Obituaries

Oct 30, 2025

James Edward "Fella" Mosley, 74 of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on October 17, 1951, he was the son of Lucy Mosley and Johnnie Shellman. A 1971 graduate of South High School, James found his calling in the nursing field and worked for 22 years at Middlebury Nursing Home, where...

Oct 29, 2025

Darryl Louis DuBose, age 59, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025. He was born on January 12, 1966, to John C. DuBose Sr. and Ivory L. DuBose.

Darryl was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He and his beloved wife, Bernadette DuBose, shared 27 years filled with love, laughter, and commitment....

Oct 29, 2025

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

Oct 28, 2025

Fannie Dell Dancy was born on October 8, 1954, in Tuskegee, Alabama, to Catherine (Dancy) and Noah Philpott. She was the seventh of eight children. In 1956, Fannie, her mother Catherine, and six of her siblings moved from Tuskegee to Akron, Ohio, where they made their home.

She was blessed with one daughter, Charmaine, whom she deeply...

Oct 25, 2025

Arthur Lee Ward, 68 of Canton, Ohio yelled his last "ROLL TIDE" on October 25, 2025. Born in Whitfield, Alabama to Caroline and Ab Ward. Arthur spent most of his life doing things his way but always with a positive mindset and smile on his face. If you had a problem, he would always try to be Mr. Fixit....

Oct 24, 2025

Mark Elliot Jones, 52, transitioned from this earth on Friday, October 24, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Mark was born on May 12, 1973, in Akron, Ohio.

Mark spent his childhood years as an active member of Macedonia and First Baptist Church of Akron. Mark graduated from Akron Buchtel in 1991. Mark played football, ran some...

Oct 22, 2025

Jerald F. Garrett, age 47, of Canton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday 10/22/2025 in Canton, Ohio after complications following an extended illness. Jerald was born in Canton, Ohio on 4/6/1978 to his parents Fred Garrett Jr. and Dessie (Curry) Garrett. Jerald was a graduate of Southgate School in 1996. After graduation, Jerald attended The Workshops Inc. Jerald enjoyed his Sunday...

Oct 20, 2025

Marcus Cooper, affectionately known as Mark, passed away peacefully in Akron, OH on October 20, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born August 17, 1945, in Ravenna, OH and was the proud son of Carll and Florence Cooper. Marcus had simple pleasures in life. He loved his family, his friends, watching a good western, and fishing. He...

Oct 18, 2025

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

Oct 17, 2025

Celebrating the life of Quinton Terry Poole, born May 19, 1953, Quinton affectionately known as Terry, was born to the late Sam and Willie Mae Poole.

Terry never allowed his disability to hinder his life. To know him was to love him. He never met a stranger. Terry enjoyed being outside, he loved being outside so much...

Oct 16, 2025

With heartfelt love and deep gratitude, the family of Deborah Lynn Cleveland celebrates her life and peaceful transition to Heaven on October 16, 2025. Born on February 3, 1964, to the late Pastor L.C. Cleveland and Mother Rosie Lee Cleveland, Deborah was a woman of quiet strength, boundless compassion, and unwavering faith. Her life was a living testimony of...

Oct 16, 2025

Peter "Pete"  Coleman was born December 1, 1958, in Canton, Ohio.  He is survived by three children: LaShanda C. Coleman, Charesse N. Alexander and Rashawn Campbell, and three sisters: Karen White, Mauricette Craig, and Tracy Coleman.  He is also survived by his aunt Channie Rothschild, lifetime companion Cindi Burhart and best friend Todd Broyles, a host of grandchildren, nieces...

Oct 15, 2025

Damere Terell Boddie, born July 6, 1994, in Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on October 15, 2025. He was the beloved son of Roberta Lachelle Boddie and Patrick Mabry, and had a fatherly bond with Ira (Shawnta) Barclay.

He was preceded in death by his great-great-grandparents Sarah and Willie J. Boddie; grandparents Theodis...

Oct 15, 2025

Michael D. Idley departed this life on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.  He was born on May 9, 1971, in Akron, Ohio to Claudia Boyd Idley and Michael D. Curry.

Michael was employed by Parker's Cleaners as Project Manager. He was also a very passionate barber and an excellent painter.  He attended East High School, and he was...

Oct 15, 2025

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

Oct 15, 2025

Paul Lawrence Dunbar Bennafield, 88 of Canton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on October 15, 2025. He was born August 31, 1937 to Allen Chester Bennafield Sr. and Emily June (Johnson) Bennafield. A lifelong resident of Canton, Ohio. Paul worked as a Crane Operator for Republic Steel for 33 years. He was a beloved Husband, Father,...

Oct 14, 2025

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

Oct 12, 2025

Alfonso Pugh Jr., 65, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025. He made his arrival into the world on February 9, 1960, at Alliance City Hospital, born to Alfonso and Amanda Terrell Pugh. He was the beloved only brother among five sisters who affectionately called him "Pucky," while many others knew him as "Fonz". Intellectually curious...

Oct 11, 2025

Patricia Ann Wells, age 69, was called home to be with the Lord on October 11, 2025. She was born on December 21, 1955, in Fayetteville, Tennessee, to parents St. Andrew Wells and Carolyn Moorehead Wells. She was raised in Massillon, Ohio, by her beloved "Mommy" Byrdie Wiliams. Patricia now joins in eternal rest her parents, brothers, and sisters:...

Oct 11, 2025

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