Obituaries

Jan 29, 2021

Carson J. Blackwell Sr. 65 passed away peacefully on January 29, 2021. He graduated from East High School in 1974. From there he went on to work at Permold for 10 years. He then went on to start working at Lake Erie Construction in Norwalk, OH retiring on December 26, 2015 after 29 years of service. He also was...

Jan 28, 2021

Elder Henry Jordan, Jr. was born on January 14, 1931 in Clarksdale, MS to Henry Jordan, Sr. and Ethel L. Jordan.  He was the first son of their thirteen children.

Henry grew from sharecropping with his parents and siblings, to serving in the U.S Army, where he accepted Christ while loading ammunition on the battlefield of the...

Jan 28, 2021

Eric J Campbell, age 62, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on   January 28th, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center.

Eric was born to Matthew Campbell Sr. and Willie Campbell on April 17th, 1958.  He went to school at McKinley High School and graduated  in 1977.  After graduating Eric served in the Army as a medical specialist. In...

Jan 26, 2021

His journey has now ended, his spirit has ascended claiming the great reward with Jesus, our Lord.

Alfonzo Hammonds Jr, affectionately known as Fonzo or Junior was called home to be with the lord.  His unexpected passing was due to several underlying issues from which his body could simply not recover.

Alfonzo was a cool...

Jan 26, 2021

DuWarn Larue Simpson, 67, passed from this earthly life on January 26, 2021.

He was a lifetime resident of the Akron Community and previously held several City of Akron careers, was  passionate about coaching Pee-Wee Football.   He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army.

He was receded in death by his mother, Ella Mae Simpson,...

Jan 26, 2021

Javon M. Hood (Jackson) 23, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on January 27, 2021.

He passed away in the home he shared with his loving girlfriend Malasia and his young daughter Javéa.

Javon was born in Canton to Regina Bowman and Jeremiah   Jackson. He grew up with 9 sisters and 5 brothers, Passionate, Fred'Dreka, LaCena,...

Jan 25, 2021

Shirley Ann Stokes Johnson and the cherished memories that will live on in our hearts and mind; we share our grief and sorrow at the loss of our loved one.  We find comfort in that sharing and rejoicing that one who has trusted in the Lord has inherited her eternal reward.

Shirley Ann Stokes Johnson, 83, was...

Jan 24, 2021

Virginia Jamerson (Oliver) was called home on January 24, 2021 and we celebrate her homegoing with the memory of her life.  Born on March 22, 1928 to Henrietta Irene Booze and Walter Frederick Oliver in Canton, Ohio. Virginia graduated Canton McKinley High School in 1947, marrying William Shephard Jamerson in 1948.  The couple went on to have, six (6)...

Jan 21, 2021

Cortez Lee Davis, Sr. was born on August 9, 1985 in Canton, Ohio to Delonda (Davis)  Glover and Douglas Carter. He was raised in Akron, Ohio. Cortez loved to draw at a young age, then moved on to being an entrepreneur. Cortez also earned his G.E.D.. He enjoyed traveling, shopping and having fun with his loved ones.

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Jan 21, 2021

Jerome Lockett , 91, earned his wings and transitioned to glory on Thursday; January 21, 2021 in Akron, Ohio.  He was born on October 27, 1929 in Albany, Georgia to the late Reverend Bennie and Lula Lockett, Sr.

Jerome was a God-fearing man and accepted Christ at an early age.  Jerome migrated from Albany and moved to...

Jan 21, 2021

Mrs. Clydie D. Benson , 91, went home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2021. She was born on April 6, 1929 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her two siblings, Robert Lee Overton and Bessie Razor. She married the love of her life, the late Rev. James Madison Benson, Jr. Clydie and James...

Jan 21, 2021

Michelle Revier, 57, passed away on January 21, 2021. She was born on July 20, 1963 in Cleveland, OH. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, husband, LaCarlos Revier of Barberton; sons, Sylvester Brown of Colorado, LaCarlos Revier, Jr. of Chicago, and Brandon Revier of Cuyahoga Falls; daughter, Jackolyn Revier of Barberton; brother, Curtis Johnson of Wadsworth; sister, Cornelia...

Jan 21, 2021

Viola Smith-Reaves was born on July 13, 1934, the 4th and middle child of the late Elder Adolphus Elliot Smith and Lady Augusta Dorthelius Banks Smith in Cambridge, Ohio. Hearing the call of the Lord to leave the pastorate in Cambridge, Elder Smith moved the family to Canton before Viola's first birthday. Elder Smith accepted the pastorate of Christ...

Jan 19, 2021

Claude James Ferguson, affectionately known as "June Bug", passed away on January 19, 2021at the blessed age of 84.  He was born in Cincinnati, OH to James and Lela Ferguson on January 18, 1937.

He is preceded in death by parents, James and Lelia Ferguson; son, James E. Ferguson (Mickey) and daughters, Claudine Ferguson and Sharon Cole....

Jan 19, 2021

Lucille Palm, 63, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on January 19, 2021. She was born on January 19, 1958 in Akron, Ohio to CJ and Flora Mae Palm.

Lucille is preceded in death by her parents, CJ and Flora Mae Palm; daughters, Renee and Crystal Palm; son, Derrick Palm; brothers, Levone, David, Johnny, CJ...

Jan 19, 2021

Helen A. Freeman (nee. Dennis), age 106, passed away January 19, 2021.  Born October 11, 1914 in Sumter, South Carolina, to the late Ella (nee.) Cohen and Abraham Dennis.   She was the youngest of seven children.

After the death of her parents, she moved to New Castle, Pennsylvania and was raised by her late sister, Annie Williams....

Jan 18, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for JESSE NELSON BURNS "SLIM AND BUCK". We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 18, 2021

Pastor Harold Hopkins, 96, a true servant of God, made his transition on Monday, January 18, 2021 at 3:30 a.m.

Pastor Harold Hopkins was born on September 5, 1924 in Thomasville, Ga., to Roxie Morrow. He was raised by his loving grandparents, Gilbert & Mary Jane Hopkins, and was saved July 1934 at Springhill Baptist Church in...

Jan 17, 2021

Johnny Wright, 64, parted from this earth o January 17, 2021.  He was born July  28, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio to Johnny ad Margaret Wright.  He was a resident at McKinley Health Care Center he enjoyed playing bingo with other residents and having a nice cold Pepsi with his meal. Survived by one son, Raymont Schaundel Coleman; Margaret Jones;...

Jan 16, 2021

Merle (Hightower) Martin, 76 passed away after a long battle with dementia on January 16, 2021, surrounded by her family at her home.  Merle was born February 17, 1944 in Eastman, GA.  The family moved to Akron, Ohio in 1946.   She was educated in Akron Public School System, and was a proud 1961 graduate of Central High School.  Merle...