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Roosevelt McDonald, Jr.
Oct 2, 2026
Roosevelt McDonald, Jr. was born September 25, 1958, to the late Roosevelt McDonald, Sr, and Isabell (Dukes) McDonald. He departed this life peacefully on October 2, 2026, at the age of 68, surrounded by his family.
Roosevelt attended Canton City Schools and graduated from McKinley High School. He worked for the Timken Company for several years before enlisting in the Marine...
Elder Jesse Evans, Jr.
Sep 25, 2026
A Life Redeemed • A Life of Service • A Life of Faith
Elder Jesse Evans, Jr. was born November 20, 1944 and was called home from labor to reward on September 25, 2026. He was the first born to Bishop Jesse Evans Sr. and Dorothy Jean Wells. As the eldest of fourteen siblings, Jesse held a special place within his...
Michael McLaughlin "Cookie"
Sep 24, 2026
Michael "Cookie" McLaughlin, a beloved mother, grandmother, and a cherished member of her community, peacefully departed this world on September 24, 2026, in the comforting care of Mercy (Cleveland Clinic) Hospice. Born on June 3, 1942, in Canton, Ohio, Cookie was the daughter of Garfield Rutledge Jr. and Rosa Lee (Goodman) Rutledge.
A proud graduate of McKinley High School in 1961,...
Tawonda Denise Hunter
Sep 21, 2026
Tawonda Denise Hunter, 56, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026.
Tawonda was a loving mother, grandmother, family member, and friend whose greatest joy in life was her family. She especially cherished her grandchildren, DeVon Hunter II and Samira Hunter. She would have done anything for them and never missed an opportunity to be present for the moments...
Vara Y. Oliver
Sep 12, 2026
Vara Kelly-Oliver, affectionately known as “Peaches,” was born on June 3, 1952, and passed away on September 12, 2026, at the age of 74. A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, she brought laughter, kindness, and a bold spirit into the lives of those who knew her.
Vara attended Akron Public Schools, graduated from South High School, and later...
Maurice Seals
Sep 11, 2026
Maurice Seals, age 74, passed away on September 11, 2026, at Pebble Creek Healthcare Center in Akron, Ohio. Born on June 4, 1952, in Starkville, Mississippi, to Barbara J. Cooper and Matthew Seals, Maurice graduated from Central Howard in 1971.
Known affectionately to many by his nicknames—"Reese," "Reese Cup," "Cup," and most dearly as "Dad"—Maurice will be remembered for the warmth...
Jamar L. Dingle, Jr.
Sep 5, 2026
Jamar L. Dingle, Jr. passed away in the arms of his family on September 5th, 2026.
He was born on July 31, 2026, to Anihya Brown and Jamar Dingle, Sr. during his short time on earth, he was deeply loved and brought immense joy to those around him. His life was a brief gift to us that will live in our...
Robert Edward Larkin, Jr.
Sep 4, 2026
In Loving Memory of Robert “Bobby” Larkin Jr.
December 10, 1959 – September 4, 2026
Robert E. Larkin Jr., lovingly known as Uncle Bobby, passed away on September 4, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and many people who loved him dearly.
Bobby was a special person who knew how to enjoy life. He loved fishing, riding, playing guitar, having fun,...
Mary L. Coates
Sep 3, 2026
Mary Lucy Coates, age 82, of Akron, Ohio, died peacefully on September 3, 2026. She was born on August 29, 1944, in Evergreen, Alabama.Mary's family values and religious beliefs began at a young age at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Evergreen, Alabama.Mary graduated from Conecuh County Training High School in May 1962. Her southern upbringing contributed to her experiencing...
Grady Lee Robinson, Sr.
Aug 31, 2026
Grady Lee Robinson, Sr., was called to sweet rest on August 31, 2026, after an extended illness. He was born in Alcorn, Mississippi to the late Modene and Arnie Robinson. At the age of 3, Grady’s family moved to Ohio, and eventually settling in Massillon. He is a 1955 graduate of Washington High School. He then had his sights set...
Target Witcher
Aug 31, 2026
Our sweet, loving boy Target crossed the Rainbow Bridge on August 31, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of pure affection and nearly fourteen years of beautiful memories.
Born in September 2012, Target spent his entire life teaching everyone around him the true meaning of devotion. He was a remarkably loving dog whose greatest joy was simply being wrapped up in the...
Robert C. Johnson
Aug 29, 2026
Robert C. Johnson, peacefully stepped into eternity on August 29, 2026. Born on March 27,
1953, in Philadelphia, PA to the union of Robert L. & Barbara Johnson. Robert was a man of
strength and very god-fearing. Robert loved to sing God’s praises and would testify all the time
to anyone about the goodness of God….HE NEVER MET A STRANGER!
In 1970, Robert served...
