Obituaries

May 29, 2016

Grady L. Tanner, 69, departed from this earthly life on May 29, 2016.

He was born in Eastman, Ga and had lived in the Akron, OH community for about 30 years.

Grady enjoyed fishing and had dedicated himself to his self owned construction company for many years.

Preceded in death by his parents,...

May 25, 2016

Ashley Munford, age 33, went home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Canton, Ohio on January 7, 1983 to Ingram Munford and Walter Singletery, Jr. she is the beloved mother of her (3) daughters, Asjianna, Aunesty and Aubree.  Ashley attended Canton City Schools and was a member of...

May 24, 2016

Eloise D. Hightower transitioned Home to be with the Lord on May 24,2016 at the blessed age of 82. She was born on May 27, 1933 in Akron, Ohio to her parents, George Washington and Annie Frances Averitte.

Eloise is preceded in death by her parents and other relatives.

To forever cherish her loving memory...

May 24, 2016

Irma Jean "Dean" Flood of Canton, Ohio departed this life on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at The Laurels of Canton, Canton, Ohio. She was born June 19, 1953, in Henry County, to George M. Annie Lee Hairston Flood. She graduated from George Washington Carver High School in 1971 an Virginia State College in 1975. Irma was employed by Republic...

May 23, 2016

Annie Belle Boykin was born in Brooksville, Mississippi in 1936 to Louise Moore and Robert Thomas. She spent her early years with her grandmother Bett Moore. At an early age she joined the Prayer Grove Baptist Church. After moving to Akron she joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Later in her teens she moved to Columbus, Mississippi where she lived...

May 6, 2016

Louiese Marie Shipp, age 99 years old died on Friday, May 6, 2016, in peace at home surrounded by her family members. She was born August 4, 1916 in Lincolnton, NC. She is preceeded in death by her mother and father McClain and Ruby Johnson, 3 brothers Mack, Edward Lee and Thomas, and 2 sisters Elizabeth and Georgia Mae...

Apr 30, 2016

Kenneth O. Atcherson, age 67, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on April 30, 2016 in Canton, Ohio. Kenny was born to the late Mildred and John Mitchell on May 3, 1949. He attended school in Cleveland, Ohio. On December 29, 1976, Kenny married the love of his life, Lois Hines. After 20 years of dedicated service as a construction worker,...

Apr 29, 2016

Doris Loretta (Layton) Spencer, age 82, 0f Canton, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016. She was born in Columbus, Mississippi, September 19, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Willie J. and Minnie F. (Powell) Layton. Loretta was a graduate of McKinley High School class of 1954, and retired from Superior Switchboard. She was a long...

Apr 27, 2016

Leandous "Biggie" Ivora Harvey, was born July 7, 1978 in Columbus, Ohio and departed this life on Wednesday April 27, 2016.  Born to Andrew Lee  Harvey and Barbara Ann Gray Harvey,  Leandous moved to Canton at a young age and attended McKinley High School.  Leandous  enjoyed working with his hands.  His work consisted of dry walling and other carpentry skills.  ...

Apr 27, 2016

Mr. Howard McKinley Robinson Sr. submitted himself to the will of God on April 27, 2016 in Canton, Ohio at the age of 86. He is survived by his children whom he referred to as his "Full House", Howard (Denise) Robinson Jr., Kathy (Gary) Perrin, Anita (Rasheed) Robinson-Muhammad, Robbie (Krystal) Robinson, foster Child, Rinaldo Barkley Jr. and special daughter Lynette...

Apr 22, 2016

Charles Thareton Elliott Sr. was born on July 4th 1952, in Canton, Ohio. He was the   second born child to parents, Hattie and David Elliott Sr. Charles attended Canton McKinley Senior High School where he was an award-winning basketball player.  After high school, Charles enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his Country honorably in South Korea.  While stationed in...

Apr 19, 2016

James L. Billings Sr., age 76 went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2016.  He was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama July 17, 1939.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Carrie Mae Hinds, William Mack Billings; brothers Clinton Rivers, William Jr. and Clifford Billings. He moved to Ohio and began his career at The Timken Company...

Apr 19, 2016

On Tuesday April 19th, 2016 Aurora Freeman Chavers- Hunter transitioned to the spiritual realm. She fought a strong fight as she battled with her illness. Aurora retired from Ameritech in 1999, and went back to work soon after. She was most  recently employed at VXI as a customer service representative. She always had a strong work ethic and was very...

Apr 18, 2016

Jerome L. Drummond Sr. was born on November 23, 1962 in Akron, Ohio to Mason Harmon Jr. and the late Hattie Mae (Drummond) Hill. He graduated from East High School in Akron, Ohio and went on to serve our country in the United States Army . He resided in Canton for over 20 years.  Jerome retired from the City of...

Apr 14, 2016

Eugene T. Wright, age 53 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 14, 2016. Eugene was born September 11, 1962 in Canton, Ohio to the late Rev. Eugene and Claretta Wright. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Elaine B. Harris; good friends, Russell Walker and Ronald Anthony. Eugene leaves to cherish his  loving memory...

Apr 14, 2016

Dorothy Mae Freeman, who went to be home with the Lord at 6:30 p.m. On Thursday, April 14, was born Dorothy Mae Harris on April 24, 1938 to Reverend Joseph and Lucinda Harris in Birmingham, Alabama She was the oldest of three children which included her brothers David Lee Harris and Joseph Henry Harris. Sadly, Dorothy's father passed away when...

Apr 10, 2016

Sue "Sue-Sue" Ann Hughes Sue A. Hughes (53) of Canton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord April 10, 2016. Sue was born August 19, 1962 to the late Charlotte and Henry Hughes. Sue attended McKinley Senior High School and was a caregiver for her family. Sue is preceded in death by her parents Charlotte and Henry. She is...

Apr 5, 2016

Angela D. Shadie, 58, went home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2016. She was born in Akron, Ohio on October 13, 1957 to her parents Jacob Shadie and Florida Grant. She is preceded in death by her parents. She leaves to celebrate her life her companion Johnny Dorsey; daughters, Nakea "Nikki" Shadie, Tia Ping-Ruple (Reuben) and  Teisha...

Apr 2, 2016

Robert "Bobbie" Winn, age 75 of Canton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord April 2, 2016. Robert was born in     Canton, Ohio on October 3, 1940 to the late Paul and Ida Mae Winn, Sr.  He was a graduate of Canton, McKinley High School class of 1958 excelling in basketball. Preceded in death by; siblings, Paul Winn, Jr.,...

Mar 28, 2016

Our loving mother Rosetta Ballard went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 28, 2016 after an extended illness.  Rosetta was the seam that kept the family together. She provided excellent hospitality to all who enter her home. Rosetta was the neighborhood mother. She loved her grandkids to the fullest.  Rosetta loved cooking and was always on the...