Obituaries

May 20, 2023

Kenneth Bruce Reed was born September 9, 1953, to Jasper Reed and Maxine King in Akron, Ohio.

He was well known and loved throughout Akron for his beautiful smile (that the ladies loved) or the fact he was a well-known boxer.  Bruce will be truly missed and always loved.

Bruce is preceded in death by...

May 17, 2023

Henrietta McDay, 68, went home to be with the Lord and loved ones.

She was born in Akron, Ohio August 22, 1953, graduated from South High School and worked for McNell's Car for over 20 years.  In addition, she attended Akron University and Gerber Cosmetology.

She was Miss Black Akron in the 70's.  She moved...

May 16, 2023

Thyrrin E. Lewis was born to Etta Peak and Charles Lewis Sr. on May 1, 1958, and received his wings on May 11, 2023, at the age of 65 years old.

He leaves to cherish his memory, sisters; Debra Bolar-Henderson and Norma Lewis, brother; Charles Lewis Jr. and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.

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May 11, 2023

Darell G. Jones, affectionately known as "DJ" transitioned to his heavenly home on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Akron City Hospital.  He was born on April 30, 1963, to the union of Robert Burkes and   Corrine Pringle-Jones.  He was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio.

He was married to Stephanie for 17 years and became the stepfather...

May 8, 2023

Ms. Evelyn Jean Robinson went home to be with the Lord May 8, 2023, with her daughters and angels by her side in the home she loved.  She has the victory.  She is free.  The matriarch of 5 generations, she leaves behind but remains a part of five surviving daughters: Linda (Milton), Kathy (Rev. Eugene), Janice, Wanda (Harvey), and...

May 8, 2023

CHARLES DAWSON WILLIAMS of Canton Ohio transitioned peacefully on May 8, 2023 at the age of ninety-three years.

CHARLES was born July 1, 1929 in Keen, KY unto (the late) Jeannette Hughes and John P. Williams.

HE  worked as a horse-handler at the Kentucky Derby (as well as a farm- hand).

CHARLES relocated...

May 6, 2023

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

May 3, 2023

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

May 3, 2023

KENDRICK "KENNY" LEMONT JOHNSON

1972-2023

In Kenny's time with Ardmore and Community Connections he has left a lasting mark with many people. He loved being around people, unless it was a big crowd. He especially loved the staff from Community Connections and the staff at home. His most prized possession was "Baby", which was a...

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...

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.

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...

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.

Apr 27, 2023

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

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...