Obituaries

Aug 7, 2014

Omoyele Nehemiah Gonzalez will be cherished by his father, Omoyele J.H. Gonzalez, his grandparents Sherman and Odette Martin, Iya Ifalola Omobola, Heriberto and Andrea Gonzalez; great grandmother Rita Gonzalez, aunts Chastity Hunter, Dara Cooper, Aina Gonzalez, Mercedes Gonzalez and Barbara Garcia; uncles Luis Gonzalez, Akinola Gonzalez, and great uncles Jose Gonzalez and Paul Perry. He was preceded in death by...

Aug 4, 2014

Jason C Marshall 43, parted this life on Aug 4 2014 at his home after a brief illness. Jason was born in Canton Oh, on December 13, 1971 to Albert D Foster and Colleen Marshall Chapman. Jason attended Blackhawk Middle school and R. Nelson Snider High school both located in Fort Wayne Indiana. He received his G.E.D from Job core...

Jul 30, 2014

Valerie Franklin went home to be with the Lord on July 30th, 2014. She was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Hattie Franklin and Robert Franklin Jr. She was precede in death by both parents. She leaves behind to cherish her memories, children;Shatoria, Jeffery(Angela), Shenequa, Jamar, Sherriitta, and Shacora Franklin, grandmother;Frances Franklin of Miami, FL.,brother; Alfred(Cheryl) Rhodes, sisters; Vanessa...

Jul 27, 2014

Jul 26, 2014

Robert Lee Donald age 80, made his transition from his earthy home to his heavenly home on Saturday July 26, 2014.  He was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on September 27, 1933, to the late Elaias and Clara Robertson Donald. He retired from The Timken Company in 1992 following 35 years of employment. he was a member of People's Baptist Church...

Jul 25, 2014

Jul 3, 2014

Wife, Beverly Mitchell-Brooks. Children, Reginald Brooks Jr.,  Rodney Brooks,  Kelli Franks.  Step daughters Teri Mitchell-Porter, Stacy Mitchell. Brothers, Booker Brooks, Charles Brooks, Jerry Brooks.  Sisters, Annette Lynch, Beverly Rasberry-Stanford.  Grand children, Reggie III, Ryan, Reeko, Maya Olufemi, Summer Olufunke, Jordyn Oluremi, Kylei, and Kyndal. Aunt Helen Conley and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends. He is...

Dec 14, 2013

Mary Berta Hailey, 81, quietly passed away on Saturday evening, Dec. 14, 2013.  Born September 1, 1932 in Canton to the late Hozzie and Artra Gillespie. Mary truly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  She was a member of the Canton Negro Oldtimers Ladies Auxillary.  She definitely believed in living life to its fullest and will be remembered...

Dec 10, 2013

Lonnie E. Bell Sr., 87, passed away December 10, 2013.  He was a lifetime resident of this community.  He had been employed in Social Services for the Veterans Administration and was an advocate member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Preceded in death by his sons, Frank and Lonnie Bell Jr.; daughters Joanne Hines, Wilma Smith and Blanche Scott, 12 brothers and sisters....

Dec 10, 2013

Evangelist Sandra F. Sweeney, born May 31, 1954 in Winston Salem, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in Akron, OH on December 10, 2013. She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving husband, Clyde Sweeney; sons, Dr. Marcus Banks of Columbus, OH, Jason Banks and Clyde Sweeney, Jr., both of Akron, OH; daughters, Tiffini (Marcus) Campbell and Arielle Sweeney, all of...

Dec 5, 2013

Lonnie Wilson, 71, died on Thursday, December 5, 2013, after living for several years with diabetes and high blood pressure. Lonnie was born in Cairo, Illinois on June 17, 1942.  His parents, Albert J. and Alma Ruth Wilson brought him to Akron when he was a month old.  Lonnie was the second of their three children.  Lonnie attended North High...

Dec 4, 2013

Faye M. Calhoun was born April 8, 1952 in Akron, Ohio. She was a US Army veteran.  She was the second daughter of  Rebecca Calhoun and Homell Calhoun Sr.  Her two siblings were Romona Calhoun (preceded in death), Homell Calhoun Jr. and Paul Rodgers.  Faye was a graduate of the Akron Public School system.  She was an accomplished interior designer,...

Dec 3, 2013

Dec 2, 2013

Charles E. Neal Sr., 46, passed away December 2, 2013.  He was born in Houston County, AL. He is survived by his wife Christine Neal; sons, LaShawn, Dejuan, Ebben, Charles Jr.; daughters, Danielle, Jazmyn, Breonnah, Savannah, Alissia and Alexis; father Morgan Neal of Florida and mother Margie Neal of Akron; brothers, Chester, William and Bobby Neal; sisters, Penny Shropshire, Martha...

Dec 1, 2013

Helen B. Gaffney-Vinson, went home to be with the Lord on  December 1, 2013.  She was born on June 6, 1956 in Akron, Ohio.  She attended West High School. Helen enjoyed knitting, cooking and spending time with her grandkids.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mattie Gaffney. She leaves to cherish her memories, daughter, Monica Gaffney;...

Dec 1, 2013

Zola B. Brooks, 70, went home to be with the Lord December 1, 2013 at Akron General Medical Center. Born in Shreveport, LA she had lived all her life in Akron.  She had been employed as a Nursing Assistant and was a member of New Millennium Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her mother, Rev. Muriel Jackson, brother, Herman Jackson,...

Nov 30, 2013

On November 30, 2013 Arthur Ivey took a journey form earth into heaven at Akron City Hospital Palliative Care Center.  Arthur was born in Union Springs, AL. to the late George and Pauline Ivey.  He moved to Detroit, Michigan as a teen where he graduated from high school.  He returned to Montgomery, AL. for a few years before moving to...

Nov 24, 2013

Jennie Lorene (Jackson) Albright was the fourth of eleven children born to the late Robert and Johnnie Mae (Caldwell) Jackson of Talladega, Alabama, September 2, 1933.  Jennie made her transition from mortal to eternal life on November 24, 2013.  Jennie moved to Cleveland, OH where she met and married Alfred Morgan Albright, March 26, 1955 and March 26, 1996. Alfred...

Nov 24, 2013

Sgt. Shannon T. Fletcher passed away unexpectedly November 24, 2013.  He was loved by all who knew him.  He was a graduate of McKinley Senior High School and had attended Tiffin University and Arizona State University.  He served in the Army National Guard where he faithfully served his country.  He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Fletcher and...

Nov 22, 2013

Samuel Brown, 65, past away November 22, 2013 at Akron City Hospital.  Born in Barberton, OH, he was a lifetime resident of this community.  He was retired from the City of Akron, Recreation Dept.. Preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Shearl Brown; sons, Richard Brown of Akron, James Brown of Ft. Worth, TX; Teddy...