Obituaries

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.,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jun 7, 2018

Mable L. Gordon left her earthly choir to sing in the Lord's heavenly choir on June 07, 2018. Born in Canton, Ohio on June 11, 1931, Mable has been a pillar in the community for all her 86 years.

Baptized at an early age, she loved the Lord and continued to serve Him through song. Mable never...

Jun 5, 2018

Paul Henry Ede, born December 17, 1946 in Canton, Ohio to Henry and Gladys (Rice) Ede. He was a graduate of McKinley Senior High and served in the US Army in the Vietnam War. Paul departed this life on earth June 5, 2018 at the age of 71. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Gladys...

Jun 5, 2018

Diamond T. Smith was born on December 20, 1990 in Akron, Ohio. He passed away on June 5, 2018 at the age of 27. He is preceded in death by his mother, Albertha (Squeaky) Slaughter; father, Jasper Mitchell. He is survived by his son, Diamond T. Smith Jr; mother, Lynda (Samuel) Smith; grandmother, Ethel Smith; aunt, Carol McDaniel and...

May 31, 2018

Donameche Daniels, 79, passed away on May 31, 2018, in Akron, Ohio. He was born on March 20, 1939 in Cincinnati, Ohio most of his life, but moved to Akron in 2010 with his lovely wife, Vonda Daniels. Don was in the Air Force from1959-1963 and a Marine in the Vietnam War from 1964-1968. After the military he went...

May 30, 2018

Linda was born on February 19, 1949 in Heflin, Alabama to Clyde and Annie (Stephens) Brown.  Linda was a graduate of Massillon Washington High school and attended The University of Akron.  Linda retired from the Timken Company in 2000, after 30 years of service.  She enjoyed shopping for fine jewelry, laughing, traveling, and loving on her family.  Linda was...

May 28, 2018

On Saturday, May 28, 2018 Thomas E. Robinson Sr. "Troy" made his transition home to be with the Lord at the age of 76. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on July 28, 1941to his parents, Lundy and Ernestine Robinson Sr. He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Robinson; parents, Lundy and Ernestine Robinson Sr.; brothers, James...

May 22, 2018

Susie Mae (Johnson) Harris-Finney, or "Gulley" as she was affectionately called by those close to her, completed her journey on May 22, 2018 at the blessed age of 72. Susie Mae was born on July 20, 1945 in Hayneville, Alabama. She became a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in 1959.  She was one of the original members of...

May 21, 2018

Claude Beauford Jr., 60 passed away on May 21, 2018 at the age of 60. He was born on October 15, 1957 to his parents, Claude and Annie Beauford Sr. He is preceded in death by his father, Claude Beauford Sr.; son, Carnell Beauford; sister, Yvette and Patricia Beauford. He leaves to forever cherish his loving memory his wife,...

May 20, 2018

Susie Mae Williams was born on July 10, 1928 to Willie and Maebell Stevenson in Savoy, Mississippi where she was raised and attended school. She later relocated to Akron, Ohio and worked at the Ohio Edison building for many years until she retired. Susie enjoyed cooking, baking and taking care of her family. She was known to make the...

May 15, 2018

Pastor and Evangelist Marlon B. Varner went home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2018. He was a lifetime resident of the Akron Community. Marlon is preceded in death by his parents, Carvin Sr. and Rebecca Varner; brothers, Gerald and Carvin Jr. He leaves to cherish his loving memory brothers, David Keaton of Akron, OH, Milton (Linda) Woods...

May 14, 2018

Monday, May 14, 2018, Ater Mae Curtis was called home at 7:55 a.m.  After leaves to cherish her memory her baby sister Linda Robinson of New York, and (4) sons, Robert Curtis of N. Canton, Ohio Bobbie (Melanie) Curtis of Houston, Texas, Orlucas, Jr. (Javonda) Curtis of West Chester, Ohio, Alton Curtis, Sr. of Canton, Ohio and grandchildren, great...