Obituaries

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,...

Feb 11, 2023

On February 11th, 2023 O'Dell Campbell a beloved Son, Father, Brother and Uncle passed away unexpectedly. O'Dell was 64 years old. He was born to Kinnes & Willie Mae Campbell in Canton, Ohio at Mercy Hospital on 2/20/1958. Growing up O'Dell played midget league football. Graduated from Canton McKinley High School. At the age of 17 years old he...

Feb 9, 2023

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

Feb 8, 2023

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

Feb 8, 2023

Danny F. Wheeler was born June 18, 1954 in Dothan, Alabama, he passed away suddenly on February 8, 2023.  He was born to the late Kermit and Serene Wheeler and to the union of 18 siblings.  He came to Akron, Ohio in 1969.  He was educated in the Akron Public School system.  He had a talent for drawing and...

Feb 8, 2023

Shirlene Williams Paoletto received her heavenly wings Wednesday February 8, 2023, at her home with her family at her side.

Shirlene was affectionately known as "Bubbles" by family and friends. Shirlene was born September 13, 1954, to the late Edgar and Lettie Fay Henry Williams.

Shirlene was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School, class...

Feb 8, 2023

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

Feb 7, 2023

James Arthur Moore went on to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 7, 2023. He was born on October 14, 1945 to Will. and Lula Mae Moore in Wetumpka, AL and received Christ at an early age. He was a long-time member of Zion Temple Missionary Baptist Church. He attended East High School until 1964 then...

Feb 5, 2023

Loretta Stone, 67, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday February 5, 2023.

Loretta showed her love for her family by cooking and inviting everyone she held in her heart over for a big meal.  In her free time, she enjoyed playing cards, dominos with her family and friends, catching up on her favorite television shows,...

Feb 5, 2023

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

Feb 5, 2023

ELEANOR SIMS PASSED AWAY ON FEBRAURY 5, 2023 PEACFULLY IN HER HOME IN BARBERTON,  OHIO. SHE IS SURVIVED BY ESAU SIMS SR, (HUSBAND) ESAU SIMS JR (SON) AND CYNTHIA MEADOWS (DAUGHTER)THE FUNERAL WILL BE A GRAVESIDE FUNERAL AT MT. PEACE CEMETARY IN AKRON OHIO AT 1PM. ANYONE WISHING TO BE PART OF THE PROCESSIONAL PLEASE PLAN TO BE IN...

Feb 4, 2023

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