Obituaries

Aug 26, 2025

James F. Mitchell Jr.,  affectionately known to his family and friends as Butch.  He was born on July 21, 1957 in Canton OH and departed this August 26, 2025. Surrounded by his family. Butch was born to Reverend James F. Sr, and Rosie Gertrude (Hayes) Mitchell He attended Canton City Schools, and after leaving he began working for the...

Aug 25, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for LEONTINE M. CONEY "MAYMO". We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 24, 2025

Deacon Curtis Rutledge was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on July 26, 1948. He was the oldest of five children from Clifford D. Rutledge and Doris Rutledge's union. He transitioned from labor unto reward on August 24, 2025, at the Copley Health Center in Copley, OH.

Deacon Rutledge attended John Hay High School in Cleveland, OH.  He moved...

Aug 24, 2025

Lorene Scott Johnson, 81, of Akron, Ohio passed away on August 24, 2025.

Lorene was born on October 16, 1943, in Union Spring Alabama. She was the child of Eva Brunson and Tommie Allison. She graduated from Akron South High School. Lorene worked at Akron City Hospital, Brecksville Hospital, and Metro Regional Transit Authority, where she retired...

Aug 23, 2025

Alexis Nicole Watkins Virola gained her wings to be with the Lord on August 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Alexis was born and welcomed into the world on May 28, 1995, to her parents Alisa Watkins and Sebastiano Virola. She attended both Akron Public and Canton City Schools. Alexis was a very smart and sharp...

Aug 23, 2025

Beatrice Marie Pearson (formerly of Akron, OH) affectionately known as "Mimi" passed away August 23, 2025 at her home in Powell, Ohio. She was born to the late Edgar E and Margie Mae McGowan-Falconer on June 4, 1945 in Akron, Ohio.

Beatrice was married to Earnest Pearson for 56 years and to their union were two children....

Aug 22, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for ROBERT CHARLES SMITH. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 20, 2025

Mrs. Wanneese Walker was born on March 11, 1932, in Pinola, Mississippi, the second of twelve children to the late Jay and Susie May. She became a longtime resident of the Akron community, where she built a life rooted in faith, family, and service. On the early morning of August 20, 2025, at the blessed age of 93, she...

Aug 20, 2025

Dorothy was born in Riverton, Va to Gladys Gant and Calvin Gant Sr. She returned to her heavenly home August 20,2025 , surrounded by her loved ones. Dorothy was raised in a Christian household which she continued her Faith throughout her life. Moving to Canton, Ohio in 1962 . She dedicated her life to Christ under Pentecostal Temple (cogic).Dorothy...

Aug 19, 2025

Patricia K. Skinner, affectionately known as "9", was born Nov. 25th, 1952 in Canton, Ohio to the late John Willie and Flora Mae Hall. She attended Canton City Schools. She worked and retired from The Hoover Company in North Canton, OH where she was employed for 37 years. Patricia accepted Christ at an early age. She was a member...

Aug 17, 2025

Glenda Murray departed this earth on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Glenda was born on April 5, 1956 to Willie Mae Murray and Peter Clifford. Glenda was raised here in Canton, Ohio and graduated from Canton McKinley High school in 1974. After graduation Glenda started working for the Hoover company and worked for them for 12 years until she moved...

Aug 16, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Barkley, who peacefully departed this life on August 16, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on August 13, 1944, in Montezuma, Georgia, Shirley lived a life defined by love, kindness, faith, and selflessness.

Shirley was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. She dedicated her life to...

Aug 16, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mwamba T. Robertson, who left us far too soon on August 16, 2025. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 10, 2002, to Ngolwa Jane Sakala and Kenneth Maurice Robertson, Mwamba was a bright light in the lives of all who knew him.

Mwamba's life journey took him between Cleveland,...

Aug 16, 2025

Elder Chester Eugene Brown was born on April 14, 1932, in Canton, Ohio to Theodore Roosevelt Brown and Bessie Mae Brown. He was blessed with 14 siblings. He departed this life on August 16, 2025, surrounded by his family. He met Gloria Wright in 2005, and they were married on November 2, 2007. Elder Brown was an entrepreneur and...

Aug 15, 2025

Tommy R. Brown "Tom", age 62, transitioned peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on August 15, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Tommy was born on May 3, 1963, in Akron, Ohio to the late Carrie and Charles Brown Sr. He attended Akron Public Schools and although he had little formal education, he had...

Aug 15, 2025

Sheila Yvette Simpson was born April 30, 1966. She was 59 at the time of her passing on Friday August 15, 2025 in Dayton Ohio. Family, her role as mother, and grandmother, was most important in her life. This is where she drew her strength and left her legacy. As she struggled for many years with a devastating illness,...

Aug 15, 2025

Maurice Alonzo Donahoo, beloved husband, father, grandfather, relative and friend, affectionately known as Reese, peacefully transitioned from this life on August 15, 2025. Maurice was born on March 30, 1955, in Detroit Michigan to the late Lewis Samuel Donahoo Jr. and Asalee (Miller) Donahoo. Maurice was baptized at an early age at Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church. He...

Aug 12, 2025

Charlene Thompson passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born November 11, 1947, in Canton, Ohio to Ernie and Irene Parks. She was a dedicated employee for RTA as a driver for over 20 years. Charlene married the love of her life Jimmie Thompson in 1985, and they spent 35 blissful years...

Aug 10, 2025

Michael Eric Grant, age 65, was born in Canton, Ohio whose spirit was too grand to continue in this earthly vessel. He was born to the late Abraham and Ora Grant. He is preceded in death by his parents Abraham and Ora, his brother Gary Grant and special uncle Bazzel Spencer. A graduate of McKinley Senior High School and...

Aug 8, 2025

Terry L. Smith Jr. passed away Friday, August 8, 2025.  Terry was born on May 31, 1967, in Akron, Ohio as the first child of Terry L. Smith Sr. and Ada Alexander.

Terry was preceded in death by his mother, Ada Alexander and son, Shilo Smith.

He is survived and will truly be missed by...