Obituaries

Apr 28, 2013

Kim Marie Bussey, 51, went home to be with the Lord April 28, 2013 at the Cleveland Clinic.  She was a lifetime resident of this community.  She was a member of House of Prayer For All People and had been employed as a Retail Clerk. Preceded in death by her sister Roxanne Bussey, grandmother Louise Bussey, grandfather Lester Bussey, uncles,...

Apr 26, 2013

Robert Rice, Jr., born May 21, 1932 in Massillon, OH, passed away on April 26, 2013.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Rice, Sr., and Ethel Simpson-Turner; and sister, Jean K. Lucas.  He leaves to cherish his memory, brothers, Ronald Turner, William Turner, both of Akron, OH and James Rice of Canton, OH; sisters, Sherry Green of...

Apr 25, 2013

Tonia Devette Davis Ford was born on September 25, 1968 to Marcia Davis Merchant and Preston David Sims. She went home peacefully to be with the Lord on April 25, 2013 after a Courageous battle with cancer at Hospice Care Center. Tonia was a very loving person she gave her all to whoever she came in contact with she loved...

Apr 25, 2013

John Alexander Britton passed away April 25, 2013 in Mercy Medical Center after a short illness. John was born in Marion County, W.Va. on May 9, 1931 to George (Lithure Miller) Britton. John was re- tired from Republic Steel. John was a veteran of the United States Army and honorably dis- charged in 1954. John was a member of the...

Apr 24, 2013

Apr 23, 2013

Theodore Duncan, 83, left this world in the arms of Jesus on April 23, 2013. He was born in Henderson County, Malakoff, TX. and was self employed as a carpenter and tax preparer. Preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Theresa and two brothers,Virgil and Ebony Jr. He is survived by sons, Darodd, Lane (Rose) both of Akron, Derick...

Apr 23, 2013

ALFRED SR. AND VIRGINIA L. DANDRIDGE "TOGETHER AGAIN" Virginia L. Dandridge, 94, went home to be with the Lord April 23, 2013.  Born in Earle, Arkansas she had lived in this community for 81 years.  She was a member of Second Baptist Church and Eastern Star Chapter #5 Lilly of the Valley and she was also owner/operator of Virgies Bar-B-Q....

Apr 22, 2013

Doyle "Shaky" Crawford, born December 13, 1935 in Collierville, TN to the late Warren Crawford and Mozelle Cunningham, passed away on April 22, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center. Shaky worked all his life and retired from the Timken company.  A loving son, brother and uncle, he enjoyed nice cars and paper cars. He was preceded in death by above mentioned...

Apr 22, 2013

Marian L. Laisure passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013.  She was 73 years old.  She was born in Preston, West Virginia on November 21, 1939 to the late Thelma Ream. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Laisure, and daughter, Deloris Hixon. Marian loved to sew, crochet and create plastic canvas'.  She adamantly indulged in her...

Apr 21, 2013

Marva Ann Rogers was received up into glory on Sunday April 21, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by her loving family.  Marva was a lifetime resident of Barberton, Ohio where she was loved by many. Marva was preceded in death by her father Marvin Cheatham Sr. and leaves to cherish her memory, husband, Joseph Lee...

Apr 18, 2013

On April 18, 2013, Infant Jayce A-Meire Hood, passed away upon his birth.  Jayce was preceded in death by his brother, Jourdyn Hood-Gatlin.  He is survived by parents, Julisa N. Hood and Alfred W. Gatlin.

Apr 18, 2013

On February 15, 1939, Lenon Smith was born in Florence, MS to the late Lonnie and Arlether Smith.  Lenon was the 6th of 13 children born to this union; five of which preceded him in death: one brother, Leartice Smith; and four sisters: Bobby Jo Smith, Lily Kate Butler, Ora Lee Johnson and Reccester Moore. Lenon accepted  Christ at an...

Apr 18, 2013

KEM R. DELANEY "YUUNG"

Apr 18, 2013

Maria V. Clepper Nash, 20, passed away April 18, 2013.  She was a lifetime resident of this community, phone representative for Donor Care and was a member of Liberty Tabernacle. Preceded in death by mother DeShawn Clepper and great grandmother Marie Humphries.  She is survived by her father Marcellus (Shelly) Nash Sr; brothers Malik Nash and Marcellus Nash Jr.; sisters,...

Apr 15, 2013

On April 15, 2013, Rick C. Hooten departed this life at age 65, after a brief illness.  He was born November 24, 1947 in Canton, Ohio to Betty and Cero Hooten.  Rick retired from Timken after 34 years.  He was also a Mason for over 20 years with Simpsons Lodge #1.  Rick graduated from McKinley high school in 1964.  He...

Apr 14, 2013

WILLIAM PALMER AND MARY ANN PALMER "TOGETHER AGAIN" Mary Ann Palmer, 76,  went home to be with the Lord April 14, 2013.  She was born in Madisonville, KY. and had lived in this community 60 years.  She had been employed as a Nurses Aid and was a member of Holy Temple Apostolic Church. She was preceded in death by her...

Apr 13, 2013

Dorothy Mae Jones was born on November 29, 1937.  She passed away suddenly on April 13, 2013 at the age of 75. Dorothy was born in Enterprise, Alabama to the late Reather Kelley. At the age of nine she moved to Canton, Ohio, where she resided until her death.  Dorothy was a 1957 graduate of Canton McKinley High School. Dorothy...

Apr 13, 2013

James known as Foster or Jim passed away April 13, 2013. James was born June 17, 1925 in Pikeville, KY to the late Rudolph and Ardealia Lee. Our precious husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend entered into the precious arms of Jesus where he was welcome with the words in Matt. 25:21 "Well done, good and faithful servant. He was...

Apr 10, 2013

Apr 10, 2013

On Wednesday, April 10, 2013, Keith Darnay Cheek, passed away surrounded by his family.  Keith was born on November 6, 1955 in Canton, OH and is the son of Lawrence Jr., and Marie Cheek. He was a graduate of McKinley High School in Canton, OH and attended Northland College in Thief River Falls, MN.  Keith was a former Juvenile Corrections...