Obituaries

Jul 23, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for EVANGELIST MYRTLE LEE DIXON. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 23, 2020

Sunrise November 1, 1921 to Sunset July 23, 2020 Bettie earned her heavenly wings early Thursday morning at the age of 98. She was born in Attala, Mississippi and relocated to Canton, OH as a young adult. She remained a resident for 78 years. She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings; and two daughters: Bobbie Jean Foster and...

Jul 21, 2020

The artistic genius, our loving sweet LaKeshia Shyree Charray Gibson passed away on July 21, 2020. LaKeshia was born on May 18, 1985 to Noel Jackson & Leray Gibson in Akron Ohio. She was a visionary and could create impeccable life like pieces of art.  She was a wonderful sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. LaKeshia will be forever etched...

Jul 21, 2020

Ace Darcel Lucas, affectionately known as "Lovie", went home to with his Heavenly Father on July 22, 2020.  This little Angel was born on December 20, 2018.

Ace was a loveable little Angel with an infectious smile and a loving touch to everyone he   came in contact with.  He had such a warm and gentle little spirit,...

Jul 21, 2020

Ronald Ray Pleasant was born in Canton, Ohio on October 6, 1988 to Angela Pleasant and Ronald Ray Sistrunk.  He was unexpectedly taken from us at the young age of 31 on July 21, 2020.

Ronald was a very loving man.  His world revolved around his children and family.  Ronald was such a free spirit, with the...

Jul 21, 2020

Lerlene Brooks, Our Beloved Auntie, departed this life on July 21, 2020. Born on June 20, 1931 in Pinson Tennessee. Lerlene was the 8th child of Obie and Rufus Johnson.  Lerlene later moved to Akron, Ohio and married Jessie Brooks (Decreased). Auntie loved singing in the Mt. Haven Missionary Baptist Church Choir, Sunday School and Bowling.  She was preceded...

Jul 20, 2020

Eloise Simpson was born in Plainfield, Georgia April 5, 1937, to the union of the late  John and Ola Mae Hightower. She went home to be with the Lord on July 20, 2020.

The family relocated to Barberton, Ohio in 1946. A few years later moving to Akron, Ohio, where she met and married Bishop Charles Simpson,...

Jul 20, 2020

Willie A. Edgerson, Jr., 61 was called to the "Upper Room" to be with the Lord on July 20, 2020. He was born February 17, 1959, to the late Willie A. Edgerson and Armanda Edgerson in Birmingham, AL and resided in Akron, OH since 1968.  He dedicated over 20 years of service to Norton Company and was on the...

Jul 19, 2020

David A. Taylor passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Aultman Hospital.

He was born November 24, 1963 to Elton Simpson (Geraldine) and Shirley Daniels.

He worked several jobs before becoming employed by Quality Casting of Orrville, Ohio.  He became a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church. David had a passion for working on cars and...

Jul 17, 2020

Charles E. Williams passed away tragically and  gained his wings on Friday July 17, 2020. He left to mourn his daughter Clarissa (Bruce) Huff of Steubenville Oh. His only grandson Bryce, also of Steubenville, Oh. Whom he was extremely proud and doting.  HIs son Charles E. Williams Jr. of Fairlawn, Oh. Mother Rose Willams, Sisters Penny White, Jane Banks...

Jul 16, 2020

Michelle M. Allen, 65, was called from labor to reward on July 16, 2020. Michelle is survived by one daughter, Twayla and sons, Jesse and Justin. She is the cherished sister of Dr. Franklin and Walter Gerard; grandmother of Tyler, Amaya, Brooke, Eden, Brooklynn, Audrina, and Brynlee; and an aunt to several nieces & nephews. She had a real...

Jul 15, 2020

Charles Edward Mullins, Jr. "Hogg-C" gained his wings on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. He was born and raised in Akron, Ohio on August 9, 1977. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Mullins, Sr. and Clyde (Buster) Weems. He leaves to cherish his loving memory, mother, Dawn E. Weems and stepmother Janice Lewis; brothers, Donta (Daleesa)...

Jul 14, 2020

Jim H. Hamilton, Jr., 79, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 surrounded by his family.  He was born January 30, 1941 in Russellville, AL to the late Jim, Sr. and Cherry Hamilton and was a graduate of East High School. Jim was a faithful member of Zion Temple Church for over 50 years and was an ordained deacon...

Jul 14, 2020

On Tuesday, July 14, 2020, Clarence Towns a loving grandfather and father of four passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 80. Originally from Jennifer, Alabama he moved to Ohio to join the Bricklayers Union. Proceeded in death by his late wife, Levon Towns and daughters, Angela Towns and Cynthia Drushal, he is survived by his...

Jul 12, 2020

Horace L. Lee, 43, passed away on July 12, 2020. Funeral service will be held on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Rhoden Memorial Home 1101 Palmetto Ave. Akron, Ohio 44306 at 11:00 a.m. where family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Pastor Horace Vinson, Jr., Eulogizing. Lakewood Cemetery; Interment. Condolences for the family may be sent...

Jul 10, 2020

Rose "Bay" Lee Cannon-Davis (Johnson) 61 of Akron, Ohio passed away July 10, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born September 6, 1958 in Sunflower County Mississippi. She is preceded in death by her parents Lucille and Louis Lane Sr. and James JD Johnson as well as her son Floyd Wilkes IV. Rose will be deeply missed by...

Jul 10, 2020

Nell D. Tyson was born March 31,  1932 in Logan, West Virginia to Rosa Hamilton and William Patterson. She was adopted by Ollie and Annie Johnson. After years of illnesses she departed this life July 10th 2020. She was 88 years old.  She was married to George Austin Sr., who is deceased. From that marriage George Austin Jr. and...

Jul 7, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for STEPHANIE D. SIBLEY-HARRIS. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 7, 2020

Kevin Bernard Hawkins received his wings to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. He was born January 22, 1971 in Las Vegas, Nevada to the union of Ernest Hawkins, Jr. and Joyce Williams Hawkins. He leaves to cherish his memory Joyce Hunter, mother, son Dominic J. Lewis (Cleveland),daughters Sasha Plues (Canton) and Tyler A. Hawkins (Columbus); granddaughter...

Jul 6, 2020

Jennie V. Rogers-Hardnett, was born May 30, 1930 in Evergreen, AL. On July 6, 2020, she was called from her earthly life to her Heavenly reward. She was married to Johnny Hardnett in1965 and was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother To  by her husband, Johnny Hardnett; children,...