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R. S. Richardson
Feb 18, 2018
R.S. "Pops, Grandad, Little Daddy" Richardson, Sr., passed away February 18, 2018 at the age of 83 after a long life of loving his family, friends and community. R.S. was born October 5, 1934 in Indianola, MS. and had lived in Canton, Ohio since 1956. He is preceded in death by his loving beautiful wife Katie Bell Richardson; daughter,...
Fred J. Johnson
Feb 17, 2018
Fred J. Johnson of Las Vegas, Nevada, a Barberton native, passed away on Feb. 17 in Las Vegas. Freddie James Johnson was born in Barberton May 13, 1956. He graduated from Barberton High School in 1975, and from Miami of Ohio University in 1980, where he earned his master's degree in education. While at BHS Fred earned nine letter:...
Minnie Walker
Feb 15, 2018
Minnie Walker, passed away on February 15, 2018, in Fairburn, Georgia after an extended illness. Born in Asheville, North Carolina on May 28, 1928. She was a long time member of the Akron Community. Minnie retired from Summa Akron City Hospital as an LPN in the labor and delivery unit and also at Children's Hospital. She was a graduate...
Marvin Harris
Feb 12, 2018
Mr. Marvin Harris, age 77, departed this life on Febuary  12th  2018 after an extended illness. Marvin was born March 29th 1940, in Merriweather County Gay, Georgia to the late Eugene and Mattie Lou Gates Harris.  Upon graduation from Mckinley High School Marvin proudly served in The United States Air Force June 16 1960, where he was stationed in...
Melodee Renee Higgins
Feb 11, 2018
Melodee Renee Higgins was born on July 21, 1958 and went home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2018. Melodee was a lifetime resident of this community. She was as member of Faith Temple Church of the Living God, and had been employed as a psychiatric aide at Broadview Psychiatric Institution until her retirement in the 1990's....
Robert Jones, Jr.
Feb 11, 2018
Robert Jones Jr., transitioned from labor to reward on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the age of 83. He was born in Nassau County, Florida on September 27, 1934 to his parents, Robert Jr. and Gussie Jones. He was a member of St. John CME church and retired from Chrysler Corporation after 30+ years of service. Robert leaves to...
Shirley Edwards-Tolbert
Feb 8, 2018
Shirley Edwards-Tolbert, 59, passed away after an extended illness on February 8, 2018. She was born in Akron, Ohio on January 23, 1959. She attended South High School and was a member of Peoples Baptist Church. Shirley leaves to cherish her memory, significant other, Eddie Sperling; son, Samuel Wayne Tolbert; brother, Christopher (April) Tramell; grandchildren, Saniyah and Samuel Jr.;...
Latosha Lene Campbell
Feb 8, 2018
Latosha Lene Campbell, affectionately known as "Tosha", transitioned to glory on Thursday, February 8, 2018. She was born to Antoinette Dahn on November 13, 1977 in Canton, Ohio. She was a warm hearted, loving woman who lived her life for God. Tosha first attended Friendship Baptist Church, and at an early age she accepted Christ into her heart. She...
Nat Prather
Feb 8, 2018
Nat Prather was called home to glory land on Thursday morning, February 8, 2018 following a brief illness. He was surrounded and supported by his family and loved ones the last days of his life. Nat was born in Corinth, Mississippi on January 23, 1940 to the parents of Sam and Velma (Bell) Prather. Nat graduated Valedictorian in 1958...
Minister Lorenza Hatchett
Feb 5, 2018
Minister Lorenza Hatchett, age 82 of Canton, Ohio, went home to be the Lord on February 5, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and one sister. He leaves memories to children; Zelda, Eric(Barb), Violet(Earnest) Dixon and Orlando Hatchett; mother of his children, Thelma R.; brothers, Elder...
Paul Raymond Rodgers "Tall Paul"
Feb 3, 2018
Paul Raymond Rodgers, Sr."Tall Paul"Â 78, of Akron, OH, affectionately known as "Tall Paul" to family and friends, went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2018 at Summa Hospice. Paul was born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 12, 1939 to Homell Calhoun and Vera Mae Foster. Paul was a lifelong resident of Ohio. He was the...
Wynter L. Parker
Feb 3, 2018
On Saturday, February 3, 2018 our precious angel Miss Wynter L. Parker went home to be with the Lord at the tender age of 2 years old. Wynter had the most infectious smile she loved Minnie Mouse, playing with her brother and lets not forget she loved to EAT! Wynter    enjoyed her bath time and when her bath was...
Sheriece Tori Wilder
Jan 31, 2018
On January 31, 2018 Sheriece Tori Wilder departed this life unexpectedly at the age of 17. She was born in Akron, Ohio on August 6, 2000 to her parents, Yvette Wilder and Thomas Flippen. Sheriece attended Akron Digital Academy. She was loved by all who knew her. She leaves to forever cherish her loving memory her parents, Yvette Wilder;...
Anthony Jones
Jan 29, 2018
Anthony "Tony" Jones, age 55, was born September 14,1962 and  transitioned this life on January 29, 2018, to join his maternal grandmother Reather Kelley, paternal grandparents, Lynn & Eloise Jones, parents Michael & Dorothy Jones, brothers Michael and Mark Jones, and niece Marissa Nicole Jones. He leaves to cherish his memories Uncle George (Margaret) Kelley of Morristown NJ, Aunt...
Melvin Gregory
Jan 28, 2018
Melvin Gregory, 88, passed away quietly January 28, 2018. Born in Greenville, Alabama he was a lifetime resident of the community.Melvin retired from B &W after many years of service, he was an avid softball player and he loved to be in the garden. He liked nice cars and he was a sharp dresser who wore nice clothes. He...
Jeanette Mae (Caddell) Stevens
Jan 28, 2018
Jeanette Mae (Caddell) Stevens, (affectionately called Ma, Grandma, Granna, Nana, Gee, MamaGee, Mother Stevens), age 93, peacefully transitioned from this life on Sunday,    January 28, 2018, after an extended illness. Born in Carthage, North Carolina, to George and Nettie (Goins) Caddell, she was the youngest of 11 children. After the death of her mother, she was brought to Waynesburg,...
Carole Ann (Bess) Bronson
Jan 28, 2018
Carole Ann Bess-Bronson left this earth too soon on Sunday, January 28, 2018. Our sweet Carole was born to Regina and the late Carl Bess in Canton, Ohio on June 25, 1948. She was a devoted wife to LeBron Bronson and a loving mother to their children, Marcus of Chicago, Ryan of Canton and Alfreda of Detroit. She also...
Andre Pierre (Drakey) Howard
Jan 26, 2018
Andre Pierre Howard affectionately known as "Drakey", age 60, went home to be with the Lord after a good long fight with cancer on January 26, 2018. He was born on June 19, 1957 in Canton, Ohio to Gearline Holman (Howard). Andre graduated from McKinley Senior High School in 1975. After graduation he joined the Unites States Army. He...
Minnie Mitchell
Jan 26, 2018
Minnie Mitchell was born June 26, 1922 in Atlanta, GA to the late Phelix and Nellie Peters. At a young age the family relocated to Akron, Ohio where she was raised and resided all her life. Â In 1943 she was united in marriage to the late Charles Mitchell Sr. To this union were born four beautiful children William II,...
Nathaniel Mack
Jan 25, 2018
Nathaniel Mack, 59, was peacefully summoned to be with the Lord on January 25, 2018. Nate was born in Toledo, Ohio to the late Mr. and Mrs. Earl and Willa Mae Mack. He attended public school in Toledo, Ohio. He served in the United States Air Force and worked at the VA Hospital in Cleveland for 27 years where...
