Obituaries

Mar 7, 2025

Loretta Jean Gibbs, 82, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2025. She was born on December 22, 1942, in Canton, Ohio to Carlene Sanders and Lafayette Gibbs. Known for her tenacity and dedication, Loretta retired from Ansell Perry after more than 30 years of service. Following her retirement, she worked for many years as a bus aide for Canton...

Mar 6, 2025

Vonda R. Clifton, age 65, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on March 6, 2025.  On April 30, 1959, a beautiful baby girl was born to the late Mary Virginia Davis and Robert A. Claybrooks.

Vonda was a graduate of Warrensville Heights High School and Kent State University in Kent Ohio.  She was a dental assistant until her...

Mar 4, 2025

Beverly Lashawn Vinson, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, departed this life on March 4, 2025, and was called to her eternal home. A native of Akron, Ohio, Beverly was born to Beverly Wallace and the late Horace Lee Vinson Jr.

Beverly worked diligently for many years in various positions, where she earned the respect and...

Mar 4, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for LINDA M. FOLK. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 3, 2025

Leslie Ann Washington (Née Morek) passed away after a short illness on March 1, 2025. She was born the only child of Paul Zedick and Margaret Yecs on January 10, 1948 in Akron Ohio. She graduated from Buchtel High School in 1966 and went to Kent State University for three years majoring in Journalism, and English. She became a...

Mar 3, 2025

William H Slabaugh, 68, of Canton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Monday March 3, 2025 in Canton, Ohio Born on March 21,1956 in South Carolina, William was the beloved father to Kimberly Klema, Lisa Hudson, and beloved Son to the late William R , Betty Slabaugh William lived life with boundless energy and heart full of love and love...

Mar 1, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for ROBERT DAVID BLANDING, SR. "KIM". We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 1, 2025

Rosetta "Zett" Smith was born in Sandersville, Georgia to parents Lula and Lindsey Williams. Zett was educated in the Washington County School System and graduated from T.J. Elder High School in 1947. While in Sandersville, she had her first-born son Sammy L. Thomas. After, time spent in Sandersville, she moved to Ohio to join her family. While in Canton,...

Feb 28, 2025

James Perry Jr., age 81, was born on August 8, 1943, on the outskirts of Montgomery, Alabama. He was the 5th child of Rev. James and Georgia L. Perry. James passed away after a series of long illnesses on February 28, 2025. He was a 1962 Massillon, Ohio Washington High School graduate where he was an outstanding wrestler. Before...

Feb 27, 2025

Helenore L. Owens, 46, of Akron Ohio passed away on 2/27/2025 after a lengthy battle. Helenore was born on 11/10/1978 to Ronald Winters Sr. And Helen Winters in Akron Ohio. After Helenore graduated from Life Skills, she went to study medical billing and coding at the National Institute of Technology. She worked for several companies in her life including...

Feb 25, 2025

Lorna Mae (Pruiett) Nurse was born to the late Cora E. Jeney Dunkley and Herman Green, on September 22, 1942, in Akron, Ohio. She entered God's loving arms on February 25, 2025, surrounded by the warmth of a beautiful, sunny day with her son Tracy close by her side.

Lorna was employed, for 4 years at Diamond...

Feb 23, 2025

Aaron William Wesley Webb was born October 30, 1945, in Canton, Ohio, to John Wesley Webb and Reverend Mary Smith Webb. He is the fifth of nine children. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Geno Womack; three brothers, Raymond Webb, Paul Webb, Joseph Johnson; and two sisters, Naomi Torrence and Arnethia  Broy-Wright.

Aaron sang...

Feb 22, 2025

Michael Kevin Manning of Akron, a beloved son, brother, husband, and friend, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning of February 22, 2025, at the age of 65.

Michael was born to William and Donna Manning on September 1, 1959, in Akron, Ohio. He was the loving husband to Chona, the younger brother of Robert, the older...

Feb 22, 2025

With deep love and cherished memories, we celebrate the life of Deacon Kermit Anthony Draper, a devoted man of faith, a beloved father, and a true inspiration to all who knew him. Kermit was a dedicated Honorary Deacon of The New Greater Peace Church, where he faithfully served his community with wisdom, kindness, and unwavering devotion. His heart for...

Feb 21, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for PHESEPHONE BYRD-CAMPBELL. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 18, 2025

Gloria Jean Bivins, aka "Cookie", was called to her heavenly home on February 18, 2025, at the blessed age of '79. She was born, September 6, 1945, in Akron, Ohio, where she lived her entire life. She was the first child born of the late Homer and Johnnie Mae (Mickey) Bivins, Sr. She graduated in 1963 from Central High...

Feb 18, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for THOMAS LEON KINLOW. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 17, 2025

Deborah Jo Davis as she was so affectionally known as "Debbie" departed this life unexpectedly Monday February 17, 2025, at home.  Debbie was born alongside her identical twin sister Denell to the late Reuben Shuford and Patricia Ann Davis on June 24, 1966, at Akron City Hospital.  She attended Akron Public Schools and was born & baptized into the...

Feb 17, 2025

The name Darryl means beloved, and he was just that.

On October 13, 1978, the lives of Darryl Sr. and Mary Moore were forever changed when they welcomed the birth of their only child, their son Darryl Moore Jr . Soon after his birth, his mom gave him the nickname Meep (after a little sound he made...

Feb 16, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for SUE ANN SHISSLER. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.