Obituaries

Oct 19, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for RICHARD S. WRIGHT, JR.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 19, 2024

Lynda Marie Moses peacefully passed into everlasting life on October 18, 2024.

Born June 15, 1952 to Willie Eugene Moses Jr. and Norma Lee Moses  in Tylertown, MS.  relocating to Akron, OH at a very young age. Lynda graduated from South High School and was employed at and retired from Akron City hospital. Lynda loved playing bingo....

Oct 19, 2024

Tiffany Sharae Barrino was born on February 22, 1981 in Cleveland, Ohio to Angelina Barrino. She was the second oldest of four children. Tiffany attended Cleveland Public Schools and once completed, she moved to Canton, Ohio. After some time Tiffany began a family of her own in Canton, and became the mother of five beautiful children. Tiffany held various...

Oct 18, 2024

Deborah L. Blackmon Smith, 62, passed away peacefully on Friday October 18th, 2024.

She was born October 16th, 1962, in Akron, Ohio to the late William Anthony King and Ruby D. Blackmon-Walker. Deborah received Christ as her personal Savior and worked for the Lord until he called her home.

While she was a proud Butchel...

Oct 17, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for ROLLAND ALEXANDER TORRENCE. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 17, 2024

Melvin Darnell Ellis, 52, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on October 17, 2024. Born, April 16, 1972, in Canton, Ohio, Melvin was well known for his vibrant personality and generous spirit. Melvin's career spanned over two decades in sales and finance at Spitzer Management, where he was a valued team member. His exceptional performance was recognized by the Stark...

Oct 17, 2024

On June 25, 1937, God saw fit to bless us with the presence of Beulah Mae Harper; she was born in Columbus, Mississippi to her parents Litt and Ella Golden. On October 17, 2024, Beulah Mae as she was affectionately called made her peaceful transition from labor to reward. Beulah accepted Christ at an early age and was a...

Oct 17, 2024

Faith Ja'Rai Mathis was born on August 13, 2019, to Ashley Renee Marsh and gained her wings on October 17, 2024. Faith was loved by so many family members, friends and teachers. Faith enjoyed going to school, playing with her siblings and cousins and watching them wrestle, that got her going! Faith enjoyed tummy time and watching Gracie's Corner....

Oct 16, 2024

Annette Stallings (Net) was born on August 21, 1954, in Akron, Ohio to the late Booker and Lessie B. Stallings. She departed this earthly life on October 16, 2024.

She attended East High School and have touched any and everyone that she ever came in contact with. She was our dancing dove. She always found dancing as...

Oct 15, 2024

Roberta Osborne, affectionately known as "Bunch," passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024. She was born on September 1, 1936, in Laverne, Alabama, to Fred and Posha Lowry. Roberta was one of 11 children and the beloved seventh child of the family. In 1955, Roberta graduated from Crenshaw County Training School in Alabama and ventured to Ohio with her...

Oct 14, 2024

Frederick D-Ray Rhymes, 60 of Winston Salem, North Carolina passed away on October 14, 2024. Fred was born March 14, 1964 to Georgia Rhymes and Fred Rhymes. Frederick accepted Christ at a very young age. Frederick was known for his infectious humor and unwavering loyalty to his friends and family. His generosity knew no bounds, often going to great...

Oct 14, 2024

In 1955, at a small church in Massillon, Ohio, a seven-year-old boy was hoisted atop a chair. There, he called a text and preached to the congregation. Thus began the ministry of Walter Bernard Williams, the man we celebrate today. Known to his mother, Odell Williams, family and friends as "Billy", Pastor Williams had an active childhood in Canton,...

Oct 12, 2024

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

Oct 12, 2024

Beatress Grundy, aged 98, Born to the late Joesph Penn and Mary Alice Hairston Penn passed away on October 12, 2024, in Akron, Ohio. Born on March 2, 1926, in Bassett, VA, she lived a rich and fulfilling life marked by her dedication to her family and community.

Beatress retired from a rewarding career at AT&T (formerly...

Oct 11, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for TIMOTHY LEE WILLIAMS, SR.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 11, 2024

Helen Jennifer was born in Hickory, North Carolina on May 30, 1922, to Rosa Margaret and James Kemp, Sr. in a family of seven children.

Helen was educated in Washington, DC where she finished K through 12 and continued on to Washington Technical Institute where she received a degree in nursing in the area of Allied Science....

Oct 9, 2024

Iverson Fleming Landis, Jr., affectionately known as "Junnie" and revered as "Superman" by those who knew him best, passed away on October 9, 2024, in Raleigh, NC, at the age of 63. Born on July 20, 1961, in Akron, Ohio, Iverson was a man characterized by his fun-loving spirit, resourcefulness, and faith.

Iverson's educational journey began in...

Oct 9, 2024

In Loving Memory

Yvonne Travis-Tyson

Yvonne was born December 15th 1959, to mother Augusta Travis and father Lue James Travis

She accepted Christ and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She graduated from South High School and worked in the nursing healthcare field. She enjoyed spending time with her family/friends, she...

Oct 9, 2024

Jackquelin "Jackie" Craig was born on April 9, 1968, in Dallas County, Alabama. As a young child, she relocated to Cleveland, Ohio, with her parents, Wilma and Robert Craig Sr., and her older siblings, Robert Jr., Linda, and Kathy.

Raised in a loving, Christian home, Jackie accepted Christ and was baptized at New Light Baptist Church in...

Oct 9, 2024

Margaret Gipson Towns, passed away on October 9, 2024. She was born on August 8, 1945, in Saint Petersburg, Florida. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, 3 daughters, Monica Reynolds (Terrell) of Saint Petersburg, Florida, Soutrone Boyd of Saint Petersburg, Florida, and Marcella Rawals of Rochester, New York; 8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; bonus daughter, Priscilla Provo...