Our beloved Lawrence N. Payne transitioned from this life to eternal glory on September 23, 2022.  Lawrence was born on April 23, 1952, in Akron, Ohio, to Arlean Payne.  He graduated from South High School, and retired as a machine operator from Warren Guillard Bricklayers, where he worked for over 30 years.  Lawrence married Toni Beckley on January 9, 1989, and they were married for 33 wonderful years.  After both retired, they moved to Las Vegas, Nevada.  Lawrence...

Willie Oliver Canty was born on January 28, 1969, in Akron, Ohio to the late Willie and Frances Canty.  He departed his earthly home on September 23, 222 after a brief battle with Cancer. Oliver was always a fighter...he was a boxer in his younger days.  He played football in college, and he loved cooking.  Oliver truly loved his children.  He was scheduled to graduate with a degree in Radiology in July had he not taken ill.  When Oliver found out he was sick...he...

Robert Lee Waters Jr., age 73, came into this world on June 5, 1949, in Vero Beach, Florida to Robert Lee, Sr. and Hattie Waters. He was affectionately called “June” by his loved ones. He made his triumphant transition to heaven on September 22, 2022, at his home,surrounded by his family and is preceded in death by his parents, Bobbie Ann Waters (Sister), Thomas Lee Waters (Brother) and an infant brother. After graduating from Canton McKinley,...

Bliatou Eliyah Yang, 42, died early Wednesday, September 21, 2022.  He was born on July 19, 1980 to Ntsuab Chong Yang and Vang (Moua) Yang at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron, Ohio.  He graduated from North High School in 1998.  He spent his career working as a CNC machinist before his heart attack 6 years ago. Eliyah is survived by his son, Elliott (15); parents Chong and Vang Yang; brother Ko; Sisters Sue (Hank) Moua and Mary (Vic) Vue; and nieces and nephews....

Dustin Darnell Davis, age 45 was born to the late Victoria Davis and Curtis Bendson September 23, 1976 in Canton, Ohio. He departed this earthly life and gained his heavenly reward on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 following an extended illness. Dustin loved the Lord and accepted Christ at an early age. He was baptized and a member of Deliverance Christian Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Warren C. Chavers.  He was a 1995 graduate of Timken Senior High School. He developed a...