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Melvin Duchauan Caruthers
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...
Luther "Oodie" Fuell
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...
Mattie Mcdonald
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...
Georgia Mae Moody
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,...
Joyce Marie (Pruitt) Massey- Allen
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...
Alvin Darnell Singfield
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;Â significant other, Jenny Schaeffer; stepchildren, Daniel and Carrie Scott; grandchildren, Kayden...
Raymond ("Toe Joe") Truitt
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...
Christine Jefferies
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...
Robert Lee Mccall
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.
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...
