Arlena Dawn Bates

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Waltner-Simchak Funeral Home

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March 12, 2026

Arlena Bates Obituary

Arlena Dawn Bates, 51, of Canton passed away unexpectedly in her home on Wednesday, March 11. Born in Canton, on April 9, 1974, she was the daughter of Linda (Hall) Bates and the late Alexander Bates. Arlena had a spirit that could light up... Read Arlena Bates's Obituary