Obituaries

Mar 14, 2015

Willie J. Grant, age 58, of Canton passed away early Saturday morning March 14, 2015 following a lengthy illness. He was born July 20, 1956. He was a very loving and caring father but his greatest joy was spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Lee and Alfonsia Grant, his brother LeRoy Grant...

Mar 11, 2015

LeBeau Carpenter was born June 13, 1981 in Canton, Ohio to Jackie and  Sharon Carpenter. LeBeau  was baptized at a young age at Main Street Baptist Mission. He loved the Lord.  He attended Peabody Magnet School. After graduating he moved to Canton, Ohio where he resided until he was called home. LeBeau was a skilled craftsman as well as an...

Mar 10, 2015

Willa Mae Watson was born January 1, 1920 in Cartersville, GA to Will Giles and Mattie Lee Craig and completed her journey on March 10, 2015 Moved to Akron at an early age living here for many years before recently moving to Texas to be with family. Deeply rooted in the word and will of God, she was a founding...

Mar 10, 2015

Mar 10, 2015

Eathell Snell passed away March 10, 2015 at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. He was born in Canton on December 8, 1960, to Beathell and Mattie (Davenport) Snell. He was a 1979 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. He was currently employed by ABC Car Wash in Canton, Ohio. He enjoyed fishing and outdoors. Eathell is preceded in death by...

Mar 9, 2015

Rev. Leroy Groce, 79 went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 9, 2015, at his residence. Rev. Groce was born January 29, 1936, in Roanoke, Alabama to the late Paul and Nellie Groce. At an early age he accepted Christ and joined the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Anniston, AL. He was a graduate of Cobb Avenue...

Mar 8, 2015

David "Cush" Wallace Jr., born on November 24, 1951, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 8, 2015 in Wheeling West Virginia. Cush is preceded in death by mother Cornemma (Missie) Turpin and father David Wallace, stepfather Edward (Junebug) Turpin, sisters; Sharlene Wallace, Davetta Wallace, Rose Carter, great niece Coreyana Wallace and best friends Roy Higginbotham, who passed along with him....

Mar 7, 2015

Reginald "Reggie" Moore Sr. 48 went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2015. Born on June 5, 1966 in Canton, Ohio to Willie L. Moore and the late Bernice (Rodgers) Moore. Reggie was a graduate of McKinley High School and a Veteran of the U.S. Army where he served as a medic. He was employed by the Ohio...

Mar 5, 2015

Grace Barton, age 81, passed away March 5, 2015. Grace is preceded in death by her parents Alice and Clifford  Leroy, brothers, sisters, and son Mark. She leaves to cherish her loving memory her husband Paul, children; Paul, Mary (Mike), Carrie (Keith), Steve, Teresa, Shawn, grandchildren; Amber, Michael, Zack (Hannah), great-grandchildren; Grace and Erin. Services will be private

Mar 3, 2015

Frank Oden went home to be with the Lord March 3, 2015. Frank was born April 24, 1925 in Ashland, Alabama. He was preceded in death by parents Garfield and Izola Oden; siblings Mary Alice, Samuel, Mildred, and nephew Gregory Oden. He was a Military Police Officer in the United States Army from July 1, 1943 and received a honorable...

Mar 1, 2015

Rebecca Charles, 109 years of age, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2015 at the Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service. Born on December 4, 1905 in Minter, Alabama, she was the 4th of 11 children born to the late Maggie and Dan Charles. She lived in the Akron community for 46 years and was a...

Feb 28, 2015

Beverly E. Parson-Stevenson, 63, went home to be with the Lord on February 28, 2015. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on March 2, 1951. She was a lifetime resident of the Akron community. Beverly is preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Marilyn Parson; siblings Alexander Jr. and Wayne. She leaves to cherish her loving memory children, Johnnie...

Feb 28, 2015

Mildred Clara Austin left this earth to     return home to our heavenly father on      February 28, 2015. Grandma Austin, as   she was referred to by most of the city,     was  a long time member and mother of the      Pentecostal Temple Church.  Grandma's    favorite pastime always consisted of caring for her families' children, as well as others children, and supporting her...

Feb 23, 2015

Eric "Rick" Culver, born July 1, 1948 departed this life on February 23, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center. "Rick" served in the Army as a cook from 1966-1970. He was employed at East Ohio Gas for 32 years. He married Patricia Kennard on August 4, 1973. They were married over 41 years. Rick enjoyed fishing, hunting, and hanging out at...

Feb 22, 2015

Pearlene Cole Myricks was born April 12, 1956 in Canton Ohio.  She took flight on February 22 2015 to be with the Lord  Pearlene was proceeded in death by her mother Myrtis Cole, her father, Rev. Percy Cole, her brother Herman Cole, her aunt Bernice Skinner, and grandmother Sadie Smalls. Pearlene was taught to play the piano by her mother...

Feb 18, 2015

Mr. Trent B. "L.A." Chambers, age 40, was born August 4, 1974 in Los Angeles, California. He departed this life on February 18, 2015 following a brief  illness. He devoted his life to Christ at a very early age in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from Centennial High School in Compton, California. He was a original member of The Mighty...

Feb 17, 2015

Marie Lightner Way was called home to the Lord on February 17, 2015 at the blessed age of 83.  She was born March 27, 1931 in Waynesburg, Ohio to the late Walter Sr. and Elizabeth Lightner. Preceded in death were sisters Sarah Lightner Henderson,     Virginia Lightner (Faulkner-Kelly), and brothers Walter Jr. and William Lightner. Left to cherish her memory is...

Feb 10, 2015

Joe Lewis, age 67 went to be with the Lord on February 10, 2015. He was born on February 21, 1947 to the late Abner and Gearldine Lewis in Charleston, West Virginia. Joe was an avid skater, bowler, and dancer. He was featured in the Canton Repository as one of Stark County's Most Interesting People, in addition he was voted...

Feb 8, 2015

Mary Ann (Richardson) Clark, 87 of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2015. She was born in Malvern, Ohio on September 3, 1927 to the late John and Alma Richardson. Mary Ann retired from Canton City Schools and was involved in numerous activities in the community. She loved to  cook and was known for her...

Feb 7, 2015

Andrew Wesley Riggins, 51 of Canton, Ohio, went home  to be with the Lord February 7, 2015. He is preceded by his father Andrew Charles Eutsey, Paris Riggins of   Canton and grandmother Essie Mae Williams. He leaves to cherish his loving memory loving wife Traci, his mother Sessley Finn, brother Charleston Marcel, sisters; Marita (Hadid)  and Barbette , sons; Darnell,...