Obituaries

Jul 10, 2019

Edgar Collins, Jr, 89,  passed away after an extended illness on July 10, 2019 in Hampton, GA. He was retired from All State as a claims adjuster.  Preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Alma Collins, Sr., 3 brothers, and 3 sisters, he leaves to cherish his loving memory, wife, Willa Belle; children, David (Linda), Mark, Jeffrey (Sharon),...

Jul 8, 2019

Santwan Tyrale Hammond, 24, was born in Akron, Ohio to Clestine Hammond and Thomas Moss. He passed away on July 8, 2019.

Santwan was dedicated to his family, loving, full of laughter, and devoted to GOD! He was very active in his community and a graduate of Buchtel High School. Santwan was loved by many and highly...

Jul 8, 2019

JUNIOR C. BROOKS  "The Legend" JUNIOR C. BROOKS, affectionately known as "The Legend" went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 8, 2019 at the blessed age of 92. She was preceded in death by her parents, Booker T. Davis and Hattie Talison Davis; sisters, Bernice Foy, Ella Wee Williams, Willie Nell Davis, Virginia Davis and Jimmie...

Jul 8, 2019

On September 2, 1933 Virginia Bell Bentley was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Bessie Moore and Ernest Johnson. She departed this life on July 8, 2019. Virginia attended Canton City Schools. For 25 years she was employed as a cafeteria worker for Canton City Schools. In  addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

Jul 6, 2019

Karla L. Moore went home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2019. Karla was born to the late Carl Moore and Mary E. (Sowell) Moore on   December 30, 1958 in Canton, Ohio.  She was a graduate of GlenOak High School class of 1978.  Karla truly lived her life to the fullest through simple pleasures such as chatting...

Jul 5, 2019

Irma Jean (Torrence) Jackson was born on November 29, 1938 in the Pro Football Hall of Fame City of Canton, Ohio to the Reverend & Mrs. Price Alexander (Susie) Torrence. She joined sister June (the eldest), Delores (second in command) and would later become the big sister to little brother David (the only boy out of the bunch).

Jul 5, 2019

Mark Armstead, born October 3, 1947 to Mark and Mary Armstead in Forkland, Alabama, ran his race and took his final lap transitioning into eternal peace with the Lord on Friday, July 5, 2019.

A graduate of the Greene County Training School in Boligee, Alabama, Mark came to Canton, Ohio in 1967 where he began working at...

Jul 4, 2019

Angela Marie Scott, age 39, went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2019.  She was born to Linda Scott- Lockwood and the late Calvin Scott on February 16, 1980 in Canton, Ohio. Angela was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School class of 1998. Upon graduation she served in the United States Army and received and...

Jul 4, 2019

Sherry Yvonne (Medley) Perry was born on October 5, 1950, the firstborn of Rev. John M. and Betty J. Medley, in Medina, Ohio.  Sherry was kind to all, and made many friends at school, among her neighbors and coworkers, and at church. She gained her heavenly wings on July 4, 2019.

Music was Sherry's first love.  She...

Jul 3, 2019

Prophetess Shirley E. Henderson, born June 17, 1949, and a long-time resident of Canton, Ohio, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 3, 2019.  Shirley Henderson professed at a young age that Jesus Christ was her Lord and Savior.  She attended God's Way Christian Church, pastored by Apostle Gilbert Carter and graduated with honors from God's Way Bible College. ...

Jul 2, 2019

Carol Anne Kennedy was called home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2019.  She was born to the union of the late Shelley Lipkins and Annabelle (Lipkins) Smoots on August 21, 1935 in   Canton, Ohio.   She attended Canton Public Schools and graduated from McKinley High School.   She pursued a career in the Nursing field and graduated from...

Jun 30, 2019

Trudy LaVon Montgomery was born on February 22, 1935 in Pinola, Mississippi.  On June 30, 2019, she gained her heavenly wings at the blessed age of 84.She was the 3rd of 12 children to the union of Jay and Susie May.  She attended Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi. Subsequently, she moved to Akron and joined Greater Bethel Baptist...

Jun 28, 2019

Bryan K. Moss, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend was born August 10, 1965 in Akron, Ohio to the late William and Betty Moss. He passed away suddenly after a brief illness on June 28, 2019.

He leaves behind a daughter, a son, a granddaughter, sisters, brothers, a special niece, and a host of other nieces, nephews,...

Jun 28, 2019

Mary J. Duncan, affectionately known as "Nan", transitioned on June 28, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital surrounded by loved ones.

Nan was a Licensed Practical Nurse for numerous hospitals, nursing homes and most recently as a home health provider in the Akron area.

Nan was an avid traveler, enjoyed baking and adored her...

Jun 27, 2019

Fredinand "Freddie" Arthur Jr.  A devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, nephew, and our good friend, departed this life after a short illness on June 27, 2019 in Massillon, Ohio.

Freddie was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Fredinand Arthur Sr. on February 22, 1933 in St. Lucias, Barbados.  In Barbados received his early education along with...

Jun 27, 2019

Evelyn Conway-Mosley, passed away June 27, 2019 at the blessed age of 83.  Born in Orrville, OH, she was a longtime resident of the Akron community. She retired after many years of service from Victor Gelb and the U.S. Steel Workers as a machinist. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Conway and ten siblings, she leaves to...

Jun 26, 2019

Mary Deloris Howard was called home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.  She was born on November 1, 1956 to Raleigh Sharp and Helen Rucker, who both preceded her in death.

Family and friends lovingly called her Dee Dee.  Dee Dee graduated from Central-Hower High School and was a lifelong resident of Akron,...

Jun 26, 2019

Frederick Bryant was born October 4, 1941, in Albany, GA. and passed away on June 26, 2019. He came to Akron, Ohio when he was two or three, attended Akron Public Schools, played and loved most sports. He joined the United States Air Force shortly after High School and married is high school sweet heart, Constance Veal. Most of...

Jun 26, 2019

Deborah Lynn Jamerson passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Deborah was born March 26, 1952 to William (Shep) Jamerson and Virginia Oliver Jamerson being their 3rd child and 1st and only daughter. Deborah attended and graduated from McKinley H.S. and attended Akron University where she joined the Sorority AKA. She was very active in her sorority. She was employed...

Jun 25, 2019

Deborah Sewell, 59, departed this earthly life on June 25, 2019.