Obituaries

Mar 6, 2020

Charlotte A. Smith of Canton, Ohio, was born on April 5, 1962 and passed away March 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by: her husband (James Smith), father (Charles Johnson), mother (Estelle M. Tinsley-Dotson), brother (Dewayne Johnson), and sister (Michelle Johnson). Charlotte leaves behind to cherish her memory two loving children, daughter-Karissa Johnson (Canton, Ohio) and son-Justin Omar...

Mar 5, 2020

Rev. Douglas L. Ramsey, Sr.

Douglas L. Ramsey Sr., 62, of Canton, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2020. He was born on August 17, 1957 in Canton, OH, to Kathryn and Leroy Ramsey.  He attended McKinley High School and earned a M.A.degree in education from Kent State Univ. Douglas used his gifts to serve others while...

Mar 4, 2020

Marquita "Miss Ann" Davis,27, was born on October 16, 1992 in Akron, OH to the late Angela (Tiny) Davis and the late Marvin Brazell.  She departed this earthly life on March 4, 2020. She was a graduate of Garfield High School and had a light in her that radiated throughout a room. She was in the ROTC and various...

Mar 4, 2020

Oliver L. Mitchell,  Sr. "Chico", was born Sept. 8, 1940 in Rome, GA and departed his wonderful life on March 4, 2020 at the blessed age of 79. He worked for the 20th Century Foundry, he also worked at Broadway Wrecking Co, Chrysler Stamping plant Local 894, University Medical Center and Turner Construction Co. Chico is preceded in death...

Mar 3, 2020

Deborah L. Spy "Mama Spy", 62, passed away on March 3, 2020. She was born in Painsville, Ohio and moved to Akron as an adult. Deborah is survived by loving children, grandchildren, and a host of other family and friends.

Mar 3, 2020

Mark Oliver Herrin, 67, passed away suddenly on March 3. 2020. He was born on August 30, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to Robert Boyd and Fannie M. Herrin. He was a graduate of South High School. He was employed as a certified welder prior to joining YRC Worldwide where he retired after 25 years. He was preceded in death...

Mar 3, 2020

Jimmie L. Dancy, Jr. "Junebug" 53, went home to be with the Lord on March 3, 2020. A life time resident of Akron, OH, he was a graduate of Garfield High School, class of 1985. 'Preceded in death by his father, Jimmie L. Dancy, Sr., brother; Darren L. Dancy, grandmothers, Gladys Stiggers and Catherine Dancy; he is survived by...

Feb 29, 2020

Melissa Dawn McCraney 36, was born July 21 1983 at Akron City Hospital to the loving parents Kimberly and Ronnie Collins. Melissa grew up with her brother Justin Collins whom she loved unconditionally. She and Justin both attended Barberton High School. Melissa was a loving mother to her five wonderful children, and if you know them all individually you...

Feb 26, 2020

Sandra M. Lockett-Young, 68, went home to be with the Lord on February 26, 2020 after a long illness. Preceded in death by her father, mother, and sister, she leaves to cherish her memory, her loving son, Albert O. Young; two uncles, two aunts and a host of other relatives and friends.

Condolences may be sent to...

Feb 26, 2020

Deacon William H. Brewton,  departed this life on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, after an extended illness.

William was a faithful Deacon beginning his service under the leadership of Rev. Daniel Keys.  He continued to serve the Mt. Olive Baptist Church for 40 years.

He enjoyed traveling with his family and attending the National Baptist Convention...

Feb 25, 2020

Dennis DeAries Alexander Sr. (Stank) went home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2020. Dennis was born on December 21, 1978 in Akron, Ohio to Sandra Alexander and Tony Starks Sr. of Washington. Dennis was preceded in death by grandparents, Winnie and Floyd Alexander; grandfather, Charles Thompson; stepfather, Elmer Starks Sr.; aunt, Diane Alexander; uncles, Dennis (Ada)...

Feb 25, 2020

Ayanna Z. Culler "YANNI" was received in Heaven on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.  Ayanna was comforted and surrounded with love at her home as she passed and was greeted by her loved ones in Heaven. Ayanna had great Faith, loved the Lord, and inspired eveyone she knew.

Ayanna is survived by her parents Arlune and LaTisha Culler. ...

Feb 24, 2020

Fidel Lamont Williams was born in Akron, OH to  Maryann Williams and Leo Salaam Saahir on November 6, 1973 and departed from this earthly life on February 24, 2020.

Fidel attended Akron Public Schools and loved to cut hair and was becoming a master at that skill (like his cousin, Robert Thomas).  He really enjoyed what he...

Feb 24, 2020

Patricia Ann Lopp, 72, departed from this earthly life on February 24, 2020 and she will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Lopp, Sr.,;Son, Ivory Lopp; granddaughter, Eulvon Smith and brothers, Charles, and Darrell Lopp. To cherish her memory, she leaves, sons, ., and   Somaar "Smokey" (Malinda) Lopp and daughters, Vonda (Robert) Junius,...

Feb 23, 2020

Lester Strode, Sr., age 92, passed away peaceful at home on February 23, 2020.  Born August 29,  1927 in Panola, Alabama, he was the seventh of eight sons born to the late Henry Sr. and Beulah Strode.  He married his wife of 71 years on December 24, 1948, Selena (Jackson) Strode.

In addition to his parents he...

Feb 23, 2020

Charles L. Earley went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2020.  Charles, affectionately known as Larry, was born April 15, 1945 to Delbert and Eldoria (Gaines) Earley in Massillon, Ohio.

Larry attended McKinley High School.  After many years of dedicated service, he retired from Republic Steel.  He loved working in his yard doing landscaping and...

Feb 23, 2020

Julius Jackson was born on July 26, 1927 in Desoto Parish, Mansfield, Louisiana.  He was called from Labor to his heavenly reward on February 21, 2020 at the blessed age of 92. He served in the Marine Corp during World War II, where he was honorably discharged. He was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church where he became...

Feb 22, 2020

Aaron Halsell, Jr., 35, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on February 22, 2020. Aaron was born on March 12, 1984 to Aaron Halsell, Sr. and Sharon Cole. He was a bus driver for The Akron Metro Transit for many years and attended Shiloh Baptist Church. Aaron is preceded in death by both parents; and grandparents, Arthur...

Feb 21, 2020

Tré Devon Lewis was born to Toni R. Lewis and Michael K. Tipton, Sr. on March 16, 1995. He left this earth and went to fly with the other angels on February 21, 2020. Graduating from Glenoak High School, Class of 2013 Tré was a kind soul with a heart full of love. He was unapologetically himself, walking to...

Feb 20, 2020

Rosa Mullins transitioned peacefully from this life on February 20, 2020 to her eternal resting with the Lord.

Rosa was born in Silone, Georgia and as a young girl her family moved to Ohio.  Rosa retired from Mercy Medical after 25 plus years of service.

Rosa was a faithful member of Pentecostal Temple under the...