Obituaries

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....

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,...