Obituaries

Jan 24, 2017

Schreta Monique Goodwin, went beyond, our tomorrow, last stop, first beginning, at the age of 37 on January 18, 2017 at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital. Schreta was born to Jerry and Harriette Lucy on November 22, 1979. She accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Akron, Ohio. She resided in the Akron, area for...

Jan 23, 2017

Dorothy R. Powe-Cooper "Ma", passed away on Monday January 23rd, 2017. Dorothy was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi on January 26, 1932 to the late Clinton Powe and Mary L. Johnson. In the late 1940's she moved to Akron, Ohio where she became a permanent resident. Dorothy started work at the Ravenna Arsenal, then moved on to a career in...

Jan 20, 2017

Jontae E.Roberts "Tae", age 23 of Canton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2017. Jontae was born on January 8, 1994 in Norfolk, Virginia to Melody and Johnie Roberts. Jontae attended GlenOak High School. He was a part of the 2012 graduation class. Tae obtained an associates degree in 2016 and was in the...

Jan 19, 2017

Ralph L. Malone, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on January 19, 2017.  He was a lifetime resident of Akron, OH, graduating from South High in 1973.  He was employed as an operating engineer for 22 years and worked at Goodyear for 6 years. He is preceded in death by mother Bette Burks Dennis and father Ralph...

Jan 18, 2017

William (Billy Joe) Jeter Mr. Billy Jeter was born, March 1, 1960 to the late Mrs. Bernether  R. Jeter and Willie George McClain, in Canton, Ohio. He departed this life on January 18, 2017 after a brief illness. Billy accepted Christ at an early age and carried his faith for 56 years with Union Baptist Church. He was a...

Jan 16, 2017

Kathy L. Hood (56) born May 23, 1960 in Columbus OH,  Kathy departed this life on January 16, 2017 after an extended Illness.  Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Nancy Wright-Hood, her brother Bryan Hood and granddaughter: Savannah Mance. Kathy was a member of Unity Life Fellowship Church of God in Christ. Kathy loved to...

Jan 16, 2017

Ms. Yvonne D. Chandler born March 18, 1951 in Canton, Ohio departed this life January 16, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her mother Mattie B. Lowe DeGraffenried and father John DeGraffenried, Jr.; stepfather, Willie B. Lowe; brother Lawrence Lowe; best friend, EllaNorwood. She was a resident of Canton her entire life. She graduated...

Jan 15, 2017

Eddie N. Lewis Jr. was born on October 8, 1948 to his parents, Jewell and the late Eddie Nathan Lewis Sr. The Lord called him home on January 15, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie N. Lewis Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 25 years, Phylls C. Lewis; his mother,...

Jan 13, 2017

Bobbie Lucille Howard was born March 22, 1942 to Timothy Warthen, Jr. and Rosie Mae Warthen in Bartow, Georgia. Later her family moved to Autumn, Ohio where she graduated from Hoover High School in 1960 and went on to attend Stark State College. She went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2017 at Woodlawn Hospice in...

Jan 12, 2017

James B. (Jimmie, JB, Jim) McCullers (75) born July 21, 1941 in Warthen GA to the late Mattie B. Robinson McCullers who preceded him in death and James B. McCullers. James departed this life on January 12, 2017 in Affinity Medical Center after an extended Illness.  James moved to Canton with his mother in 1945. Although Jim was of...

Jan 7, 2017

Brian Keith Brack, age 24, went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2017.  Brian graduated from McKinley Sr. High School and was currently attending Akron University.  With graduation in less than 5 months Brian would be receiving his Bachelors of Accountancy Degree, which his mother will accept on his behalf.  An aspiring entrepreneur and Certified Public...

Jan 7, 2017

James Lee Austin, age 70, surrounded by family, quietly went home to be with the Lord at Mercy Medical Center on January 7, 2017.  James was born on July 21, 1946 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Joe and Mildred Austin. Later James and his family moved to Canton, Ohio where he attended McKinley Sr. High School.  After graduation he joined...

Jan 4, 2017

Cora Lynn (Jones) Tyson, born Feb 17, 1961, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth Jones Gordon and Leroy Gordon, her brother William Lee Jones and sister Pearl Anthony.  She was survived by her two sons Bradley Tyson (wife Margie), Thaddeus Tyson (fiance Hannah) and two granddaughters Cadence and Nora. She...

Jan 2, 2017

Leana Amos (Granny) 76, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on January 2, 2017. Ms. Amos was born on February 15, 1940 in Columbus, Mississippi and was an Akron resident most of her life. She was a retired cook for Steak N Eggs kitchen. She attended Akron Public Schools. Leana was an avid sports fan. She loved...

Jan 1, 2017

Clayton David Nicholson, Jr. known wo many as "Pap", 82, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center. Clayton retired from the Timken Company in 1994 after 35.3 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served during Korean Conflict Era and Peacetime. Clayton was an active member...

Dec 28, 2016

Emory L. Williams, age 72, departed this life Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Ga. He was born May 23, 1944 in Akron, Ohio. Emory was preceded in death by his mother Rosalie Williams and father Emory Harris. He is survived by his sister Lalosa Burton; (4) daughters, Roszetta and Albert Spells of Canton, Ohio, Norma...

Dec 27, 2016

Todgi Terrell Marquis Meadows went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. Born on November 14, 1996 in Canton, Ohio to the proud Nicole Meadows.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather Earl Meadows of Canton, Ohio; great grandparents and other relatives.

Todgi leaves to cherish his precious memory his...

Dec 24, 2016

Patricia G. Johnson, 64, of Kent, transitioned home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at University Hospital Portage Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born on November 8, 1952 in Ravenna, Ohio to her parents, Henry and Gloria E. (Fullum) Brown. She was a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio....

Dec 24, 2016

Fred A. Bell, 78, went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2016 after a brief illness. He was born on March 11, 1938 in Yantling, Alabama to his parents, Curly and Eula Mae Bell.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Curly and Eula Mae Bell. He leaves to cherish his loving memory...

Dec 23, 2016

Mamie  (Vance) Perrin (affectionately known as ("Mame"), 92 completed her journey on December 23, 2016 in New Philadelphia Ohio at the Community Hospice Care Center.  Born on January 25, 1924, in Elberton, GA to the late Mary and Dan Perrin, Mamie was the matriarch of the Perrin legacy and lived to see her family five generations strong.  Mamie grew...