Obituaries

Mar 13, 2022

The sun rose in Marvel, AL on January 22, 1939, when Fannie Lee Harris was born to James E. and Annie Grace (Allen) Harris.  The sun set on March 13, 2022, when Fannie went home to rest in the arms of her Savior.

After graduating from Prentice High School, Fannie moved from Alabama to Cleveland, OH. At...

Mar 13, 2022

McKinley was born on September 13, 1943 in Forkland, Alabama to the late Jessie and Eliza (Moore) Green.  He went home to be with the Lord  early Sunday morning, on March 13, 2022  surrounded by his loved ones.

McKinley confessed Christ as his Savior at an early age and attended Antioch  Baptist Church under the leadership of...

Mar 12, 2022

Betty Sue Simmons, 83 of Canton, Ohio, received her heavenly wings on Saturday, March 12, 2022.  She was born to the late Sam and Velma (Bell) Prather on June 18, 1938 in Corinth, Mississippi.

Betty was a devoted wife of the late James Simmons for 59 years, and a loving mother of 3 boys whom she loved...

Mar 10, 2022

Mark Allen Jones II 37, of Barberton Ohio passed away on March 10, 2022 after a long battle.

He was born to Parents Pamela Jones and Mark Jones Sr (deceased) on August 9, 1984 in Youngstown Ohio.

Mark attended Barberton City Schools where he met Jamie Barnett and together they birthed Layla Jones, Mark Jones...

Mar 8, 2022

Constance (Connie) A. Alston of Canton, OH transitioned on Tuesday March 8, 2022,  due to diabetes,  she's been battling for a while.

Connie was born on August 14, 1953, in Canton Ohio she is a Canton McKinley Bulldog graduate Class of 1973 Connie joined the worked force at an early aged and kept a  job up until...

Mar 8, 2022

Elizabeth A Lidge, went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2022.  Homegoing services will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 12:00 PM at Shiloh Baptist Church 1241 Grant St. Akron, OH 44301 where the family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the time of service.

Mar 6, 2022

Brandon R Davis passed away March 6, 2022

Mar 5, 2022

Reginald Nelson Jr., 21, passed away on March 5, 2022.  Reginald was born on September 19, 2000 to Reginald and Viola Nelson Sr.

Reginald leaves to forever cherish his memory his parents Reginald and Viola Nelson Sr. of Uniontown, OH; son, Reginald Nelson III; fiance', Suni Foster both of Akron, OH; brothers, Jon'Tae and Xavier Nelson, both...

Mar 5, 2022

Lucille "Pinkie" Smith went home to be with the Lord on March 5,2022, after a short illness. Born in Union Springs, Alabama March 24, 1937. She was a member of St John's CME Church where she served as a missionary and stewardess for many years. Lucille was employed at Chrysler Corp., VNS Service, and she retired from Akron General...

Mar 5, 2022

Annie R. Tucker, 86, passed away March 5, 2022.  She was born February 18, 1936 in Lafayette, AL to Will and Lorraine Owens.  She was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church where she served on the Mother's Board and she also dedicated her time to many children in the area as a  Foster Grandparent. Annie is preceded in death...

Mar 3, 2022

Mildred Ann Brown passed away on March 3, 2022. She was born on November 12, 1941 in Canton, Ohio. Mildred was preceded in death by parents, William Henry and Estella Fite; sisters, Marjorie Kerr, Willa May Howard; brothers, Edward, Rudy,  Rhonae, Midloskia and James Fite. She leaves to cherish her memory, brothers, Bashire  Hason of Cleveland, Ohio, Kwame O....

Mar 3, 2022

Eric Lopaz Bankston born December 8, 1967 transitioned from this life on Thursday, March 3, 2022 after an extended illness.  He was born to Frank Owens and the late Clemia "Jean" Bankston.  Eric was a 1986 graduate of Timken Senior High School and he served in the United States Navy from 1989 to 1993.

Eric loved music,...

Mar 1, 2022

Deacon Charles S. Graise "Chuckie" "Butch"

Deacon Charles S. Graise, 74, passed away on March 1, 2022. He was born in Akron February 22, 1948, to Charles and Carrie Graise. Chuckie graduated in 1967 from South High School. He worked for the Firestone Tire Company, Barefoot Soles, Morgan Adhesives, and Diamonds Men's Store. He was a lifelong...

Feb 28, 2022

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

Feb 28, 2022

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

Feb 26, 2022

Linzy C. James, 68, of Akron Ohio passed away on February 26, 2022. Linzy is survived by his daughter Shawanda Littlejohn & his granddaugher Kennedy Littlejohn. He is also survived by his mother Mary L. James; brothers, Willie L. James (Cookie) of Los Angeles California, Jeff (Ann) Gwen of Akron Ohio; sisters, Sharon Banks of Akron Ohio, Alberta Daniel...

Feb 26, 2022

Beloved Wayland Dion Faulkner, affectionately known as 'Donnie' peacefully departed this life on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at his home, in Canton, Ohio. He was loved and cared for by his family members when he slipped away to his eternal home. Donnie was born November 2, 1965, in Canton, Ohio to the late Henry Lee Faulkner and Rosaline Yvonne ...

Feb 25, 2022

Kathryn D. Burge departed this earthly life on Friday, February 25, 2022 surrounded by her family.  She was born February 27, 1955 to the late Elise (Watson) Burge and John Longstreet Sr.

She was a long time resident of Canton, Ohio.  She worked at the Pines as a STNA, where she was loved by many of the...

Feb 24, 2022

Walter L. Harris born October 8, 1951 in Louisburg, North Carolina, unexpectedly passed away from a sudden illness on February 24, 2022.

Walter was very loving , very helpful and would give his last to help anyone in need.  He loved cars, the lottery, fishing, and dancing.  He truly loved his   family and will be deeply missed....

Feb 24, 2022

Eddie L May , 83, went home to be with the Lord on february 24, 2022 after an extended illness, Born in Pinola, MS he was a  long time resident of the Akron community. He retired as a construction worker after many years, and he was a faithful member of First Apostolic Faith Church. He was loved by all...