Obituaries

Sep 17, 2013

Lehman D. Redding was born to Isaac Redding and Ruby Wooten on August 26, 1934 in Kinston, North Carolina.  He spent most of his adult years in Canton, Ohio. Lehman was employed by the Timken Roller Bearing Company where he retired after 34 years.  He was a Korean War Veteran, and an active member of Union Baptist Church. He loved...

Sep 16, 2013

Stanley L. Dickens, 58, passed away September 16, 2013 at St. Thomas Hospital.  He was born in Newark, NJ.  Preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by his daughter Kimberly Mason; brother , Lenard Dickens, both of Akron; aunts, Viola Ray, Verdie Parker, Elizabeth Love, Dolores Parker and Roma Threatt; three grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews...

Sep 15, 2013

Marvin Davis, 77, passed away September 15, 2013. Born in Virginia, he worked in construction as a asphalt laborer. Preceded in death by his lifelong companion, Shirley Ann Davis.  He is survived by nieces Margaret Sinclair of Akron, DeAnna Robinson (Terrence), Florida, Carolyn and Shirley Clay both of Akron, niece who he helped raise, April Flonnoy (Eric) , Akron; nephews...

Sep 15, 2013

Louise Driggs, 76, went home to be with the Lord September 15, 2013.  She was a member of True Church House of Prayer to all Nations in Orville, OH. Preceded in death by her parents Floyd and Hattie Brooks, brother, Claud "Buddy" Brooks, sisters, Clyde Vincent, Annise Gates, Mildred Bennett and Ethel Butler.  She is survived by son Kevin (Odessa)...

Sep 13, 2013

There is no misunderstanding, when GOD calls us he is certain and we all must answer his call. We often picture death as ending; let us all however view this as a new beginning. On September 13, 2013 Jimmie L. Smith a father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend, received his call. Jimmie L. Smith was born on February 3,...

Sep 9, 2013

John Robert Rhodes, Jr., age 69, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 9, 2013 after a brief illness.  John, better known as "Bobby" to his family and friends, was born on April 24, 1944 to the late John Rhodes Sr., and Bertha Lee Munford in Canton, Ohio.  John was the first of twelve children born to...

Aug 24, 2013

Aug 21, 2013

Patricia A. Green, 64, went home to be with the Lord August 21, 2013. She was born in Gadsden, AL.  She was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents and brother Chansler Kelly.  She is survived by her son David Green; daughter Carla Parker, both of Akron; brother Sylvester Green of Detroit, MI; sisters,...

Aug 19, 2013

Marilyn Whitehead, age 52, went home to the Lord on August 19, 2013.  Marilyn was born and raised in Akron, OH.  She was a graduate of North High School. She was preceded in death by her parents Yvonne Whitehead and Will Harper Jr.  She is survived by her only child Shakeila Whitehead; sisters Kim (Calvin) Millhouse and Joyce Beckett; nephews...

Aug 19, 2013

Dorothy Williams (Blackmon) departed this life on August 21, 2013 after a  long life of 93 years.

Aug 19, 2013

On August 19, 2013, our beloved, Jamar E. Johnson passed away unexpectedly.  God decided it was time for one of His angels to come home  Jamar was born on June 15, 1938.  He attended Timken High School and later received his diploma.  He was currently pursuing a degree in Business Management at Stark State Technical College.  He was an avid...

Aug 17, 2013

Ms. Sadie M. Burton was born to the late Robert C. Burton, Jr., and Diania Burton on March 13, 1971 in Eutaw, Alabama.  She confessed faith in Christ at an early age and joined Deliverance Christian Ministries of Canton, OH.  She leaves to cherish her precious memories a son, Justin Lamar Burton; a daughter, Shmara Bona Washington, both of Canton,...

Aug 16, 2013

Thevenin LeDan Terrell, 19, born in Canton, OH on August 19, 1993, departed this life August 16, 2013.  He was baptized at People' Baptist Church.  Thevenin was preceded in death by his aunt, Daniela "Sister" Terrell; cousins, Linwell Brown and Tiffany Freeman; and great grandfather, Samford Simmons.  He leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, Carmen Hill (Tito) Williams; father,...

Aug 16, 2013

Michael Anthony Brown, better known as "Mike" or "Mike Mike" by his family and friends, passed away abruptly on August 16, 2013. He was born July 25, 1994 to Malita Brown in Canton, OH. Mike was recognized by his awesome basketball playing in Jumpertown High School in Mississippi.  He was known for his smile, big eyes and sense of humor....

Aug 9, 2013

Edith Smith was born on January 30, 1909 in Sylva, NC to the late Garfield and Lillian Love-Cox.  She passed away August 9, 2013.  She was a member of Hills Temple First Born Church of the Living God for over 70 years.  She received a proclamation from President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama recognizing her for living to be...

Aug 9, 2013

Doris L. Smith, 55, went home to be with the Lord on August 9th, 2013 after a long term illness. She was born to and preceded in death by parents William and Harriet Ann Rogers. Doris graduated from Buchtel High School. She was a dedicated employee of Akron Children's Hospital for over 20 years and a faithful member of Church...

Aug 8, 2013

On August 8, 2013, Janet B. Earley, age 80, went home to be with the Lord.  She was born on September 13, 1932 in Massillon, Ohio; the  daughter of Cora and Joe Tome.  She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. Preceding her in death are her parents; Cora and Joe Tome; husbands, Edward Pruitt and...

Aug 2, 2013

Barbara Jean Thomas, affectionately known as BJ went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 2, 2013.  Born in March of 1945 in Masonville, NJ, Barbara was a longtime resident of Pemberton Township, NJ and later moved to Akron, OH after raising her family.  A long time resident of the Spring Hill Community, she became the grandmother...

Aug 2, 2013

Joe C. Mathews, 85, passed away August 2, 2013.  He was born in Tifton County, Georgia.  He was a member of St. John CME Church where he served on the Usher Board and had been employed at Burger Iron. He was preceded in death by his parents.  he leaves to cherish his memory, wife Lila Mathews; special niece  Nedra Johnson...

Jul 28, 2013

On July 28, 2013, Johnnie Mae Henderson went home to be with the Lord in Canton, OH.  She was born February 22, 1934 in Marshallville, GA to Roosevelt and Eva Lowe.  Johnnie Mae was a resident of Canton, OH for over 70 years.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Henderson.  She leaves to cherish her wonderful...