Obituaries

Jun 8, 2022

Our beloved Arthur "Art" T. Johnson transitioned from earthly to heavenly on June 8, 2022. He was born on August 16, 1947, in Tennille, Alabama, to the late Edna Lee (Frazier) Sanders and Arthur Liptrot Sr. Art was a proud graduate of McKinley Senior High School. After graduating, he served in the United States Army and then went on to...

Jun 7, 2022

Esther (Ethel) Lee Wilson passed away on June 7th, 2022 at her home in Akron, Ohio. She was born in Temple, Texas to Robert Shores II and Poshia Shores on April 29th, 1952. Ethel was the youngest of 7 siblings. She was the wife of Johnnie Wilson and they shared more than 50 years of marriage. She was the...

Jun 6, 2022

James Roy Bickley Sr., Big Daddy, age 89, went to his heavenly home at his residence on Monday, June 5, 2022. Roy was born to the late Clara Bell Bickley-Lett on May 13, 1933, in Tallassee, Alabama. He accepted the Lord at an early age.

After an outstanding career at Monton High, in his native Tallassee, AL,...

Jun 6, 2022

Mother Thelma Walls was born December 19, 1925 in Canton, Ohio to the late Henry and Diana Nelson.  On June 6, 2022 Mother Walls gained her wings, when her Heavenly Father came to take her home.

Mother Walls was an active member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, where she was an outstanding usher and treasurer for...

Jun 3, 2022

Gregory Allen Burnett, a local barber and life-long resident of Canton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly in his home June 3, 222 at the age of 65.

Gregory was born on August 17, 1955 in Canton, Ohio. He graduated from McKinley Sr. High in 1975. Gregory was employed with Republic Steel in the late  1970's and early 1980's. ...

Jun 3, 2022

Ola Mae (Ingol) Washington was born December 13, 1930, in Barberton, Ohio to the union of Frank and Amanda Ingol.  She passed away on June 3, 2022. Ola Mae was proceeded in death by her parents Frank and Amanda Ingol, two brothers and seven sisters. She will be missed by her children, Brenda (Isaac) Pickett, Annetta White and Anthony (Sarah)...

Jun 1, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for EDNA RUTH BISHOP "SWEET PEA". We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 1, 2022

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

Jun 1, 2022

Birdena (Dena) Marcia Cheatham, 59, courageously transition into eternal life after a brief illness on Wednesday June 1, 2022. She was born in Barberton, Ohio on September 1, 1962, to the union of the late Elder Arnold Cheatham and Ola Mae Cheatham.

Birdena accepted Jesus Christ into her life as her personal Savior. She was a member...

May 31, 2022

Mattie Clyde Snell, 86 years old, of Canton, Ohio passed away on May 31, 2022 at St. Luke's Lutheran Community of North Canton.  Born on November 2, 1935 in Brundidge, Alabama to the late Willie Oscar and Pearl Terry Davenport, she married Beathell Snell on May 13, 1953.

Mattie worked several part time jobs throughout her life...

May 31, 2022

"Stairway to Heaven"

Nathaniel J. Mims III. "Little Nate"- 63, passed away peacefully in his sleep and went home to be with the Lord on May 29, 2022.

He was born on January 18, 1958, to his parents, Nathaniel J. Mims II. & Viola Mims in Akron, Ohio. He grew up in Akron, Ohio, attended...

May 30, 2022

Charles Edward Henderson, age 73, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022.  Born March 15, 1949 to the late Elmer and AileeneHenderson, Charles was a resident of Waynesburg, Ohio for many years and a former resident of California.

Amongst his many accolades, Charles received an honorable discharge from the United States Army.  He received a National Defense Service ...

May 28, 2022

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

May 25, 2022

Joseph graduated from Akron South High and went on to enlist in the United States Marines.  Joseph was an Honorably Discharged, decorated Vietnam Veteran. Joseph's hobbies included photography, and watching baseball, basketball, and football. He especially cherished spending time with his grandchildren and family members.

Joseph was preceded in death by both his parents Joseph Jerels, Willie...

May 24, 2022

Peggy Hunt was called home in peace in Forrest Park, GA. on May 24, 2022 at the age of 67.  Proceeded in death by father and mother Frank (Ruth) Harris, daughter Toka Harris, grandson Darius Harris.  She leaves to cherish her memory, daughter Shakeisha Davis, grandchildren Janai Davis and Jeramiah Davis, siblings Frank Harris, Ricky (Tracey) Harris, Janice (Clyde)...

May 24, 2022

Donald E. Waker, 67, passed away May 24, 2022.  Donald was born October 10, 1954, in Bluefield, WV to Cortez Y. Bowles & Martha Jane Walker.  Don came to Akron, Ohio as a child where he attended Buchtel High School and then Kent State University.

Don had a passion for caring for those who could not care...

May 24, 2022

Derrick Donte' Fischer passed away suddenly on May 23, 2022.  He was born May 21, 1990, to Adrienne Thomas and Derrick Fischer. Derrick attended Akron Public Schools where he played basketball and graduated from North High School.

He was very kindhearted and loved by many; he loved music, sports, traveling and his family.

He leaves...

May 24, 2022

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

May 21, 2022

Rico M. Marshall, age 43, departed this life on May 21, 2022.

Born on January 17, 1979 to Carolyn Marshall and Ronnie Degraffinreid in Canton, Ohio.

Rico was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Marshall; and his grandmothers, Shirley Ann Degraffinreid and Grace Nancy Marshall, whom he adored and had a special relationship with;...

May 19, 2022

Patricia "Pat" Ann (Moore) Smith, 75 made her Transition to Glory May 19, 2022. Pat was born in Birmingham, Ala., July 10, 1946, to the late Willie L. Moore and Bernice Moore. She was preceded in death by her husband Stanley Smith and youngest brother Roger "007" Moore. She was the church administrative assistant and treasurer of New Life...