All Obituaries

Shawntey Patrece Snell passed away unexpectantly on January 14, 2021 at the age of 36.   Shawntey was born on June 27th, 1984 in Canton, OH. Shawntey graduated from McKinley Senior High School and went on to pursue her love for doing hair and obtained a certification in Cosmetology. In addition to doing hair, Shawntey also worked in the direct care field, helping assist families in caring for their loved ones with developmental disabilities. Recently, Shawntey accomplished her...

Sheila Jones, 60, departed her life January 14, 2021 after an    extended illness. She was born August 2, 1960 in Canton, OH, to the late David P. Jones and Gladys J. Jones. Sheila always had a passion for working with kids. She worked at Allen School as a lunch and recess monitor, and at Canton Daycare Center as an Assistant Preschool Teacher and Bus Monitor. After moving back to Canton, Sheila was cared for by her sister in-law Connie. She enjoyed doing word search...

Mother Grace B. Haslam went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Mother Haslam entered this life on April 20, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan. She was one of eighteen (18) children born to “the late” Bishop John and Mother Callie White. Mother Haslam along with her husband, “the late” Elder Landers Haslam conducted a street ministry in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and cared for senior citizens in their home. They worshipped at the Old Jerusalem...

Wilbert Ollison transitioned from this life into the presence of God on January 12, 2021.  He was born to Sammie and Plummie Ollison in Greenville Alabama on October 1, 1924. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Howard and Sammie L Jr. and sister, Juanita Donaldson and Johnnie Mack Roper. His memory will forever be in the hearts of his brother, Charles Ollison, (Myra); his children, Gwendolyn Lusane, Wilma Dunn (John), Linda Taylor (Terry), Wilbert Ollison Jr. (Shawn),...

Nancy Lee Jones was born October 26, 1935 in Forkland, Alabama.  She passed away peacefully on January 12, 2021 after an extended illness. Nancy graduated from McKinley Sr. High School. She was preceded in death by her father, George Mack; mother, Olivia Williams; sister, Gladis Massey; daughter, Christine Jones; grandsons, Monray, Aaron, Jacque, and Darrell Jr.; special friend, Maggie Hasker. She was an avid reader, especially her bible and sports fan of all sports, but her...

Edward Lee Jackson Sr. affectionately known “Big Ed” was born on December 20, 1948 to   Willie Earl Jackson Sr. and Lena Bell Jackson. He was the 3rd of 4 children born to this union: Cleester " Squirt ", Willie Jr. , his only sister Dale Jean, and one older brother Floyd Jackson from his father’s previous relationship. Big Ed departed this earthly life on January 11, 2021. Big Ed confessed his     belief in Jesus Christ our...

The world received a special gift on Friday June 24 1984, in the person of Milton (Sonny) English V.  Sonny (as he was affectionately called) was born to Milton (Sonny) English IV and Sylvia English in Akron, Ohio. He attended Akron Central Hower High School and graduated in 2002. Sonny enrolled in the ITT Technical Institute in Akron, Ohio where he obtained an Associate’s Degree in Technology. Sonny was gainfully employed for the past five years by J.T.S. Maintenance where he...

Annie M. Blanks was born on November 16, 1937 in Warrenton, North Carolina to the late Sarah Patty Palmer-Harris and Henry Harris. Annie went home to Glory on January 10, 2021. After moving to Ohio with her sister Nancy Brandt in 1968 she gained employment in healthcare until she met the love of her life Mack Blanks, Sr. Annie is preceded in death by both of her parents; her husband, Mack Blanks, Sr.; sister, Nancy Brandt; brother, John Henry Harris; granddaughter, Diamond Love; and nephew,...

Kathryn Ezelma Nimrod Smith, transitioned after a long illness on Jan. 10, 2021, at home, in Silver Spring, Md. Kathryn was born on March 30, 1932, in Hartshorne, Okla. to the late Edith Fleming and Freeman Nimrod. At the age of 12, she moved to Canton, Ohio with her mother and siblings. A graduate of  Canton McKinley High School, she became one of the first black operators for Ohio Bell Telephone Co.  Rising to management in human resources, she retired after 30 years of service....