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Bernice Benison

Bernice Benison

Dec 11, 2021

Deacon Bernice H. Benison, 84, of Canton, passed away Saturday, December 11th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Brundige, Alabama on February 1, 1937, a daughter of the late Mitchell and Willie Mae (Moultrie) Frazier, also preceded in death by the love of her life Jessie Benison; sister Hattie Mae Shipp and 4 brothers Mitchell Frazier, John K. Frazier, Charles...

Brenda M. Simpson

Brenda M. Simpson

Dec 11, 2021

Brenda M. Simpson, 47, of Barberton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 11th. Born in Brimfield on June 12, 1974, a daughter of the late Robert and Joanne Trimble, also preceded in death by sister and brother-in-law Linda and Jay Hollifield and brother Rick Trimble. Employed for New Destiny Treatment Center as a cook. Survived by husband Agustus Simpson; daughter...

Jeffrey S Bennett Sr.

Jeffrey S Bennett Sr.

Dec 11, 2021

Jeffrey Scott Bennett Sr., of Alliance, OH, passed away at the age of 69 on December 11, 2021. Jeff was a member of Boy Scout Troop #50 in Alliance, Ohio where he was an Eagle Scout with bronze, silver, and gold Palms. Jeffrey was also awarded his God and Country and Brotherhood of The Order of the Arrow. He...

John C. Veasey Jr.

John C. Veasey Jr.

Dec 10, 2021

John C. Veasey Jr., 79, of Canton, passed away Friday, December 10th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Albany, Georgia on February 1, 1942, a son of the late John "Charlie" Sr. and Alma H. (Barfield) Veasey, also preceded in death by first wife Sandy Veasey, second wife Lilly Veasey, 3 sisters Ethel Shockley, Ruby "Jeannie Taylor, Elizabeth Barfield Eubanks,...

Donald L. Price

Donald L. Price

Dec 8, 2021

Donald Lawrence Price, 88, of Navarre, passed away Wednesday, December 8th, in his home. Born in Lamberts Run, West Virginia on September 19, 1933, a son of the late William E. and Lily M. (Kuhens) Price, also preceded in death by son Richard Price; sister Melba Babbitt and 3 brothers Edward Price, Fred Price and Herb Price. Retired after...

Donald R. Kegley

Donald R. Kegley

Dec 6, 2021

Donald Ray Kegley, 77, of Canton, passed away Monday, December 6th. Born in Louisville, KY on November 8, 1944. Preceded in death by grandmother whom raised him, Georgia Whitt and ex-wife Ellen Kegley. Retired from Republic Steel of Massillon, Donald spent his post retirement days as an auto mechanic. Survived by 3 daughters Billie Kegley, of Canton, Lorrie (Mark)...

Carol L. Billman

Carol L. Billman

Dec 6, 2021

Carol L. Billman, 84, of Canton, passed away Monday, December 6th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Delroy on October 21, 1937, a daughter of the late Ellen and Pete Sorensen, also preceded in death by loving husband of over 66 years Arthur Lee Billman Sr.; sons Edward Alan Billman, Arthur L. Billman Jr.; granddaughter Marcie Ann Billman and...

Mark Johnson

Mark Johnson

Dec 5, 2021

Mark E. Johnson, 64, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, December 5th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Long Beach, California on May 22, 1957, a son of the late James P and Marilyn Dawn (Greeter) Kiefer. Mark served in the United States Army and was employed at Nickles Bakery for over 30 years. His hugs and infectious hearty laughter will...

Stanley D. Martin

Stanley D. Martin

Dec 5, 2021

Stanley D. Martin, 65, of Canton, passed away Sunday, December 5th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on July 6, 1956, a son of Clara (Settles) Martin and the late Horace Martin, also preceded in death by sister Jannean Martin and nephew Matthew Jones. A member of the Peoples Baptist Church of Canton, he served in the U.S. Army....

Linda D Mayle

Linda D Mayle

Dec 4, 2021

Linda Dora Mayle, 65, of Canton, passed away Saturday, December 4th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on July 17, 1956, a daughter of the late Nony and Jessie (Harbin) Newman, also preceded in death by 2 brothers Terry Harbin and Nony Lee Newman. A member of Cathedral of Life Church of Canton. Survived by loving...

Dannie Lee Edison

Dannie Lee Edison

Dec 3, 2021

Dannie Lee Edison, 73, of Akron, passed away Friday, December 3rd, at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. Born in Canton on November 13, 1948, a daughter of the late Walter and Ollie Mae (Wright) Edison, also preceded in death by son Anthony Edison; daughter Occa Edison and brother Decus Green. Survived by 3 daughters Christine (Christopher) Duck, Lisa Butler, all...

Carol B. Ramsey

Carol B. Ramsey

Dec 2, 2021

Carol Barbara Ramsey, 70, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, December 2nd in her home, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Cloquet, Minnesota on December 22, 1950, a daughter of the late Martin and Merle (Kilian) Schmidt, also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Ramsey and brother James Schmidt. Carol was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's...

Evelyn H. Petrime

Evelyn H. Petrime

Dec 1, 2021

Evelyn H. "Bunny" Petrime, 80, of Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, December 1st, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on April 11, 1941, a daughter of the late Joseph G. and Catheren (Reynolds) Vogt, also preceded in death by daughter Marie Davenport; sisters Martha, Barbara, Alberta and brother Joseph. Survived by 2 sons Joseph (Becky) Pertrime, of Carrollton, Patrick...

Louis W. Shurman

Louis W. Shurman

Dec 1, 2021

Louis W. Shurman, 82, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, December 1st, in his home. Born in Canton on March 24, 1939, a son of the late Louis C. Shurman and Irene Rosemary Shurman. Employed at Goodyear Tire and Rubber as an industrial engineer, he held 39 patents. He is survived by dear friends William Sharrard and Andrew Stover both...

Lawrence E. Murphy

Lawrence E. Murphy

Nov 30, 2021

Lawrence Edward Murphy, of Louisville passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Crooksville on July 15, 1940, a son of the late Thelma Aris (Smith) and Herbert Franklin Murphy. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by 3 brothers Jerry, Cecil, and Rick, 7 sisters Jean, Wanda, Bobbie, Marg, Sharon and Deloris as...

James "Jim" May

James "Jim" May

Nov 30, 2021

James "Jim" Bryan May, 64, of Poland, passed away Sunday, April 10th, following a brief illness. Born in Winston-Salem, NC on August 12, 1957, a son of the late Dr. W. Joseph and Doris Elizabeth (Burke) May, also preceded in death by his wife Janice (Myers) May, 2 brothers Bill and Bucky May. Survived by daughter Meredith May; 2...

Mary F. Sibert

Mary F. Sibert

Nov 28, 2021

Mary Francis Sibert, 67, of Canton, passed away Sunday, November 28th, unexpectedly in her home. Born in McCormick, South Carolina on April 24, 1954, a daughter of the late Ella Mae, also preceded in death by her grandson. Survived by 2 sons Michael A. Sibert, of Florida and Marcus Sibert, of Colorado as well as 2 granddaughters and a...

David R. Mayle

David R. Mayle

Nov 28, 2021

David Ray Mayle, 63, of Canton, passed away Sunday, November 28th. Born in Richmond, Virginia on June 18, 1958, a son of the late Geneva (Blair) and William "Kenny" Mayle, also preceded in death by daughter Jessie Mayle. Survived by 2 daughters Nancy (Michael) Mayle, of East Canton, Julia (Todd) Mayle, of Canton; 2 sons Vinnie Mayle, of Malvern,...

Titanisha Marie Johnson

Titanisha Marie Johnson

Nov 27, 2021

Titanisha Marie Johnson, 41, of Canton, passed away Sunday, November 28th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Hampton, VA on January 14, 1980, a daughter of Frances (Winston) Johnson and Lee Cochrane. She is survived by her parents and daughter: Amina F. Johnson; 2 sisters Tomeka (Darrell) Record, of Hampton, VA, Franchessia Winston-Johnson, of Canton; brother Antone (Nicole) Winston,...

Edward J. Maciag Jr.

Edward J. Maciag Jr.

Nov 26, 2021

Edward Jon Maciag Jr., 77, of North Canton, passed away Friday, November 26th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on October 30, 1944, a son of the late Edward Maciag Sr. and Mary Haas, also preceded in death by step mother Opal Junka; 2 sisters Marilyn Maciag, Peggy Naughton; 4 uncles Stan, Jess, Lee, Emmer and 3 aunts Helen,...

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