Obituaries

Dec 5, 2016

On Monday December, 5, 2016 the Lord called one of his angels home on David R. Rumph at Summa Health System at the age of 68. He was born on December 14, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to his parents, Robert and Adeline Rumph. David is a retired printer from AA Blueprint. He attended Wesley Temple AME Zion Church. He...

Dec 4, 2016

Brian Kevin Jones "Bubba" was born in Barberton, Ohio on March 4, 1964. He went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at his residence. At an early age, Kevin accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. He was a member of the Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, attended Bible Study regularly and served on...

Dec 4, 2016

"The Lady", Hattie Ree Jones was born February 2, 1922 in Covington, Georgia. She was the third born of four children, to John Hardwick and Flora Sidwell. Hattie was a very out-going lady, who enjoyed people, having a good time and she enjoyed a good laugh. She could and would always share the most interesting tall tales. She love...

Dec 1, 2016

Ozella Rivers was affectionately called Mama Zell by many family members and friends. She leaves behind (4) children, along with (7) grandchildren and (2) great-grandchildren; Elizabeth Rivers-Owens (Terry, Tia, Tatanisha &  Tonee); Vonda Rivers-Motley (Sheldon); Sylvester Rivers (Jom); Randy Rivers (Joshua: Brayden & Dylan), along with many other nieces and nephews. She fell asleep in death peacefully with two...

Nov 30, 2016

Rita J. Barbosa was born April 5, 1939 in Aultman, Ohio to the late Antonio and Elizabeth Barbosa. She went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Rita professed Christ at an early age and became a member of the sunshine band and later sung in the adult choir. Once she moved to Canton,...

Nov 30, 2016

Sara "Wee Wee" Marsh died unexpectedly on November 30th in Ravenna, OH at the age of 32.

Sara Marsh was born on December 24th 1983 in Ravenna, Ohio to Karen and Larry Marsh. She attended Ravenna High School and lived in Kent with her fiancé and three children. Sara was a dedicated employee of Sterling Jewelers for...

Nov 30, 2016

Mrs. Rosetta Nicholson, age 87, of Alliance, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Friday afternoon of November 25th, 2016 at Akron General Hospital. She was born on March 21, 1929 in Canton, OH to the late Harry Sr. and Eva (Langley) Blackshear and was the oldest of six children. At an early age, her family moved to...

Nov 22, 2016

Samuel W. Hampton, age 91, passed away November 22, 2016. He was born in Shortcreek, Wheeling, West Virginia, on June 7, 1925 to the late Samuel and Lucille Brown Hampton. Samuel was a retired employee of the City of Canton, a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church and a Canton ICUA usher for 40 plus years. In addition to...

Nov 19, 2016

Lynda M. (Miller) Jennings, age 66, departed this life on Saturday, November 19, 2016 after a brief illness. She is survived by her son Michael Jennings; granddaughter, Tierra Jennings; sister Mary Miller; brother, Rasheed (Anita) Muhammad; nieces, Calytia, Jovana, Arraiya, Jamaice, Natasha, Shahkila; nephews, Ishmael, Zebulun. Preceded in death by birth mother, Estelle; father, Willie Miller and mother Willa...

Nov 15, 2016

Mary Glenn (Prather) Maze was born in Corinth, Mississippi July 27, 1932 to parents Sam Prather and Velma (Bell) Prather. She went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 following an extended illness.  In addition to her parents Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband Joseph Maze ; son, Samuel Maze; brothers, John...

Nov 15, 2016

Our loving Cynthia, A mother, daughter, sister, niece, grandma "Grammies" , aunt and friend to many, Went home to be with the lord on November 15th, 2016 at the tender age of 56. She was born on October 4th,1960 to two loving parents in Cleveland ,Ohio. She is preceded in death by her father WT Williams and survived by...

Nov 12, 2016

Bernice (Randle) Zachary was born December 16, 1947. She was received by her Heavenly Father on November 12, 2016 after a brief illness. She was born to Annie Pearl Randle and the late Johnnie Randle, Sr. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. Bernice married the love of her life, Roger Zachary, Sr....

Nov 10, 2016

Trudie Stell-Allen gracefully went to heaven on November 10 ,2016 in her sleep on her chair, knowing Trudie, that's exactly how she wanted it. She was born in Ada, Oklahoma to Josephine Wesley and Manuel Stell along with three sistes, Armagene, May and Betty and one brother Martin.  As a child Trudie grew up in Oklahoma where she attended...

Nov 7, 2016

Mildred I. Garner was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 7, 2016, at Aultman Hospital after an extended illness. She's now in the presence of God and her two sons, Allen and Kevin Garner, along with a host of other relatives and friends. Mildred was born March 11, 1928 to the late Joe and Ethel...

Nov 5, 2016

Victoria Provitt, age 22, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 5, 2016.    Victoria was born on May 27, 1994 to proud parents Charletta Provitt and James Latimore. She was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, Warren, Ohio, where she played softball. She was baptized at Greater Bethel Apostolic Church. Victoria enjoyed spending time...

Nov 4, 2016

Michael Tracy, was born on September 29, 1952 to John and Juanita Hammett in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1972.

Michael was employed by the City of Akron and retired in 2009 with 21 years of service. Michael enjoyed classic cars and fishing.

Micheal leaves to rejoice in his home going...

Nov 3, 2016

John H. Barnes, departed this life to join the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the age of 61. John was born on November 7, 1954 in Canton, Ohio to the late  Louis and Effie (Herring) Barnes.

John has lived in an institutional setting since the age of seven. In 1961, he...

Oct 31, 2016

Debra Allison, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 31, 2016 at the age of 59. She was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi to her parents, Henry and Thelma Thomas. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Thelma Thomas. She leaves to forever cherish her...

Oct 30, 2016

Berle Carter, beloved age 65, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.  He was called to Gods eternal home of peace on October 30, 2016 at Cleveland Clinic.  Born November 9, 1950 in New Orleans, La to the late Benjamin Carter Sr. and the late Nellie Sanchez.  Berle later resided to Akron, Ohio.  Berle accepted Christ at an early age....

Oct 28, 2016

Ida Norment 85, went home to be with the Lord on October 28, 2016. She was born to her parents Eddie Bivens and Louise Harris on July 22, 1931 in Memphis Tennessee. She was a faithful member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church where she sang in the choir, served as the church clerk, financial secretary, chairwoman of the...