Obituaries

Aug 26, 2014

Pastor Martin Wesley Smith passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014 peacefully surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 20,1944 to the late Sara & Dank Smith in Canton, Ohio. Graduate of McKinley High School and Ashland Theological University with two Masters Degrees. In 1965 He joined the Army, 101st Airborne Division...

Aug 26, 2014

Aug 24, 2014

Thomas Pride, Jr. age 79, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014 following an extended illness.  Born August 12, 1937 in Huntsville, AL to Thomas and Izlor (Tibbs) Pride, Sr.  He attended McKinley High School; and a US Army Vietnam War Veteran.  He retired from Supervision at Republic Steel and retired from Ryder in Augusta, GA., Preceded in death by his...

Aug 23, 2014

Anthony L McElroy, born October 17, 1965 in Canton,Oh to James and Elizabeth McElroy left this earthly body Thursday August 21, 2014 He graduated from Timken Sr. High School in 1985... Anthony had awesome work ethics that allowed him to give 150% of himself no matter the job! His co-workers @ CTCCC will miss his wisdom, sincerity, humility & love...

Aug 22, 2014

Mary "Faye" Martin age 80, went home to glory August 22, 2014. She was born November 15, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA. She was preceded in death by parents Annie Blue and Charles White, husband Lawrence Martin, sister, Margaret Thomas, brother, William Thomas, sister in laws; Augustine Thomas, Ernestine Bess and brother in law Bill Bess. Faye is survived by her...

Aug 16, 2014

Myrtle Wilcox age 85 departed this earthly life on Aug. 16th 2014 at Mercy Medical Center surrounded by her family. Myrtle was born June 10th 1929 in Mogadore, Oh to the union of the late Robert Sr. and Annie Laura Griffin.  She was a lifelong resident of Ohio and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She loved spending time with...

Aug 14, 2014

Aug 13, 2014

Aug 10, 2014

Roosevelt Edwards , age 82,  passed away on August 10, 2014. Roosevelt  was born November 17, 1931 to Julius Battle & Maggie Edwards .  He served his country as an E4 Specialist in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953. Roosevelt is preceded in death by his father; Julius Battle, mother; Maggie Edwards, brothers; Willie Whitaker, Clayton Whitaker, &...

Aug 7, 2014

Kayelisa Renee Martin  "KK" was born March 4, 1994, the third of six children to proud parents Sherman Martin Jr. and Odette Avause Martin  in Canton, OH. She was a graduate of Glen Oak High School where she also played basketball and was a member of the dance program. KK also attended Michelle's Dance School.  At  present she was enrolled...

Aug 7, 2014

Omoyele Nehemiah Gonzalez will be cherished by his father, Omoyele J.H. Gonzalez, his grandparents Sherman and Odette Martin, Iya Ifalola Omobola, Heriberto and Andrea Gonzalez; great grandmother Rita Gonzalez, aunts Chastity Hunter, Dara Cooper, Aina Gonzalez, Mercedes Gonzalez and Barbara Garcia; uncles Luis Gonzalez, Akinola Gonzalez, and great uncles Jose Gonzalez and Paul Perry. He was preceded in death by...

Aug 4, 2014

Jason C Marshall 43, parted this life on Aug 4 2014 at his home after a brief illness. Jason was born in Canton Oh, on December 13, 1971 to Albert D Foster and Colleen Marshall Chapman. Jason attended Blackhawk Middle school and R. Nelson Snider High school both located in Fort Wayne Indiana. He received his G.E.D from Job core...

Jul 30, 2014

Valerie Franklin went home to be with the Lord on July 30th, 2014. She was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Hattie Franklin and Robert Franklin Jr. She was precede in death by both parents. She leaves behind to cherish her memories, children;Shatoria, Jeffery(Angela), Shenequa, Jamar, Sherriitta, and Shacora Franklin, grandmother;Frances Franklin of Miami, FL.,brother; Alfred(Cheryl) Rhodes, sisters; Vanessa...

Jul 27, 2014

Jul 26, 2014

Robert Lee Donald age 80, made his transition from his earthy home to his heavenly home on Saturday July 26, 2014.  He was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on September 27, 1933, to the late Elaias and Clara Robertson Donald. He retired from The Timken Company in 1992 following 35 years of employment. he was a member of People's Baptist Church...

Jul 25, 2014

Jul 3, 2014

Wife, Beverly Mitchell-Brooks. Children, Reginald Brooks Jr.,  Rodney Brooks,  Kelli Franks.  Step daughters Teri Mitchell-Porter, Stacy Mitchell. Brothers, Booker Brooks, Charles Brooks, Jerry Brooks.  Sisters, Annette Lynch, Beverly Rasberry-Stanford.  Grand children, Reggie III, Ryan, Reeko, Maya Olufemi, Summer Olufunke, Jordyn Oluremi, Kylei, and Kyndal. Aunt Helen Conley and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends. He is...

Dec 14, 2013

Mary Berta Hailey, 81, quietly passed away on Saturday evening, Dec. 14, 2013.  Born September 1, 1932 in Canton to the late Hozzie and Artra Gillespie. Mary truly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  She was a member of the Canton Negro Oldtimers Ladies Auxillary.  She definitely believed in living life to its fullest and will be remembered...

Dec 10, 2013

Lonnie E. Bell Sr., 87, passed away December 10, 2013.  He was a lifetime resident of this community.  He had been employed in Social Services for the Veterans Administration and was an advocate member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Preceded in death by his sons, Frank and Lonnie Bell Jr.; daughters Joanne Hines, Wilma Smith and Blanche Scott, 12 brothers and sisters....

Dec 10, 2013

Evangelist Sandra F. Sweeney, born May 31, 1954 in Winston Salem, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in Akron, OH on December 10, 2013. She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving husband, Clyde Sweeney; sons, Dr. Marcus Banks of Columbus, OH, Jason Banks and Clyde Sweeney, Jr., both of Akron, OH; daughters, Tiffini (Marcus) Campbell and Arielle Sweeney, all of...