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Ronald A. Bland Jr.
May 1, 2023
Ronald Bland II affectionately known as "Scooter" and Big P.¨ He was born October 19, 1957, to Ronald Sr and Irma Bland. He departed this life on Monday, May 1, 2023. Scooter was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio and attended Akron Public Schools. Scooter was united in holy matrimony to the love of his life Toni Bland and...
Jimmy Harris, Sr.
Apr 30, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for JIMMY HARRIS, SR.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Marsha Sue Pressley
Apr 30, 2023
Marsha Sue Pressley was born to Stephen Sr., and Mary Pressley on April 26, 1948, and departed this life on April 30, 2023, after a long battle with multiple conditions. Marsha graduated from McKinley Sr. High School and attended Kent State University She was the first Black Librarian at the Dehoff branch of Canton City Library. She worked as...
Sajin Jah'Cier Lee Williams
Apr 28, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for SAJIN JAH'CIER LEE WILLIAMS. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Robert Charles Junius, Jr.
Apr 27, 2023
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Roosevelt Moore, Jr.
Apr 27, 2023
Roosevelt Moore Jr. departed this life April 27, 2023. He was born on February 14, 1949, in Birmingham, Alabama, the eldest of 8 siblings born to his parents Roosevelt Moore Sr. and Mildred Moore.
As a child, Roosevelt and his family moved to Ohio where Roosevelt became a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. He attended East High...
Arthur Tyson
Apr 27, 2023
Arthur Tyson departed from this life April 27, 2023, at the age of 67 years, from an unexpected hospital visit that resulted in a diagnosis of a cancerous tumor.
He was born July 9, 1955, in Canton, Ohio, to Thad and Annie Lou Tyson.
He was preceded in death by his (4) brothers, Frank (Billy)...
David Alexander
Apr 26, 2023
David Lee Alexander, 70, passed away on April 26, 2023 in Georgia. He was born on June 27, 1952.
David was proceeded in death by parent's John W. Alexander Sr. & Pinkie L. Alexander of Akron, Ohio and Sister Annette Alexander of Cleveland, Ohio.
He is survived by his daughters, Vanessa Bierter of Switzerland, Michico...
Wendell Michael White
Apr 26, 2023
Wendell Michael White was born in Akron, Ohio on December 29,1967, to his loving mother Betty Ann White. Wendell went home to be with the Lord on April 26, 2023, in Akron, Ohio.
Wendell enjoyed his children, his grandchildren and was an avid fisher. Wendell also loved to cook, draw, watch The First 48 and most of...
Joanne D. (Maske) Steele
Apr 25, 2023
Joanne (Maske) Steele departed this life on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. She was born on August 16, 1938 in Malvern,Ohio to the late John and Florence (Dowdy) Maske. After relocating to Canton Ohio, she married Jesse Steele December of 1984 in which they were married for 38 years prior to his passing in November 2019.
She spent...
Reginald Lloyd Young, Jr. "Reggie"
Apr 22, 2023
Reginald Lloyd Young Jr. (Also Known as Reg or Reggie) Was born Tuesday, November 18th, 1980 to loving parents Ella and Reginald Lloyd Sr. Reginald went home to be with the Lord on April 22nd, 2023, in Canton, Ohio. Reg enjoyed grilling out, laughing and clowning and having a good time with friends and family. Reg enjoyed watching his...
Travontae M. Harbin
Apr 22, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for TRAVONTAE M. HARBIN. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Manule Lee Singleton
Apr 21, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for MANULE LEE SINGLETON. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
James W. Lawrence
Apr 20, 2023
On Thursday April 20, 2023, Mr. James Willie Lawrence, 72, passed away surrounded by his loved ones. He mounted on the wings of an eagle and flew to his heavenly home.
Lawrence was born March 3, 1951, in Grenada, Mississippi to the late Rufus and Addie B. (Evans) Lawrence Sr.
He was a former member...
Hilda Ann (Jones) Burns
Apr 19, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for HILDA ANN (JONES) BURNS. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Ida Lee Robinson
Apr 18, 2023
Ida Lee Robinson was called home on April 18, 2023 as she was surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born to Hesse Mary-Magdalene Dabbs and Hazel Lee Bogan on March 28, 1940, in Saxten, Missouri. In her early childhood, Ida and family came to Akron, Ohio and here is where she met her loving husband, Jesse...
Rodney L. Caine, Sr.
Apr 17, 2023
Rodney Lamont Caine, Sr.65 years old, was born on September 5, 1957 to parents: Willie and Jermie Lee Caine. Rodney departed this earth on April 17, 2023.
Rodney attended Akron Public Schools, graduating high school after entering the United States Marine, serving three tours with an Honorable Discharge from service.
Rodney was preceded in death...
Demetress Renee Daniels
Apr 16, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for DEMETRESS RENEE DANIELS. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
John Carlos Mills "Carl"
Apr 14, 2023
John Carlos Mills (Carl) was born on January 18, 1962 to Alma Jean Mills and the late John Brook. Carl attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from John R. Buchtel High School. He then obtained a bachelor's degree from The University of Akron. Carl was employed by Akron City Hospital with The Housekeeping Department for several years, most recently...
Anthony Greene
Apr 14, 2023
Anthony Greene was born January 18th, 1957 in Barberton, Ohio, the youngest of three boys born to the late great Mable McNair. He grew up in the Barberton school system, playing football and baseball in his earlier years, and as a member of the track and wrestling teams during his time at Barberton High School. Graduating in 1975, Tony...
