Obituaries

Mar 15, 2023

Hazel V. Smith went Home to be with the Lord on March 15, 2023, at Timberland Ridge Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born in Gloster, Mississippi on April 13, 1933. She retired from Ohio Edison after 24 year of dedicated service, last working in 1995. She loved the outdoors when it came to planting flowers and landscaping; always receiving...

Mar 15, 2023

Adolph Rodgers, age 70, affectionately known as "Doc", transitioned from this earthly life to his heavenly home on March 15, 2023, after a long battle with pulmonary complications at Akron City Hospital. Adolph "Doc" was born on January 28, 1953, in Meadville, Mississippi. He is the second oldest of five children born to Carrie Lee Rodgers and the late...

Mar 13, 2023

We are here to celebrate The Life of Marvin Turham Rocker Jr. who was born in Akron, Ohio on March 7, 2005, at Akron City Hospital.

Marvin was a very loving, social and active young man with all his family/friends.  He grew up playing sports, however, football and basketball was his favorite.  Marvin had a beautiful spirit...

Mar 13, 2023

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

Mar 12, 2023

Mamie Ellen Coppinger was born June 16, 1930 in Greenville, SC to the parents of Levi and Alberta Sayles. She moved to Akron, OH and the age of 90 she lived a full life. She retired from the Children's Services Board. She was loved by many in the North Akron Community.

She was proceeded in death by...

Mar 10, 2023

Gayle P. Redding was born to Isophine and Theodore Cunningham in Massillon, Ohio on March 7, 1939. She was a proud 1956 graduate of Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio. Gayle was a former employee of the Massillon State Hospital and Stark County Board of Elections. She went on to retire from the Timken Roller Bearing Company after 30...

Mar 9, 2023

Joyce Carter was born on July 8, 1949 in Akron, Ohio.

She was proceeded in death by her mother, Lessie B. Stallings, stepfather, Booker T. Stallings; siblings, James R. West, Rufus West, Betty Davis, Barbara A. Skipper and Annie M. Stallings; nieces, Cassandra Davis, Angela Davis, Selena Walker and Marnetta Singleton.

She leaves to mourn,...

Mar 9, 2023

On March 9, 2023, the Lord called Nicara Michel'le Thomas home to rest. Affectionately known as "Nikki", she was born on January 28, 1991, in Massillon, Ohio, to Dale Dennis and the late Ada S. Thomas.

She accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and was baptized at the Bethel Church of Christ Holiness. She...

Mar 8, 2023

Cora Elizabeth Thornsley, II (aka.: Kitty), was born on July 14, 1961 to Cora Elizabeth Thornsley and Charles Emerson Thornsley, the youngest of their 12 children, in Millersburg, Ohio.

Cora, a loving daughter, mother and sister, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2023 in the city of Canton, Ohio and went to be with the Lord.

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.