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Brandon Colter
May 24, 2023
Brandon D'James Colter was born April 15th, 1996 to Brenda Colter and David DJ Posey. He was a life long resident of Akron, Ohio. Brandon graduated from Garfield High School and attended Kent State University.
He loved football and was a huge Steelers fan. He loved to cook, swearing he was the next Iron Chef. His greatest...
Tobias L. Evans
May 23, 2023
Tobias Levi "T-Bo" Evans entered a peaceful eternal rest surrounded by family and friends on May 23, 2023. Tobias was born March 18, 1997 in Canton, Ohio aka "Cuba" Canton, Ohio (lol) to Angela and Robert Evans. He was the fourth of ten siblings and enjoyed being a part of a large immediate and extended family. Even as a...
Norvia L. Baines
May 22, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for NORVIA L. BAINES. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Annie Tolson
May 21, 2023
Our beloved Annie Lucille Tolson went home to be with the Lord May 21, 2023 at the age of 81 years old.
She was born July 5, 1941 in Forkland, Alabama to the late Booker and Emma Gertrude Redrick.
Annie retired from Carlisle Plastic after 37 years and decided to keep working. She has been...
Kenneth Bruce Reed
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...
Henrietta Mcday
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...
Thyrrin E. Lewis
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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Darell Glen Jones
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...
Evelyn Jean Robinson
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...
Charles Dawson Williams
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 Â worked as a horse-handler at the Kentucky Derby (as well as a farm- hand).
CHARLES relocated...
Ola L. Davis
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.
Thelma L. Barrino
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.
Kendrick Johnson
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...
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
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.
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)...
