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Patricia Ann Jones-Johnson
Feb 17, 2020
Patricia Ann Jones-Johnson, 65, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 due to an extended illness. She was born on February 7, 1955 in Ravenna Ohio to Karl Luther Jones and Willien (Trotter) Jones. She was married to Willie Lewis Johnson, who all preceded her in death. Patricia loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her...
Carolyn Ann (Stokes) Williams
Feb 16, 2020
Carolyn Ann (Stokes) Williams, age 68, transitioned from her earthly home to her glorious heavenly home on Sunday, February 16, 2020. She was born in Akron, Ohio on December 1, 1951. She graduated from McKinley Senior High School and was a lifelong Canton resident. She is preceded in death by her late husband Ernest Williams Sr, her father and...
J C Richardson
Feb 10, 2020
J C Richardson, 73, departed from this earthly life to be with the Lord on February 10, 2020. He was born in Columbia, SC.
J C moved to Akron in 1966 and was drafted in the United States Marines where he was honorably discharged.  He was employed by General Motors for 30 years, retiring in September 1,  2000.
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Derrick A. Dalton Sr. "Moo Moo"
Feb 10, 2020
Derrick A. Dalton, Sr., "Moo Moo" 35, a lifetime resident of Akron, OH, gained his heavenly wings on February 10, 2020.Derrick graduated from North High School in Akron, OH and attended Ashford University. He was an avid basketball and huge LeBron James fan. Derrick leaves to forever cherish his memory, his beloved and caring mother, Bessie Dalton-Boyd, step-father Willie Boyd,...
Eureka Denise Thompson
Feb 9, 2020
Eureka Denise Thompson, 49, gained her heavenly wings on February 9, 2020.She was a lifetime resident of the Akron, Ohio community.
Angela Cooper
Feb 8, 2020
ANGELA COOPER 54, gained her heavenly wings on February 8, 2020. She was born July 31, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois.
She worked as a state tested nurse assistant for many years.  She also worked at General Motors in Lordstown, OH. and attended classes at The University of Akron, University of Minnesota as well as Brown Mackie College.  Angela...
Edward Gene Drake
Feb 8, 2020
Edward Gene Drake passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the blessed age of 82. We are thankful to God that it was a peaceful and merciful death without pain or suffering. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Pleas, Lawrence Jr., Horace, Sylvester and Herman Drake; sisters Eulean, Mabel, Lonnie Mae, Jewel and Gladys....
Jeffrey B. Ervin
Feb 6, 2020
Jeffrey B. Ervin , 61, born May 27, 1958 in Cleveland, OH, gained his heavenly wings on February 6. 2020. He was educated in the Akron Public Schools and graduated from Garfield High School, class of 1976. He was employed by UPS Freight for 31 years, retiring in July of 2019 and was an avid sport fan of the Cleveland...
Ethel L. Provo
Feb 5, 2020
Ethel L. Provo departed this earthly life on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at the blessed age of 80. She was employed for a number of years by Day Inn Hotel. Preceded in death by parents, Virginia and Willie Jones, she leaves to cherish her memory, daughter, Priscilla Provo and sons, Jimmy (Tracy) Jones and Thomas Provo, Jr. all of Akron,...
Vivian Ann Mcintyre
Feb 1, 2020
Vivian Ann McIntyre of Canton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 1, 2020, following a long courageous well– fought battle with a terminal illness.
Vivian is most known for her amazing faithfulness and obedient serving of our dear Lord, her dedication, unselfishness, and unconditional love she showed her family, but most of...
Robert E. Gregory
Feb 1, 2020
Robert E. Gregory, age 92, departed this life on February, 1, 2020. He was born December 15, 1927 o the late Walter and Nona Gregory in Canton, Ohio.
Robert resided in North Canton, Ohio and was a retired Highway Maintenance Superintendent III from the Ohio Department of Transportation.  Robert was a dedicated McKinley supporter for many years....
Fred Mccall
Jan 30, 2020
Fred McCall went home to be with the Lord on January 30, 2020 at Villa Nursing Home.  He was blessed to live to be 81 years old.  Fred was born on 5/27/1938 to Bee and Fannie Mae Mccall in Yantley, Alabama.
In 1956 Fred was united in holy matrimony to Annie Ruth Harrell in Meridian, Mississippi.  Fred and Annie...
Willie Floyd Mcleod
Jan 29, 2020
On January 29, 2020, Willie Floyd McLeod passed away while residing at Noble Ponds Nursing Home for Hospice Care in Canton, Ohio where he entered his final resting place.
He was born on July 27, 1946 in Dothan, Ala., to the late Willie D. and Cherrie Mae McLeod. He was also proceeded in death by his youngest...
Roosevelt Vernon Gardner
Jan 28, 2020
On January 28, 2020, Roosevelt Vernon Gardner born to Ruben B. and Ruby L. Gardner. He graduated from McKinley High School and attended Bowling Green University on a football scholarship. Roosevelt was a master upholsterer second to none. His work will live on far past his life. He loved to read all types of books and watch movies. He...
Ladonna A. Speaight-Harris
Jan 27, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for LADONNA A. SPEAIGHT-HARRIS. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Jesse R. Hutchison
Jan 26, 2020
Jesse R. Hutchison, 76, departed this earthly life on January 26, 2020. Born in Dozier, AL, he worked in Diamond Crystal Salt Co, for 42 years, last working in 2004. He loved to fish, going to dog races and travel. Preceded in death by his parents, Tillis and Theola Hutchison and daughter, Robin he leaves to cherish his memory,...
Gwendolyn Roberts “Gwen”
Jan 25, 2020
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Roberts loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother; sister; and good friend was called home Saturday January 25th, 2020 after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. Gwen was born January 20th, 1953 to late Jessie L. Roberts and Arthur Stafford Sr. She was a member of Burning Bush Church. Gwen was the Activities...
John Burks Ii “Sluggo”
Jan 25, 2020
JOHN BURKS II "Sluggo" John Burks II went home to be with the Lord on January 25, 2020 at the blessed age of 84 and will truly be missed. pCondolences may be sent to the family c/o the funeral home.
Audrey Rose Rush
Jan 22, 2020
Audrey Rose Rush departed from this earthy life on January 22, 2020 after a brief illness ,at the blessed age of 88.Audrey spent her last 11 years at The Arbors of Fairlawn where she received wonderful care and support. Â She enjoyed visitors, music, lemon bars and flowers. Â Regardless of her situation, Audrey was always positive and showed concern for...
