Obituaries

Dec 30, 2018

Felton Jose "Butchie" Norwood, Jr. was born September 19, 1977 to Feldon Jose Norwood, Sr. and Iola Norwood in Canton, Ohio. He was a Direct Care Professional, employed by Share and Kare for the last year and a half.  Butchie was a people person who never met a stranger, and loved to make people smile. A sports fanatic, Butch...

Dec 30, 2018

Nicholas N. Bobo Jr., passed Dec 30, 2018. He was born June 30, 1984 to Chrissy King and Nicholas Bobo. He was preceded in death by father; Grandmothers, Marlene Bobo and Andrea Owens and Uncle Martin Bobo. Nicholas gained his heavenly wings along with his inseparable and devoted companion, Arielle Davis. He leaves to mourn his passing and cherish...

Dec 29, 2018

Antuan "Lil Nick" Demark Spencer Dorman, 32, was born to Tanya Dorman and Mark Walker on Sept. 28, 1986. He departed this earthly life on December 29, 2018. Antuan was a loving and caring family man and loved his daughter, Delizha, beyond words.  He also attended Akron Public Schools.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dorothy Dorman, Spencer...

Dec 24, 2018

Nino V. Thomas II, 29, departed this life on Monday, December 24, 2018. Nino attended Akron Public Schools and Stark State College.  He was a fun and loving person and enjoyed spending time with his family.  He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him. Nino was preceded in death by his grandparents, Addie Thomas, Rose...

Dec 21, 2018

Apostle Earl Thomas, 80, went home to be with the Lord Friday, December, 21, 2018. He was born on June 12, 1938 to Charlie and Annie Mae Williams in Lismore, Louisiana. Earl is proceeded in death by father, Charlie Williams; son, Dirk Thomas; and brothers, Eddie and Wilbur Williams  He leaves to cherish his loving memory wife, Theresa Thomas;...

Dec 18, 2018

Rebecca, age 28, went home to sing in her heavenly choir surrounded by her family & friends! The following will rejoice in her life. Devoted mother and father Brigette M. Barnes and Terry Felton. Grandmother, Mildred Barnes; sisters, Dr. Eleanor (Brandan) Craft and Casey Vickers; brother David (Nicole) Vickers; aunt, Denise (Curtis) Barclay; uncles, Craig (Patrica, deceased) Barnes and...

Dec 17, 2018

Violet G. Cornelius Departed this earthly life on Monday, December 17, 2018. She was born  March 6, 1931 in Alliance, Ohio. She worked various jobs, Molly Stark Nursing, Republic Storage and The Goodwill.  After retiring she loved gardening, flowers, good music, blues and gospel. She married Dave Cornelius whom she affectionately called Pop in 1973 and moved to Canton,...

Dec 17, 2018

Dar-Shon Darrell Marsh was born July 30, 1988, in Akron, Ohio. He transitioned from this earth on December 17, 2018 in Akron, Ohio.

Dar-Shon was educated within the Akron Public School system and graduated John R. Buchtel High School where he played varsity basketball and football. While in high school, Dar-Shon worked at Walgreens in the photo...

Dec 17, 2018

Valerie (Prophet) Gulley, 59, of Canton passed away of heart failure on Monday December 17, 2018, surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Canton Ohio March 16, 1959 to the late Dean and Etta Prophet. She graduated from Timken High School, was a US Army  Veteran, and retired from the US Postal Service. Valerie was a member...

Dec 16, 2018

Mother Elizabeth Felton went home to be with the Lord on Sunday,  December 16, 2018.  She was born on April 13, 1931, to William T. Tharp and Lola M.. McDonald Tharp.  Mother Felton was a life long residence of Canton.  At an  early age, Mother Felton joined Antioch Baptist Church.  She served on the  Deaconness Board.  In her later...

Dec 15, 2018

Ms. Faye Lisa Larry was, 57, departed from the earthly life on December 15, 2018.  She was born to the late Marion and Lois Larry on June 23, 1961 in Akron Ohio.

She attended Mount Calvary Baptist Church where she was baptized and sang in the youth choir.  She graduated from Central Hower High School where she...

Dec 13, 2018

Willie L. Mackey, Jr. departed this life December 13, 2018.  He was born in Winter Garden, Florida t the late Willie Lee Mackey, Sr. and Catherine Mackey.  He was a resident of Canton for over 70 years.  He attended McKinley High School.  Willie also served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge.  Willie met and married...

Dec 11, 2018

Bryon "BJ" Jamerson was born on August 23, 1958 to William Sheppard & Virginia (Oliver) Jamerson in Canton, OH.  He was received by his Heavenly Father on December 11, 2018.

Bryon accepted Jesus Christ as His Lord and Savior at an early age.  He married Charlotte Torrence in 1983.  Bryon worked at LSI Graphics Solutions for 18...

Dec 10, 2018

Henry R. Armstrong, 73, departed this earthly life on December 10, 2018.  He was born on May 31, 1945 in Memphis, TN and had been a resident of the Akron community for a number of years.  Henry graduated from North High School and was retired after many years of faithful service from the Akron McNeil Company.He was Preceded in...

Dec 10, 2018

Joseph Holmes, Jr. "JoJo", age 74 of Canton, Ohio.  Departed this earthly life peacefully in his sleep on Monday, December 10, 2018.   He was born October 11, 1944 to the late Ethel (Timberlake) and    Joseph Holmes, Sr. In addition to his parents "Jo Jo" is preceded in death by his sisters Virginia Hall and Beatrice Montgomery; daughter, Delmira Freeman....

Dec 10, 2018

Thelma Jean Thurman, age 68, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 10, 2018.  She was born September 6, 1950 to the union of W. C. Thurman and Thelma Milton Thurman in St. Louis, Missouri.  She was one of six children.  Beloved by all who knew her, Thelma was a recent resident of Massillon, OH where she...

Dec 9, 2018

Herman Virden, JR. 55, transitioned from this life on Sunday, December 9, 2018.  He was born July 6, 1963 in Akron, Oh where he remained a lifetime resident. He will be greatly missed for his sense of humor, (always making you laugh), his fashionable taste in clothing and his "awesome" cooking skills.

Dec 8, 2018

Leevandis Hicks went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2018, at the blessed age of 91.  He was born in Summerland, MS and was a long time resident of the Akron community.  Leevandis retired from the Ohio Operating Engineers and was honorably discharged from the Unites States Army. Preceded in death by his parents and 3...

Dec 7, 2018

Dorthy Hazel Cooper was born to the late Edward and Mary Calhoun on April 28, 1933.  Dorthy worked at Stark County Welfare for 23 years before she retired.  She then began working at the Timken Company for the 15 years she was able to work.  Following she continued to enjoy house work and yard work at home and shopping...

Dec 7, 2018

John W. Stembridge Jr. "Tojo" was born September 10th, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to the late John W. Stembridge Sr. and Louise Twitty.  He was a 1961 graduate of South High School where he played football and baseball.  He served in the Marine Corps from 1961 to 1964.  In 1965 John began driving semi-tractor trailers long distance and retired...