Obituaries

Jul 22, 2016

Mitchell Watkins Sr. went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 22, 2016. He was born in Meridianville, Alabama in Madison County on January 11, 1933 to Harry Sr. and Madeline Watkins.  He was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School where he studied welding.  After graduation, Mitchell joined the U.S. Navy and fought in the Korean...

Jul 21, 2016

William Perez passed away on July 21, 2016. He was born on August 30, 1954 to Bernabe and Esmeralda Perez. He is one of ten children. William was a kind, loving soul who volunteered at St. Augustine countless hours to help others out. William served in the United States Army as a unit supplyman and a stock clerk. He...

Jul 21, 2016

Carl L. Vinson, 69, made his transition from this earthly life on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born March 1, 1947 in Akron, OH to the late George W. Vinson, Sr. and Erma (Harris) Vinson. Carl graduated from Buchtel High School and studied Business Administration at the University of Akron.  ...

Jul 18, 2016

Leonte Maurice Hobdy, made his transition to be with the Lord at the age of 38 on Monday, July 18, 2016. He was a lifetime resident of Akron, Ohio. Leonte was a loving father. His three boys were his pride and joy. He was determined to leave them a legacy with his newly self founded business "bounding and swinging"....

Jul 17, 2016

James E. Randle was born on June 2, 1956 in Canton, Ohio, and departed this earthly life on July 17, 2016.  James was a loving, happy person, extremely well known and loved by many in our community.  He attended Roosevelt Elementary School and McKinley High School.  He was most recently   employed by OBS until health issues prevented employment.

Jul 16, 2016

James R. Crumby, Sr. "FLIMMY" passed away on July 16, 2016. He was born on June 9, 1956 in Barberton, Ohio to his parents James R. and Nellie Ingol. He is preceded in death by his father, James Ingol and sister Wanda Ingol. He leaves to cherish his loving memory his companion, Kay Irvin; mother, Nellie Ingol; son, James...

Jul 14, 2016

Curtis Walters, 67, departed this earthly life on July 14, 2016. Born in Doling Co., GA, he had been a resident of the Akron community for most of his life. He was a South High School graduate, class of 1967. He worked at BF Goodrich for 20 years and also worked at Ohio Pure Foods for 20 many years...

Jul 14, 2016

Calvin R. Hunt, 73, after joining the Army and serving in Vietnam, He retired from Chrysler after 37 years of service. Calvin was preceded in death by his parents; John Hunt and Fannie Woods. He leaves to honor and cherish his loving memory his loving wife, Cherlyn Hunt; sons, Charles, Calvin R Hunt Jr., and Avery (Stephanie) Miller; daughters,...

Jul 12, 2016

Mr. John Belser, Sr. was one of eight children born to the late  Henry and Mahalia Belser in Montgomery, Alabama. He moved to Ohio at an early age and work for the steel industry, where he retired from Republic Steel of Massillon. John departed this life Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Preceded in death by his wife Eula Belser; son,...

Jul 11, 2016

Marie Johnson was born January 19, 1936 to the late Sam  Howard and Ora Lee (Howard) Freeman in Autauga County,     Alabama. She departed this earthly life on Monday, July 11, 2016. Marie was a longtime resident of Canton, Ohio and worked as a skilled nurse for many years. She retired from Molly Stark Hospital in 1992. Marie enjoyed baking,...

Jul 10, 2016

Our beloved angel Brittaney N. Turner, affectionately known as "Brit Britt" transitioned to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at the age of 23. She was born in Akron, Ohio on September 8, 1992 to her parents, April Anderson and William Turner Sr. She was a 2011 graduate of Kenmore High School.

She leaves to...

Jul 7, 2016

Rev. Charles L. Burks, a veteran of the U.S. Army, passed away on July 7, 2016.  He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 62 years, Mary Louise Burks; sons Ronald Burks, Greg (Judge Emanuella), Darryl (Francine) and Reginald (Brenda) Groves and Chauncey "Chuck" (Sheila) Burks; daughter LaDawn and granddaughter La Rynda along with 22 other loving...

Jul 7, 2016

Willie Bazen, Jr., 82 transitioned to Heaven on July 7, 2016. He was the founder of Bazen Real Estate Company. Preceded in death by his wife Omijean Bazen August, 26, 2014, he is survived by his children;  Karen, Keith and Kimberly Bazen; brother, Charles Bazen of Atlanta, Ga., as well as a host of relatives and friends. Celebration of...

Jul 5, 2016

Mother/Grandmother Nesola Brantley, 91 of Canton OH passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. She was born July 08, 1924 in Graham, AL to the late Willie and Cora (Kite) Mitchell. Nesola was raised in Graham, AL and later move to Georgia and met her beloved decease husband Oliver Lee Brantley, to this union; they had three sons and...

Jun 26, 2016

1Corinthians 13:4-7 "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.  It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.  Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.   It always protects, always trusts,     always hopes, always...

Jun 25, 2016

June Vivian (Torrence) Fontes, 79 of Canton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2016. June was born to Reverend Price and Suzie Torrence in Canton, Ohio. June graduated from Canton McKinley Sr. High School. She was employed by Embros Manufacturing Company until she became ill. She was a long time member of Shiloh Missionary...

Jun 23, 2016

June 23, 1953, the Lord saw fit to bring to life Mr. Eddie Lee Stinson through the union of the late William Henry and Eula Mae Stinson in Huntsville, AL. The family relocated from Alabama to Wooster, Ohio on February 14, 1965, then after a short time the family moved to Massillon, Ohio. He completed his high school scholastic...

Jun 18, 2016

On June 18, 2016, God saw fit to call home one of his own, Roxanne "Beanie" LeGrair. Roxanne Adrienne LeGrair was born in Akron on April 29, 1953. She was educated in Akron Public Schools and attended the University of Akron. She worked at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital, retiring in 2008. Roxanne was best known for Cheerleading, it was...

Jun 16, 2016

Claude L. Taylor III, 49, passed away on June 16, 2016. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September 11, 1966 to his parents Claude Taylor Jr. and Pauline Dix. He was a member of Pride of Rubber Town #1594 and Elks Lodge. He is preceded in death by his sister, Shayla Hamilton. He is survived by his son,...

Jun 16, 2016

Shirley Ann Davis known as "Goldie" and "Nanaw" was born June 8, 1940 in Akron, Ohio. She was married to the late Dwright Davis from this union 2 children were born. She accepted the Lord and was saved. While attending "Christ Is The Answer Church" she was the oldest mother of the church on the north side campus Shirley...