Obituaries

Jasmine Lakeisha Hooks

Nov 28, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for JASMINE LAKEISHA HOOKS. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Lucille King

Nov 27, 2020

Lucille King, of Columbus, OH stepped into the loving arms of Jesus on November 27, 2020 and our lives will be forever changed. She was born September 23, 1954 in Barberton, OH to the late Evelyn King (Perdue) and Walter King, Sr. She was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated from Barberton High School in 1973,...

Evelyn Louise Fennell

Nov 27, 2020

Mother Evelyn Louise Fennell, 92, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on November 27, 2020. Evelyn was the fifth child born on October 4, 1928 in Seguin, TX to Thomas and Marion Fennell. She attended Sam Huston College in Austin, TX.. Mother Fennell was a very active member of the Barberton community where she has lived since...

Viola Josephine Love

Nov 27, 2020

Viola (Josephine) Smith Love was born on November 18, 1940 to the late William F. Smith and Luresa Smith in Akron, OH.  From these humble beginnings sprang a lifetime of love relationships, accomplishments and memories.

She was educated in the Akron Public School system graduating from Garfield High School in 1958, were she played 1st chair saxophone...

Joseph Edwin Woods

Nov 25, 2020

Joseph Edwin Woods "Joe, Joey" 68 passed away on November 25, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his sister and niece.

Joe was born on August 19, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to the union of the late Rudolph and Cora Woods.  Joe attended Akron Public Schools until he decided to enlist in the United States Air Force...

Nannie L. Twitty “Nancy”

Nov 23, 2020

Nannie L. Twitty "Nancy" passed away on November 23, 2020 in Akron, OH.  She was born on October 12, 1941 in Cordele, GA.

She was proceeded in Death by parents Freeman & Wylean Stembridge, Husband Walter Green Sr., and 14 Siblings.  She is survived by children Valerie (Levail) McKinnie, Walter (Rhonda) Green Jr, 6 Grandchildren, 13 Great...

Donovan Keith Elder

Nov 23, 2020

Donovan Keith Elder, 52, departed this earthly life on Monday, November 23, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Akron, Ohio and lived in the community all of his life. He was employed by GM Freight. Donovan was passionate about fishing and playing the guitar. The love of his life was his son. Donovan was preceded in death...

Fred L. Davenport

Nov 22, 2020

F red Davenport, 43, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 22, 2020 at his home in Akron, Ohio. Fred was born on October 9, 1977, in Akron, Ohio and was a life long resident.  He will forever be remembered for his beautiful smile and his helping hand. He was truly one of a kind.  Fred loved music and spent a...

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...