Obituaries

Nov 26, 2022

Mother Willie Mae Gates, 90, went home to be with The Lord on Saturday November 26, 2022.  She was born to the union of Herod Worthen and Easter Williams-Wright in Wilkinson County, Georgia on June 22, 1932.

Mother Gates was raised in Irwinton, Georgia where she attended public schools.  She accepted Christ at an early age and...

Nov 23, 2022

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

Nov 23, 2022

Steven D. Bonner, 66, of Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully on November 23, 2022. He was born to Alfred Bonner and Delores Hawkins on October 27 , 1956. He attended South Market Grade School and Canton Mckinley High School.

He is survived by his mother and step-father Bishop Ernest B. Hawkins of Youngstown, Ohio, aunt Geraldine Jefferson...

Nov 22, 2022

Master James Clark, 64, graduated from South High School in Akron, Ohio and worked for Akron Metro for many years as a bus driver.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie James and Henrietta L. Clark and brother Augusta Clark.

Master leaves to cherish his memory, sisters, Shine (Ray) Linear of Memphis, TN,...

Nov 21, 2022

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

Nov 20, 2022

Raymond Miller passed away on November 20, 2022. He was born on May 17, 1934, in Sewanee, TN, the eldest of Helen Moore's four children.  Mr. Miller accepted Christ when he was a child.  He was baptized by Rev. Gary and joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church after his marriage on December 31, 1952 to high school sweetheart, Betty Garrett.   ...

Nov 18, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for WALTER DANIELS, JR. "SHORTY". We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 17, 2022

"Together Again" Eula L Bennett life's journey began on September 28, 1932, she was born in Brent, AL and fulfilled her journey on November 17, 2022, in Lancaster, CA surrounded with love. She married her beloved Rev. David N Bennett; they shared many years Loving and Serving the Akron community as Pastor and First Lady at Greater Peace and Corinthian...

Nov 15, 2022

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

Nov 14, 2022

Mrs. Karen Esther Harper was born to the late Maurice and Julia Mae Harper on October 25, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Despite life's challenges, Karen remained strong-willed and blessed to be a blessing to those she greeted with her radiant smile and strong hugs.  She joined in fellowship with God's House of Grace, which later became, United...

Nov 14, 2022

Bernadette Fenn, 62, was born September 10, 1960, in Canal Fulton, Ohio.  She graduated from Northwest High School in 1979.  She was preceded in death by her parents Catherine and Norman Fenn, brother, Larry Fenn and niece, Amy Moran.  She is survived by her daughters, Nicole and Megan Fenn, siblings, Jerry (Linda) Fenn, Debbie (Richard) Haren, Loretta Fenn and...

Nov 13, 2022

Terence Jarrod Toyer Jr. was born September 3, 1997, in Akron, Ohio to Constance Witherspoon-Starks and Terence J. Toyer Sr., he passed away on November 13, 2022

Terence, who was affectionately known as "Lil Tee" attended East High School and was a God-fearing man who loved spending time with his family and friends where he had a...

Nov 10, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for JAMES GRINTER, JR. "RED". We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 7, 2022

"Thomas H. Bonner, Sr., age 94, of Canton, Ohio, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 7, 2022. "TH", as he was affectionately called, was born on March 16, 1928 in Coldwater, Tennessee to the late Sam Day Bonner and Aglyne (White) Bonner. He attended school in Tennessee until he moved to Ohio with his...

Nov 7, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for APRIL D. (TURPIN) HUNTER. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 6, 2022

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

Nov 6, 2022

Lawrence Randolph Thomas was born June 14, 1966, in Marrietta, Ohio but was raised in Akron, Ohio went home to be with The Lord on November 6, 2022.  "Randy" as he was affectionately known graduated from Hoban High School where he played football (#20) and went on to attend college in Atchison, KS graduating in 1986 with a degree...

Nov 6, 2022

Jacqueline Denise (Ruffin) Bell was born in Canton Ohio on May 21, 1960.  "Jackie", as she is known to her family and friends, attended the McKinley Senior High School (graduated in 1979). After graduation, Jackie served in the United States Army as a Specialist 4  (Unit Supply). When her service to our country ended with an honorable discharge in...

Nov 5, 2022

Home Going Celebration

Elizabeth Lake was born to Joseph and Elizabeth Amos Sr. on July 25, 1944, in Columbus, MS. and went home to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 5, 2022.

Elizabeth was a prayer warrior, saved for many years and loved her family, church, friends and neighbors dearly. A...

Nov 5, 2022

The Lord decided on Saturday, November 6, 2022, that it was time to call Sondra Aleta "Deta" Rhoden, age 77, to leave her earthly home of suffering and labor no more and join Him in the Heavens above. We are very sad and lonely, but we praise Him with His infinite wisdom despite all that we do, we do...