Obituaries

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.

...

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...

Apr 2, 2017

Cleveland Battle, Jr. 66 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center, Canton, Ohio after an extended illness.  Cleveland "Cassie"was born January 14, 1951 to the late Cleveland & Martha Battle. Cleveland was a 1969 graduate of Lincoln High School and a graduate of Malone College.  He retired as a supervisor...

Apr 2, 2017

My journey began on June 13, 1952 in Coatopa, Alabama to the union of the late Marshall Moore and the late Lela    Russell – Nix. I am the sixth of eleven children born to the late Lela Russell-Nix. At an early age I confessed a belief in Christ in Coatopa, Alabama. I was educated in Belmont  Elementary School and...

Mar 31, 2017

Dorian De'Keith Graham, passed away suddenly on March 31, 2017 at the age of 27. He was born in Akron, Ohio on July 20, 1989. He accepted Christ at an early age, under the leadership of his late uncle Rev. J. W. Wallace. He attended North High School and received his GED in 2009. He is preceded in death...

Mar 31, 2017

Ella Mae Collins was escorted to the gates of Heaven on Friday, March 31, 2017 following an extended illness. Ella was born on December 9, 1924 to the late Addie and Dozier Caldwell in Birmingham, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her late husband Douvle Collins and (2) granddaughters, Tonya Johnson and Tiffany Collins. She leaves to cherish...

Mar 29, 2017

Calvin Devan Scott, Sr. was born seventh of sixteen children in Cleveland, Ohio to the union of the late Edward and Elaine Scott on March 31, 1951.  Calvin attended Cleveland Public Schools where he learned mechanics and electronics. He later left home and joined the carnival where he worked for thirty years until his illness would no longer allow...

Mar 28, 2017

Ruth O. (Tyson-Simmons) Card-  Ruth "Tee" Card was born August 23, 1930 in Worth County, G.A. to the late Thad and Annie Lou Tyson. She departed this life, March 28, 2017 after an extended illness. She retired as a devoted homemaker after 50 years and was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by...

Mar 25, 2017

James Ward, Jr. was born January 2, 1963 in Canton, Ohio to the late James, Sr. and Rebecca Ward. He departed this life on March 25, 2017. James graduated from Timken Sr. High School in 1981.  He leaves behind to cherish his memories (2) daughters, Jessica and Mercedes Stevenson; (1) son, De'Air Howell; (5) grandchildren; (2), sisters, Brenda J....

Mar 25, 2017

William Leon Frazier was born in Brundidge Alabama on October 11, 1942. Leon was born to Tempie Lee Frazier and the late William Frazier and raised by his grandmother the late Azie Lee Flournoy. When he was a teen, they moved from Alabama to Magnolia, Ohio and he attended Sandy Valley High School where he was active and a...

Mar 24, 2017

Carl W. Torrence transitioned his earthly life to his eternal resting place on Friday, March 24, 2017 after an extended illness. Born January 20, 1953 to the late Daniel and Nina Torrence. He was a life resident of Canton, Ohio, and attended McKinley High School. Known to many as 'Popcorn', you could always find him at the fire stations...

Mar 23, 2017

Joyce Ann Thompson, 63, (Mariah) was called home on March 23, 2017 at Barberton Citizens Hospital. She was born in Hazelhurst, MS, on September 8, 1953. Joyce was a loving mother who was devoted to her family. She was a loving employee of Barberton Manor Care for many years. She loved going to bingo or even the simple pleasure...