Obituaries

May 4, 2017

Fritzee Alycia Yanosik, 73 of canton Ohio, decided that she had enough and peacefully slid into eternity to be with her late husband Ronald Yanosik, father Leroy Walker, mother Alice Walker, Brother Leroy Walker Jr., sister Judith Bozeman, Nephew Ricky Bozeman, Niece Kia Walker and Sister in-law Alma Owens. Fritz leaves her sister Ondra Walker (Baltimore MD) and brother...

May 1, 2017

William Mitchell II, (Billy), 69, departed this earthly life on May 1, 2017. He was a life time resident of the Akron community where he worked many years for the City of Akron in the Sanitation Department. William was a member of the Children of The I AM Church and a graduate of South High School class of 1965....

May 1, 2017

Kieondre J. Simmons-Russell " Teddy" went  home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2017. He attended Hills Temple Church and he was a 2015 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. He is preceded in death by his great grandparents, Bishop Kenny and Mother Catherine Simmons, Anna M. Russell-Taylor and Joe R. Russell, Bishop John B. and Rachel...

Apr 30, 2017

Dennis Dean Hooten, was born on October 13, 1954 in Massillon, Ohio.  He was the fourth of seven children born to Willie Lee and Ethel Mae Hooten.  He made his transition on Sunday April 30, 2017 in Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, Minnesota. He received his education in the Canton Public School system.  Growing up, he enjoyed sports but...

Apr 27, 2017

Ricki Lamar Reynolds was born in Canton, Ohio on March 16, 1947.  Ricki departed this earth on Apri 27, 2017.  Ricki loved his family and friends. He had a deep appreciation for art and jazz music. Ricki had a wonderful sense of humor. He was       preceded in death by his parents Charles S. and Anne Reynolds; brother, Charles S....

Apr 25, 2017

Aundrey Maurice Robinson was born March 5, 1974 in Pomona Valley, California to James Robinson and Dorothea Lee. He went home to be with the Lord April 25, 2017. He attended Ravenna High School where he participated in football and basketball. Dre lived in Akron, Ohio after a short stay in Ravenna. He worked in a janitorial service in...

Apr 25, 2017

Saundra Jean House Robinson Jackson was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 28, 1940 to Joe and Jamesetta McCord House. She attended Louisville Public Schools until the 8th grade when she relocated with her family to Cleveland Ohio.  Saundra graduated second in her class from East Technical High School in 1957 where she participated as a varsity cheerleader and...

Apr 24, 2017

Cheryl Lee Moore, 59, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 24th2017. Cheryl was born in Akron, OH on December 24th 1957 to the late Percy L. Bady and Mollie C. Bady (Prentice).Cheryl graduated from St. Vincent - St. Mary High School in June 1976. She met and married the love of her...

Apr 24, 2017

Mary Frances Love was born on November 28, 1925 to Joseph and Elsie Small in the city of Clarksville, Virginia. She had 5 siblings they are all deceased. Mary worked for the Extention Service where she taught nutrition and cooking classes for young mothers and families. Mary was very well loved by everyone in the south Barberton community. She...

Apr 19, 2017

Deborah L. Flowers was born July 21, 1949 to the late Marka and Antonia Flowers. Growing up she attended Antioch Baptist Church with her mother under the leadership of Pastor Henderson. In later yeas Deborah attended Grace Christian Fellowship. As a child Deborah spent a lot of time in Aultman, Ohio running through her grandfathers garden. She would later...

Apr 17, 2017

Cheryl L. Derricott, 64, went home to be with the Lord on April 17, 2017. She was born in Akron, Ohio to her parents, Leon Roberts and Eula Derricott on April 3, 1953. She is preceded in death by her parents and son Nathaniel. She leaves to forever cherish her loving memory her sons, Eric, and Willie (Michelle) Derricott;...

Apr 17, 2017

Bobbie Jo Claridy was born October 29, 1941 to Murray Allen and Clara Mae Felton. She was a lifetime resident of Akron, Ohio and a graduate of South High School. She went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 17, 2017 at The Village of St. Edwards. Bobbie loved arts, crafts and jewelry. She worked at the...

Apr 12, 2017

Carlene Tarver, 95, went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2017 in Canton, Ohio.  She was born on July 11, 1921 in Bessemer, Alabama to Ivory and Charlotte Sanders.  She was preceded in death by her parents as a small child and was lovingly raised by her aunt and uncle Judge and Jettie Sanders.

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Apr 10, 2017

Addie R. (Martin) Allen BarrinoJordan Addie was born in Clio, Alabama on April 2, 1931 to Alma and Fred Martin. She attended St. Peters A.M.E. Church in Clio, Alabama, which her grandfather Anthony Martin donated the land for the building of the church. She was educated in the state of Alabama and Georgia. She was preceded in death by...

Apr 10, 2017

Khaleel Deon Kimbrough, 22 of Canton, Ohio went to be with the Lord on  Tuesday, April 11, 2017.  He was born February 26, 1995 in Canton, Ohio. Khaleel had a free spirit and a gift of making others laugh.  He loved his family, music, dragon ball z , banana pudding and lotion. Khaleel was preceded in death by grandmothers...

Apr 9, 2017

Mary Elaine Bushner (Moore), 69, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017. Mary Elaine Bushner (Moore) was born in Akron, Ohio to Arthur and Edna Moore April 22, 1947.  She attended Akron Public School and graduated from Akron Central High School.  Summit County Jobs and Family Services after 35 years of service. Mary is preceded in...

Apr 9, 2017

Augustus Bishop, passed away on April 9, 2017. He was born on January 22, 1951 in Clayton, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Moses Bishop and Feenie Bishop of East Liverpool, Ohio acnd brother, Jimmy Livingston. He is survived by his mother, Tessie Livingston; children, Jason Taylor, Martegus Taylor, Tasha Vickers and Maurice Brown; brothers, Leslie...

Apr 8, 2017

Edward "Frankie/ Gee Chee" Andrews, Sr., age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Edward was born in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 1952. He was a veteran from the Vietnam era, serviced in the United States Army and a stand-up member of the community. Preceded in death by his parents Antonio Sr. and Luiza Andrews; daughter,...

Apr 7, 2017

Samuel T. McClain, age 60, departed this life Friday, April 7, 2017 after a courageous battle with an extended illness. Samuel was born June 25th, 1956 to Wilma Foster. He was preceded in death by his Great Aunt and Uncle Will H. and Johnnie B. McClain who helped to raise him, a brother James Foster, Jr., a sister Ruby...

Apr 4, 2017

Clara B. Edwards, transitioned to her heavenly home on April 4, 2017 at the age of 82. She was born in Sparta, Georgia on December 2, 1934. She was a member of Mt Zion Baptist Church for over 50 years. She is preceded in death by her husband; two sons, one daughter and four brothers. She leaves to cherish...