Obituaries

Aug 16, 2025

Elder Chester Eugene Brown was born on April 14, 1932, in Canton, Ohio to Theodore Roosevelt Brown and Bessie Mae Brown. He was blessed with 14 siblings. He departed this life on August 16, 2025, surrounded by his family. He met Gloria Wright in 2005, and they were married on November 2, 2007. Elder Brown was an entrepreneur and...

Aug 15, 2025

Tommy R. Brown "Tom", age 62, transitioned peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on August 15, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Tommy was born on May 3, 1963, in Akron, Ohio to the late Carrie and Charles Brown Sr. He attended Akron Public Schools and although he had little formal education, he had...

Aug 15, 2025

Sheila Yvette Simpson was born April 30, 1966. She was 59 at the time of her passing on Friday August 15, 2025 in Dayton Ohio. Family, her role as mother, and grandmother, was most important in her life. This is where she drew her strength and left her legacy. As she struggled for many years with a devastating illness,...

Aug 15, 2025

Maurice Alonzo Donahoo, beloved husband, father, grandfather, relative and friend, affectionately known as Reese, peacefully transitioned from this life on August 15, 2025. Maurice was born on March 30, 1955, in Detroit Michigan to the late Lewis Samuel Donahoo Jr. and Asalee (Miller) Donahoo. Maurice was baptized at an early age at Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church. He...

Aug 12, 2025

Charlene Thompson passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born November 11, 1947, in Canton, Ohio to Ernie and Irene Parks. She was a dedicated employee for RTA as a driver for over 20 years. Charlene married the love of her life Jimmie Thompson in 1985, and they spent 35 blissful years...

Aug 10, 2025

Michael Eric Grant, age 65, was born in Canton, Ohio whose spirit was too grand to continue in this earthly vessel. He was born to the late Abraham and Ora Grant. He is preceded in death by his parents Abraham and Ora, his brother Gary Grant and special uncle Bazzel Spencer. A graduate of McKinley Senior High School and...

Aug 8, 2025

Terry L. Smith Jr. passed away Friday, August 8, 2025.  Terry was born on May 31, 1967, in Akron, Ohio as the first child of Terry L. Smith Sr. and Ada Alexander.

Terry was preceded in death by his mother, Ada Alexander and son, Shilo Smith.

He is survived and will truly be missed by...

Aug 7, 2025

Andre Scott, 63, of Greensboro, NC, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Born on July 2, 1962, in Akron, Ohio, to Louis Scott and Joanne Scott Mills, Andre was a man of great character, faith, and warmth. A devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, great brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, he touched countless lives with his generosity, humor,...

Aug 6, 2025

Sieada LaStarr Salaam (Whining Nanny/Buckle) was born on December 2, 1985 in Barberton, Ohio to Sharon Salaam-Brown and Jose Rentas Jr.

Sieada passed away August 6, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones.

Sieada is survived by her two daughters JaQua'sha Johnson (JB) and DaMiya Reeves; fiance, D'Angelo Reeves; mother, Sharon Salaam Brown (Liddell); father, Jose...

Aug 6, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for DELILAH E. JOHNSON. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 5, 2025

Mrs. Betty Jean Tucker Pleasant age 78 of Canton, Ohio gained her heavenly wings on August 05, 2025, unexpectedly after a brief illness. Betty was a treasured native of Mobile, Alabama, born on November 29, 1946, to the late Arceal Fountain Tucker and George Ray Tucker. She attended Trinity Gardens school in Mobile AL, Betty married the love of...

Aug 5, 2025

George Smith, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away on August 5, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on September 13, 1935, in Forkland, Alabama, George later made Canton, Ohio, his lifelong home. A devoted man of faith, George was a proud member of St. Paul A.M.E., Mt. Calvary 2nd Baptist, and Mt. Olive Baptist churches...

Aug 2, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Timothy J. Preib Jr, beloved father of three daughters, a devoted husband, and a cherished son, on August 2, 2025.

A service to honor and celebrate Timothy's life will be held at Rhoden Memorial on August 14, 2025. The visitation will begin at 11:00 AM,...

Aug 2, 2025

Lillie Everdell Henry went to be with her Lord on August 2, 2025.  She was born on May 3, 1931, to Sallie Harriet Byrd Smith and Frank Paul Smith, who both preceded her in death.  She was the second oldest of five, Mary Frances Smith, Walter Edward Smith, Henry Nathanial Smith (who are all deceased) and Beatrice Sophie Smith....

Aug 1, 2025

Ivan L. Carter departed this life on Friday, August 1, 2025. Born September 30,1972, to the late Silas and Pearl Carter. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers Silas Alan and Victor Carter Sr. and a host of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins who he loved dearly. Ivan leaves behind a legacy of family...

Jul 31, 2025

Yvonne Dennis Fedrick was born on January 15, 1951 in Akron, Ohio to Donald and Shirley Barkley.

She grew up in Akron, attended north High School and graduated from South High School.  She was a caring sister, loving mother, devoted grandmother, and overall, an amazing person.  She loved to play cards, go to bingo cook appetizing meals....

Jul 31, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for MICHAEL JEFFRIES. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 30, 2025

Eric Kelly departed this life suddenly at his home on July 30, 2025.

Born on March 20, 1969, in Akron, Ohio, Eric was the beloved son of James and Thomasine Kelly. A proud graduate of Firestone High School, he went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of Akron. His compassionate spirit...

Jul 30, 2025

It is with a heavy heart and great sorrow to announce that Mary P. Stalling peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

Mary, affectionately known as May Pearl, was a resident of Akron, Ohio.  She was the daughter of the late Lessie B. and Booker T. Stallings. She is the youngest of 10 siblings and a...

Jul 29, 2025

Amber Danielle Evans went home to be with the Lord on July 29, 2025 after a brief illness.

She was born on March 2, 1983 to Diane and Danny Evans.  Amber received her diploma from Timken High School and later attained her STNA License.  She had a nurturing spirit, and was a caregiver to many throughout the...