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Millard McLeod
Jul 16, 2026
The children of Millard McLeod would like to inform you of the passing away of our beloved father, who peacefully left this earth on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the ripe age of 74.
He was born in Canton, Ohio, on September 11, 1951. Although born in Canton, he grew up in Waynesburg, Ohio, where his childhood instilled a lifelong passion...
Kathryn Anderson
Jul 15, 2026
Kathryn "Kay" Anderson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on January 10, 1951 in Massillon, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of the late Henry James Bullock and Mattie Lee Bullock. Kay lived with a deep love for the Lord and was known for her strong, dramatic, and unforgettable personality. Firm yet...
Cedric Richards
Jul 12, 2026
Cedric Lanier Richards was born on March 16, 1972, and was called home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2026, after courageously battling an illness.
Cedric was a proud graduate of Central-Hower High School in Akron, Ohio, and he severed in the U.S. Navy. He was well known for his towering height, his love of basketball, and his outgoing...
Estell McCall
Jul 12, 2026
Estell McCall Sr., age 81, went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2026. He was born January 19, 1945, in Meridian, Mississippi.
Estell moved to Akron, Ohio at a young age. He was always known for putting in hard work and his full effort into whatever he was working on. Estell worked as a laborer and in construction for...
BillieJean Mitchem
Jul 9, 2026
BillieJean Mitchem, born on January 24, 1961, peacefully departed this life on July 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, compassion, and devotion to her family.
She was affectionately known as “Sunshine,” a nickname given to her by her first granddaughter, Michaela Powers, because BillieJean often used to sing “You Are My Sunshine” to her when she was a...
Gary A. Barton
Jul 9, 2026
On Thursday: July 9, 2026, our beloved Gary Allen Barton, affectionately known as "Big G." peacefully answered God's call and entered into eternal rest. Though our hearts are heavy with sorrow, we rejoice knowing he is now in the presence of the Lord whom he faithfully trusted.
Gary was truly a mighty man of valor. He was a man of courage,...
Bishop Vester L. Morrison, Sr.
Jul 4, 2026
Bishop Vester L. Morrison Sr., 94, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and the faith that guided his life.
Born on July 26, 1931, Vester grew up alongside his siblings in the south, in Carthage North Carolina, where he developed the strong work ethic, perseverance, and devotion to God that...
Monique I. Edwards
Jul 1, 2026
In Loving Memory of Monique I. EdwardsWith profound sadness and unwavering faith, we celebrate the life of Monique I. Edwards, who peacefully entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Surrounded by love, Monique passed away peacefully in her sleep after a wonderful season filled with laughter, fellowship, and cherished memories. While our hearts grieve, we rejoice knowing she is...
Joyce Elaine Thompson
Jul 1, 2026
Joyce Elaine Thompson, 81 of Summit, MS passed peacefully in Canton, OH on July 01, 2026.
She was surrounded by family.
Joyce was born April 21, 1945 in Pike County, MS to Joe Louis Washington and Gladys
Jennings both of whom preceded her in death. One sister, Doris Jacques of Summit, MS and a
brother, Julius Washington of Washington, D.C. who preceded her in...
Josiah A. Harris
Jun 30, 2026
Josiah was born on July 30, 2010 to Eboni L. White and John Harris in Akron, Ohio. He was a triplet, born with two sisters, Jonae and Jani.
He loved his family very much and was very close to his sisters and cousins, Aamir, Reese, Terra, and special aunt Farrah. He was also very true to his friends Treshawn, Treasure, Kaden,...
Michelle L. Dunivant
Jun 30, 2026
Michelle Lynette Dunivant passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, following a prolonged illness. Born on July 20, 1965, to Lucy and Howard Dunivant Sr., she was the youngest of eight siblings. Michelle is preceded in death by her parents and three of her eight siblings : Gloria Dunivant , Howard Dunivant Jr , and Cynthia Dunivant -Moore . Michelle...
Theodis "Ted" C. Barnes
Jun 27, 2026
Theodis C. Barnes was born on January 31, 1945, to LuVera and Glover Barnes Sr. in Akron, Ohio. After their passing, Theodis was welcomed into the family of Jessie Bell and Bennie Davis. Ted attended Akron Public Schools, graduating from East High School, where he was a stellar football player, making All-City as a tackle. He worked in several local...
Michael Thomas
Jun 26, 2026
Michael Herbert Thomas was born on March 31, 1947 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Rev. Leroy Chadwick Thomas, Sr. and Lorene Marjorie (Ware) Thomas. The family moved to Ohio, eventually settling on Akron, where he graduated from Central Howe High School.
Michael was a gifted artist who had hoped to pursue a career in commercial art before life lured him in...
Leroy E. Norris
Jun 26, 2026
Leroy E. Norris, age 64, departed this life on June 26, 2026, at Mercy Hospital after a long,
courageous battle of chronic kidney disease. He was born on October 16, 1962, in Canton.
Leroy was a graduate of Timken High School; he proudly served our country in the United States Army and Navy. He was a lovable, gentle, kind, and thoughtful person. He...
