All Obituaries

Bennie Floyd Goodman was born January 2, 1948, in Canton, Ohio to the late Oits and Mattie Goodman.  Bennie went home to be with the Lord on March 11, 2019 at the age of 71.  Bennie was a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, who coached people through their recovery and sobriety, in which he sewed many seeds of brother and sisterhood.  Bennie retired from Hoover, but before then he worked part-time at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Fitness Center, Heinz, and Superior...

Cedric L. Kidd, 48, went home to be with the LORD on Saturday, March 9th, 2019.  Cedric was born March 3, 1971 in Akron, OH to Earl and Joydie Kidd.  He graduated from Copley High School and attended classes at Akron U before starting a career in credit collections and customer service, last working for Diebold.  Ceddy enjoyed attending all sporting events.  He was a loyal , proud humble man, family meant everything and he was becoming the "family historian"....

Louis T. DeJournett (Cool) passed away March 7, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born December 24, 1946 in Bastrop, LA. to late Earl and Hazel DeJournett.The family relocated to Akron, Ohio in 1953 where Louis received his education attending Akron Public Schools. The family joined Wooster Avenue Temple COGIC where he was raised with strong Christian faith and values.  Louis held two primary passions; his great zeal for life and the wholehearted love that he felt for his...

Rev. Joseph Leroy Sherrell was born August 11, 1932 to the late Enoch and Lena (Chandler) Sherrell in Midvale, OH. On March 7, 2019 God called him to rest in his home of eternal glory at the blessed age of 86. After moving to Akron in the 1960's, he was employed by Roberson Clay Co. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Glenda Faye (Kelker) Sherrell; son, Mark Keith Sherrell; two sisters, six brothers, one granddaughter and two great-grandsons. He...

Willie Lee Dover, age 64, passed away March 5, 2019.  He was born on November 15, 1954 in Columbus, Mississippi.  Willie graduated from McKinley High School in 1974 and went to serve our country in the United States Army for 15 years.  He was employed at Akro Rubber Company until the company closed.  He loved watching sports.  His favorite teams were the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Cleveland Browns.  He was preceded in death by his mother Sara Dover and his...

Victor Varner II, , 37, departed this earthly life on March 2, 2019. He graduated from Life Skills Center.  He devoted his life to Christ at an early age and enjoyed fishing, making people laugh, he loved all types of  music and cooking and grilling.  He loved spending time with his family and kids and was a loving and devoted father of four beautiful children. Victor was proceeded in death by  his grandmother, Gloria Prigmore; great-grandmother, Mariah Lake;...

  Jeffrey D. Torrence, age 63, of Canton, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019.  He was born February 29, 1956 to the late Daniel, Sr. and Nina (Ross) Torrence.  He was a lifetime resident of Canton, Ohio and attended McKinley High School.  He was always the life of the party and his smile would light up the room.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Matthew, Daniel “Squally”, Jr.; aunt, Janet...

  Johnson “Joe” Jackson, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on March 1, 2019.  He was born on July 11, 1929 in Forkland, Alabama to the late Cato and Laura (Redrick) Jackson.  He served in the U.S.     Army during the Korean War.  He loved sports but baseball was his favorite.  Joe retired from Hercules White Engines.  On September 26, 1980, he married his beautiful wife Dorothy Watson.  Joe was a family man and he...

Sharon Lynn Hall, 69, a lifelong resident of Akron, OH, passed away suddenly March 1st, 2019.  Funeral service will be held, Saturday, March 9, 2019, 4:00 PM where the family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until time of service.  Pastor Aulden Knight, Officiating, and Gwendolyn Wynn, Eulogizing.  Condolences may be sent to 43 Eber Ave.,  Akron, OH 44305.  

Willie J. Baxter, 70, went home to be with the Lord February 27, 2019 at Arbors Nursing Home in Fairlawn, OH after a short illness. Willie was born in Akron, OH on October 14, 1948 to Mildred Baxter and Willie James Jemirson.  He attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from Central High School in 1967.  Willie enlisted in the U.S. Navy after graduation and was honorably discharged after serving four years.  Willie was the Minister of Music for a number of churches and...