Obituaries

Mar 16, 2020

Gloria (Tuck) Hardy was born on June 7, 1934 in Canton, Ohio. Gloria passed away on March 16, 2020 at Arbors of Deleware in Deleware, Ohio. Gloria graduated from Canton McKinley High School. Gloria has been a long time member of Mt. Calvary Second Missionary Baptist Church where she was a member of the choir. Gloria worked at and retired ...

Mar 15, 2020

Velma  M. (Garrison) Watkins was born in Canton Ohio on May 5, 1937. She was the second child of Grady L. and Mary A. (Cunningham) Garrison. After a long illness she departed this life on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at home with her children. "---and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it." Ecclesiastes 12:7 Velma attended South Market...

Mar 14, 2020

Demaris Sanford, 65, gained her heavenly wings on Saturday, March 14, 2020 and she will be greatly missed. Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Rhoden Memorial Home.

Mar 12, 2020

Joanne Murray, 72, departed from this earthly life on March 12, 2020. Condolences may be sent to the family in c/o Rhoden Memorial Home.

Mar 11, 2020

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

Mar 9, 2020

SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE.

Mar 8, 2020

Condolences may be sent to 197 E.  Archwood  Ave., Akron, OH 44301.

Mar 7, 2020

Rev. Marvin King went home to be with the Lord on March 7, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.

Mar 7, 2020

Pamela C. Seals, 66, passed away on March 7, 2020.

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)...