Obituaries

Mar 5, 2023

Lily Joann Burton 86.5 went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2023. Lily had many jobs last working for Dr. Dennis and Phyllis Weiner. Lily attend Arlington church of God and hosted many style shows. Lily was born on July 15, 1936 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Mattie Lou Kirkland and Gordon Myers.

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Mar 5, 2023

Carasee Twiggs-Lee was born on March 3, 1965, in Akron, Ohio to the late Barbara Twiggs and Thomas Bradley whom she loved dearly. Carasee accepted the Lord at an early age. She attended New Covenant Sanctuary of Praise Church. She loved the Lord, and it showed in her everyday walk of life. She was always extending loving acts of...

Mar 5, 2023

Pauline Brown Black was born on October 19, 1942 at Harlem Hospital in New York City to the late Paul Leroy Brown, Sr. and Ruby Claudine Pace Brown. She was one of five siblings - three sisters and one brother. Her brother Paul Brown Jr is deceased; her surviving sisters Julia Smith, Joyce Longmire, and Dianne Demby grieve for...

Mar 2, 2023

Eric Wayne Boykin was born July 3, 1957 to Garfield and Susie Boykin.  After a brief illness, God called him home on March 3, 2023.  He graduated from North High School.

Eric loved to cook, barbeque and spend time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He was all about family and his sisters, but most of all...

Mar 2, 2023

Bryant Downs Jr. 77 was called to his eternal home on March 2, 2023, surrounded by his brother, cousins and friends.  He was born March 19, 1945, in Akron, Ohio.

Bryant served in the U.S. Army and was a Korean Veteran reaching the rank of Specialist Fourth Class.  He graduated from Garfield High School and was a...

Feb 28, 2023

Kenneth D. Boniaby, 67, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 28th 2023. He was born in Houston, Texas, lived in Arizona a short time then relocated to Canton, Ohio - where he resided for over forty years. Kenneth was born on December 2, 1955 to the late George & Robertha Boniaby and has six siblings. He...

Feb 27, 2023

Reginald Kight passed away on February 27, 2023, at Summa Hospital.  Reginald was a graduate Barberton High School, served in the U.S. Marines and worked in Private Security.  He attended Grace Cathedral, enjoyed gardening, maintaining his parents' home, playing the guitar and sewing.

Reginald is proceeded in death by his parents, Folia and Talmadge Kight, and brothers,...

Feb 27, 2023

Gloria M. Rogers, 88, slipped into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday February 27, 2023.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois February 12, 1935, to John and Willa Stewart.  Gloria was filled with The Word of God and never hesitated to pray powerfully for her family and friends.  She was a Housewife and enjoyed cooking and taking care...

Feb 27, 2023

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

Feb 23, 2023

Stephen Beasley was born September 14 1956 in Akron Ohio to Clarence and Luretha Beasley. Stephen Beasley transitioned on February 23 2023 surrounded by his wife Toni and family after a brief illness.

He graduated from John R Buchtel High School in 1974. After high school, he joined The United States Marine Corp. After military duty he...

Feb 22, 2023

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

Feb 18, 2023

Damenia L. Hammonds went on to be with the lord on February 18th 2023. Damenia Hammonds was born March 29th 1975 to Daborah Hammonds and Freddie Moore. Damenia was the second oldest of 5 children and was also a mother of 5 herself. Damenia loved spending time with her kids, grandchildren, family and friends.

Damenia Hammonds is...

Feb 17, 2023

Louise Croston Smith passed away on February 17, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital.  She was born in Zanesville, Ohio and lived in Canton, Ohio for 74 years.  She had been a member of Valley Chapel Brethren in Christ church.  She was a homemaker until she went to work at Canton Iron in 1968.  She retired from Canton Mallerable...

Feb 17, 2023

William Clark Abel  3/16/1953 - 2/17/2023.

On Friday February 17th, 2023, William Clark Abel Junior, loving brother, uncle and brother-in-law, passed away in the city of Akron, Ohio. William (Bill) is survived by his loving sisters, Lillian Abel- Calamari and Patricia Lee Abel-Johnson, his brother in laws, Leonard Kelley Young Calimari and Raymond Vanstone Johnson, his niece Kimberly Bettio...

Feb 17, 2023

George Turner Sr., 90, peacefully passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 after a long illness.  He was born February 4, 1933 in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late John and Mary Gladys Turner.

George was a strong, kind, loving, and supportive father. His knowledge and guidance was the foundation of his family.

Anyone who...

Feb 13, 2023

David M. Oliver, Sr., 76, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2023.  He was born in Akron, OH to Robert James & Madline Oliver on July 2, 1946 He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. He leaves to cherish his memory, his children David Jr. and Crystal Oliver, four brothers, one...

Feb 13, 2023

Steven Milton Cole Jr., age 28, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2023, in Akron Ohio. He was born on March 21, 1994, to Alberta Tucker and Steven Cole Sr.

He had a great love for his music and would be in the studio for hours creating new songs. He enjoyed playing basketball and making TikTok videos...

Feb 12, 2023

Joseph C. Ford III, 65, of Akron, Ohio passed on into eternity after an extended illness on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at Summa Health System - Akron Campus. Joseph was born May 5, 1957, in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Rev. Dr. Joseph C. & Dorothy L Ford Jr.  It was his mother who introduced him to music,...

Feb 12, 2023

Thomas Earl Blackwell, 51 years of age, passed away February 12, 2023, following a brief illness while holding Clara and Savannah's hands. Thomas was born on November 05, 1971, in Akron, Ohio to Thomas E. Mitchell and Linda Blackwell. He graduated from Buchtel High School in 1991 and attended Central State University where he played football. Thomas married his...

Feb 12, 2023

Deaconess Cynthia S. Amos passed away peacefully at Summa Hospital on February 12, 2023. She transitioned on to be with the Lord and will be truly missed. Born in 1957 on January 13. Predeceased by her loving parents mother Isabelle Boone and father John Fillmore Daniels. Grandparents, John Filmore and Sarah Jane Scafie Daniels; Dennis and Leola Boone.  Uncles,...