Obituaries

Dec 17, 2017

John Allen Wilkins Jr., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 17, 2017, after a long bout with cancer. He was born on March 4, 1948 in Giessen, Germany to the union of Berthena Jordan and John Allen Wilkins Sr. who was a lieutenant in the U.S. Army. John Allen graduated from The University of Akron,...

Dec 15, 2017

On Friday, December 15, 2017 God called home our precious angel Chance Moore at the tender age of 6. He was born on January 3, 2011 in Akron, Ohio to his parents, Markiesha Moore and Chauncy Williams. He was a student of Akron Public Schools. He is preceded in death by his great great grandmother, Mary Young and cousin,...

Dec 13, 2017

James Earl ("Greeze") Lenzy, age 72, went home to be with the Lord on December 13, 2017 at 4:55 pm after an extended illness at Aultman Hospital. He was born on August 7, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of Annie Ruth and the late Hezekiah Lenzy. He attended Trump Elementary and Canton South High School where he...

Dec 12, 2017

Richard "Ricky" Corey Thomas was born May 23, 1954 in Canton, Ohio to Elizabeth (Holston) Thomas and Richard Thomas.  He departed this life   Wednesday, December 12, 2017 after a brief illness.  Ricky lived in Canton for the past 51 years after   moving from Waynesburg when he was 12 years old.  He graduated from McKinley High School in 1972.  The...

Dec 10, 2017

Steve Wright, 28, passed away on December 10, 2017. He was born on January 17, 1989 to his parents, Dawn Cherry and Terrance Slayton. He graduated from Akron Public Schools. He was a member of Eagles Nest Ministries in Huntsville, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his step-father, Craig Warren Sr. Steve leaves to forever cherish his memory...

Dec 10, 2017

YoShawn Williams was born on June 2, 1992, in Canton, Ohio. He graduated from Timken Senior High School in 2011. YoShawn was raised in Church, Jerusalem Baptist, and was always told by his Grandma and Papa to come to the front. YoShawn was a loving spirit! A gentle giant, with an infectious smile. He was everyone's Big Little cousin....

Dec 8, 2017

Georgia M. Wood, born January 8, 1920 in Troy, Alabama to the late Fred Herndon, Sr. and Mattie (Still) Herndon. To this union nine children were born, six girls and three boys.Georgia was united in holy matrimony to Fletcher Wood. From this union a daughter was adopted Lois Wood. Georgia was a faithful member of the Shiloh Baptist Missionary...

Dec 7, 2017

Robert Lee Dunn, at the age of 76, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, New  Jersey, after years of extended illnesses.  Robert was born in Canton, Ohio on December 5, 1941, where he attended the public schools.  In the early 70's , he relocated to Newark, New Jersey where he was...

Dec 5, 2017

Mary Ann Hale was born on September 9, 1948 to Leroy and Inez Lester earned her wings on December 5, 2017. She leaves to mourn her daughter, Bernadette (Delrico) Humphries of Vancouver, WA; grandson, Quentin Lester and granddaughter, Shanelle Holmes both of Canton, Ohio; six great grandchildren, nieces, nephews other loving relatives and friends. Celebration of Mary Ann's life...

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,...