Obituaries

Jan 3, 2021

Marc Lance Allen was born November 6, 1971 in Massillon, Ohio to George Allen and Bernadine Pittman Carruth.   He passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 3, 2021 in Dallas, Texas.

Marc attended Massillon City Elementary Schools and Canton South High School.  He went on to complete the State of Ohio Department of Health Nurse Aide Training Program and...

Jan 3, 2021

Enoch Ray Ray Banks, Sunrise March 12, 1956 to Sunset January 3, 2021.

Enoch was born and raised in Akron, OH but resided in Cleveland, Ohio.

He was an Alumni of Akron's Garfield High School then proceeded to the United States Coast Guard military service.

He's survived by Brother, Sylvester Rodgers, Sisters, Carolyn...

Jan 2, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for REGINA LAREE TURNER. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 1, 2021

William Nesby Watts, affectionately known as "Bill", "Uncle Bill" or "Bro. Bill" 80, departed this earthly life on January 1, 2021.  He was born to the late Thomas E. and Doris E. Watts on September 8, 1940 in Cherokee,  Alabma.

He was a graduate of South High School, worked and worked for Conrail Railroad.  He  was a...

Jan 1, 2021

Eric Graves, age 57, passed away on January 1, 2021, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio from complications with pneumonia after a long term stay at Hanover Healthcare Center in Massillon, Ohio.  He was born on October 9, 1963 in Canton, Ohio to Gloria (nee. Taylor) and Arthur Charles Graves.

Eric graduated from Canton McKinley High School...

Jan 1, 2021

Gary Lee Uhl, Jr. was born April 17, 1973 in Barberton, OH and went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2021.

Gary attended Central Howard High School in Akron, OH. and worked at Rubbermaid to which he dedicated 5 years. Gary was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. He will always be remembered for his...

Dec 31, 2020

Johnny Frank Bentley, also affectionately known as John or JB earned his heavenly wings on December 31, 2020.

John was born October 31, 1940 in Roberta, Georgia to Willie and Mary Bentley. He was educated in the Crawford County School System, graduating in 1956.

John was joined in holy matrimony to Wilhelmena Colbert. At the...

Dec 30, 2020

Michael Anthony James Henry Rogers was born March 12, 1959 to the late Jennie Rogers-Hardnett and the late Mac Blair.  He departed this life unexpectedly on December 30, 2020 at the age of 61.

Michael served in the U.S. Army for three years and was honorably discharged. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church, he loved...

Dec 29, 2020

Annie Ruth Davis, affectionately called Annie D. or Mrs. Ann, made her earthly transition being called home to  our Heavenly Father, on Wednesday, December 30, 2020.  Annie was born in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Katherine and Eddie Davis Sr.

Leaving the south at a young age, Annie resided in Waynesburg and Malvern, Ohio.  After moving into...

Dec 29, 2020

"This Is My Story, This Is My Song.  Praising My Savior, All The Day Long!"

Reverend Everett Maxwell Jackson was born in Waynesburg, Ohio on November 26, 1937, to the late James S. and Maggie Lena Lowery Jackson, as the ninth child.

He transitioned to join his family in Heaven on Sunday, December 27, 2020...

Dec 28, 2020

Melvyn Douglas Meadows passed away to be with the Lord on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the age of 80. He was born on April 24, 1940 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Earl and Elizabeth Meadows.

Melvyn served as the Superintendent of the City of Canton's Sanitation Department from 1983 to 2009.  He was also a...

Dec 28, 2020

WILLIE FRED AUTREY, 73, departed this earthly life on December 28, 2020.

He was born in Repton, AL and truly enjoyed the sport of bowling and will be truly missed.

Preceded in death by parents, Howard and Connie Autrey; brother, Willie H. Autrey and sister, Wilsen Richardson is survived by brothers, Walter L. (Gwendolyn) Autrey...

Dec 27, 2020

Kirby Freeman went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 27, 2020. One of eight children, born to Willie James and Gertrude (Crump) Freeman on March 8, 1932 in Greenville, Alabama, he was raised in Birmingham Alabama.

Growing up in Birmingham's West End neighborhood of Grasselli Heights, Kirby's outgoing personality allowed him to make many friends...

Dec 27, 2020

On December 27, 2020 Tara Denise Finklea, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 46.

Tara was born on October 31, 1974 to the blessed union of Clarence and Annie Finklea in Akron, Ohio

She enjoyed cooking and hosting parties at her home. You could always count on her for a...

Dec 26, 2020

Wendell E. Burros "Scoopie", age 70, passed away on December 26, 2020. He was born on October 10, 1950 in Akron, OH to Andrew and Winnell Burros. He graduated from Akron South High School in 1969. He was a lover of odd jobs working as a painter, a funeral preparer, a driver, and finally as a butler for 15...

Dec 26, 2020

Earl Cheek, age 90, passed away December 26, 2020. A lifelong resident of Canton, Ohio, Earl was born on September 22, 1930 in Waynesburg, Ohio to the late Lawrence Sr. and Susie Cheek.

Earl was a 1951 graduate of Waynesburg High School in Waynesburg, Ohio.  Earl will be remembered for his kind and loving spirit.

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Dec 25, 2020

Mark Malone, 56, departed this earthly life on December 25, 2020, and was a lifetime resident of the Akron, OH community.

A graduate of Firestone High School, he was employed by TTM Technologies and did landscaping for private homes in the Hudson area.

Preceded in death by father, John Malone, Sr. and brother, Ronnie Malone,...

Dec 22, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for FRANK E. MCNAIR. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 21, 2020

Houston King,  Jr. was born to the late Houston and Lucille King.

Houston confessed Christ at an early age, New Pilgrim Baptist Church (Birmingham, Alabama).  He attended the Ulman High School.  After graduation, Houston moved to Canton, Ohio and worked at Republic Steel for seventeen years.  He met and married the mother of his son, Patricia Ball. ...

Dec 20, 2020

Louise McIntyre, age 87, passed away December 20, 2020.   She was born December 24, 1932 in Baker County, Georgia to the parents of John and Jenny Oliver.

Louise was a faithful member of Union Baptist Church.  She had a love for music, and was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan. Most of all, Louise enjoyed spending time...