Obituaries

Aug 1, 2018

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Aug 1, 2018

Anthony Allen known to family and friends as "Puff", passed away on August 1, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic while battling a life long illness. Anthony was born February 10, 1984, in Canton, Ohio, to Anthony Allen, Sr. and Francine Cherry.  Anthony was preceded in death by his loving sister   Adowana L. Cherry, his maternal grandmother Daisy Cherry, maternal...

Jul 29, 2018

Ean Rodnell Wells was born April 21 1986, to Ms. Melva Williams and Mr. Roger Wells. Ean Wells graduated from High School in 2004. He attended Albany State University his first year of college them continued his education at Georgia Perimeter where he obtained an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice. He later enlisted in the United States Military for...

Jul 28, 2018

Justin Clifford Daniels, age 37, of Canton, Ohio passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018.

Justin C. Daniels a deeply adorned son, Father, brother, uncle and friend was loved and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends; as well as watching sports.  Justin was known for his...

Jul 27, 2018

Y.Z. Traylor, (Zeke) was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 27, 2018 at the age of 85. He was born in Dothan, Alabama on February 1, 1933 to his parents, Floyd and Ollie Mae Traylor. He accepted Christ at the tender age of 10 years old at St. Peters Baptist Church in Alabama. He was...

Jul 27, 2018

TOGETHER AGAIN

Ellis Wilson Sr. was born on May 11, 1926 to Jessie and Florine Wilson in Montgomery, Alabama. He was the second of six children. Early in life, he accepted the Lord and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Montgomery for ten years. At the age of 18, he joined the United States Navy,...

Jul 22, 2018

Daisy I. Lovejoy, 90, passed away on July 22, 2018. She was born in Tallassee, Alabama. She lived in Akron over 20 years. She was born to the late William and Carrie Crawford. She was a foster grandmother and loved by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband McClennon. She leaves to...

Jul 22, 2018

David LaMarr Warthen age 60 of Massillon, Ohio died on July 22, 2018. He was born March 22, 1955 in Aultman, Ohio, to Mae Bell Warthen and the late David Torrence. He lived most of his adult life in Massillon and traveled all around the world as a self-employed long-distance truck driver for over 40+ years. He was  preceded...

Jul 21, 2018

TOGETHER AGAIN

David E. Nevins. went home to be with the lord on July 21, 2018. Born June 6, 1947 to the late Mr. Willie C and Sylvia Nevins in Duncanville Alabama. He worked at the Hilton in Fairlawn as a chef for 32 years. He enjoyed camping, fishing, cooking and (frog hopping.)He is preceded in death...

Jul 21, 2018

Gloria Jean Sipp Snyder went home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2018. Gloria was born on August 9, 1948. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Wilma Sipp; brother, Ira Sipp; grandson, Jamere Snyder. She was a loving mother to Wanda, Tracy, Lee (Lynda), Rodney (Nicky) and Marshae (Gary); 28 grandchildren, 35 great...

Jul 20, 2018

Freddie B. Patterson, Jr., born October 7, 1963.  Departed July 20, 2018.  Born to Mr. and Mrs. Freddie B. Patterson, Sr. and Raychiel Patterson.  Leaves to cherish his memory six siblings; Ella, Mark, Judy, Beverly, Stella, and Patrick (Lynetta);  grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel and Ella Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis and Fannie Patterson; (18) aunts and uncles, (47)...

Jul 19, 2018

Melvin Duchauan Caruthers, 57, was born on January 13, 1961 to Melvin Caruthers and Gwendolyn Smith in Chicago, Illinois. He received  his wings on July 19, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer, surrounded by love in the form of family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Caruthers and Gwendolyn Smith; brother, Troy Caruthers and twin...

Jul 17, 2018

Luther "OODIE" Fuell  passed away on July 17, 2018. He was born in Buchanan, Virginia he lived in the Akron community over 40 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mattie Fuell; 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Luther leaves to cherish his loving memory his sister, Dorothy Thomas of Roanoke, VA; nieces, great nieces, great...

Jul 16, 2018

On Monday, July 16, 2018 Mattie McDonald went home to be with the Lord at the age of 95. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her mother, Lily Benton Beaver; father, Nathan Beavers; brothers, Major Ragland, Augustus Beavers and Nathaniel Beavers; uncle, John Benton; sister-in-law, Dannie Ragland and niece, Brenda Ragland. Mattie leaves...

Jul 16, 2018

Georgia Moody opened the door to Heaven July 16, 2018, and was welcomed with open arms. Georgia was born June 16, 1931 in Marshville, Georgia to Pinkie Mae and John Henry Potter. Georgia was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Fritz Moody Sr.; her daughters, Betty Ellis, Ernesteen Oglesby, and her son Jerry  Potter; (4) brothers,...

Jul 16, 2018

Joyce Marie Pruitt Massey Allen, age 82, went home to be with the Lord after an extended illness. Joyce was born to James and Nettie Pruitt of Laurel Mississippi. Joyce moved to Ohio at an early age. After moving from Waynesburg to Canton, Joyce worked multiple jobs. She loved cooking, reading, pressing hair, taking care of her family, and...

Jul 13, 2018

ALVIN DARNELL SINGFIELD, 59, born in Akron, OH on Nov. 6, 1958, departed this earthly life on July 13, 2018. He was preceded in death by father, Charles and leaves to cherish his loving memory, mother, Etta; sisters, Ruby and Mary; brothers, Neil Gladney, Charles, Terry and Anthony;  significant other, Jenny Schaeffer; stepchildren, Daniel and Carrie Scott; grandchildren, Kayden...

Jul 10, 2018

Raymond "Toe Joe" Truitt was born on March 22, 1949 in Canton, Ohio.  He departed this earthly life on July 10, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center at the age of 69.  He was a very happy and friendly person and loved by many.  Raymond was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School where he was a member of the...

Jul 9, 2018

Christine Jefferies went home to be with the lord Monday evening July 9th, 2018 at the age of 75. Christine was an Akron native and retired from Chrysler Twinsburg Stamping Plant after a 22 year career. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Beadie Jeffries, and son Earnest Kelker Jr..  She is survived by her sisters Joan...

Jul 7, 2018

ROBERT LEE McCALL Robert Lee McCall, 58, was welcomed Home to be with the Lord the morning of July 7, 2018. He was employed by a selection of employers in The City of Akron will be remember by his loving family and many friends in the East Akron Community.