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Fredrick Douglas Harkless “Fred”
Nov 22, 2020
On Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, Fredrick (Fred) Douglass Harkless, loving brother, uncle, friend and colleague, passed away at the age of 71. Fred was born in Birmingham, Ala., on Nov. 1, 1949. He graduated from Bowling Green High School in Bowling Green, Ky., in 1967 and later moved to Canton, Ohio in 1977 where he lived until his passing. Fred...
Anna Louise Carter
Nov 22, 2020
Anna departed this life on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the age of 77. Anna was born May 26, 1943 in canton, Ohio to  Annabelle and Robert H. Carter
Anna was a loving sister, auntie, cousin, care giver to her immediate family and a devoted friend to anyone she placed in her heart.
Anna attended...
Ronnell L. Reed
Nov 21, 2020
Ronnell Lamont Reed, 48, passed away on November 21, 2020. He was born in Akron, Ohio on August 2, 1972 to Rhonda (Reed) Sherman and Sonny Cannon. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Jeannette and Kenneth Reed. He leaves to cherish his memory, son, Jerico Reed; mother, Rhonda (Reed) Sherman; father, Sonny Cannon; brothers, Rashaan Reed and...
John Lawrence Echols
Nov 21, 2020
John Lawrence Echols passed away peacefully on November 21, 2020. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 16, 1935, the sixth child of the late Rev. Wellington C. Sr. And Magnolia (Biggers) Echols. John graduated from Northern High School and attended Lawrence Technological Institute, both in Detroit. John enlisted in the United States Army, serving most of his...
Irene Dolores Muhammad
Nov 18, 2020
Irene Dolores Muhammad (Jackson Boyer) , age 81, passed away on November 18 2020. She was born on December 21, 1938 to K V Jackson and Irene X (Barefield), She was the oldest of 9 children. Irene attended South High, where she got her GED in 1963. In 1967 Irene reclaim the Islamic Region. In 1978 Irene received a...
Mattie D. Turner
Nov 18, 2020
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Barbara Ann Alexander
Nov 14, 2020
Barbara Ann Alexander, age 72, transitioned from her earthly home to her glorious heavenly home on Saturday, November 14, 2020. She was born in Midville, Ohio on January 29, 1948. She was a lifelong resident of Canton, Ohio.
Preceded in death by her parents Ida and James Alexander Sr.; sister, Julie Alexander; brothers, James B. Alexander Jr.,...
James Townsend
Nov 14, 2020
James Townsend was born to the late Charlie and Rosa B. in Union Springs, Alabama.
James attended the Cleveland Public School System.
James met and married Julia Mae. To this union was born Michael, Mitchell, and Joyce.
James was employed by several companies throughout the city of Cleveland and the Massillon area.
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Charles E. Brown, Sr. “Charlie”
Nov 14, 2020
Charles E. Brown, Sr., affectionately known as "Charlie Brown" by many who knew and loved him, departed this life after complications from illness on Saturday, November 14, 2020.
Charlie was born, January 26, 1939, in Kingston, West Virginia to the late William and Clara Brown. Charlie leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Sharon K. Brown of 50...
Willie Lee Moore
Nov 13, 2020
Mr. Willie Lee Moore transitioned to glory on November 13, 2020, two days before his 92nd earthly birthday, after a brief illness. Born November 15, 1928 to the late Marie J. Moore and Willie S. Boykins in Demopolis, Alabama (Green County) He graduated from Jones High School in 1948 (Green County) Alabama. He moved to Canton, Ohio in 1949,...
Gregory "Gary" Anderson
Nov 11, 2020
Gregory (a.k.a. Gary) Anderson passed away unexpectedly on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2020. Gregory was born on March 3,1954 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He is the beloved son of Mary Elizabeth Keighler and is preceded in death by his fathers, Fred Perkins and Peter Keighler.
Gary was a loving, kind, thoughtful, and generous son. Other recipients of these...
Charles B. Bell, Jr.
Nov 11, 2020
Charles B. Bell, Jr., 30, departed from this earthly life on November 11, 2020. Funeral service will held, Monday, November 23, 2020, 12:00 PM at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, OH 44306, where the family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until time of services. MASKS ARE, AND SOCIAL DISTANCING IS MANDATORY. Condolences may be sent to...
Eloise Thomas
Nov 9, 2020
Eloise Thomas, 87, went home to be with the Lord on November 9, 2020. She was born on April 30, 1933 in Selma, Alabama to Robert and Ethel Stevens. Eloise is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ethel Stevens and Annibelle Smith; sister, Ruth Black; brothers, John Smith, Nate Smith, and Buddy Smith. Eloise leaves to forever...
Rosie Mariah (Kay) Jones
Nov 6, 2020
Rosie Mariah (Kay)Jones was born on May 4, 1929 to the late Noble Kay Sr. and Katherine Kay in Guthrie, KY. In 1950 she relocated to Orrville, Ohio and then moved to Canton, Ohio. She became a resident of Belle Glade, FL in 1986 and lived there for 34 years. She returned to Canton in April of 2020. She graduated...
Geraldine Alviva Tuck
Nov 6, 2020
Geraldine Alviva Tuck was born on December 26, 1937 in Canton, Ohio. Gerri passed away on November 6, 2020 at Greenfield Estate Community. Gerri graduated from Canton McKinley High School, Cleveland Beauty Academy and Kent State University. Gerri was one of Canton's top licensed black beauticians in her day. She went back to school and earned her degree in...
Annette (Kelley) Jones
Nov 3, 2020
Annette "Cookie" Jones died with her family by her side on November 3, 2020.
Born on August 11, 1942 in Malvern, Ohio. Born to the late Carrie Mae (Pryor) Liptrot and Ernest Lee Williams, raised by the late Nora "Mama" Kelley. She was a graduate of McKinley Senior High School. Cookie retired from the Hoover Company. She...
Elanor Jenkins
Nov 2, 2020
Elanor Jenkins, 65, of Akron, OH, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.
Condolences may be sent to 648 E. Wilbeth Rd., Akron, OH 44306.
James E. Richardson
Nov 1, 2020
James Richardson affectionately known as "Jimmy" was born on May 20, 1946 to the late William and Marie Richardson. He was a lifetime resident of Akron, Ohio who accepted Jesus Christ at an early age at Greater Peace Baptist Church. He met and married Barbara Richardson for 56 years and to this union three children were born.
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Doris J. Zene
Oct 31, 2020
Doris J. Zene, 74 passed away October 31, 2020. She was born in Chattanooga, TN. She was a member of Faith Temple. She was preceded in death by father, William Derrick, Mother, Rebecca Derrick-Brooks, daughters, Yvonne and Dorthena Zene and sister, Jessie Mae Brooks. To forever cherish her memory, she leaves her husband, Matthew Zene, Jr.; sons, Matthew Zene...
