Obituaries

Oct 8, 2024

Maurice DeShon Wright, known for his kindness and loving personality, passed away on October 8, 2024, at the age of 53. Born on September 9, 1971, he lived his entire life in Akron, Ohio. Maurice graduated from North High School in 1990 and attended the University of Akron for one year.

After high school, Maurice worked for...

Oct 8, 2024

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

Oct 8, 2024

Raymond West, 78, of Canton, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 8, 2024, surrounded by family. Raymond was born October 26, 1945, in Beaver Falls, PA, to the late Edward West and Hattie Mae Williams West. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Edna Mae Griswold, Juanita Anderson, and very special niece,...

Oct 7, 2024

Shirley A. Green (née Black) was born in Cleveland, Ohio on Monday May 28, 1945, to mother La'Verne Black and father Ernest Brown. Shirley gave birth to her pride and joy James H. Twine Jr. her one and only child whom she loved.

Shirley moved to Akron, Ohio in 1975. She gained employment at Ohio Jobs and...

Oct 6, 2024

Susie was truly someone you wouldn't forget. She lived boldly, with a spirit that was both fiery and loving. When she had something to say, she spoke her mind, but her words always came from a place of deep care and loyalty for those she loved.

Growing up as the only girl among four brothers, Susie developed...

Oct 5, 2024

Tishina Preston born April 17, 1985, passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2024. Sheena struggled with a lot of health issues for many years but now she is dancing with Jesus. She is survived by her parents Randy Taylor, Sheila Preston and Kevin Linley. She leaves behind brothers Randy, Joshua and Matthew Taylor and sisters Kelsey Shepherd, Brandi, Allie...

Oct 4, 2024

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

Oct 4, 2024

Jeffery L. Brown (Smiley) was born on September 30, 1961, as the middle child of Rebecca Brown-Finney and Walter Boone, Jr. He entered eternal rest on October 4, 2024.

Jeff never met a stranger and was loving, good, and kind to all whom he encountered.

He was a skilled painter who took great pride in...

Oct 2, 2024

Lacreasha Yvonne Thomas, beloved wife, mother, sister, cousin, and friend passed away on October 2, 2024, after a valiant battle with breast cancer. She was a hard-working, devoted wife and mother, and a true friend. Through her beautiful smile and daily actions, she exhibited joie de vivre. She loved to gather with family and friends, where she always sought...

Sep 29, 2024

Jaime A. Zinn, 45, was born and raised in Canton, Ohio, and passed away in Spring, Texas, on September 29th, 2024. Jaime was cherished by all who knew her for her kindness, strength, loyalty and for her love of music, cooking and traveling. She is preceded in death by her Father, Kenneth E. Zinn; Mother, Cherrie L. Zinn; and...

Sep 29, 2024

Theodore (Ted) Ozell Williams, 87, was born March 23rd, 1937, in Akron, Ohio to Theodore and Ellestine Williams. Ted was the only living sibling of the five children from their union (Jesse, Barbara, Ray, Celestine and Marshall).  His life can best be described as one of 'resiliency' as he overcame many obstacles to lead a very productive and spiritual...

Sep 28, 2024

Kelley D. Turner, 56 passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born on January 28, 1968 in Pell, Alabama, she was the beloved daughter of Annie and John Timothy Reese, and beloved stepdaughter to Donald James, all of whom preceded her in death. Kelley spent most of her childhood in Akron...

Sep 28, 2024

Valleria Wilks Foster was born September 14th, 1929 in Whelen Springs Arkansas, and was the only child born to Austin and Leona Wilks. She was affectionately known by family and friends as Mama "B", a moniker that arose out of the grandchildren's inability to pronounce the letter V in Valleria.

In 1945 she moved from Washington, D.C....

Sep 26, 2024

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

Sep 26, 2024

Rosa L. Parker, a longtime member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Canton, Ohio, and a devout Christian mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and friend, passed away Sept. 26, 2024, at the age of 96. Rosa was born in 1928 in Albany, Georgia, to Julius and Ivory Mae King. She graduated from Madison High School there and later Lewis...

Sep 25, 2024

Michael Wayne Willoughby, also known as "Niccel Plated", 42, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, surrounded by family. Michael was a loving son, brother, father, grandson, cousin and nephew.

Michael was born on November 2, 1981, in Pfullendorf, Germany on an U.S. Army base. In October of...

Sep 25, 2024

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

Sep 25, 2024

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

Sep 23, 2024

Dante Trenzer Alexander was born February 3, 1978, in Canton, Ohio to the late Patricia A. Alexander and Dwight Trenzer "Buzzy" Thomas. Dante went home to be with the Lord, Monday, September 23, 2024. Dante accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in 2022 at The House of Matthew Outreach Ministry under the pastoral leadership of Pastor...

Sep 21, 2024

Queenie Marie Johnson Braziel received her Heavenly wings on September 21, 2024.  She was born on January 15, 1958 in Akron, Ohio to Norman Johnson and Marie Shephard.  After the passing of her mother, she was raised by Irene and James Bennett, Maggie Mosley, and Mary Edmonson.  Queenie loved to shop and be in charge. You knew she loved...