All Obituaries

 Shaylee N. Kelley, precious 3 month daughter of Cheyanne Wagner and Kevin Kelley of Barberton, OH, received her wings on April 1, 2021.  In addition to her parents, she is also survived by her grandparents, Linda Richmond of Barberton, Lorene Wagner and Albert Wagner of Barberton; aunts, Savannah Wagner and Porshe Kelley; uncles, Devin and Kaylin Kelley and other relatives and friends.  

Dawn Renee Carr (Bentley), age 52, peacefully went home to be with the lord on Monday, March 29, 2021 following a unyielding and triumphant battle with illness.  She was a life-long resident of Canton, OH. She was born to parents William Dodd and Lucille (Anthony) Bentley on January 6, 1969. She attended and graduated from McKinley Senior High School. Later, she attended college at Stark State College where she received her CDA certification. She met and married her heart school...

Yolanda M. Rogers, 58, a lifetime resident of Akron, OH, departed this life on March 29, 2021. Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, OH 44306.

Rosie Walker passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Pebble Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Rosie was born on May 9, 1928 in Windsor, Louisiana. She was one of twelve children born to the late Addie Thomas Jr. and Estella (Wilson) Thomas. Rosie is proceeded in death by her    father, Addie Thomas Jr.; her mother, Estella (Wilson) Thomas, and her son, Ross Anthony Walker. Rosie leaves to love and cherish her memory, her children, Alberta...

James William Slay Sr., age 81 of Canton, passed away Sunday, March 28th at Aultman Hospital after battling a series of illnesses over the past few months. He was born in Cordele, Georgia on December 16, 1939    to the late Ruby Lee (Baxter) Dowell and Arthur Slay. James was the only child of his beloved mother, who affectionately referred to him as Bubby. J.W. was a hardworking man. On any given day you could find him working in his yard, on his house, under the hood of...

Lucy stepped into eternity on Saturday, March 27, 2021 after a sudden  illness.  She was born in Demopolis, Alabama on April 7, 1936 to the late Henry Armstead Sr. and Vinie Hubbard– Armstead.   She was a member of St. Mark’s Baptist Church. Lucy meant the world to her family and friends.  She was an inspiration to many.  Lucy exhibited a tremendous amount of strength all of her life.  She was straight to the point and would tell it like it...

Louis Calvin Dixon Jr., age 83 of Canton, Ohio entered into     eternal rest on March 26, 2021 in Alliance, Ohio.  Louis was born on March 5, 1938 to the late Louis Dixon Sr. and Wilma Dixon (nee. Brazelton).  Louis was a S.A.R.T.A. driver for 35 years.  He was an avid CB’er. He loved to play tennis with his daughter.  Louis  married Sabrina Dixon (nee. Merriner) in August of 2002.               ...

T’Preen Elexenia Horn, age 44, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 25, 2021.  Born in Canton, Ohio on December 22, 1976 to Carolyn and the late Glenn Horn.  T’Preen was a graduate of Timken Sr. High School as well as a graduate of Stark State College, where she earned her Nursing Certification.  She served as a proud and dedicated nurse at Mercy Medical Stat Care for 10 years.  She also worked at Twin Valley Behavioral Health for 6 years. ...

Abbie Jean Head took her last earthly breath in the hand and the presence of her sons Victor and David. Abbie was born June 14, 1930 to the late John Sam and Mattie Mae Jackson. She was the youngest of five children and a lifelong resident of Akron. Abbie grew up on the East side of Akron and attended Barber Elementary and graduated from East High School. She was employed at City Hospital in the pharmacy and then in the Akron Public Schools in the Food Service Department for many years...

Minnie Jean James, age 74, departed this earthly life to be with her Heavenly Father on March 24, 2021. Minnie was born in the city of Akron, OH on January 30, 1947. She graduated from Central-Hower High School in 1965. Minnie enjoyed reading, movies, music, concerts, bingo and spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, William Edward James; mother, Myrtle Lee James; sisters, Joyce Williams and Mary (Glenn) Chambers; brother, Aubrey (Gerri)...