Obituaries

Jan 15, 2021

Nathaniel Rodgers Jr., lovingly known as " Big Nate" , age 70, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 15, 2021 after a short illness.

Nathaniel was born in Akron, OH to the late Nathaniel Rodgers Sr. and Carrie Rodgers on December 3, 1950.

Nathaniel worked as an accountant for 20 years...

Jan 14, 2021

Shawntey Patrece Snell passed away unexpectantly on January 14, 2021 at the age of 36.   Shawntey was born on June 27th, 1984 in Canton, OH. Shawntey graduated from McKinley Senior High School and went on to pursue her love for doing hair and obtained a certification in Cosmetology. In addition to doing hair, Shawntey also worked in the direct...

Jan 14, 2021

Sheila Jones, 60, departed her life January 14, 2021 after an    extended illness. She was born August 2, 1960 in Canton, OH, to the late David P. Jones and Gladys J. Jones.

Sheila always had a passion for working with kids. She worked at Allen School as a lunch and recess monitor, and at Canton Daycare Center...

Jan 13, 2021

Mother Grace B. Haslam went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Mother Haslam entered this life on April 20, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan. She was one of eighteen (18) children born to "the late" Bishop John and Mother Callie White.

Mother Haslam along with her husband, "the late" Elder Landers...

Jan 12, 2021

Wilbert Ollison transitioned from this life into the presence of God on January 12, 2021.  He was born to Sammie and Plummie Ollison in Greenville Alabama on October 1, 1924.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Howard and Sammie L Jr. and sister, Juanita Donaldson and Johnnie Mack Roper.

His memory will forever...

Jan 12, 2021

Nancy Lee Jones was born October 26, 1935 in Forkland, Alabama.  She passed away peacefully on January 12, 2021 after an extended illness.

Nancy graduated from McKinley Sr. High School.

She was preceded in death by her father, George Mack; mother, Olivia Williams; sister, Gladis Massey; daughter, Christine Jones; grandsons, Monray, Aaron, Jacque, and Darrell...

Jan 11, 2021

Edward Lee Jackson Sr. affectionately known "Big Ed" was born on December 20, 1948 to   Willie Earl Jackson Sr. and Lena Bell Jackson. He was the 3rd of 4 children born to this union: Cleester " Squirt ", Willie Jr. , his only sister Dale Jean, and one older brother Floyd Jackson from his father's previous relationship. Big Ed...

Jan 10, 2021

Kathryn Ezelma Nimrod Smith, transitioned after a long illness on Jan. 10, 2021, at home, in Silver Spring, Md.

Kathryn was born on March 30, 1932, in Hartshorne, Okla. to the late Edith Fleming and Freeman Nimrod. At the age of 12, she moved to Canton, Ohio with her mother and siblings. A graduate of  Canton McKinley...

Jan 10, 2021

Samuel L. Robinson, affectionately known as "Tootie or Lightfinger" was born on May 26, 1949 in Montgomery, Alabama.  He departed this life after an extended illness on January 10, 2021.

Lightfinger lived an exciting, adventurist, fun, and joy filled life. He was a smooth, cool cat, that talked a little of jive.  He was always dressed to...

Jan 10, 2021

The world received a special gift on Friday June 24 1984, in the person of Milton (Sonny) English V.  Sonny (as he was affectionately called) was born to Milton (Sonny) English IV and Sylvia English in Akron, Ohio.

He attended Akron Central Hower High School and graduated in 2002. Sonny enrolled in the ITT Technical Institute in...

Jan 10, 2021

Annie M. Blanks was born on November 16, 1937 in Warrenton, North Carolina to the late Sarah Patty Palmer-Harris and Henry Harris. Annie went home to Glory on January 10, 2021. After moving to Ohio with her sister Nancy Brandt in 1968 she gained employment in healthcare until she met the love of her life Mack Blanks, Sr.

Jan 10, 2021

Daisy Leanna (Clifford) Truitt entered the arms of her Heavenly Father on January 10,  2021.  She was born August 6, 1935 in Baird, Mississippi to the late Sam and Lailure "Lillie" Clifford.  Daisy retired from the Timken Company with more than 30 years of service.  She was  a dedicated member of the Shiloh Baptist Church o f Canton for...

Jan 9, 2021

Katherine Francis Smith, known to all as "Judy", was born on December 23, 1941 in Decatur, Georgia to the late Peter James Smith and Ella Smith. Judy transitioned on January 9, 2021. A lifelong resident of Akron, OH, she was a lifelong member of Good Hope Baptist Church, and worked on the kitchen committee .  She was known for...

Jan 8, 2021

Cynthia L Hill – McCraney earned her heavenly wings and departed this life on Friday, January 8, 2021. She was born on January 7, 1941 to the late Charles Hill and Virginia Prestwood in Barberton, Ohio.

She attended Akron Public Schools where she graduated from South high school. Shortly after completing high school she became employed at...

Jan 8, 2021

As the spirit moved from his body Dr. Bishop Eric Ruple transitioned his life on Dec 28, 2020.  Preacher, master mind of all trades, walking bible, walking encyclopedia, will preach to the highest level of expectations.

Our father, daddy, uncle and brother is gone.....in his years of being on this earth he accomplished many things.  Dr. Bishop...

Jan 7, 2021

PHYLLIS Y. LIDGE, 53, a lifetime resident of Akron, OH, departed this earthly life on January 7, 2021.

Jan 7, 2021

Gloria Jean (Taylor) Graves, age 78, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 7, 2021.  Gloria was born on January 9, 1942 in Canton, Ohio to the late Cola and Daisy Taylor.

She graduated from McKinley High School.  After graduation, Gloria married the love of her life Arthur Graves.  To this union...

Jan 7, 2021

Constance E. Dillard, 62, went to be with the Lord on January 7 ,2021 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital. Constance Dillard is survived by her two daughters Angela Dillard-McNeil and Carmen Dillard; grandchildren, Nevaeh Carey and Isaiah Dillard all of Akron; Sisters, Evenlyn Cory of Atlanta, GA., Celia Reynolds of Lima, OH., and Cynthia Davis of Columbus, OH...

Jan 5, 2021

Dorothy Mae Becton, earned her wings and entered the gates of heaven on January 5, 2021, while at Western Reserve Hospital in Cleveland Ohio at the age of 89. Dorothy was born August 24, 1931 in Memphis Tennessee to the late union of Samuel and Armittie Guy, She was educated in the Tennessee Public School System and accepted Christ...

Jan 5, 2021

Donald "Donnie" Lee Hall, went home to rest with the Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Donald was born on December 18, 1950 to the late Flora Mae and John W. Hall Sr. He attended McKinley Senior High School, where he played football. Donnie was employed by DLH Industries and the City of Canton.

Donnie, known to...