Obituaries

Apr 14, 2019

Lenora Kay Smith was born on February 13, 1957 to Vernon Allen Tuck and Ernestine Tuck in Canton, Ohio. Lenora departed this life and answered the Father's call on April 14, 2019 surrounded by loving family. She was preceded in death by her father and her brother, Mark Tuck Sr. Lenora was joined in holy matrimony with her husband...

Apr 14, 2019

Sarah E.  Gulley (Munchie)  entered her eternal rest with the Lord, on Sunday April 14, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born August 15,1926 to the late Kibbie and Nora Bell in Vidalia Georgia. Sarah was affectionately known as "Munchie" to all who knew her.  She was a graduate of Garfield High School. Sarah leaves to...

Apr 13, 2019

John W. Pratt, 82, passed way on April 13, 2019.  He was born in Madison, NC and had been a resident of the Akron Community for a number of years, retiring from J.B. Stout as a landscaper. Preceded in death by parents, George and Mary Pratt; daughter, Margaret L. Patterson, he leaves to cherish his memory, sons, James (Sarah),...

Apr 12, 2019

Joey Garnett, 68,  passed away April 12, 2019.  He was born in Akron, OH, Nov. 22, 1950. Joey graduated from Central High School in 1968 and worked at Children's Hospital, St. Thomas Hospital, the Coroner's Office and Akron Public Schools as security.  He was an entertainer and helped started local group called the Stepping Meditations. Joey was preceded in...

Apr 11, 2019

Demetrius T'Juan Butler, 35, was suddenly called upon to serve in Heaven on April 11, 2019. He was born in Barberton, OH and was a graduate of Barberton High School. He continued his education at The University of Akron and Stark State College obtaining degrees in Fire Protection Technology and Emergency Management. Demetrius T'Juan was a devoted public servant...

Apr 8, 2019

Ramona Singfield-Morrow, 51, a life time resident of the Akron community, gained her heavenly wings on April 8, 2019.

Condolences may be sent to 703 Sumner St., Akron, OH 44311.

Apr 6, 2019

Alfred G. Scales, born December 18, 1945 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 6, 2019, at Summa Hospice Care Center at the blessed age of 72. Preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Alberta Scales, he leaves daughter, Lashawn (Marvin) Wade; sons, Alfred Ahmad (Tamara) Scales, Tyland Burgan, nd Antonio Witherspoon and a host of other loving relatives...

Apr 3, 2019

Linda Diane Motley, 68, departed this life April 3, 2019. She was a lifetime resident to the Akron, OH community.  She was a graduate of the University of Akron  where she worked in Adult Admissions as a Recruiter and later worked in the Dept. of the Upward Bound Program after retirement.  She was also the founder of Wailing Ministries...

Apr 2, 2019

Ronald Lee Truitt departed this life Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at home surrounded by his loved ones.  Born on April 2, 1953 in Gary, Indiana to the late John L. and Marion A. Truitt.

Ronald was employed by Winters Foundry and Portage Electric of Ohio.  Ronald loved to play the piano and listen to music, especially his...

Apr 1, 2019

Ronald (Ronnie) Lee Bishop, Sr., passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2019. He was born in Akron, OH, was a graduate of Central Hower High School and a great cook. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Ora and John Bishop, Sr and  is survived by his wife, Yolanda Bishop; their beautiful children, Danitra, Ronald, Jr., Damar, and...

Mar 31, 2019

David Daniels, 62, of Canton, Ohio traveled to his eternal resting place following an extended illness on Sunday, March 31, 2019.  He was born May 27, 1957 in Alliance, Ohio to  Annie Lee Daniels and the late Marion Daniels

David was a very kind hearted, caring person who in his free time enjoyed spending time with friends...

Mar 30, 2019

Willie Dean Henderson was born in Bessemer, Alabama to the late James Franklin Woodruff, Sr. and Savannah Polk-Woodruff on November 15, 1926.   On March 30, 2019, she departed this earthly life at the blessed age of 92.

Our beloved Willie Dean accepted Christ at an early age,. She was faithful member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church where...

Mar 29, 2019

Helen Lopes went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2019.  Born in Alliance, Ohio but was also a longtime member of the Canton Community. She was loved by all who knew her and will be deeply missed. Preceded in death by her husband Eloy Lopes, Sr. She leaves to cherish her memories her (4) children, Leslie...

Mar 29, 2019

Emily Ann Keffer passed away on March 29, 2019.  She was born on February 22, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio to Charlotte Harmen of Midway, Tennessee.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents ; Naomi and Howard Phelps; brother, Wayne Drawdy; grandson, James Robinson; son, Anthony W. Keffer, Jr.

Emily leaves to cherish her precious...

Mar 29, 2019

HERMAN HENRY DRAKE, at the blessed age of 80, peacefully transitioned to his eternal rest on March 29, 2019,at Rockynol Ohio Living. He was born in Docena, AL on December 4, 1938 to the late Deacon Lawrence Drake Sr. and Eula B. Drake, he was 13th of 14 children. He was employed by the City of Akron Sanitation Dept.,...

Mar 25, 2019

EDWARD ("Big Butch") Smith, Jr., received his heavenly wings on March 25, 2019, after a long battle with dementia. He was a resident of Hickory Ridge nursing home where he lived out his final days.  He was born on March 8, 1946 in Akron, OH to the late Minor B. Smith and Elizabeth Lowe Smith (Loz).

Butch...

Mar 23, 2019

Devon E. Williams, Jr. 65, exchanged this life for eternal joy on Saturday, March 23, 2019.  He was known to many as D-Marino.  He was boRn September 9, 1953 in Mobile, AL to the late Devon E. Williams Sr, and Carolyn Williams Jones. He was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church and he was a 1973 graduate of...

Mar 22, 2019

Mary W. Jones, born February 20, 1933 in Hamburg, AR,  went home to be with the Lord on March 22, 2019 at the blessed age of 86.  She is survived by daughter, Martha A. RaSheed; granddaughters, Hasani Ngozi and Tanya R Walton; grandson, Kwesi Brown; Great Grandchildren, Bomi and Ada Ngozi and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives...

Mar 22, 2019

Terrence A. Scruggs II, (Terry) , 40, of Akron, OH, suddenly passed on Friday, March 22, 2019,  He was born June 14, 1978, the son, of Anna Robinson and Terrence A. Scruggs, Sr. Terrance attended Buchtel High School and graduated in 1996 and had a great knack for technology. He was a great family man. Terrence is preceded in...

Mar 22, 2019

Sandra Jean Sanders 74, gained her heavenly wings on March 22, 2019. She was born in Chattanooga, TN on May 5, 1944 and had lived in the Akron community for a number of years. She was a woman of a loving spirit and will be truly missed by her family and friends. Sandra was preceded in death by her...