Obituaries

Sep 15, 2017

Mrs. Willie Edna Freeman, 87 of Canton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2017 in Aultman Hospital. Willie Edna was born the fifth child of Erbie and Edna Patton Sims in Greenville, Alabama. She was united in holy matrimony to Crosbie Freeman on September 9, 1952; and to this union were added two bundles...

Sep 14, 2017

Virginia "Plute" Davis, 87, passed away September 14, 2017 after an extended illness. She was a retired nurse's aid and was loved by all who knew her. Plute leaves to cherish her loving memory son, Lawrence Wright, brother, Edward (Janeth) Davis, and adopted brother, James (Pat) Hicks; sisters, June Brooks, Jimmie L. Davis; 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and...

Sep 13, 2017

Willie A. Carter, age 82 of Canton, Ohio passed away September 13, 2017. He was preceded in death by Rosie and Rayphil Carter; sister, Martha Harvey; brothers, Paul , Silas and George Carter; son, Devon Carter; daughter, Ladele Carter. Willie leaves to cherish his memory his children: Jeffery, Pam, Danny; sister, Rosie Graves; brothers, Alton and Rayphil Carter; special...

Sep 12, 2017

Keith Elliott Woodson, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2017. He was born in Canton, Ohio March 14, 1950 to the late Pearl and Joseph Woodson. Keith attended McKinley High School and later enlisted in the United States Navy. In addition to his parents Keith is preceded in death by his sister Brenda...

Sep 10, 2017

Gwendolyn Jordan, 80, went home to be with the Lord on September 10, 2017.  She was surrounded by her beloved family.  Gwen was born in Canton, OH and became a life-long resident of the Akron community.   She was a faithful member of St Ashworth Temple C.O.G.I.C Gwen was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Gwendolyn Early.  She...

Sep 10, 2017

James Watson was ushered to his heavenly reward on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at the age of 81. He was born November 10, 1935 to Eugene and Sheba Watson in Sanford, North Carolina. He moved to Canton at the young age of 6 years old in 1941.  A few years after coming to Canton, he started attending the Mt....

Sep 8, 2017

William C. Gordon Sr., 73, passed away on September 8, 2017 after an extended illness. William was born on December 17, 1943 to the late JB and Lucy L. Gordon Sr. in addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his wife, Julia Mae; daughter, Antoineen Gordon-Brown (Shay); brother, Leroy Gordon; sister, Zepherlean Tucker and nephew, Frank...

Sep 7, 2017

"God never promised an easy life. He said that we will have suffering and heartaches, but He also promised that He will be with us, to comfort us and reunite us on the other side.

"Gladys' Life Story

Gladys was born November 10, 1927 in Vernon Hill Virginia to Jack Jones and Mary Jones. She...

Sep 6, 2017

Karen A. Rosser, 58, went home to be with the Lord on September 6, 2017. She was born on May 26, 1959 to her parents, Leroy Sr. and Wanda Lawson in Akron Ohio. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Wanda Lawson Sr.; sisters, Rebecca,...

Sep 6, 2017

Bobbie Jean (Bell) Foster, 76 made a peaceful transition from this earthly life September 6, 2017.  Bobbie will be lovingly remembered by her mother Bettie M. Bell and her children Arminta Bell, Norman (Denise), Sharon, Bernice and Keith Foster; sisters, Evelyn Foster, Kameela Farrakhan, and Edythe Elayne Stinson; (10) grandchildren, (7) great-grandchildren with one on the way and a...

Sep 5, 2017

Betty Katherine (Lovelady) Duboise was born on June 29, 1932 to the late Charles and Beeler Lovelady in Paintrock, Alabama. She was a kind and giving person who showed love to everyone. She worked various jobs. Betty departed her life on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents; children, Barbara (Punkin) Duboise and Deborah...

Sep 4, 2017

Viola E. Smith rested from here labor in this life on September 4th, 2017. She leaves to celebrate her life and legacy: Husband J.B. Smith, Son, Jesse W. (Tina) Smith Jr., Daughter, Barbara J (Mark) Smith-Davenport, Sister, Louise (Joe) Jackson, brother Lander Redrick, children Chris, Anthony, Brian, Brandon, and Brittany Smith. Also a host of grand and great grandchildren,...

Sep 2, 2017

Deborah (DJ) Carlton, 56, went home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2017. She was born on January 21, 1961 to John and Rotelia Carlton in Akron, Ohio. As a life long resident of Akron she graduated from Buchtel High School and raised two children. Deborah enjoyed listening to music, spending time with her family and friends,...

Aug 30, 2017

Christopher J. Malone, 52, transitioned from labor to reward on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Aug 30, 2017

Clarence E. Holder, 63, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. He was born on January 19, 1954 in Mobile, Alabama.

Aug 29, 2017

Jeanous David Lattea of Cambridge, Ohio, age 52, passed away on August 29, 2017 after an extended illness. Dave was born in Barberton, Ohio to Jeanous Carl and Mildred Louise Lattea. He spent most of his childhood on a farm in Kimbolton, Ohio. David married Johnna Lattea on May 8, 1993 and to this union were two daughters, Charlotte...

Aug 28, 2017

Leroy Johnson, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle transitioned from this earthly life and changed his address to Heaven's Gates on Monday, August 28, 2017. He was born June 13, 1944 in Canton, Ohio. He was the son of the late Emmett Johnson and Lucy Mae (Clemmons) Green. Leroy graduated from McKinley High School where he excelled in...

Aug 26, 2017

GaVonte Darell Jones, age 25, went home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2017. He was born December 10, 1991 in Canton, Ohio to Yvonna  Armstrong and Dante Jones.

GaVonte was preceded in death by his grandmother Vanessa M. Walker and grandfather Larry H. Bennett.  He leaves to cherish his memory his children: GaVonte, Jr.,...

Aug 26, 2017

Roberta Jeanne Summers was born May 29, 1955 in Canton, Ohio to the late William and Arizona Summers.  She departed this life Saturday, August 26, 2017 after a brief illness. Roberta was a lifetime resident of Canton, Ohio and a 1975 graduate of McKinley High School.  In addition to her parents Jeanne was preceded in death by her sister...

Aug 24, 2017

Tolbert F. "Jerry" Burch, Jr., age 66, went home to be with the Lord on August 24, 2017. Born September 26, 1950 in Albany, Georgia to the late Inez (Lewis) and Tolbert Burch, Sr. He was employed at FedEx/Cleanet Systems USA for 9 years. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers John Burch,...