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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...
Kim Marie Bussey
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,...
Robert Rice, Jr.
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...
Tonia D. Ford
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...
John Alexander Britton
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...
Theodore Duncan
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...
Virginia L. Dandridge
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....
Doyle Crawford
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...
Marian L. Laisure
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...
Marva Ann Rogers
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...
Infant Jayce A-Meire Hood
Apr 18, 2013
On April 18, 2013, Infant Jayce A-Meire Hood, passed away upon his birth. Jayce was preceded in death by his brother, Jourdyn Hood-Gatlin. He is survived by parents, Julisa N. Hood and Alfred W. Gatlin.
Rev. Lenon Smith
Apr 18, 2013
On February 15, 1939, Lenon Smith was born in Florence, MS to the late Lonnie and Arlether Smith. Lenon was the 6th of 13 children born to this union; five of which preceded him in death: one brother, Leartice Smith; and four sisters: Bobby Jo Smith, Lily Kate Butler, Ora Lee Johnson and Reccester Moore. Lenon accepted Christ at an...
