All Obituaries

Vance L. Young, Jr.,83,  went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2019.  He was born on November 11, 1935 to the late Mary and Vance Young and a graduate of West High School.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Annetta L. (Campbell) Young and sister, LaVonne (Young) Lunda and leaves to cherish his memory, loving daughter, Tasha Young; grandson, Charles Hicks II and great-grandsons, Caiden and Carsen Hicks and a host of nieces, nephews, cousin, other relatives...

Verlina Patrice Townsend, 46, made her heavenly transition peacefully in her sleep on January 15,2019.  Verlina was born March 18, 1972 in Flint, Michigan to    Jameson and Elsie Townsend.  She spent her younger years on her grandparents farm in Mississippi and moved to Canton when she was four.  She grew up in Massillon and Uhrichsville Ohio.  She attended St. Marys and graduated from  Tuscarawas Central Catholic in 1990.  She then went on...

Johnnie Mae Bivins (nee Harris) "Mickey", gained her heavenly wings on January 11, 2019 at the blessed age of 91. She was the 2nd oldest child born to the late John and Clara Belle Harris.  Johnnie Mae was a talented musician and played for several area churches in Akron and also the Harris Gospel Singers.  She was a member of Second Baptist Church until her health declined and an honorary member of Love Koinonia Church of Lorain, OH under leadership of her son,...

Malai Alease Evans, 51, ascended into the Lord’s arms on January 11, 2019. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Dr. James and Apostle Cyria-Reta Warner on July 17, 1967. Malai married Melvin Evans in Canton, Ohio in September 1990. She graduated from The University of Akron Honors’ College with a Bachelor’s in Education specializing in Reading and Music, and later obtained a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction at Malone University. Malai was a classically trained...

Leola Johnson went home to be with the Lord January 10, 2019 at the blessed age of 90.  She was a lifetime resident of the Akron Community and was truly loved by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by daughter, Judy Dickens; brothers, Bobby, Dillard, Jeff and Posey Foster and sisters, Daisy Foster, Vera Rodgers and Lillian Fletcher.  To forever cherish her beloved memory, she leaves her children, Melvin W. (Delores) Stewart, Jr., Angelo (Marva) Johnson and Yvonne...

On January 8, 2019, Susie Roberta Peterson made her heavenly transition from this earthly home to her heavenly home at the age of 81. Susie, was born July 5th,1937, to her parents John E. Merriweather and Julia Bullock in Luverne, Alabama. Susie, was a avid homemaker, a loving wife to her loving husband JD Peterson of 64 years of marriage. Susie was a loving mother to her children, loving grandmother, loving great grandmother and sister, for her entire life. Susie’s entire...

Derrick Jackson, 52, was called to his heavenly home on January 7, 2019. He was born on May 12, 1964 and was a lifetime resident of the Akron community. After high school graduation he joined the US Navy and trained in Mechanical Engineering to repair and build airplane engines.  Following his honorable discharge he was hired by Lockheed Martin to continue to repair and build airplane engines and had a passion for building race cars. He was later employed by Rolls Royce for the same....

On January 5th, 2019, Monica Jean Thompson Qualls, 60, went from labor to reward. Born in Akron, OH, she retired from Summa Health System with 38 years of honorable and dedicated service. She is survived by her daughters, Tierra and Brittany Qualls; son, Antione; six grandchildren; sister, Michelle Thompson; brother, Gary Merritt; her companion, Floyd Jeffries and a host of other relatives and many dear friends.  Condolences may be sent and procession will form at 344 Robert St.,...

Eastern Star Day, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on  January 3, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center.  He was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Starlett Ywvette (Bethune) and  Robert Day, Sr.  No matter what he went through in life he always had a smile on his face.  He had a big heart and would help anyone.  He always stayed humble and he loved his children and extended family. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his great grandmother Guy Esther...

James Lucas, age 26 went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2019.  James was born on January 16, 1992 in Canton, Ohio to the late Traci L. Griffin and Jerald Lucas, Sr. He  graduated from Canton South High School where he enjoyed playing football, basketball and baseball. A true sports fanatic, James    attended Ashland University on an athletic scholarship. He loved spending time with his family and was a   loving father, brother, uncle, and devoted...