Obituaries

Apr 10, 2013

Katie Mae Frizzle Snead was born June 1, 1931 to the late Jeff Frizzle, Sr., and Willie Johnson Frizzle in Montgomery, AL. Katie accepted Christ at a very young age and was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Birmingham, AL.  While living in Birmingham, she met and married the late Matthew Snead. Katie has received a new address in...

Apr 9, 2013

Bennie Lee McElroy On April 9, 2013, Bennie Lee McElroy, age 85 of Canton, Ohio, passed away. He was born in Pulaski, Tenn. Sept. 13, 1927. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bennie McElroy, Sr.; mother, Eddie Mae Hayes; one sister; one brother; and one son, Leonard Lewis McElroy. He leaves to cherish his memories, Johnny (Bonnie) McElroy,...

Apr 9, 2013

Elnora Jackson, 94, went home to be with the Lord April 9, 2013 at Copley Health Center.  Born in St. Louis, MO., she had lived in this community since 1961 and was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her son Omar Clay and friend Willie Linson.  She is survived by granddaughter  Wanda Davis of Hayward,...

Apr 6, 2013

Lola B Reed, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 6, 2013 surrounded by her family and friends.  She was a member of Zion Apostolic Faith Church where she served as the chairman of he Usher Board. She is preceded in death b her husband John Reed.  Lola leaves to cherish her loving memory, sons Edward...

Apr 3, 2013

On April 3, 2013, Deacon Larry Eugene Morton, age 64, finished his journey and went home to be with the Lord. He was born May 13, 1948 in Canton, OH to the late Lloyd and Rose Lee (Hargrove) Morton.  He retired from Sugar Dale Fresh Mark Foods after 39 years of service.  He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved...

Apr 2, 2013

Apr 2, 2013

Mary E. Norman passed away on April 2, 2013 at Laurels of Canton. She was born in Orville, Ohio and had lived in the community for many years.

Apr 1, 2013

TOGETHER AGAIN WITH HUSBAND  J.C. WYATT Julia Wyatt, 85, went home to be with the Lord April 1, 2013.  Born in Tallapoosa, GA. she had lived in this community over 50 years.  She was a member of Providence Baptist Church, Ed Davis Sr. Citizens Group, Wednesday night Bowling League, Nina Guild and Staff Builders, former nurse at Rhoden Memorial  Home...

Mar 30, 2013

Al Allah (Billy Fuller), 69, passed away March 30, 2013 at Orchard of Ridgewood.  Born in Blakely, GA, he had lived in this community 62 years. He is survived by cousins, Betty Bailey, Joyce Gilbert Solomon, John (Carol) Fuller, Walter Mays, Johnny (Barbara) Bable, Daniel Burch and Thomas Butler, all of Akron.

Mar 27, 2013

Lula Ruth Addy, formerly of Canton, Ohio, departed this life on March 27, 2013 surrounded by her devoted daughter, Dorothy and devoted granddaughter, Marlo.  Ruth was born on February 27, 1927 in Georgia to Rufus Benjamin and Lula Houston.  Ruth gave her life to Christ at an early age and united with Union Baptist Church in 1987; serving on the...

Mar 27, 2013

Rosemary Vandiver, 59, departed from this earthly life on March 27, 2013 at Canal Pointe nursing home. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Vandiver, mother, Lois Webb and sister Debra Watters.  To cherish her memory, she leaves sons, Eric and Andre Vandiver.  She also leaves brother Booker Webb; nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

Mar 26, 2013

Gail Deborah Booker Peterson, (nee Young), 59, passed away March 26, 2013, in Jacksonville, Florida. Gail was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 28, 1953, to James Nabrit Young and Etta Inez Webb. She graduated from Lutheran High School East in 1971 and received a certificate in vocational nursing from Jane Addams School of Practical Nursing in 1975. She earned...

Mar 25, 2013

Johnnie Mae Butler, age 87, departed this life on Monday, March 25, 2013. She was born on January 19, 1926 in Canton, Ohio to Cora Lee Ricks and Henry Phillips.  Johnnie Mae retired from Canton Christian Home.  She joined Antioch Baptist Church at an early age. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles VB Butler; her parents, three...

Mar 23, 2013

Minnie M. King, 91, went home to be with the Lord March 23, 2013 at Akron City Hospital.  Born in Nashville, TN. she had lived in this community for 53 years.  She had retired as a Cashier from City Laundry and was a member of  Greater Bethel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Monroe King Sr., sons, Monroe...

Mar 23, 2013

BEVERLY JEAN (BECK) LEE, age 57, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour at Hospice Care Center after an extended  illness. She was born March 11,1956 in Detroit, Michigan, the fifth child born to the union of James  Sr. and Estella Beck.  She was adopted by Calvin and Rebecca Studivant and brought to Akron at the age of...

Mar 22, 2013

Larnell Jones "Lonnie" was called home to be with the Lord after a short illness on March 22, 2013.  He was born in Akron Ohio, on May 17, 1956 to Curry and Shirley Jones. He accepted the Lord at an early age at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church.  He graduated from Shades Valley High School in Homewood Alabama in 1975.   He...

Mar 21, 2013

Deslah A. Duckworth, 47, of Akron, Ohio departed this life on March 21st, 2013.  She was employed at Rhoden Memorial Home.  An only child, Deslah was preceded in death by her father, Charles Frye; Mother Violet Smith and Grandmother Florence Diamond. She is survived by husband; Bobby Duckworth, Children, Marcus, Michael (Mariah), Michelle Smith, Mika Duckworth.  Special Daughter, Mercedes Anderson;...

Mar 16, 2013

Jason A. Clark, 27, passed away March 16, 2013.  Funeral services will be  held Friday, March 22, 2013 at 12 noon at  Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave. with Rev. Eugene Norris officiating.  Friends  may call at the chapel on Friday from 11am until time of service.  Interment at Mt. Peace Cemetery.  Procession will form and condolences may be sent...

Mar 16, 2013

Dr. James E. Warner, 71, ascended to be with the Lord on March 16, 2013, in Canton, Ohio.  The funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday March 22, 2013, at First Christian Church, 6900 Market Ave. North, Canton, Ohio 44721. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama to Eddie and Rosa Warner on  July 4, 1941.  He married Harolyn  Reta Johnson...

Mar 15, 2013

Carlos Demar Parker went home to be with the Lord on Friday March 15, 2013 after a brief illness. Carlos, 56, was born to Frank & Emma Lorine Parker. He was a life long resident of Akron, Ohio. Carlos was a graduate of South High School. In 1975 he served in the Army, and received an honorable discharge in 1978....