Obituaries

Jan 25, 2018

Claudia Mae Hall Daniels, 64 of Canton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 25, 2018.  She was the daughter of the late Vivian Young Hall Parker and Eugene B. Hall and Edward Parker, Sr.  Claudia never met a stranger.  Claudia received Christ when she was 12 years old and was a dedicated member of...

Jan 24, 2018

Leroy Story Reeves (88) went to be with the Lord January 24th, 2018, at Summa Health care facility,  after a long illness. He leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Leroy Reeves, Jr.,  Pastor Carolyn Walker (David), Ada Jenkins,  Carrie Rice (Carl), Patricia Terry (Wilmo), Cleo Wheeler (Sister), Frank Moore (Brother), Robert (Bobby) Story (Cousin), and a host of...

Jan 24, 2018

LaShay Shanea Ford, 25, went home to be with the Lord January 24th, 2018 in Columbus, Georgia.  LaShay was born on September 27,1992 in Canton, Ohio.  She graduated from GlenOak High School, Canton, Ohio class of 2010. She was also a 2016 Bachelor of Science Degree graduate of Kent State University, Kent Ohio.  LaShay was a member of The...

Jan 23, 2018

Doyle Duncan passed away on January 23, 2018. He was born on August 21, 1950 in Miami, Florida to Freddie and Gladys Duncan. Doyle is preceded in death by his parents, Freddie and Gladys Duncan; grandmother, Mamie Walker; sisters, Jerri Hank, Charlene, Barbara and Gwen Duncan; brother, Freddie and Willie Duncan. He leaves to mourn his passing his only...

Jan 22, 2018

George "Poncho" Harris went home to be with his Heavenly Father on January 22, 2018.  Born February 21, 1951 to the late Lela Harris and Samuel H. "DOC" Williams.

George leaves to mourn his passing his estranged wife Jacqueline (Kimble) Harris of Columbia, South Carolina; his life partner, Ms. Marilyn Winn of Canton, Ohio; (2) sons, Kerry...

Jan 22, 2018

Mr. Henry A. Brown, 77 passed away suddenly on January 22, 2018.  He was a resident of Akron, Ohio He leaves to celebrate his  life, wife, Evelyn Brown; two daughters, Tracye Brown of Columbus, Ohio and Sherida Brown of Sterling Hts, MI.; two sons, Allen Dewayne (Pamela) of Akron, OH, and Patrick Brown of Akron, OH; three brothers,  Everett  ...

Jan 21, 2018

It is with great sadness the family of Virginia Loretta Forrester announced her passing on January 21, 2018 after an extended illness, at the age of 76.  She accepted Christ at an early age and was a devoted member of True Vine Ministries. With a nurturing spirit, Virginia enjoyed caring for others for over 20 years working as a...

Jan 18, 2018

Grant Pressley Sr., was called to be with Lord on Thursday, January 18, 2018. He was born on September 5, 1925 in Boston, Georgia to Melvin and Elizabeth Bryant Pressley. He was number 8 of 10 children. Through the strong spiritual background of his family, he found Christ at an early age, and later attended Union Baptist Church.  Pressley...

Jan 17, 2018

Lewis Anthony Brown, age 43, went home to be with our Heavenly  Father on January 17, 2018.  Lewis was preceded in death by his brother Eugene Brown, Jr. ; grandparents, Lewis and Louise Gilmer and Annie L. Brown; uncle, Donnie Brown; aunts, Elizabeth Brown, Louanna Brown; nephew, Michael "Teeth" Brown. He leaves to cherish his precious memory to his...

Jan 17, 2018

Marie E. Greene-Jackson "Ms. Marie" was born in Meridian MS, to the late Houston Wilson and Clarice Brown.  She moved to Akron Ohio in her early teens where she remained a lifetime resident. She was preceded in death by husband Lester Jackson; children; Ronald, Roland, and Roberta Greene.  Stepson; Jerome Murphy.  Brother; Leon Wilson Sr., sister; H Lorena Young,...

Jan 16, 2018

Ernest "Bubba" Johnson, went home to be with the Lord at home with his family near his side. Ernest  aka "Bubba" and "Ernie" was born in Akron, Ohio to Eula Mae (Williams) Johnson and Leonard Johnson on December 1, 1923. He attended Akron South High School. Bubba joined the U.S. Navy in  August 1943 and was honorably discharged in...

Jan 14, 2018

Martha Jenkins passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018 in the Cleveland Clinic. Martha was preceded in death by daughter Marcella Crystal; mother, Lula D. Jenkins and father Robert Jenkins. Martha is survived by sister Alice Hampton; daughter,  Sharon Ramsey; son, LeShawn Jenkins; niece, Robert (Jay) Branch Thomas; great  nieces, Chanel Branch, Ramiah Kelly; great nephews, Eric Branch, Sr. and...

Jan 13, 2018

Lemmel Dotson was born August 8, 1939.  He was the 2nd oldest of 10  children born to  Tommy, Sr. & Lou Winnie Dotson in Panther Burn,  Mississippi.  Lemmel, moved to Canton in 1965 to make a better life for his family.  He then helped to move his sisters and brothers and their families to Canton. Lemmel retired from Canton...

Jan 12, 2018

David Jerome Thornton, 61, went home to be with the Lord January, 2018.  David was born on August 22, 1956 to the late Ramona Thornton and Harvey Parks in Comer, Georgia.  In his early years he served in the United States Army.  After an honorable discharge from the Army he worked alongside his mother in their family owned bakery...

Jan 11, 2018

Tyrell Clinton Culver, age 25, was born March 8, 1992 in Canton, Ohio as a twin brother to Terrence Culver to mother Zina Culver Edwards. He was baptized in January of 2000.  Tyrell graduated with his GED from Project Rebuild in 2017.  He was a loyal soul with a loose spirit.  He will always be remembered by his family...

Jan 11, 2018

Emma B Mitchell went home to be with the Lord after a short illness on January 11, 2018 at the blessed age of 85.She was a lifelong resident of Akron; a loyal Cleveland Browns fan and avid Bingo Player. She was born December 12, 1932, to Hudson and Margaret Burkett. After graduating from Central High School, her focus was...

Jan 10, 2018

Clarence Cox "CC",65, departed from this early life on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Clarence was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and moved to Akron at an early age. He attended Akron Public Schools, where he graduated from North High School in 1971, Clarence attended Hummel Business College, and retired from Metro RTA with thirty years of service. Clarence is preceded...

Jan 10, 2018

Wali Waheem, 78 passed away quietly at his residence. He leaves to cherish his loving memory his wife, Baheejah; eleven children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Home Going celebration will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Rhoden Memorial Home 1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, Ohio 44306. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until...

Jan 6, 2018

Robin Lamont Williams, 62, of Henderson, Nevada transitioned to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 6, 2018 after a brief illness. Robin was born August 28, 1955 in Canton Ohio.

A graduate of Canton McKinley High School, "Rob" as everyone knew him, was a unique soul who loved to work on cars, have fun, and make...

Jan 5, 2018

Bettie Jean Oliver went home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2018.  Bettie was born September 7, 1944 to Arthur and Lucille Johnson in Marion, Alabama.  She moved to Canton in 1965 where she was employed by the House of Loretto, then the Hoover Company where she retired after 28 years due to illness.  Bettie was preceded...