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Rachael Mechelle Monroe
Jul 7, 2018
Rachael M. Monroe was born Rachael Mechele Robinson on November 5, 1966 to Grady and Mary Robinson. She departed from this earth on July 7, 2018. Rachael was known for her athleticism, bright smile and loving personality. Family was very important to her as was her relationship with the Lord as she was a baptized member of the Kingdom...
Theodis "Ted" Walker
Jul 6, 2018
Theodis "Ted" Walker was born to the late Alto and Eddie Lee on June 13, 1953 in Midway, Alabama and gained his heavenly wings on July 6, 2018. He was a kind hearted person who would help any and everybody. He worked at Tyson Berring and the Massillon Food Bank and also did lawn care for his neighborhood and...
Deacon Henry "Buddy" Caldwell, Jr.
Jul 6, 2018
Deacon Henry "Buddy" Caldwell, Jr. was born on August 31, 1930 to Henry Caldwell, Sr. and Millie Bell Howard-Caldwell in Autaugaville, Alabama. He went home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2018. Deacon Henry Caldwell leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 57 years, Mother Essie Caldwell. The two would have celebrated 58 years on...
Gussie Mae Smith
Jul 5, 2018
Gussie Mae Smith, 95, passed away on July 5, 2018 at Kobacker House Hospice Center in Columbus Ohio. Gussie was born in Forkland, Alabama on August 29, 1922. Gussie worked as a school teacher in Alabama in her early youth, for The Hoover Company in the WWII effort, and much later as a Brinks teller at People's Bank in...
Mark Blackmon
Jun 29, 2018
Mark Blackmon, 58, passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2018. He was born and raised in Akron, Ohio where he attended Akron Public Schools. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Amos Blackmon and Dorothy Williams; and sister, Geneva Morrison. He leaves to cherish his loving memory 7 siblings and a host of other loving relatives and friends....
Charles L. Tucker
Jun 29, 2018
Charles L. Tucker, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 60. He was born in Akron, Ohio on August 1, 1957 to his parents, Tommie Lee Tucker and Marlene Jones. He served in the U.S. Army. Charles is preceded in death by his mother, Marlene Jones; father, Tommie Lee Tucker and sister, Kimberly Lawson. Charles...
Mary Moore
Jun 25, 2018
Mary Moore (lovingly known to many as Aunt) went to be with our Lord in Heaven on Monday, June 25, 2018. Ms. Moore was born in Reedsville North Carolina, lived most of her life in Roanoke Virginia, and has resided the last 6 years in Akron, Ohio.  She was a loving, devoted, and caring daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.  ...
Keith Massey
Jun 23, 2018
Keith Massey, age 60 of Canton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Keith was born on March 28, 1958 and attended McKinley High School. Keith worked various jobs and at the time of his death, he was gainfully employed at Case Farms. He was due to get a promotion next week, due...
Ada Frances (Newsome) Mitchell
Jun 22, 2018
On June 22, 2018 , Ada Frances (Newsome) Mitchell, known to those who loved her best as Au Fraucious, ended an 83 year- long battle with Myasthenia Gravis and passed into the loving arms of her (and our) Savior, Jesus Christ. She suffered much but never wavered from her love for God, others and her desire to be a...
Geraldine (Harris) Freeman Lee
Jun 22, 2018
Geraldine Freeman- Lee was 76 years old residing in Canton, Ohio at the time she transitioned from her earthly body to her spiritual being, accepting her crown and gaining her wings at 3:45 am on Friday, June 22, 2018. Born Geraldine Harris on November the 10, 1941 in Merriweather County Gay, Georgia to the late Eugene and Mattie Lou...
Maccelius Massey
Jun 20, 2018
Maccelius C. Massey 51 of Canton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord after a brief illness. Max was born August 2, 1966 to James and Joyce Massey of Canton, Ohio. Max was preceded in death by his father James "Dick" Massey, brother Leon "Guy" Massey, sister Vanessa LeVert, and sister in law Josalyn Massey. Max was a...
Essie Mae (Rackley) Robertson
Jun 20, 2018
Essie Mae Robertson (Rackley), 81, peacefully transitioned and joined the Lord on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, surrounded by family. She was born on September 25, 1936 in Barberton to the late Buck and Shuler Rackley. Essie was a faithful member of Community Holiness Church. She will be lovingly remembered by her devoted husband of 62 years, Robert Robertson, Sr.,...
Willie Rhoden, Sr.
Jun 17, 2018
Willie Rhoden, Sr., at the blessed age of 70, made his heavenly transition on June 17, 2018. Born in Bessemer, AL, he had been a resident of the Akron community for most of his life. He was retired from UPS after many years of dedicated service, was a member of Teamsters Union #24 and a faithful member of United...
Wanda J. (Grizzard) Hood
Jun 14, 2018
Wanda J. Hood (née Grizzard) passed away peacefully on Thursday June 14, 2018 at Aultman Hospital surrounded by family and friends from complications related to cancer which she was diagnosed with in 2009. She was a life long resident of Stark County. She was born in Massillon on December 3, 1962 and was the daughter of Nadine Grizzard and...
Richard E. D. Johnson "Rickey"
Jun 12, 2018
Richard E. D. Johnson "Rickey" passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. He was born in Akron, Ohio on October 31, 1951 to the late Leonard and Lola B. Johnson. He graduated from the University of Akron with a master's degree in business education in 1985. He was a faithful member of Faith Temple Church of the Living God...
Deritha Nannetta Gates-Heath "Netta"
Jun 12, 2018
Deritha Nannetta Gates-Heath "Netta" passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. She resided in Canton, OH since 2014, Massillon, OH, Oahu, HI and Akron, OH. Born in Akron, Ohio on June 12, 1958 to the late Ben and Deritha (Woodsbey) Gates of Akron, OH. Devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. In addition to her parents she is...
Ray Vaughn Johnson
Jun 12, 2018
Ray V. Johnson, age 59 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. Ray was born on April 6, 1959 in Lincolnton, North Carolina to the late Billy and Evelyn (Nixon) Johnson. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister Betty S. Johnson. Ray...
Mary L. Carr "Puddin"
Jun 10, 2018
Mary L. Carr (Puddin) of Akron, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2018 at the age of 71. She was a loving dedicated mother of five children who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was last employed at Rockynol Retirement Home with 16 years of service. She is preceded in death...
Vallie Thompson
Jun 10, 2018
On Sunday, June 10, 2018 God called Vallie Thompson home to be with him at the age of 91 years old. She was born on June 22, 1927 in Mississippi to her parents, Willie Parker and Mabel Stevenson. She was a faithful member of Open Door Assembly Church. Vallie is preceded in death by her parents, Willie Parker and...
Roshell Robins
Jun 9, 2018
Roshell (Raybon) Robins, 75, went home to be with the Lord on June 9, 2018. She was born on December 6, 1942 to the late James and Vivian (Owens) Raybon in Birmingham, Alabama. Devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She is preceded in death by her parents, stepson and step grandson. She leaves to cherish her memory her...
