Obituaries

Feb 2, 2024

De'Shawn Javontae Dowdy also known as D.J., Deej, and Dowdy. A loving father, son, brother, and coach. Born Sunday April 24th,1994 in Akron Ohio at Akron City Hospital to Ineka Thomas and Winford Dowdy Sr.

D.J. attended Akron Public Schools, D.J. graduated in 2012 from North High School. D.J. received many college offers for football during his...

Jan 31, 2024

Avonte' LeMonte Williams, age 42 of Minnesota, peacefully passed away in his home on January 31, 2024. He was born in Canton, Ohio on October 25, 1981, to Bradley Williams and Demetria McClain. He was baptized in Jesus Name at Greater Bethel Apostolic Church and received the Holy Ghost at an early age. Avonte' graduated from Canton South High...

Jan 30, 2024

June Ellene (Sparkman) Whitt, 64 departed this life on January 30, 2024, She was born on June 15, 1959 in Canton, Ohio to the union of Elder Willie J Sparkman Sr and Girlene (Cannon) Sparkman. June attended Waco Elementary, Walker Jr High School and graduated from Canton South High School. June began with a great love of music and started...

Jan 30, 2024

Mr. Foster W. Simpson was born on January 18, 1926, in Georgiana (Butler County) Alabama. He was the seventh of eight children of Gus and Mary Smith Simpson, all of whom preceded him in death.  He was affectionately known by his family as "Brother".  It was truly a blessing that he, along with two of his siblings, lived past...

Jan 30, 2024

Carolyn Henrietta Ladson Jones, 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Carolyn was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on January 13, 1946, to the late Joseph Edward Ladson and Ollie (Gladys) Ladson Parks. Carolyn later moved with her mother and sister to Philadelphia, PA., and eventually to Canton, OH. She graduated from Canton McKinley High School in...

Jan 29, 2024

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

Jan 28, 2024

Constance Marlene "Connie" Bryant, 81, entered eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 28, 2024.  She was born in Akron, Ohio on June 19, 1942.  She was 1 of 8 children born to the late Willie Julius Veal and Grace Barbara Banks-Veal.

A lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio, she attended Akron Public Schools...

Jan 25, 2024

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

Jan 23, 2024

Benjamin Lee Drake was born December 19th,1977. He loved his family beyond measure and he loved to help people. He would share his last with you if it meant helping you. He loved cake batter, Hershey kisses, brownies and lasagna. We will miss him joking and his fun personality and his tight hugs. Ben was a loving, caring, funny...

Jan 23, 2024

Gloria Jerlene Turner, lovingly known to many as MaMa 89, passed away peacefully January 23, 2024, surrounded by family and LOVE.  Born to the late Betty Warren, and raised by her grandmother, the late Dora Warren in Roxboro, North Carolina, she was surrounded by loving aunts, uncles and cousins that were more like siblings.

After graduating high...

Jan 23, 2024

Donald E. Buck peacefully transitioned to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 23rd, 2024 at age of 73. Donald was born February 1, 1950 in Akron, OH to the late Earl Buck and Theresa Buck.

Donald retired from Summa Health System after 19 years of service. During his retirement, he continued to pursue...

Jan 22, 2024

Some people walk on this earth for a long time. Their departure reminds us that angels are watching over us. On January 22, 2024, Priscilla Bryant passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was 77 years old. She was a mother, a grandmother, a cousin, a niece, and a friend. To her children, she was a wonderful mother.

Jan 21, 2024

Christine Annette Pleasant West age 61 of Canton, Ohio transitioned into conscious rest in the presence of Jesus Christ on January 21, 2024. She was born in Mobile, Alabama (which was very significant to her) on October 26, 1962, the oldest child born to William (Jody) and Betty Pleasant. A resident of Canton, Christine graduated from GlenOak High School...

Jan 19, 2024

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

Jan 18, 2024

A Celebration of Life

Betty D. Smith

December 6, 1927 – January 18, 2024

Ma. Mama. Mom. Granny. Grandma. Friend. Confidante. Encourager. Ray of sunshine.

December 6, 1927, Betty was born in Akron, OH. As a young child she and her four siblings moved with her mother (Isabel Kupple Davis) to...

Jan 18, 2024

Gwendolyn June Hamilton was born in Akron, Ohio on June 4, 1946, to the late Roosevelt and Bernice Annie McCormick. She was the youngest of 3 children. She was raised by her grandmother, Annie Marsh. She departed this life on January 18, 2024, after a brief illness while residing at Windsong Care Center in Akron, Ohio. She married Gennie...

Jan 17, 2024

Ronald Phillip Tyson affectionally known as Ronnie was born on March 30, 1945, in Barberton, Ohio to the union of TB Tyson and Elda Mae Carr Tyson.

He graduated from South High School in Akron, Ohio in 1964. He attended the University of Akron where he was a premier student athlete which he rose to change the...

Jan 13, 2024

Tara L. Wyatt was born on February 9, 1983 in Akron, Ohio and passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 13, 2024. She was born to Sandra R. Hobdy Millirons into a union of two siblings. Tara attended Akron Public School and found a life with Christ at a very young age. She was a giving person, always had concerns...

Jan 12, 2024

Florence Louise (Ingol) Keys, a long-time resident of the Barberton community, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at the age of 80. Born in Barberton, Ohio, to the late Laura (Ingol) Cloud and Louis Bartee, she was one of a very large family. She was a devoted wife to her late husband, James Keys Sr, and a loving mother,...

Jan 12, 2024

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