Obituaries

Dec 5, 2017

Fred Mathews affectingly known as "Butch" passed away en route to Jamaica on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the age of 71.  Fred was born in Canton, Ohio September 18, 1946 to the late Arnetta Mathews and Smith Mathews, Sr. He graduated from McKinley High School and went on to earn a degree from Bowling Green in education in...

Dec 4, 2017

Abraham (Abe) Smith Sr., 72, of Canton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 4th, 2017, with his wife and loved ones by his side. He was born on February 12, 1945 in Canton, Ohio to Eugene W. and Olar Mae Smith.

Abraham accepted the Lord as his Savior at a young age. ...

Dec 4, 2017

Earl (Hun) Redrick, 64, of Canton, Ohio transitioned from this life to eternal life on Monday, December 4, 2017. He was born in Canton, Ohio to Emma Redrick and Earl Barnes on July 15, 1953. He graduated from Canton McKinley High School.  Following graduation, he worked for B&D Barrel, Carlisle Plastics and was currently employed by the Canton City...

Dec 3, 2017

Hugh Dorsey Cade, Jr., 71, of 1470 Stimson Street, Akron, OH. 44320 died peacefully at Cleveland Clinic-Akron General Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center on Sunday, December 3rd, 2017, the same day as his father Hugh Cade, Sr.'s homegoing in 1986, following an extended illness.  He was surrounded by loved ones. Family will receive the bereaved on December 16,...

Dec 3, 2017

Gregory L. Davis Sr., known to many as "Greg" was a beautiful person blessed with the heart of gold. He loved good food, family, and friends. He was born on July 31, 1957 in Akron, Ohio to Rosetta (Ulysses) Davis Sr. and passed away on December 3, 2017 after a long illness. As a child, Greg was raised to...

Dec 1, 2017

Wanda Jean Cheek "Jeannie" went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 1, 2017. Wanda was born on July 2, 1946. She graduated from Sandy Valley High School Class of 1966. Wanda worked at TRW, LTV, Canton Healthcare and caring for her mother. Wanda was a longtime member of Greater Bethel Apostolic. She moved her membership to...

Dec 1, 2017

Mary Louise Williams (Dowdell) went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 1, 2017, at the age of 69. She was born in Macon, Georgia on January 3, 1948. Mary was a member of H. Templeton Ministries COGIC. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Williams and her grandson, Tiawn Barham. Mary leaves to forever...

Dec 1, 2017

Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 151 Westwood Ave., Akron, Ohio 44302.

Nov 29, 2017

Jaymes Terrell Ball II, Known as Jayme to his loved ones, was taken unexpectedly from his family on November 29, 2017.  Born December 25, 1988 in canton, Ohio to Amanda Brown and Jaymes Terrell Ball I.  Jayme would have been 29 years old this Christmas.  He loved video games.  He enjoyed drinking his monster energy drinks, writing poetry and...

Nov 27, 2017

Isaiah was born August 25, 1930 in Birmingham, Alabama to the now deceased Dick and  Mattie (Floyd)  Boykin. He attended Birmingham Public Schools, and accepted Christ at an early age at the First Baptist Church Mountain Park. After serving in the US Army from  May 21, 1950 to May 20, 1953 he lived in California for a while and...

Nov 26, 2017

Ronald "Ronnie" A. Claybourne, Sr., 68, passed away November 26, 2017. He was born May 17, 1949. Ronnie graduated from McKinley High School 1968 and Parson College with an education degree. He was a McKinley Bulldog Basketball twice lettered player. Ronnie was an owner/ operator truck driver. He enjoyed dancing  He was preceded in death by grandfather George Claybourne,...

Nov 24, 2017

Ralph M. Cheffin Sr., made his peaceful transition on Friday, November 24, 2017 at the age of 71. He was born in Monroe Louisiana to his parents, Anderson and Bessie Cheffin on August 13, 1946. He was employed at Brecksville VA as a recreational therapist. Ralph graduated from Grambling University where he was a star running back, and also...

Nov 24, 2017

Flora Lee (Bolden) Marsh was born in Chattanooga, TN on April 15, 1942. She made her transition from her earthly home on Friday, November 24, 2017 in the care of Hickory Ridge Nursing facility. She spent her childhood in Chattanooga, graduating from Hower High School and relocated to Akron, Ohio during her mid adult life working as a former...

Nov 22, 2017

Diana Lynn Rushin passed away November 22, 2017, after an extended illness. Born in Canton, Ohio on July 24, 1957, she was preceded in death by her sister, Julia Rushin, stepfather Daryl Bell, grandmother Maxine Epps, aunt, Virginia Lee Gardner, uncle Clarence Epps, great-grandmother Julia Rushin and close friend George Carter.

Diana leaves behind her mother, Joan...

Nov 21, 2017

Rose M. Jones (Rosie) 77 of Massillon passed away at Aultman Hospital on Nov 21, 2017 due to complications of a stroke. She was born in    Florida the daughter of Larry and Mary McLendon on Oct 4, 1940 Rose was a member of Shiloh Baptist church where she was a member of the missionary group at the church. There...

Nov 19, 2017

Kenneth D. Massey, 43, passed away November 19, 2017 after a life long battle with sickle cell anemia with his loving family by his side.  Ken was born June 4, 1974 to parents Kenneth "Pete" and Patricia (Seymour) Massey.  A graduate of Timken High School and the National Institute of Technology, Ken worked as a technical support specialist until...

Nov 18, 2017

On November 18, 2017 J.D. Peterson made his transition from this earthly home to his heavenly home at the age of 83. He was born on October 25, 1934 to his parents Sam Robinson and Jewel Edwards in Luverne, Alabama. He was employed as a truck driver for Luntz Corporation for many years until his retirement. J.D was a...

Nov 18, 2017

Dierre Spaulding, "Spook" went home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, November 18, 2017. He was born on May 17th 1990 in Fort Stewart, Georgia. He was self-employed by the company named "Spaulding Hauling". He earned his Associates Degree as a Medical Assistant at Fortis College and was currently enrolled at The University of Akron. He is survived...

Nov 17, 2017

Bernice was born June 30, 1927 in Elkton, Tennessee.  At the early age of 5 she moved to Canton with her parents Milton and Leola (Jenkins) Watkins. She attended Canton Public Schools. At age 18 she married James E. Stephens, Sr. Two children were born to this union James E. Stephens, Jr. and Sandra L. Stephens. The marriage ended...

Nov 12, 2017

Shirley Ann (Kelly) Edwards was born in Akron, Ohio on March 8, 1934, to Parents Leonard and Estelle Kelly, went home to be with the Lord on November 12th 2017. Shirley was a lifetime resident of Akron, accepting the Lord at a young age, becoming a loyal member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. Here she offered her knowledge on...