All Obituaries

Willie D. Bush went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2019. He was born on June 11, 1932 to the late John and Ida (Gibbs) Bush in Bessemer, Alabama. Willie was united in holy  matrimony to Carol Allen and to this union two children were born, Kenneth and Duane.   Willie was employed at Union Metal for several years and after many years of service, retired from Canton Malleable Iron Company.  An avid sports fan, he enjoyed watching all sports. He will be deeply...

Our beloved Charlie Ed Glenn, age 88 of Akron Ohio, departed for his heavenly home on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Born February 29, 1931 to Enoch and Mary Glenn in Brooksville, Mississippi.  Charlie valued his family, hard work and education. At the age of eight he began working in a wood mill where he saved enough money to buy his first bicycle. He walked four miles to and from school until he left school to help run the family farm. He met his spouse, Cherry Lou Malone, at Mount Avery...

Nigel Jackson, affectionately known as “Mileboy Mac”, age 22, passed away unexpectedly on May 13, 2019 at Aultman Hospital.  He was born in Detroit, Michigan to James Williams and Nikki Jackson-Thompson. Nigel was extremely talented and passionate about his music.  He had a special love for his family, especially the little ones. Nigel is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Charles Jackson and Charlie Williams, and grandmother, Victoria Williams.  He will be...

Went home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2019, after a brief illness. Born on February 27, 1963 to the late Roosevelt Jefferson and Ila Stinnett. She was born and raised in Mansfield, OH and received her education from Mansfield public schools. Tracy loved to care for her children, work, and spend time with family and friends. She spent her time being a full-time mother, grandmother, and wife. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by sisters, Amanda Stinnett and Marianne...

Thelma Gregory, 92, departed this life May 11, 2019.  She was born  February 12, 1927 to the late Claudie and Roshell Sharp in Massillon, Ohio. Thelma resided in North Canton, Ohio and was a retired librarian from Timken High School.  In addition to her parents, she joins in Heaven her children Adrian Gregory and Sheila Gregory-Stover; (1) brother and (3) sisters. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband Robert E. Gregory; ( 3) grandchildren, Tiana Stover,...

Paulette Devett Vinson, 57 was born October 29, 1961 and departed this earthly life May 4, 2019 She was the only daughter born to ‘Ruby Vinson, who preceded her in death.  She was raised by her grandparents, Columbus and Adell Vinson, and they too preceded her in death.  She attended Akron Public Schools and worked at Rubber Maid for many years until she became ill.  Paulette was a very affectionate and loving person.   Although she had no...

Mrs. Luliree Montgomery passed away, May 1, 2019 at the blessed age of 90. She was born in Lamison, AL to the late William and Sadie (Gardner) Perkins.  She was united in Holy matrimony to the Late Tom Montgomery in Akron, and was blessed with children, the late Janice Marie Montgomery and Tommy Mongtomery aka Priest Thaahwam.   She loved her family and  was loved by  family and friends.   Preceded in death by her parents; husband, and daughter, she leaves to...

I Walked With God My Walking Partner….Walking at His Pace and in His Direction   In the cool of the day……. From the sweet union of Stafford Booker and Lucille Stivers, God spoke and on February 21, 1924, Raymond Booker became a living soul. At the age of 95, God spoke again and Raymond Booker received his eternal crown at the Pearly Gates on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. In addition to his childhood family, Raymond had (3) sisters, Anna, Billie Jean and Mary...

Nora M. Parnell, 70, departed this earthly life on April 28, 2019 after an extended illness.  She was born in Yantley, AL and was a long time member of the community. She was a member of Zion Temple Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her son, Lewis Parnell, Jr., she leaves to cherish her memory, children, Terry (Carla), Jerry (Luz), Jeffrey (Caroline), Regina, Norman (Elaine) and Weshell Parnell; mother, Carrie Brown; siblings, Johnny Brown, William (Fannie) Brown, Dawud (Debra)...

Larry Williams a devoted and loving Christian, husband, father, son, brother, uncle and  friend, transitioned from earth unto Glory, peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on               Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland Ohio at the age of 67.   Larry Williams was born on October 31, 1951 in Canton Ohio to Ms. Iphigenia Smith and the late Jackie Mitchell.  Larry was loved...