Obituaries

Oct 31, 2020

James E. "Fella" Cannon James  E. Cannon affectionately known as "Fella", a lifetime resident of Akron Ohio, was born June 10, 1955 to Louis Cannon Sr. and Betty (Polk) Cannon.  He attended North High School and retired from Malco Products.

James had a way with people.  He always had a kind and encouraging word.  He very seldom...

Oct 31, 2020

Deacon James Willie Green affectionately known as "Coot" is now resting in the arms of our Heavenly Father.

James was born November 10, 1928 in Breckinridge, Pennsylvania, to the parents of James and Mary Ward Green who preceded him in death. Also preceding Coot in death is his baby daughter Lynette Jefferson.

At a young...

Oct 31, 2020

KEVIN SAMUEL "Keylo" -------------------------------------------

Loving father, brother, uncle, and cousin Kevin Samuel (Keylo) went home to be with the Lord, October 31, 2020. He was born December 16, 1969 in Akron, Ohio to Belva and Jimmy Samuel. He attended Kenmore High School.

Kevin was a full-time father who enjoyed being around his children. During his...

Oct 29, 2020

Saundra Vinson, 67, was born on April 1, 1953 in Akron, Ohio. She was born John Nunn and Mary Vinson who preceded her in death. She was raised by her adopted parents Samuel and Lucille Vinson wo also preceded her in death.

Saundra is also preceded in death by her son, Hayward Clark; grandparents, Columbus and Adell...

Oct 29, 2020

Tommie J. Meadows, age 74, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at The Pines Healthcare Center in Canton, Ohio after a brief illness.  Born, May 15, 1946 to the late Earl and Elizabeth Meadows.

Tommie was a graduate of McKinley High School and attended Stark Technical College.  He loved to fish and bowl.

In addition...

Oct 28, 2020

Ms. Mary Jane  Smalls,  the first child of her adoptive parents John and Idell Smalls and the third biological child of Henry Mustipher and Mary Lee Pringle, was born on June 19, 1957 in New York.  Ms. Mary Jane Smalls departed this life suddenly on Wednesday, October 28, 2020..

Mary Jane was educated in both Ohio and...

Oct 28, 2020

Cania Williams went home to be with the Lord on October 28, 2020.   Our beautiful little baby, Cania Janelle DeOjean Williams was born on December 31, 2001She was a special baby.  At three months old, she was diagnosed with a defect in her heart but God and surgery made her like brand new.  All the struggles that she had...

Oct 27, 2020

All of Me Lord…… I Give You All of Me, Lord Jesus

"Follow me as we turn the pages of our Journey together…."

Holy, Holy, Holy…Lord God Almighty

Michael, my first born, my Beaming Star, "I Shall wear A Crown Someday"

All of Me Lord……

Ninety four years ago...

Oct 27, 2020

Condolences may be sent to 430 Spicer St., Akron, OH 44311

Oct 25, 2020

Ernestine "Teenie" Tuck (Brown) received her heavenly wings Sunday, October 25, 2020. Ernestine was born on February 10,1936, along with twin brother Ernest "Ernie" Brown in Canton Ohio to the late William Brown Sr and Mamie Brown (Hood.) She was raised in Canton Ohio with her twelve siblings. In her earlier childhood she enjoyed going to Jackson Park where she...

Oct 24, 2020

Brooklyn Jean Chauntay Raspberry, age 23, went home to be with the Lord on  October 24, 2020.  Born to Amy L. Morgan and the late Robert A. Redrick, on  December 31, 1996 in Canton, Ohio and raised by parents Robert and Tina Rasberry.

In addition to her father, Brooklyn is preceded in death by her grandmother Carol...

Oct 23, 2020

Missionary Margie Mae Falconer (formerly of Akron, OH)

affectionately known as "Gran" passed away October 23, 2020, at the Glen A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury, NC.  She was born to the late Howard and Jettie Heard-McGowan on December 23, 1926 in Shubuta, MS .

Missionary Falconer was married to Edgar, Sr. for 69 years,...

Oct 23, 2020

Dinah "Boop" Shipman went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 23, 2020, following a brief illness.  She was born on May 3, 1964 to the late Ms. Eva D. (Shipman) Edwards and Roderick Washington.  Dinah was in the class of 1982 at Alliance High School.

She was formerly employed at Liberty Health Share.  Dinah...

Oct 23, 2020

Veronica Kay Ford, 67, of Canton, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 23, 2020.

She was born on Sunday, September 27, 1953 to James and Phyllis Jackson in Canton, Ohio.  She was a 1972 graduate of McKinley High School.  She accepted the Lord at an early age.  She loved her grandparents, Pastor...

Oct 23, 2020

Mercer E. Mitchell Sr., 79 , beloved husband, father, brother and friend went home to be with the Lord Oct 23, 2020.  Mercer was born on August 8, 1941 in Camilla, Georgia to Columbus and Mary Mitchell.  He attended Barberton and Akron Public schools.  He graduated from South High School (Akron, Ohio) in 1960 where he excelled in basketball,...

Oct 22, 2020

Dee'Arius Reese, also known as "Man-Man" or "Reese", gained his wings and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Dee'Arius was born on September 21, 2000 in Akron, Ohio to Linda Wilkerson and Donald Reese. He attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from East High School in 2019. After graduating high school, Dee'Arius attended...

Oct 19, 2020

Loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, Deacon Charles Boyd Jr ., 85, went home to be with the Lord, October 19, 2020.  He was born October 26, 1934 in  Bannock, Ohio to Charles and Biralle (Robinson) Boyd Sr.

Charles worked at Karman Rubber Co. for many years, Akron Foundry, M.O.P. and The Rail Road. He enjoyed playing...

Oct 18, 2020

On October 18, 2020, our beloved son, sibling, uncle, grandson, nephew, and cousin, I rvin Lee Christian was unexpectedly called home by the Lord.   Irvin, 19 years old was born on March 9, 2001 to Katrina Lee and Mark Christian.

Irvin is proceeded in death by his grandparents Catherine (Lee) Craft and William Craft, Edith Price, Lillie...

Oct 16, 2020

Victor Lee Mackey Jr., age 37, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 16, 2020.

Born and raised in Canton, Ohio, Victor was a kind, caring, selfless, funny, and cherished soul.  He was an amazing son, father, brother, cousin, and friend.  He adored and was adored by his parents, siblings, family, and friends.

Oct 14, 2020

Barbara Jean Vardiman, 62, went home to be with the Lord on October 14, 2020.    Barbara was born in Akron, OH and remained a life-long resident of the Akron community.   She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Russell E. Vardiman and mother Gwendolyn Jordan.  She leaves to cherish her memory father, Elder Henry Jordan, Jr.; brother, Henry...