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Tyrone (Sr.) Marshall
Mar 23, 2017
Tyrone Zachary Marshall, Sr., age 65, went to be with the Lord on March, 23, 2017. Born and raised in Canton, Ohio, Tyrone attended McKinley High School. As a young person he was an accomplished swimmer, he wrestled and played baseball. Tyrone was a bad man on a pair of skates. It's rare that his name is mentioned without...
Rev. Ronald L. Harris
Mar 22, 2017
Rev. Ronald L. Harris was called to his eternal home on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Barberton Citizens Hospital. He was born on August 7, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Louis and Louise Harris. In 1974 he married Katie (McNeil) Harris.
John L. Adams, Sr.
Mar 21, 2017
John L. Adams, Sr., 79 of North Canton passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at The Pines nursing home after an extended illness. He was born February 11, 1938 in North Canton, Ohio to the late Leroy and Eleanor Adams. John was extremely proud of the time he served his country in the United States Marine Corps from...
Cellastine Carter
Mar 20, 2017
Cellastine Carter, 64, went home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2017. She was a lifetime resident of this community. She was born on November 29, 1952 in Akron, Ohio.
Thomas E. Sams
Mar 17, 2017
Thomas E. Sams passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2017. He was a lifetime resident of the Akron Community. He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Sams. He leaves to forever cherish his loving memory his son, Trevon Thomas Sams Jr. (Megan); his mother, Phenecia Curry and his sisters, LeTessa Sams-Dawson (Damon) and Tianna Sams; and a...
Debra A. Johnson
Mar 17, 2017
Debra A. Johnson, "Debbie,"  was born in Canton, Ohio on  November 7, 1953 to George Broy and Arnethia Wright.  She entered into Heavens Gates on March 17, 2017.  Debbie loved to sing, dance and be around her family.  She could make your bad day become a great day with her favorite words " Hey Bae".  Debbie accepted Christ at...
Nichole D. (Sanders) Jefferson
Mar 16, 2017
Nichole D. Sanders—Jefferson, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the age of 46. She was born on May 2, 1970 to her parents, George and Rubbie Sanders in Akron, Ohio. She was a member of Christ Center Church and was a resident of this community. She is survived by her loving husband,...
Mother Willa Jane Carlis
Feb 28, 2017
Mother Willa Jane Carlis, 96, transcended peacefully in her sleep into God's loving arms. Born on August 29, 1920 to her natural parents, Marie and Essie Beverly, in Pulaski, Virginia. Being the oldest of sixteen children she started her journey full of love for her family. She was a dedicated employee at Aultman Hospital with sixteen years of service...
Rev. Clennie L. Lee, Sr.
Feb 27, 2017
Rev. Clennie L. Lee, Sr., at age 84, entered into eternal life on Monday, February 27, 2017. He was born on June 20, 1932 to the late Rev. Joseph and Lena Lee in Clayton, Alabama. He was one of four children that were reared in a Christian home with relatives who were ordained ministers. He accepted the Lord as...
Lilyan (Payne) Smith
Feb 22, 2017
Lilyan (Payne) Smith, was born at 850 Miami Street in Akron, Ohio on December 11, 1937 to the union of the Late Reuben Lee and Jennie (Weems) Payne. The oldest of two children. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 22, 2017. Lilyan held many prestigious jobs including the Adult Parole Authority, Â Malco, United...
Brittany K. Littlejohn
Feb 21, 2017
Brittany K. Littlejohn, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on February 21, 2017 at the age of 31. She was born on October 29, 1985 in Akron, Ohio to her parents, Kenneth Littlejohn and Monica Smith. She attended Akron Public Schools and was employed at the Marriott Hotel. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Dorothy...
Antony James West
Feb 19, 2017
Antony J. West, Sr. age 33, was born to Cherry West and John Yeager on April 14, 1983 in Bellaire, Ohio. "A.J.", as he was affectionately called, went to home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 19, 2017 in Massillon, Ohio. With strong determination and drive A.J. returned to school and obtained his diploma to complete his...
Rev. Dr Horace Lee Drake
Feb 16, 2017
Dr. Rev. Horace Lee Drake journeyed from earth to his mansion in the sky, Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 11:11 AM. Dr. Rev. Horace L. Drake was born February 5, 1933 in Docena, Alabama to Lawrence and Eula Drake. He was the ninth oldest of 14 siblings. He came to Akron, OH in 1945 at the age of 16. ...
Susan L (Isom) Bass
Feb 14, 2017
Susan L. (Isom) Bass, 54 went home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2017. She was born on February 22, 1962. She is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Isom and Dorothy Marbury and her brother, Stewart. She leaves to cherish her loving memory her fiancé, Robert Howard; daughters, Latika Isom and Porsha Simpson; brothers, Samuel...
Chris W (Jackson) Wright
Feb 14, 2017
Mrs. Chris W. Jackson Wright went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 after an extended illness. Chris was born to Errett W. Jackson, Sr. and the late Juanita Jackson Stewart on July 13, 1953 in Canton, Ohio. She was a lifelong resident of Canton, Ohio. She attended McKinley High School and worked at Century...
Donald Cecil Ware
Feb 12, 2017
Donald Cecil Ware went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2017 after a extended illness at the age of 62. He was born on August 22, 1954 to his parents, Robert Ware and Mary Lee in Lorain, Ohio. Donald was self-employed as a handyman. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Ware....
Alice Ruth (Brown) Gregory
Feb 9, 2017
Alice Ruth Brown Gregory, age 94 passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017 in Canton, Ohio. Â She was born August 6, 1922 in Atlanta, Georgia to Austin and Inell Alexander Brown. Â She graduated from Clark College in Atlanta in 1939, majoring in home economics. Â She married S.W. Gregory on May 28, 1946. Â They later moved to Canton, Ohio were...
Lollie B Brooks
Feb 8, 2017
Lollie B. Brooks, affectionately called "Community Mom Brooks,"  entered into her eternal rest with our Heavenly Father on February 8, 2017. She was born in Ramer, Alabama on November 25, 1919 to the late Fletcher J. and Alean (Normen) Richardson. She was the oldest of four children and moved to Massillon, Ohio at the age of three. Mom Brooks...
Siead Hasan
Feb 7, 2017
Siead Hasan was born June 27, 1947 to Juanita Jones and      Muhammad Hasan in Cleveland, Ohio and was lovingly raised by his grandmother/mother, Kamala Hasan.  He was nurtured in a caring home with many brothers and sisters.  He attended Cleveland Public School and later served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged.  He later became a street...
Donnie Williams
Feb 6, 2017
Donnie Williams, 61 went home to be with the Lord on February 6, 2017. He was born on December 29, 1955 to his parents, Eddie Williams Jr. and Betty Haslem. He was a member of Unity Church of God in Christ. He is preceded in death by his father, Eddie Jr. and his sister, Linda Small. He leaves to...
