Obituaries

Sep 3, 2016

Mable V. Brown, 77, departed this life to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 3, 2016. She was born on January 2, 1939 to her parents Catherine Butler and Morgan Reed. She was a member of Wesley Temple AME Zion Church where she sang in the choir. Mable loved to go to various stores to catch a bargain....

Sep 2, 2016

Kimberly Lowe received her wings on September 2, 2016 after a long illness. Kim was born on December 10, 1962 in Akron, Ohio to the late Robert C. Lowe Sr. and Earlene Sayles-Lowe. Kim graduated from Buchtel High School in 1981 and attended the University of Akron. In 1984, Kim relocated to Alexandria, Virginia where she worked as a...

Sep 1, 2016

Arthur Stafford, affectionately known as T-Cake went home to be with the Lord on September 1, 2016 at the age of 89. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on July 13, 1927 to his parents Luke and Annie Stafford. Arthur was a member of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. He worked various construction jobs, loved to play Georgia Skins and...

Aug 27, 2016

Our beloved Lucinda Watkins, went home to be with the Lord on August 27, 2016 after a long illness. Lucinda, known to her loved one's as "Cindy Lu", was born on April 29, 1932 in Barberton, Ohio to her parents, JC and Lucy Williams. She was a dedicated employee for over 30 years to the Brecksville Veterans Administration from...

Aug 20, 2016

Roosevelt Umbles, Sr. went home to be with the Lord on August 20, 2016. He was born February 20, 1933 to the late Charles and Ella Mae (Evans) Umbles. Preceded in death by his         parents; step father, Chester Blackmon; his loving wife Hilda Mae Umbles; son, Roosevelt, "Jr."; daughter, Rosella "Rose' Umbles; brother, Harry Umbles. He leaves to cherish...

Aug 20, 2016

Melvin D. Jackson, aged 60, passed away after a brief sudden illness on August 20, 2016, surrounded by his loved ones.  Melvin was an avid Ohio sports fan. He could always be found rooting for the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, and the Cleveland Cavaliers.  Melvin was also a lover of food.  He enjoyed cooking and baking for his loved...

Aug 19, 2016

On August 19, 2016 Carolyn "Kay" Ballard was called home to be with our Lord. She was born Nov. 5, 1958 in Canton, Ohio. She graduated from Timken Vocational High School. She was a member at Peoples Baptist Church. At the church she was a part of the transportation department. Driving was her passion. She was a driver at...

Aug 15, 2016

A Reflection On The Life Of Auxiliary Police Officer Darryl S. Randle

"For I am ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand.                           I have finished my course, I have kept the faith" II Timothy 4:6-7

Darryl Randle was bor on March 9, 1964 in Canton, Ohio to David Randle...

Aug 12, 2016

Ed Thompson, Jr., affectionately known as "Duke" passed away Friday,  August 12, 2016 at the Laurels of Canton.  Ed was born February 7, 1941 in Waynesburg, Ohio to the late Ed Thompson, Sr. and  Dora Maske Thompson.  During his early years he attended Macedonia Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Henderson. Ed worked at the Timken...

Aug 6, 2016

Shandra M Wilder 52, of Canton Ohio passed away after a brief battle with cancer.  She leaves to cherish her loving memory her mother Agnes Allen and her (2) sons David and Xavier Wilder.

Aug 5, 2016

Thomas Milton Parker, Sr., age 90. departed this earthly life on August 5, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. Thomas was born August 21, 1925 to the late Thomas Mason and Annie Parker. He enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He joined the navy during WWII where he spent the next two...

Aug 5, 2016

Ms. Maryann Carpenter Smith was blessed with her heavenly wings to join her beloved mother on Friday, August 5, 2016 after she transitioned unexpectedly.

Maryann was born to the union of Morris and Yvonne Carpenter on March 1, 1956 in Pinesville, Louisiana.  She moved with her family to Massillon, OH in 1969.  She attended Peabody Elementary in...

Jul 29, 2016

Madeline Silva, age 40, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 29, 2016. She was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on December 2, 1975 to Rosa A and Roberto Ofray.  Madeline had a heart of gold and enjoyed helping others. She spent much of her time volunteering at church and the local food banks. Madeline was...

Jul 27, 2016

Evelyn (Jackson) Volry was the first born of eleven children of the late    Robert and Johnnie Mae Jackson of Talladega, Alabama, January 19, 1929. She moved to Canton at an early age where she met and married Grifton Destiny Volry on January 22, 1960. She was a faithful member of Bethel CME Church, where she was a stewardess and...

Jul 23, 2016

Lovell Gillespie-Anders, affectionately known as "Suga" was born in Fitchuga , Arkansas on August 28, 1928 to the late Isom and Minnie Spearman. The longtime resident of Newport, Arkansas relocated to Akron nearly 12 years ago to be closer to family after the death of her husband. Ms. Lovel departed this life on Saturday, July 23, 2016 She leaves...

Jul 23, 2016

Gregory Tubbs was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late George and Ruth (Lyons) Tubbs on July 31, 1947. He entered into his eternal rest on July 23, 2016. A graduate of North High School, he attended the University of Akron earning his BA in Science & Technology Education and an Associates in Applied Science. He was also a...

Jul 23, 2016

Eugene Brown, Jr. , age 45, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Gene accepted the Lord at an early age and was baptized at Antioch Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. W.C. Henderson.  He was  training for servanthood in deacon ministry at New Covenant Baptist Church in Corinth, MS.  Gene was...

Jul 23, 2016

Born in Canton, Ohio Vicky was a graduate of McKinley Sr. High School class of 1983, she also earned a degree in Business Management from Herzing University.  She was a faithful member of Hill's Temple First Born Church where she was at one time a member of the church choir.  Vicky had a passion for helping others and a...

Jul 22, 2016

William Grundy III, 29, passed away on July 22, 2016. He was born in Akron, Ohio on March 30, 1987 to his parents Kimberly Lantz and William Grundy Jr. He was a member of Zion Temple Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Kimberly Lantz; and grandfather, William Grundy Sr.

He leaves...

Jul 22, 2016

Coatney Ella Prince, 96, went home to be with the Lord on July 22, 2016. Born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama then relocated to Akron, Ohio in 1957. Coatney worked at Akron Children's Hospital for 29 years as a surgical supply technician. She was a devoted woman of God, serving at Greater Bethel and Faith Missionary Baptist Church for many years....