Obituaries

Mar 7, 2018

Willie Jerome Johnson, Sr. was born in Fairfield, California on November 9, 1961 to Sylvester Johnson, Sr. and Barbara Jean Johnson.  The family settled in Chicago, IL where he graduated from Phillips High School.  Willie's father was in the Air Force so he traveled extensively, to Anchorage, Alaska, Tucson, Arizona, Niagara Falls, New York, Grand Forks, North Dakota, Philippines,...

Mar 4, 2018

Louis E. Ball, Sr., age 95, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning March 4, 2018 at his home. He was born on March 11, 1922 in Fairfax, Virginia to the late Dr. Eugene, Sr. and Gladys Ball. He was honorably discharged from active duty in the United States Army. He retired from the Timken Company...

Mar 3, 2018

Michelle Dana McDew was born September 5th, 1973 in Canton, Oh to the late Christine Ann Leighton and Mark Edward McDew. She accepted Christ and was a member of Faith Family Church in Canton, Ohio. She also attended Jesus Speaks Christian Center.

Michelle attended Timken Sr. High school, but would go on to receive her GED later...

Mar 3, 2018

Antionette Dahn was born in Massillon, Ohio July 16, 1957 to Amie Steele. Antionette entered heavens gates on March 3, 2018. Antionette spent some of her younger years in Victorville, California with her mother Amie Sheegog. She was then sent to Massillon, Ohio to spend the rest of her years with her late grandmother Susie Steele and special aunt  ...

Mar 2, 2018

Michelle Blanche Freeman, born to the late H.T. and Marion Wallace, on March 22, 1961, in Canton, Ohio. Michelle graduated from McKinley High School in 1980 and was most recently employed by the Canton City School Transportation Department, which she truly enjoyed!  Michelle accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Canton, Ohio.  ...

Feb 26, 2018

Georgia Merryweather, 72, passed away on February 26, 2018. She was baptized at a young age at St. Thomas Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. T.H. Bell; later joining Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church under Pastor Roy W. Gary. She was former First Lady of Good Hope Baptist Church, where she served faithfully for 33 years alongside her...

Feb 23, 2018

Bertha Jean Howard was born July 23, 1957, and was a life-long resident of Canton, Ohio. She departed this earthly life on Friday, February 23, 2018. Bertha retired from the VA Medical Center-Canton in 2015 after over 20 years of service. Bertha was also a decorated Army Veteran. While able-bodied, she was an active member of Antioch Baptist Church,...

Feb 22, 2018

Lionel is a 300 month old veteran of the comedy stage who has his roots right here in Northeastern Ohio. With a style that many have compared to Sinbad, everyone loves Lionel's clean and funny comedy. Who would ever thought that a pastry chef would eventually have the opportunity to open for such legendary performers as the Temptations and...

Feb 18, 2018

On February 18, 2018, our beloved James Edward Gaitor "Jimmy" passed away due to an extended illness.  God decided it was time for another one of His angels to come home.  Jimmy also known as "Gaitor" was born on March 10, 1962.  He attended McKinley Senior High School.  He had a passion for sports and nice cars.  He enjoyed...

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,...

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:...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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.;...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 3, 2018

Paul Raymond Rodgers, Sr."Tall Paul"  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...