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Margaret Irene Warren
Jun 7, 2013
Margaret Irene Warren, lovingly called Renie by her family, was the youngest of four children born to Oliver and Jeannette Summers on April 23, 1933. She was raised in a devoted Christian home. Her father, Oliver Summers was a Deacon at Peoples Baptist Church and her mother, Jeannette, served as Vice President of the Regional Boards of Ushers. She was...
John Henry Dwayne Hawkins, Sr.
May 26, 2013
John Henry Dwayne Hawkins Sr., passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family and friends at his side.  On Sunday, May 26, 2013, our Heavenly Father sent down one of His angels to escort home, His son, John H.D. Hawkins, Sr.  He lived a good life and was called home at the tender age of 60.  John was born...
Katherine Lucille Vann
May 24, 2013
Katherine Lucille Vann, a longtime resident of Rose Lane Nursing Home in Massillon, OH, left this life on Friday, May 24, 2013 on her way to her Eternal Home with the Lord, after a brief illness. Katherine was born on February 17, 1927 in Wooster, Ohio.  She was a very active member of First Baptist Church, Orville, OH as a...
Bessie Mae Jennings
May 23, 2013
Bessie Mae Jennings, 60, passed away May 23, 2013.  She was born in Bessemer, AL. Preceded in death by her son Darrell Howard.  She is survived by her husband Edmond Jennings; sons, Michael and Anthony Howard of Akron and Bryon Howard of Youngstown; brothers, Willie (Sharon), Robert (Susan) and Curtis Howard all of Akron; sisters, Mattie Cooke and Rilla Megginson,...
Joseph Alexander Brice
May 20, 2013
On May 20, 2013, Joseph Alexander Brice, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family. Born September 25, 1942, in Norton, VA, to the late Alfred Joseph and Virginia C. Brice. Joe, as he was called, lived in Akron for more than sixty years, attending Akron Public Schools before serving in the US Army. He was...
Terry J. Iverson Ii (Tj)
May 17, 2013
Terry J. Iverson II (TJ), went home to be with his Lord and Savior in Glory on May 17, 2013.  TJ was born June 4, 1989 to Terry J and Simone J Iverson.  He was a lifetime resident of Akron Ohio.  He attended Buchtel High where he played football, basketball and baseball.  He also attended Perkins Middle School where he...
Adam Creps
May 17, 2013
Adam Creps, 69, passed away May 17, 2013. He was Born in North Adams, MA. and was a retired Army veteran. Preceded in death by his parents and brother Robert.  He is survived by his wife, Sandra; sons, George Reed, Adam (Angela) Creps Jr. and James (Amanda) Holmquist, all of Akron; daughters, Wendy (Bernard) Lawton of Manchester, CT and Candace...
Anthony Dwayne Horton
May 16, 2013
Anthony Dwayne Horton, 42, passed away May 16, 2013.  He was a lifetime resident of this community and was employed at Weaver Workshop. Preceded in death by his father Major McNeil and sister Sherita Horton.  He is survived by his mother, Celester Horton; brothers, Michael "Pete" McNeil, Clarence and Bernard Horton; sisters, Pauline Rhymer, Theresa Thornton, Kalista McNeil, Melinda and...
Michael Jones
May 15, 2013
Michael Jones was born April 13, 1935. He passed away May 15, 2013 at the age of 78.  Michael was born in Enterprise, AL to the late Elouise Jones and Cleveland Lee.  His stepfather was Len Jones.  Michael attended McKinley Senior High school.  He was a veteran of the US Army and an employee of the Timken company for 20...
James Murray Edwards
May 15, 2013
James Murray Edwards, 78, went home to be with the Lord after a long illness.  Born in Macon, MS, moved to Kent, OH. in 1938 but resided in Akron OH most of his life.  He was a member of Spellman AME Chapel, a veteran serving more than ten years in Naval Air, had been employed at General Motors for more...
Silas Carter
May 14, 2013
Silas Carter passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013, after an extended illness.  Silas was born February 23, 1941 to Raphiel and Rosie Kay Carter. Silas attended Canton City schools, and graduated from McKinley Senior High in 1959 where he was the first wrestler to make the state finals.  Silas was also a Golden Glove Boxing Champion.  He was    inducted into...
Toni Trammell-Hye
May 11, 2013
Toni J. Trammell-Hye, age 63, of Canton, Ohio was called home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2013. Toni was full of life and joy with a beautiful per- sonality. You never seen her without a smile. She graduated from Washington High School in 1969. She worked in the Health Care Profession for over 40 years. She was...
Eloy Lopes, Sr.
May 9, 2013
Eloy Lopes, Sr., passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Mercy Medical  following an extended illness.    He retired from Republic Steel after (35) thirty-five years.  Eloy served in the US Airforce for (2) two years .  He was very proud of his Military service. Eloy was preceded in death by his father, John Lopes; his mother, Lena Rodriquez; stepmother,...
Cleo Gilcreast, Sr.
May 8, 2013
Cleo Gilcreast, 82, passed away May 8, 2013 at Akron General Medical Center.  He was born in Little Rock, Ark. Preceded in death by his parents, son Earnest and three great grandchildren.  He is survived by sons Cleottis Jr., Robert, Michael (Melody), David, Kelvin, Shawn (Tamika) Gilcreast; daughters, Annie Gilcreast, Teresa McGowan-Coleman and Marsha Kelso; brothers, Eddie and Henry Gilcreast;...
Olanell Parker
May 8, 2013
Olanell Parker, 73, passed away at Akron General Medical Center.  Born in Pike Co., AL, she had lived most of her life in this community.  She had been employed at Krogers for18 years, and retired from SWAP after many years of service.  She was a member of IDMR Bible School. Preceded in death by her parents, Jeff and Elise Fairer,...
Pearline Parker
May 6, 2013
Pearline Parker, born October 6, 1921, to Walter and Florence Dowdy, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 6, 2013. Pearline worked as a Dietitian and Social Worker for Stark County Job and Family Services for many years. She had a thing for helping people and never met a stranger. Her continued dedication kept her a faithful...
Mary Moore Otis
May 4, 2013
Mary Moore Otis, 93, took her heavenly flight on May 4, 2013, with two of her daughters being present. She was dearly loved by her family and blessed and highly favored of the Lord. Born March 26, 1920, in Wilco, Mississippi, to Verdia Washington and Samuel Moore, she was an only child. After her marriage in 1939 to Clyde Otis,...
Alice N. Carter Price
May 2, 2013
Alice N. Carter Price, 61, passed away May 2, 2013 at Akron City Hospital. She was born in Mexico, MO. and was employed as a Universal Nursing Aid. Preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by husband Anthony "TK" Kelker; sons, Calvin (Shawna) Carter, Anthony Jr. and Ray Kelker all of Akron; daughters, Dionne Carter, Akron and Diane...
Hanif Brian B. Tabler, Sr.
May 2, 2013
Brian Tabler, Sr., went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2013 in Canton, OH.  He was born in Charleston, S.C. on September 14, 1968 to Benjamin and Carroll Brown, Brian moved  to Canton, OH, at age 7.  A graduate of Timken High School, Brian was a great basketball player.  He later attended Georgia State University.  Brian was...
