Obituaries

Mar 9, 2019

Cedric L. Kidd, 48, went home to be with the LORD on Saturday, March 9th, 2019.  Cedric was born March 3, 1971 in Akron, OH to Earl and Joydie Kidd.  He graduated from Copley High School and attended classes at Akron U before starting a career in credit collections and customer service, last working for Diebold.  Ceddy enjoyed attending...

Mar 8, 2019

Mildred L. Dismuke, affectionately known as "Mil", gained her wings on March 8, 2019 at he blessed age of 71..  She was born Aug. 15, 1947 to Charlene Brock and William Loggans.  She truly loved life and would give you the shirt off her back.  Preceded in death by her parents;  and sister, Tracy Brock, she leaves to cherish...

Mar 7, 2019

Louis T. DeJournett (Cool) passed away March 7, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born December 24, 1946 in Bastrop, LA. to late Earl and Hazel DeJournett.The family relocated to Akron, Ohio in 1953 where Louis received his education attending Akron Public Schools. The family joined Wooster Avenue Temple COGIC where he was raised with strong Christian faith...

Mar 7, 2019

Rev. Joseph Leroy Sherrell was born August 11, 1932 to the late Enoch and Lena (Chandler) Sherrell in Midvale, OH. On March 7, 2019 God called him to rest in his home of eternal glory at the blessed age of 86. After moving to Akron in the 1960's, he was employed by Roberson Clay Co. In addition to his...

Mar 5, 2019

Willie Lee Dover, age 64, passed away March 5, 2019.  He was born on November 15, 1954 in Columbus, Mississippi.  Willie graduated from McKinley High School in 1974 and went to serve our country in the United States Army for 15 years.  He was employed at Akro Rubber Company until the company closed.  He loved watching sports.  His favorite...

Mar 2, 2019

Victor Varner II, , 37, departed this earthly life on March 2, 2019. He graduated from Life Skills Center.  He devoted his life to Christ at an early age and enjoyed fishing, making people laugh, he loved all types of  music and cooking and grilling.  He loved spending time with his family and kids and was a loving and...

Mar 2, 2019

Jeffrey D. Torrence, age 63, of Canton, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019.  He was born February 29, 1956 to the late Daniel, Sr. and Nina (Ross) Torrence.  He was a lifetime resident of Canton, Ohio and attended McKinley High School.  He was always the life of the party and his smile would light up the room. ...

Mar 1, 2019

Harold Downs, 69, was called home Friday, March 8, 2019, surrounded by his brothers, cousins and friends. He was born September 22, 1949 in Akron, OH to the union of Audrey Downs and Bryant Downs. Harold graduated from Garfield High School and was retired from Akron Metro Regional Transit Authority after many years of faithful service. He was preceded...

Mar 1, 2019

Johnson "Joe" Jackson, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on March 1, 2019.  He was born on July 11, 1929 in Forkland, Alabama to the late Cato and Laura (Redrick) Jackson.  He served in the U.S.     Army during the Korean War.  He loved sports but baseball was his favorite.  Joe retired from Hercules White Engines.  On September...

Mar 1, 2019

Sharon Lynn Hall, 69, a lifelong resident of Akron, OH, passed away suddenly March 1st, 2019.  Funeral service will be held, Saturday, March 9, 2019, 4:00 PM where the family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until time of service.  Pastor Aulden Knight, Officiating, and Gwendolyn Wynn, Eulogizing.  Condolences may be sent to 43 Eber Ave.,  Akron, OH 44305....

Feb 27, 2019

Willie J. Baxter, 70, went home to be with the Lord February 27, 2019 at Arbors Nursing Home in Fairlawn, OH after a short illness. Willie was born in Akron, OH on October 14, 1948 to Mildred Baxter and Willie James Jemirson.  He attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from Central High School in 1967.  Willie enlisted in the...

Feb 25, 2019

Edna Howard 3/12/1929 - 2/25/2019 Edna Howard, a Longtime resident of Barberton Ohio,  passed away suddenly after a brief illness at the blessed age of 89. She was retired from Barberton Citizens Hospital and after retirement she became a volunteer foster grandparent where she took care of sick children at the Hospital. Her work there gave her much joy. ...

Feb 24, 2019

Alonzo Cooper, 91, went to be with his Lord on February 24, 2019. He was retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber Co, and was a dedicated member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Home Going Service will be held Saturday, March 9, 2019, 12:00 PM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 327 Cuyahoga St., Akron, OH 44310, where the family will...

Feb 24, 2019

James "Johnny" McLendon, age 72, went home to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by family on Sunday, February 24, 2019.  He was born on December 4, 1946 to the late Larry and Mary Emma McLendon.  James was a graduate of Washington High School.  He was employed at Whitacre Greer, Republic Steel Burger Division and retired from The...

Feb 24, 2019

Etheridge Joel Smoots, born to the late Annabelle and Robert Smoots on December  1, 1950 in Canton, Ohio , went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 24, 2019 in Winston Salem, North Carolina.  Etheridge was the youngest of eight brothers and two sisters.

Etheridge attended Martin Elementary School, Timken High School and Case Western Reserve...

Feb 22, 2019

Myrtle Eleanor Williams passed peacefully on February 22, 2019.  Myrtle was born April 7, 1935in Chicago, Illinois to the late Paul and Josephine Edwards.

Myrtle lived in Canton for the past 70 plus years and became well known for not only owning Chilis Lounge but as being a "Classy, Sophisticated Woman" who was loved and respected by...

Feb 21, 2019

On Thursday, February 21, 2019, the Lord sent one of His angels to Rockynol on a special mission to give Doretha Millender her wings.  Her life began November 7, 1932, the daughter of the late Millie and James Wallace Sr., in Williamsburg, VA. She was united in Holy Matrimony to the late McClinton Millender on January 11, 1955 and...

Feb 20, 2019

Cheryl K. Graham affectionately known as "Heavy" was born May 18, 1965 in Canton, Ohio to the late Bennie Mae and Frank Odell.  She passed away on February 20, 2019.  Cheryl graduated from McKinley Sr. High. She was a supervisor at DLH.  Cheryl was a very dedicated caretaker for her mother and the rest of her family.  She enjoyed...

Feb 16, 2019

Shirley Haslam(Johnson) , 74, was called home  on February 16, 2019,  surrounded by  her loving family.

Shirley was  born to the union of Nancy Simon and Harry Lee Johnson on May 11, 1944 in Lackey, Alabama.  Shirley came to Akron, Ohio in 1959 from Crestview, Florida.

While in Akron, Shirley attended and graduated from East...

Feb 14, 2019

STANLEY B. GRANDISON, passed away on Valentines Day, February 14, 2019.  God called and  our precious son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, and friend answered.  Stanley's earthly work is finished. Born in Akron, OH to Mary Lee and the late Richard Grandison, Jr., Stanley attended John R. Buchtel High School.  He was a lifetime member of Mt. Haven Missionary Baptist...