Obituaries

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...

Dec 20, 2016

Sunrise, Thursday, October 3, 1935 –

Sunset Tuesday, December 20, 2016

JoAnne, 81 of Canton, Ohio Graduated at the top of her Class at Akron West High School, in 1953.  She later attended Bennett College as Music Major, where she later was employed as an Accompianist and Assistant Music Educator with the Canton (Ohio) City...

Dec 16, 2016

Debora Ann Austin, age 60 of Tampa, Florida departed this life on Friday,      December 16, 2016. She was born March 20, 1956 to Charles Jenkins and Kathy Richie in Cumberland, Maryland. She moved to Canton, Ohio as a child and   attended McKinley High School. She later moved to Detroit, Michigan to raise her children as a stay at home...

Dec 16, 2016

Matthew Lawrence Brown Sr. was born October 10, 1943 in Canton, Ohio and was called home on December 15, 2016. He was a graduate of McKinley High School where he played on the championship football team. During his adult years, he continued to follow Bulldogs football through various championships and state titles. Matt attended and played football for North...

Dec 15, 2016

Mrs. Elizabeth McElroy, daughter of the late Young Howard and Fannie Green was born October 17, 1929 in Demopolis, Alabama. She attended the public schools of Marengo County. Elizabeth rededicated her life to Christ in 2012 and became a  member of Breath of Life Tabernacle church. Later that year, her son, the late      Minister Anthony McElroy, facilitated in her...

Dec 14, 2016

MayBell B. McGowan, 83 was born on October 21, 1933 in Shubuta, Mississippi and departed this life on December 6, 2016 at Fairlawn Rehab Nursing Center after a long illness. She was a member of Garden of Prayer Church of God in Christ. She was a private nurse in California for many years. Mrs. McGowan was preceded in death...

Dec 12, 2016

On Monday, December 12, 2016, God received his angel Xavier W. Bennett affectionately known as "Superman " home to rest at the age of 5 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 2, 2011 to his parents, Raven Huron and Justen Bennett Sr. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him his...

Dec 10, 2016

Ronnie Pryor was born in Malvern, Ohio on July 12, 1957 to Tessie Pryor and John Dee Frazier. Ronnie graduated from Glenoak High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps where he received an honorable discharge. Upon completion of his duties in the Marine Corps. Ronnie was an excellent chef. Everyone loved...

Dec 8, 2016

Master Ricardo Youngblood, age 61, of Canton, Ohio, passed from this Earth on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at his residence.

Ricardo was born September 9, 1955 in Uniontown, Alabama. He graduated from McKinley High School in Canton and attended The Ohio State University where he pledged Kappa Alpha Psi. Ricardo loved baseball, gardening, the Cleveland Cavaliers and...

Dec 6, 2016

Rose L. May went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Born in Opelika, Alabama, Rose lived most of her life in Canton, Ohio.  She was employed for many years as Director of Activities for White Oak Convalescent Home. She was a member of Grace Christian Fellowship where she served as a Deaconess and financial...

Dec 6, 2016

Otto Baldwin, age 83, transitioned from his earthly home to his glorious heavenly home on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, following an extended illness. He was born in Waycross, Georgia on October 6, 1933 to his beloved parents Fentress Baldwin and Ruth (Inman) Goins and was a lifelong resident of Canton, Ohio. He was employed by Gregory Galvanizing for 38...

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...