Obituaries

Jan 21, 2019

Margaret Sammons departed this earthly life on January 21, 2019 at the blessed age of 89.

Jan 20, 2019

Bobby James Cannon, Sr., 71, affectionately known as "Bay", "Nap" and "The B.O.B.", passed away peacefully on January 20, 2019.  He was born on a beautiful March 12th  to his parents Lemuel Cannon, Sr. and Annie Beatrice Cannon in Atmore, Alabama.  Having moved to Akron at a very young age, he attended Akron Public Schools and began working at...

Jan 20, 2019

Aileene A. Henderson, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and sister of Bakersfield, California passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 20, 2019. She was a former resident of East Canton, and Waynesburg, Ohio, residing in  California for the past 12 years. Aileene, 93, was born November 17, 1925 in Aultman, Ohio and graduated from Green High School. She retired...

Jan 18, 2019

Mable Hogan, affectionately known as "Mae," the youngest daughter of the late John  Henry Clark and Murdis Hogan Clark, was born July 21, 1942 in Canton, Ohio. She peace- fully transitioned into the arms of her loving Father on Friday, January 18, 2019.  Mae attended Canton City Schools. Later in life, she affiliated with Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and...

Jan 17, 2019

Vance L. Young, Jr.,83,  went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2019.  He was born on November 11, 1935 to the late Mary and Vance Young and a graduate of West High School.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Annetta L. (Campbell) Young and sister, LaVonne (Young) Lunda and leaves to cherish his...

Jan 15, 2019

The Lord called home the Matriarch of the Witherspoon family, Bessie Witherspoon, on January 15, 2019. She left this world with the same grace and strength in which she lived her life. She was born to the late Henrietta and Willie Collins and January 29th, 1934 in Uniontown, Alabama. She was a loving and devoted wife to the late...

Jan 15, 2019

Jeff W. Lanier Sr. (Jazzy), 57, departed this life January 15, 2019. He was a graduate of Buchtel High School class of 1980.  He leaves to cherish his beloved memory, devoted mother; Elizabeth Campbell; daughter, Nikita Knox, son, Jeff W. Lanier Jr.; siblings, Verlonda, Glenn, and Cedric Campbell. Steve, Tracy, Mark and Tony Lanier all of Akron OH; Sister,...

Jan 15, 2019

Verlina Patrice Townsend, 46, made her heavenly transition peacefully in her sleep on January 15,2019.  Verlina was born March 18, 1972 in Flint, Michigan to    Jameson and Elsie Townsend.  She spent her younger years on her grandparents farm in Mississippi and moved to Canton when she was four.  She grew up in Massillon and Uhrichsville Ohio.  She attended St....

Jan 14, 2019

MINNIE LEE SAUNDERS

Minnie was born on July 16, 1928 to the late Mr. Abraham Singleton and the late Mrs. Mary Reid Singleton on Edisto Island, SC. Minnie retired from the House of Loreto in Canton, OH.  She was united in Holy Matrimony to the love of her life, Chester Saunders who preceded her in death.  She...

Jan 11, 2019

Johnnie Mae Bivins (nee Harris) "Mickey", gained her heavenly wings on January 11, 2019 at the blessed age of 91. She was the 2nd oldest child born to the late John and Clara Belle Harris.  Johnnie Mae was a talented musician and played for several area churches in Akron and also the Harris Gospel Singers.  She was a member...

Jan 11, 2019

Malai Alease Evans, 51, ascended into the Lord's arms on January 11, 2019. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Dr. James and Apostle Cyria-Reta Warner on July 17, 1967. Malai married Melvin Evans in Canton, Ohio in September 1990. She graduated from The University of Akron Honors' College with a Bachelor's in Education specializing in Reading and...

Jan 10, 2019

DORRI JOY MILLENDER-WALLACE, passed away January 10, 2019.

Jan 10, 2019

Leola Johnson went home to be with the Lord January 10, 2019 at the blessed age of 90.  She was a lifetime resident of the Akron Community and was truly loved by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by daughter, Judy Dickens; brothers, Bobby, Dillard, Jeff and Posey Foster and sisters, Daisy Foster, Vera...

Jan 8, 2019

On January 8, 2019, Susie Roberta Peterson made her heavenly transition from this earthly home to her heavenly home at the age of 81. Susie, was born July 5th,1937, to her parents John E. Merriweather and Julia Bullock in Luverne, Alabama. Susie, was a avid homemaker, a loving wife to her loving husband JD Peterson of 64 years of...

Jan 7, 2019

Derrick Jackson, 52, was called to his heavenly home on January 7, 2019. He was born on May 12, 1964 and was a lifetime resident of the Akron community. After high school graduation he joined the US Navy and trained in Mechanical Engineering to repair and build airplane engines.  Following his honorable discharge he was hired by Lockheed Martin...

Jan 5, 2019

On January 5th, 2019, Monica Jean Thompson Qualls, 60, went from labor to reward. Born in Akron, OH, she retired from Summa Health System with 38 years of honorable and dedicated service. She is survived by her daughters, Tierra and Brittany Qualls; son, Antione; six grandchildren; sister, Michelle Thompson; brother, Gary Merritt; her companion, Floyd Jeffries and a host...

Jan 3, 2019

Eastern Star Day, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on  January 3, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center.  He was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Starlett Ywvette (Bethune) and  Robert Day, Sr.  No matter what he went through in life he always had a smile on his face.  He had a big heart and would help anyone.  He always...

Jan 3, 2019

James Lucas, age 26 went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2019.  James was born on January 16, 1992 in Canton, Ohio to the late Traci L. Griffin and Jerald Lucas, Sr. He  graduated from Canton South High School where he enjoyed playing football, basketball and baseball. A true sports fanatic, James    attended Ashland University on...

Jan 2, 2019

Ernest Lowe was born to the late Curtis and Arlene (Baker) Lowe on July 16, 1929 in Canton, Ohio.  Ernest departed this life on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the age of 89, following an extended illness.  He was a lifetime resident of Canton, Ohio where he attended Canton City Schools.  Ernest met and married Vivian  Davidson and to...

Dec 31, 2018

Johney Mae Slater departed this earthly life at the blessed age of 92.

Condolences may be sent to 1380 Ottawa Ave., Akron, OH 44305.