Obituaries

Jun 21, 2017

Yahtonja Kaye (Stone) Cheatham was born April 1st 1959 to the late Mary (Hubbard) Williams and Otis Williams in    Canton. Ohio. She graduated from Mckinley Sr High in 1977 and later attended Canton Business College.  Yahtonja retired from Stark County Family Court after a number of years, and focused on being the CEO of her business Tri-K Residential. "Kaye",...

Jun 16, 2017

Elister Campbell, 82, was born December 13, 1933 in Forkland,  Alabama to the late Loretta and Jessie Green.  Then went home to be with her heavenly Father on June 16, 2017.  She moved to Canton at the age of 10.  Elister graduated from McKinley Sr. High School.  She retired from Van Kay and The Stark County Board of Developmental...

Jun 14, 2017

Jalen Marquis DiCenzi, 22, died June 14, 2017. He was born October 15, 1995 in Canton; the son of Antonio DiCenzi and Jalene Roberts. He graduated from McKinley High School in 2013, where he was a member of the McKinley Bulldogs football and baseball teams. He attended Ashland University and Merced Community College in Merced, California. Jalen is survived...

Jun 6, 2017

LeMichael Wayne Stevenson, affectionately known as: "LeMike" was born May 4, 1993.  At the prime age of 24, he crossed over into his eternal rest with the Lord due to a tragic event on June 6, 2017.  He was born and lovingly raised on the Eastside of Akron to Leeuna R. Stevenson and Michael D. Jones.

Jun 3, 2017

Steven (Steve) Brooks, went home to be with the Lord on June 3, 2017 at Windsong Care Center. He worked at Firestone after returning home from the army. He was born on May 24, 1949 in Springfield Township. The family moved to Akron where he lived for the remainder of his life. He was loved by many, known to...

Jun 1, 2017

Rodney Merritt, went home to be with the Lord on June 1, 2017 at the age of 58. He was a resident of the Akron community.

May 29, 2017

Ronny Cooper, 63 passed away May 29, 2017 after a short illness. Ronny was born March 31,1954 to James and Charlie Mae Cooper. Ronny was a lifelong resident of Akron. He graduated from Central Hower High School. He is preceded in death by parents, James and Charlie Mae Cooper; sister, Patricia Oliver, and brother, James Cooper Jr. He is...

May 27, 2017

Ralph Howard Cook, "Poppo" 70, passed away on May 27, 2017, after a lengthy illness. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he had lived and worked in Akron, Ohio, and resided in Canton, Ohio (Perry Township) since 1979. He was retired from AT&T after 30 years of service, and also worked at Pittsburgh Plate and Glass. He served in the U.S....

May 22, 2017

Gregory L. Latson, 47, transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home on May 22, 2017.He was a lifetime resident of the community and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.  He was born on March 30, 1970 to his parents, Martin L. Latson Sr. and Susie Latson in Akron, Ohio.  He leaves behind to forever cherish...

May 22, 2017

Ruby Melton, 75, years old earned her wings on May 22, 2017 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and June Melton; sister, Margaret Melton; brother, Howard Melton and special grandson, Darius Lollar. She leaves to mourn her passing sons, Terrance, Keith and Devon Melton; daughter, Angela Melton; brothers, David, Robert, Walter (Joezette)...

May 21, 2017

Katie Mae Heard, 91 slipped into her eternal life on May 21, 2017 in the comfort of her home. Mrs. Heard was born on February 22, 1926 in St. Clairsville, Ohio the first born of seven to the union of Charles Brown and Rebie Perkins Brown. She attended Youngstown Public Schools and worked as a housekeeper for private families....

May 20, 2017

James Williams, "Boxcar" passed away suddenly on May 20, 2017, He was born on September 21, 1935, in Columbus, GA.    He moved to Ohio as a young child and was educated in the Canton City School System.  Later, he was enlisted in the Army and was honorably discharged.  He retired from Timken Company which he had over 40 years...

May 20, 2017

Van Dora Hall was escorted to the gates of heaven on Saturday, May 20, 2017, after serving 76 years of life on earth. Van was born on July 22, 1940, in Heflin, AL, to the late Herman and Guyesther Echols. She was a member of The Jesus Spot church in Massillon, OH.

Van Dora was preceded in...

May 17, 2017

Michael was born on September 12, 1958 to Hattie Matthews, Russell McLaughlin (Surragate) Micheal McPhatter Sr. While attended Westbury High School. Michael played LaCrosse winning many awards. He attended Boise and majored in Horticulture. Upon graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army for 1 year receiving Honorable discharge afterwards he enlisted into the Marine Corp. He loved being a...

May 16, 2017

Martie was born November 21st 1970 to James and Shirley Hamlet. He grew up the 3rd youngest of seven children in Reidsville, North Carolina.   Later the family moved to Ohio where he attended Orrville High School. He graduated with a special trade as a welder. Martie was very smart and  shortly after landed a job at Akron Brass. He...

May 15, 2017

Clarence Goodson, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 15, 2017.  Clarence was born in Littleton, Alabama to the late Clarence, Sr. and Anna Goodson.  His parents moved to West Virginia, where he was raised and graduated from high school.  Clarence enlisted into the Unites States Army where he served one tour and received an...

May 15, 2017

Floriee Singleton, 67, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017.  She was born on December 5, 1949 in Edisto Island, South Carolina to the late Eloise Singleton.  She moved to Canton, Ohio in 1969 where she gave her life to God in 1970 under Rev. W.C. Henderson at Antioch Baptist Church.  In 1970 she started her employment at The...

May 14, 2017

Leona Louise "Weezy" Garner, age 59, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 14, 2017.  Born July 27, 1957 in  Canton, Ohio.  Preceded in death by her father Robert Garner; mother, Earlene Simpson.  She was a member at Antioch  Baptist Church.  Leona leaves to carry on her love and kindness (2) sons, Kristohper (Amber) Mackey and...

May 12, 2017

Christopher Dee Williams, age 67, passed away on May 12, 2017 at Aultman Hospital with family by his side. Chris was born on December 13, 1949 to John Dee and Eddie Mae Williams.  His mother, father, and brother (Clark Williams) preceded him in death.  He is survived by his sister Carla Williams, ex-wife Gloria Williams, daughters April Morgan (Roy),...

May 12, 2017

Catherine "Kitty" Walters, went home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2017. She was born on February 10, 1953 to the late Rosa Davis- Walters. She attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from East High School in 1971.Kitty united with Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in 1995. She was a faithful choir member "Voices of Galilee" also serving...