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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...
James E. Cannon "Fella"
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...
Deacon James Willie Green
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...
Kevin Samuel "Keylo”
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...
Saundra Vinson
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...
Tommie Joe Meadows
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...
Mary Jane Smalls
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...
Cania Williams
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...
