Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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;...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Apr 28, 2013

Kim Marie Bussey, 51, went home to be with the Lord April 28, 2013 at the Cleveland Clinic.  She was a lifetime resident of this community.  She was a member of House of Prayer For All People and had been employed as a Retail Clerk. Preceded in death by her sister Roxanne Bussey, grandmother Louise Bussey, grandfather Lester Bussey, uncles,...

Apr 26, 2013

Robert Rice, Jr., born May 21, 1932 in Massillon, OH, passed away on April 26, 2013.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Rice, Sr., and Ethel Simpson-Turner; and sister, Jean K. Lucas.  He leaves to cherish his memory, brothers, Ronald Turner, William Turner, both of Akron, OH and James Rice of Canton, OH; sisters, Sherry Green of...

Apr 25, 2013

Tonia Devette Davis Ford was born on September 25, 1968 to Marcia Davis Merchant and Preston David Sims. She went home peacefully to be with the Lord on April 25, 2013 after a Courageous battle with cancer at Hospice Care Center. Tonia was a very loving person she gave her all to whoever she came in contact with she loved...

Apr 25, 2013

John Alexander Britton passed away April 25, 2013 in Mercy Medical Center after a short illness. John was born in Marion County, W.Va. on May 9, 1931 to George (Lithure Miller) Britton. John was re- tired from Republic Steel. John was a veteran of the United States Army and honorably dis- charged in 1954. John was a member of the...

Apr 24, 2013

Apr 23, 2013

Theodore Duncan, 83, left this world in the arms of Jesus on April 23, 2013. He was born in Henderson County, Malakoff, TX. and was self employed as a carpenter and tax preparer. Preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Theresa and two brothers,Virgil and Ebony Jr. He is survived by sons, Darodd, Lane (Rose) both of Akron, Derick...

Apr 23, 2013

ALFRED SR. AND VIRGINIA L. DANDRIDGE "TOGETHER AGAIN" Virginia L. Dandridge, 94, went home to be with the Lord April 23, 2013.  Born in Earle, Arkansas she had lived in this community for 81 years.  She was a member of Second Baptist Church and Eastern Star Chapter #5 Lilly of the Valley and she was also owner/operator of Virgies Bar-B-Q....

Apr 22, 2013

Doyle "Shaky" Crawford, born December 13, 1935 in Collierville, TN to the late Warren Crawford and Mozelle Cunningham, passed away on April 22, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center. Shaky worked all his life and retired from the Timken company.  A loving son, brother and uncle, he enjoyed nice cars and paper cars. He was preceded in death by above mentioned...

Apr 22, 2013

Marian L. Laisure passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013.  She was 73 years old.  She was born in Preston, West Virginia on November 21, 1939 to the late Thelma Ream. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Laisure, and daughter, Deloris Hixon. Marian loved to sew, crochet and create plastic canvas'.  She adamantly indulged in her...

Apr 21, 2013

Marva Ann Rogers was received up into glory on Sunday April 21, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by her loving family.  Marva was a lifetime resident of Barberton, Ohio where she was loved by many. Marva was preceded in death by her father Marvin Cheatham Sr. and leaves to cherish her memory, husband, Joseph Lee...