as the valedictorian of his class. He retired from 40 years at Republic Steel as a...

Dec 16, 2014

Freddie Freeman, 75 went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2014. He was born on October 27, 1939 to proud parents Elvira and Wesley Freeman in Milledgeville, GA. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Otis Freeman, and sister Catherine Simmons. He leaves to cherish his loving memory his children; Freddie Freeman Jr., Cassandra (Randy)...

Dec 16, 2014

Ethel L. "Lena" (Harris) Robinson went home to be with the Lord on  Tuesday, December 16, 2014. Born Dec 23, 1953 in Louisburg, N.C. Preceded in death by her parents Warren G Harris Sr. and Virginia Priscilla Harris Cliffton, sisters Edna Arrington and Caroline Sanders, brothers William Harris and  grandson De'Andre McQueen, sister Sheila McCloud. She was loved by many...

Dec 10, 2014

Cedric Ellis, age 63 , went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. He was born June 27, 1951 to proud parents Lois Ellis and Benjamin Pullin in Canton, Ohio. Cedric was well known for his distinguished good looks. To say he was very handsome was an understatement.  With his contagious smile and sense of humor...

Dec 7, 2014

Mattie Louise (Bradley) Davis, was born to the late Homer and Minnie (Rodgers) Bradley on January 14, 1918 in Milton, Florida. She was the younger of two children.  She departed this earth very peacefully on December 7, 2014. Mattie, (aka) Mama, Grandma, Ti Ti, Nana, Aunt Mattie, and Mother Davis, to many, was a beautiful, strong, no-nonsense, God- fearing, family...

Dec 5, 2014

Michael, affectionately called The Flea, departed this life Friday, December 5, 2014. He was born February 20, 1951 to Henry Cook Carter and Ada Mae (Ruffin) Carter in Troy, Alabama. Michael attended Canton City Schools and worked at a Naval Base in Sacramento, CA., but he answered  his calling  for helping others as a physical therapist and a nursing assistant...

Dec 4, 2014

Phyllis Orie (Sellers) McBride, age 86, of Massillon, Ohio surrounded by her family transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, December 4, 2014 at Aultman Hospice Compassionate Care Center following a 4-month illness.  Phyllis was born September 3, 1928 to the late Owen and Annie  Sellers in Ruby, South Carolina. Phyllis "Orie" was a unique woman known...

Dec 4, 2014

LeVetta Burton was born in Forkland, Alabama on July 2, 1946 to Ben and Sadie Gilmore. She married her long time friend, Freddie Burton and from this union five precious children were born, Their family relocated to Canton, Ohio. She exchanged time for eternity on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center. LeVetta accepted Christ at an early age...

Nov 27, 2014

WILLIAM (BILL) THOMAS JONES 82, PASSED AWAY AT ROSE LANE NURSING HOME, MASSILLON, OHIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2014. WILLIAM WAS BORN IN OZARK, ALABAMA JANUARY 16, 1932 TO T. MATTHEWS AND ANNIE LEE RICHARDSON. HE      ATTENDED SCHOOL IN WAYNESBURG, OHIO. AT THE AGE OF 16, HE JOINED THE US ARMY, SERVING IN THE KOREAN WAR, FROM 1948-1952. HE WAS VERY...

Nov 26, 2014

Linda B. (Stokes) Bell, daughter of James and Ruth Stokes  was born March 29, 1952 in Canton, Ohio. She departed this life on November 26, 2014 following an extended illness.  Linda (Peaches) attended Lincoln High School.  Linda worked for United Parcel Services, and Canton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) and was most recently on medical disability. Linda loved spending time with...

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...