Obituaries

Feb 14, 2019

Bessie Norene Peel-Cox was born November 14, 1947 in Newport, Arkansas to the late Alex and Ethel Peel.  Bessie  worked at Bethany Nursing Home for nine years, and spent her last days there as a resident.  She was a licensed  cosmetologist and seamstress by trade. She loved cooking, playing games with her family and watching Family Feud, but most...

Feb 14, 2019

Willie James "Bub" Thomas was born January 23, 1944 in Covington, Georgia to his mother Sallie Mae (Dumas) Frazier, and father William T. Tuggle.

Willie (Bub) was preceded in death by his mother, and brother Frank L. Thomas.

Willie (Bub) left behind his (3 )sons, Charles Thomas, Kevin Brunner, and William Thomas, along with his...

Feb 11, 2019

Malcolm B. Ferguson, 63, entered his home of eternal rest on February 11, 2019.  He was a lifetime resident of the Akron, OH community and had worked at KG Structures, Twin Pines and Wyans Auto Parts.  Preceded in death by father, William Ferguson and Brother, Durwood, he leaves to cherish his memory, loving wife, Wavalyn Ginger Ferguson; mother, Penny...

Feb 9, 2019

Barbara Jean Torrence, affectionately known as "Barbie" of  Copley, OH, departed this life, February 9th, 2019 at the blessed age of 81. Barbaraa was born to Ellison and Annie Mae Marsh,  January 26th, 1938, in Akron, Ohio.  She attended East High School. Later she married Raymond Torrence on March 16, 1954, and they lived together in Copley, Ohio.She leaves...

Feb 9, 2019

Roszell Nicholson, 80 passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Bethany Nursing Home.  Born August 31, 1938 in Panther Burn, MS.  Roszell was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on October 16, 1971.  She enjoyed sharing the Good News of God's Kingdom, including the Bible's promise of unending life in perfection on a paradise earth (Rev. 21:4), with her...

Feb 7, 2019

Dontae Delmar Reynolds 41, went back to his Heavenly Father on February 7, 2019.  He was born October 24, 1977 and attended Akron Public Schools and was a graduate of Buchtel High School, class of 1996. He was a great "hands on" person, a fantastic self taught barber, a social person and  took pride in his appearance. He was...

Feb 7, 2019

Patricia A. Wheeler departed from this earthly life on February 7, 2019 at the blessed age of 70, after a long illness surrounded by her family.  She was born in Ferndale, MI on October 10, 1948 to the late Leonard and Dorothy Porter.  She moved to Akron, OH at an early age attending Buchtel High School and remained a...

Feb 5, 2019

Mary Lou Pressley, at the blessed age of 93, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on February 5, 2019 after a brief illness.  Born on May 20, 1926 to the late Tom and Georgia B. Watson in Opelika, Alabama, Mary lived most of her life in Canton, Ohio and later in Sterling Heights, Michigan for the past...

Feb 4, 2019

Moses McCormick Jr., 57, departed this earthly life on February 4, 2019 and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 14, 2019, 12 noon at Rhoden Memorial Home, where the family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of service. Interment, Friday 10 AM at Ohio Western Reserve...

Feb 3, 2019

Coley Smith, Sr., 92, departed this earthly life on February 3, 2019.  Coley served in the United States Army during World War II and was employed by B.F. Goodrich for 37 dedicated years.  Listening to jazz and going to the horse races were his favorite pass times.  He is survived by his beautiful wife of 72 years, Betty Smith,...

Feb 1, 2019

Charles Akens Moore Sr., 91, transitioned to the next life on February 1, 2019 at his resdence at the McKinley Center in Canton, OH.  Charles was born on Sunday, January 8, 1928 to Ward and Emmaline (Akens) Moore in Dover, OH.He often told stories of fond memories growing up on the family farm with his parents and siblings and...

Jan 31, 2019

Rosie (Wright) Blair Mack went home to be with the Lord. She departed this life January 31, 2019 after a brief illness. Rosie was the daughter of the late " Barber" Freeman and Sadie Johnson Wright. She was employed at the Hoover  Co. and retired there after 35 years. She attended South Market Grammar School and graduated from McKinley...

Jan 29, 2019

Harold Bo McLendon, age 70 went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.  He was born April 28, 1948 in Waynesburg, Ohio to the late Larry and Mary E. (Patterson) McLendon.  Bo graduated from Sandy  Valley High School in 1967.  He was drafted into the Army in 1968 and served two years before being honorably...

Jan 28, 2019

Ja'Ron Aashand Rutledge-Nero departed this earth on January 1, 2019.  Ja'Ron was a fun, loving, energetic, kind-hearted young man who would help anyone!  His smile was infectious, as was his laughter.  Ja'Ron is preceded in death by his father, James A. Nero and paternal grandmother, Gayle Nero.  He leaves to cherish his memory his only son, Anyis Nero; mother,...

Jan 27, 2019

Kenneth Donald Bell I went home to be with the Lord on  Sunday,  January 27, 2019, at   Mercy Medical Center.  He was born, raised, and lived in Canton, Ohio.  After graduating from the Old McKinley High School, Kenneth worked at Canton Mallable Iron Co. for over 50 years until his retirement.  A lifetime member of Antioch Baptist Church.  Kenneth...

Jan 26, 2019

Betty "Rita" Marie Barrett was born June 6, 1936 in Canton, Ohio to the late Henry and Diana Nelson.  She went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 26, 2019, following a brief illness with her heart.  Rita  graduated from Canton McKinley High School.  All of you know how active Rita was in her church and all of...

Jan 24, 2019

Frederick Marvin Amos Johnson, 71, fell asleep in death on January 24, 2019. He was born on June 24, 1947 to the late Lawrence and Pearl Johnson, Sr.  He attended Buchtel High School leaving to serve in the United States Army, Vietnam War. Freddy was a member of Portage Path Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. He is preceded in death...

Jan 23, 2019

It is with great grief, sadness, and shock that the family of Evony Sky Anderson, announces her passing suddenly, on  January 23, 2019.  Evony  was born on December 22, 1989, to the union of Kerry Ellis and Diana Spencer John.  She was preceded in death by her grandmother, the honorable Christina Spencer, who proudly  referred to Evony as her...

Jan 22, 2019

Dorothy D. Brown,  69, left this earthly life on January 22, 2019. She was born in Akron, OH where she remained a lifetime resident. She was preceded in death by mother and father, Helen and Cornelius Lee Brown; brothers, Peter (Cornelius) Lee Jr., Wayne Robert Brown and Richard (Jimbo) Brown.  To cherish her beloved memory she leaves, loving sisters,...

Jan 22, 2019

OSCAR BRUNSON, 68, departed from this life on January 22, 2019.