Obituaries

Aug 23, 2017

Gerald Frank Burkett, Jr., 58, transitioned home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. He was born in Akron, Ohio on December 3, 1959 to his parents, Gerald Frank Burkett Sr. and Bernice Burkett. He was a member of New Millennium Baptist Church. Gerald is preceded in death by his mother, Bernice Burkett. Gerald leaves to...

Aug 23, 2017

George L. Bibbs, 79, was called home to be with the Lord on August 23, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his daughters, Carmen Crawford,Tuesday Greer, Sharon and Karen of Buffalo, NY; sons, Joseph Moore, Louis Bibbs of Buffalo, NY and Patrick Groomes of Akron, OH; sisters, Cleo Buckner of Akron, Jessica Ellis of...

Aug 22, 2017

Lisa "LiLi" Ann Terrill, passed away on August 22, 2017 at Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. She was born June 26, 1967 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Eddie Lee Hampton, Sr. and Alberta Hampton. The Hampton family relocated to Canton, Ohio where Lisa and her siblings grew up. She graduated from Timken High School in Canton,...

Aug 22, 2017

Ruby J. Taylor- Woolridge, transitioned home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. She was born in Akron, Ohio to her parents, Wesley and Dorothy Taylor on June 25, 1949. Ruby is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Isaiah Eddie and brother-in-law, Laymon Pettaway Jr. She leaves to cherish her loving memory her sons,...

Aug 20, 2017

Vincent D. Hatchett, Sr. went home to be with the Lord on August 20, 2017 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was a 20 year management employee of Bobby Layman Chevrolet in Columbus, Ohio. Vincent was a very devoted husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend. Preceded in death by his sister Janet and father Owen Hatchett,...

Aug 19, 2017

Viola Smith was born May 11, 1940 in Demopolis, Alabama to the late Leonard and Lou Virginia Smith.  She departed this life on August 19, 2017 following an extended illness.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Canton, Ohio.  Viola was a member of Mt. Calvary 2nd Missionary Baptist...

Aug 13, 2017

Isaac Grant, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on August 13, 2017 following an extended illness. Born January 20, 1934 to the late Elbert and Annie (Jones) Grant. Isaac was a faithful member of Union Baptist Church. He was a former employee of Babcox and Wilcox, and he retired from Stark CountyEngineer. Isaac enjoyed hanging out...

Aug 13, 2017

James T. Cody, passed away August 13, 2017 after a brief illness with his daughters by his side. He was retired from formerly known Alliance Tube Company. He enjoyed good music, model airplanes, and a good practical joke. Preceded in death by his parents, he leave to forever cherish his loving memory his daughters Malia (Chad) Park and Dessa...

Aug 12, 2017

On Saturday, August 12, 2017 God called our mother Estelle Boyer from labor to reward at the age of 85. She was born in Montgomery, Alabama on March 2, 1932 to her parents, John B. and Rosa Lee Lytle. She was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church where she served on the nurse's guild, choir, culinary, grief...

Aug 11, 2017

Myrtle Brooks (Swain), 78, made a peacefull transition from this earthly life August 11, 2017. Born in Coosada, Alabama, she came to the Akron area as a child. She had been a homemaker for all of her adult life. Myrtle was preceded in death by parents, Floyd and Hattie Brooks; the love of her life, Eddie Swain Jr.; brothers,...

Aug 8, 2017

Isabell Dukes-McDonald passed away on August 8, 2017 with her children by her side. She was born on November 18,1939 in Luverne, Alabama to the late Sylvester and Lillie Ruth Dukes.  Isabell married Roosevelt McDonald, Sr. and they were married for 56 years.

Isabell was a homemaker for the majority of her life and took great pride...

Aug 6, 2017

Veralene Harris Malone passed away on August 6, 2017. She was born on February 20, 1929 in Barberton, Ohio and graduated from Barberton High School in 1947. After high school, Veralene attended and graduated from Beauty College in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the first ever in her family to attend college. After retiring from the U.S. Postal services in...

Aug 4, 2017

Earlene Lowe received her wings on August 4, 2017 after a short illness. Earlene was born to Levi and Alberta Sayles in Greenville, South Carolina. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Lowe Sr. (RC); daughter Kimberly Lowe; and grandson, Jason Dennis. She leaves to mourn her passing her son, Robert Lowe Jr. (Jeanette); grandson, Cameron...

Aug 3, 2017

Michael Andrei Cobb, 64, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 3, 2017.  He was born in Beckley, W.V., on January 14, 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents George Edward and Dorothy Belle Cobb. He is survived by his daughters Tashana Cobb, Paula Cobb-McCullough, Dorshay Cobb; brother, Larry Cobb; sisters, Arrian (Richard) Garner,...

Aug 1, 2017

In the wee hours of the morning on Thursday, July 27, 2017. Our Heavenly Father sent His Angel to escort his daughter   Cynthia D.M. Hawkins-Preston home. She was born December 2, 1944 to Henry and Delores Hawkins of Alliance, Ohio. She attended the Alliance City Schools, graduating from Alliance Sr. High, Alliance, Ohio.

She accepted Christ and...

Jul 31, 2017

Gail Hall-Nero was born July 3, 1954 in Canton, Ohio. She went home to be with the Lord on July 31, 2017. Gail attended McKinley Sr. High school. Preceded in death by her parents James Lewis Hall, Sr. and Rebecca Hall ,her son James Nero; aunts, Elizabeth Hampton, Shane Baber, and Etta Bradley. She leaves to cherish her memory...

Jul 27, 2017

Clay D. Mann Jr. known to family as "June" passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the age of 58 in his home.

Clay was born December 10, 1958 in Canton, Ohio to Clay D and Clydia Mae (Dykes) Mann.  He was a graduate of McKinley  High School and attended Ashland University where he earned an Associate...

Jul 26, 2017

Benjamin "Ben" Smith, son of the late Eugene and Ola Mae Smith, was born in Canton, Ohio on September 29, 1948.  He was the youngest of seven siblings.  Ben accepted Christ as a young adult and became a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.  He attended McKinley High School.  Some of his favorite pastimes include fishing, playing cards, and...

Jul 25, 2017

Frederick (Ricky) passed away on July 25, 2017 at Maryview Hospital, Portsmouth VA surrounded by members of his family.  Ricky was born to James Earl (deceased) and Annie B. Mitchell on Sept. 20, 1960 in Canton, OH.  Ricky was the third child and attended public schools in Canton.  Ricky had a typical childhood where he enjoyed playing with his...

Jul 24, 2017

Darnetta Chapman, went home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2017. She was 48 years old. Darnetta was born on January 4, 1969 to the late Dewitt Chapman and Jeanette Turneur.  Darnetta was the beloved sister of Twilla Chapman and Brandon Chapman. She was born in Akron, Ohio and was a product of Akron Public School System....