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Nacoleon Torrence
Oct 27, 2014
NACOLEONÂ Â 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...
Ernest J Parks
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...
Marvin Lee Hackworth "Mark"
Oct 5, 2014
Marvin Lee Hackworth "Mark" age 56Â Â 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...
George Smith Jr
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,...
Lillian Risby
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,...
Mary Rose Fisher
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...
Theresa A Horton
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...
Novella Nazareth (Frazier) Donald
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,...
Antonio Scott Gracia
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...
Ronnie Lawson
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....
Holly Ann Williams
Sep 16, 2014
Holly Ann Williams, age 49, was called home to be with the Lord on September 16, 2014. Born on November 01, 1964 to Robert Maske and Myrna (Christian) Lathion. She found a loving home with adoptive parents, Johnnie Williams and Byrdie (Brooks) Toles Williams. Known for her loving nature and creative talents, Holly found freedom expressing herself through writing. As...
Joe Louis Hill
Sep 15, 2014
Joe Louis Hill, 78, transitioned from this earthly walk on September 15, 2014. Joe, fondly known as "Crabtree" to family and friends, lived life to the fullest. He traveled all over without restraint but a free spirit guided by the hand of the Lord, he didn't worry about tomorrow, for he knew what God's word said, "Whereas ye know not...
Fenton Van Mayle
Sep 14, 2014
Safely Home I am home in Heaven, dear ones; oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over; Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last. Did you wonder I so calmly Trod the valley of the shade?...
Hullett C Rosser
Sep 14, 2014
Hullett C. Rosser Jr. passed away on September 14, 2014. He was born on October 6, 1949 to Hullett C. Rosser Sr and Lula Mae Mills in Anniston, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his father Hullett C. Rosser Sr. He leaves to cherish his loving memory his wife, Lula Mae Foreman; sons, Hullett Rosser III of Kansas, Antonio,...
Clifford J Cooke
Sep 13, 2014
Clifford J. Cooke Jr. 88 went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2014 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on August 14, 1926 in Akron, Ohio to Clifford Cooke Sr. and Clara Smith. He was a member and Deacon at Hills Temple and retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber. He is preceded in death by his...
Jerome Demar Bable
Sep 12, 2014
Jerome "Lil Rome" Demar Bable 21, departed this earthly life on September 12, 2014. He was born on September 12, 2014. He was born on July 6, 1993 to Kimberly Bable and Jerome Cooper. He was a lover of music, dancing, family and friends. He will be fondly remembered by many. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Kimberly...
William E. Callaway
Sep 8, 2014
William E. Callaway Sr. "PaPa" "Bill" went home to be with the Lord on September 8, 2014. He was born on July 31, 1954 to Walter L. Callaway Sr. and Mary V. Smith. He is preceded in death by his father, Walter L. Callaway Sr., grandparents, John T. Smith Sr. and Lois E. Guin; brother, Johnny Smith. He leaves to...
Eugene Lawson
Sep 7, 2014
Deacon Eugene Lawson, 77, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014, in Macon, GA Survivors incleude his wife, Jonnie Lawson; three children, Larry(Gianna)Lawson, Lavell(Diana)Lawson and Stachia Lawson; six sisters, Eva jackson, Mary Sanders, Geriline Strickland, Katie Scott, Patricia Baugus and Minnie Cannon; six brothers, Freeman Cannon, Wilbur Cannon, earnest(Evawill)Cannon, Leon(Katherine)Cannon, Earl Cannon and Curley Cannon; three grandchildren, Tevin Lawson, Trell Lawson...
Willie William Durnes
Sep 5, 2014
Willie William Durnes affectionately known as "Spook or Billy" went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 5th after a brief illness. He was born in Vance, Mississippi to the late Luvine & Albert Durnes.  The family relocated Canton, Ohio where he attended Burns School and graduated from McKinley High School.  He loved his family & friends. He was...
Hundlean (Pride) Dykes
Sep 4, 2014
Hundlean Dykes was born May 8, 1939 in Huntsville, AL to Thomas & Izlor (Tibbs) Pride, Sr.  Thursday, September 4, 2014 following an extended illness Hundlean  was called home to Glory, to be with the Lord.  She attended McKinley High School .  Hundlean is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas & Izlor Pride, Sr.;brothers :Thomas Jr., Tibbs and her...
