Obituaries

Jun 21, 2024

On June 21, 2024, Clarence Finklea went home to be with the Lord at the age of 84. Clarence Finklea was born on August 30, 1939, in McKenzie, Alabama to the late Sol Finklea and Mary Lee Shufford. Clarence met and married his wife Annie Mae Finklea and to that union five children were born. Clarence Finklea Jr., Annie...

Jun 20, 2024

Nancy Lue Davis was born on September 18, 1953 to the late Arthur W. Davis, Sr., and Nancy C. Davis. She lived the majority of her life in LaGrange, GA. She passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024 after an unexpected illness at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Oho. She was preceded in death by her parents; beloved grandson,...

Jun 19, 2024

Brenda K. Ray was a wise, strong, fun, quick-witted, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend.

Brenda was the first of six children born to Ernestine and Cecil, in Akron, Ohio on March 18, 1955. Brenda grew up in a Godly home on the central side of Akron, Ohio where she went to school and developed...

Jun 14, 2024

Brandon was born to his beloved mother Dawn Daniels.

Brandon had an infectious smile and would break out in dance or song anytime any place. Brandon loved his family more than anything in the world especially his two children Brandy and Brandon Jr "Baby B".

Brandon and his mother had a deep connection they didn't...

Jun 12, 2024

Melvin D. Gooden was born on January 27, 1945 in Clayton, Alabama to the union of A. T. Gooden and Annie Laura Gooden. He departed this life on June 12, 2024, from a previous heart condition. Melvin is preceded in death by his parents, A.T. Gooden and Annie Laura Gooden, and brothers Richard and Oscar.

As an...

Jun 11, 2024

Deacon Arthur John Douglas was born on April 16, 1943, to the late Napoleon and Dorothy Douglas of Barberton, Ohio.

He departed this life on June 11,2024.

Arthur graduated from Barberton School after which he enlisted into the United States Army. He relocated to Illinois and worked for the State of Illinois in various positions...

Jun 6, 2024

Aaron Dermon Williams, affectionately known as "Tooch," was born on November 17, 1979 in Akron, Ohio to Waynetta T. Williams and Aaron Jones. He departed this earthly life on June 6, 2024.

Tooch was the first and favorite of 20 grandchildren born to the late Lillie Mae Williams. He grew up on the east side of Akron,...

Jun 5, 2024

Maetroy Veal, 84, was called home to be with the Lord on June 6,2024. She was born on Aug 22, 1939 to Detroy and Gracie Carruthers and grew up in Akron attending South H.S. When she met and married the love of her life William Veal.

Maetroy enjoyed doing hair for family and friends in her home....

Jun 5, 2024

Henry, also known as Skipper, was born to Charlotte Hall and Henry Hulbert in Pittsburgh, PA on February 11, 1956. He moved to Canton OH with his family at a young age and resided in Canton until his passing. He loved watching sports and talking on the phone with his family, only to say, "I'm calling just to say...

Jun 4, 2024

Betty Ann Jackson was born on April 7, 1944, to George and Lottie (Colson) Nash in Leesburg, Florida. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 4, 2024, at 80 years of age in Canton, Ohio surrounded by family. She gave her life to the lord at an early age. She sang in different groups...

Jun 2, 2024

Sharon Denise Ash (Palmer) was born July 21, 1963, in Barberton, Ohio to the late Karen E. Simmons and Leon Bray. She was called to eternal rest on Sunday, June 2, 2024.

The oldest of four siblings, Sharon was known for her loving, audacious, and matter-of-fact mannerisms. Affectionately referred to as "Big Ma" by her beautiful grand-...

May 30, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for LE'DON D. L. BROWN. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 30, 2024

Kenneth R Nelson, born May 23, 1955, received his call on May 30, 2024, for his new home in heaven. Kenneth Ray Nelson born to the late parents of John W and Addie Nelson (Shelly) on May 23, 1955. A life resident of Akron, Ohio, Kenneth departed this life on May 30, 2024. Kenneth was educated in Akron Public...

May 28, 2024

Debra Vonalie Davenport, born on September 24, 1953 to the late Nannie Mae and George Davenport, transitioned on May 28, 2024 at the age of 70.

Debra graduated from McKinley High School where she decided to further her education in business management at Mansfield Business College.

Debra had a passion for cooking as well as...

May 28, 2024

Virgil L. Brown, 81, adored husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, mentor and friend, departed this earthly life surrounded by his heartbroken family on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

Born June 16, 1942, to Robert and Gracie Pearl Brown in Dorothy, W. VA., he was raised and educated in Akron, Ohio. Virgil Brown was an active lifelong Akron resident,...

May 27, 2024

Betty Jean Taylor Pettaway, 73, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 27, 2024, at Summa Akron City Hospital surrounded by family and friends. She was born on July 7, 1950 in Akron, Ohio to the late Wesley and Dorothy Taylor and has lived in this community all her life. Betty was an exceptional Seamstress and...

May 23, 2024

Anita Latrice May was the second child born on December 28, 1976, to James and Luegussie May. Anita departed this life on Thursday morning, May 23, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital. She met and married Nathaniel Jones and to this union three boys were born, Kaa'ri, Noble and Brad all of Akron, Ohio.

Anita joined...

May 23, 2024

"Mamee" was born on September 4,1961 in Baltimore, Maryland to Kiki Jones- Reagan and Edward Reagan. Clarron gained her wings on May 23rd, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. She spent her early years in Baltimore Maryland and Columbus Ohio but spent the remainder of her life here in Akron Ohio and was a graduate of John R...

May 22, 2024

Emmitt Earl Martin was born on January 29, 1945, Yazoo City, MS, to the late Emmitt Martin, Sr. and Robert Lee Fouche' Martin. He was self-employed as a Carpenter. He served in the United States Army for 4 years and retired as a Veteran. On May 20, 1974, he married Dorris Jean Martin nee Payne, whom he shared a...

May 22, 2024

Vivian Irene Pender began serving the Greater Canton area in 1951 as a cosmetologist at Irene's Beauty Salon. In 1953, she founded Pender's Beauty Nook, serving the community for sixty-one years as an African Americanbusinesswoman/Entrepreneur. Currently, she is the oldest active African Americanbeautician serving in the greater Stark County area.

Mrs. Pender was a member of the...