Obituaries

Jun 16, 2025

Esther Ilena Bryant, affectionately known as "Lena or Grump," entered into this life on the 29h day of December, in 1933, born to the late Pastor Young Love and Esther Holsey, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was the fifth of eight children. Esther attended school in her church. Rather you knew her as Lena, Grump, Grandma or Auntie, she was...

Jun 16, 2025

SERVICES WERE HELD AT OHIO WESTERN RESERVE NATIONAL CEMETERY

Jun 16, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for JOSEPH LEWIS TURNER, JR. "BOO". We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 15, 2025

Taidest L. Timmons "SexyDex", 21, was born on November 26, 2003 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Nicole Warren L. and Tai L. Timmons.

Taidest is preceded in death by his sister, Tai'Cora L. Timmons; grandmother, Carmen Timmons; grandfather, Robert L. Bowman; and great grandmothers, Cora Bell Williams and Rutha Sims.

He leaves to forever cherish...

Jun 12, 2025

Vernall Floyd Robinson VI (Y2 Get Rich), passed away at the age of 31 years old on June 12, 2025.  Vernall was born January 7, 1994, in Cuyahoga Falls, to Stephanie Wright and Rev. Vernall F. Robinson III.  Affectionately called "Stank" by his family, he later changed his nickname to Y2 Get Rich. Vernall had a passion for music...

Jun 12, 2025

Leslie Renea Flunoy, affectionately known as "Whitney",57, was wrapped in the loving arms of Jesus Christ and carried to His loving home on Thursday, June 12, 2025.  "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord".

Leslie was born in Barberton, Ohio on October 22,1967 to Lorraine Flunoy-Palmer and the late James (Sonny)...

Jun 10, 2025

Deborah J. Hood was born in Canton, Ohio to the Late Robert and Ruth Hood. Where she raised her children, Victoria Baker, Marcus Fowler, and now deceased Duane Hood and Jason Fowler. In search of New beginnings, she moved her family to California. In search of peace and new beginnings, her family continued to grow; she has a total...

Jun 10, 2025

Bertha Mae Grant, 91, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

She was born on February 22, 1934, in Montezuma, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie B. Colzie and Birdia Mae Colzie; sisters Clara Emerson, Evelyn Rumph, Jennie Sanders, and Sarah Colzie; brothers J.C. Colzie, twins Jimmy Lee and Jessie Lee Colzie, and...

Jun 10, 2025

Edward "June" Brown was born in Franklin, Alabama on April 10, 1949, He was raised in Akron and attended Akron Public Schools and developed a passion for singing. By trade he was a skilled carpenter, retiring from Forest City Core Systems as well as Summa Health.

Preceded in death by wife Rosalie "Darlene" Bown his father Arielus...

Jun 8, 2025

Ervie Allen Strickland, Sr, age 70, went Home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2025. Ervie was born in Franklin, Georgia to Horace and Margaret Strickland on May 30, 1955.

His competitive nature led him to play high school basketball for McKinley and Timken where he was a standout on All City Nights.

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Jun 7, 2025

William Winkler made his transition from this earthly life to be with the Lord on Friday, June 7, 2025. He was born December 26, 1969, in Akron, Ohio where he attended Akron Public Schools graduating from North High School. He was employed by Cartwright Construction Company for many years where he later retired. William, who was also known as...

Jun 7, 2025

William Henry Henderson, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully transitioned from this life on June 7, 2025, at Hanover Healthcare Center after an extended illness. He was born on October 16, 1947, in Canton, Ohio, to Elmer and Aileene Henderson. Affectionately known as "Billy," he graduated from Sandy Valley High School and later earned an Associate's Degree in Divinity....

Jun 6, 2025

Erlene Haslam went home to be with the Lord on June 6, 2025, after a brief illness. Erlene, affectionately known as Doll or Doll Baby, was born December 13, 1945, in Montezuma, Georgia to the union of Bennie Haslam, Sr., and Mattie Haslam (Grant).  She was a 1964 graduate of the former South High School. While a student, Erlene...

Jun 5, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Timothy Lee Singleton, affectionately known as "Tim or Timmy." He departed this life on June 5, 2025, at the age of 57. Tim was born in Canton, Ohio. He was a cherished son, a loyal friend, and a devoted brother. He brought warmth, laughter, and...

Jun 5, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for YING VANG. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 5, 2025

Nija M Wright unexpectedly left her earthly tabernacle on June 6, 2025. Nija was born in Canton, Ohio, July 30, 1997, to Mona Barrino and the late Richard Wright.

She was a 2015 graduate of GlenOak High School. She also attended Stark State College.

Nija had been employed by Hog Heaven and Chipotle.

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Jun 4, 2025

In the early hours of June 4th, God called to Brother Izell Redwine, "Come Unto Me and Take Your Rest" .

Izell Redwine was born, October 13, 1931 to John Henry and Mary Lema Redwine in Carrollton, Georgia.

After high school, he served in the United States Army, enabling him to tour many European countries,...

Jun 2, 2025

Archie Washington Lucas, Jr., 85 was born January 12, 1940 in Fulton, Alabama.  He migrated to Akron in 1943.  He left this earth to go to his heavenly home on June 2, 2025.

He married his high-school sweetheart, Barbara Jean Brunson, on December 31, 1959.  He was a graduate of Central High School in 1958 and was...

Jun 1, 2025

Jamesetta "Cookie" Leathers, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully transitioned from this life on June 1, 2025, at St. Luke Nursing Home, where she had resided since late 2024. Born on January 26, 1948, in Canton, Ohio, to Ovila Ransom and James Matthews.

Cookie was a light in the lives of all who knew her. A proud...

May 31, 2025

Patricia A. Penson, went to be with the Lord, May 31, 2025.  Born,  December 31, 1944 to the late Charles and Julia Ray, raised and nurtured by her aunt and uncle David and Allie Scissum, whom she affectionately called Mom and Dad.  Patricia was the devoted wife of John Penson for 40 years, together for 42 years, and the...