Obituaries

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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.  In 1943 she was united in marriage to the late Charles Mitchell Sr. To this union were born four beautiful children William II,...

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...

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...