Obituaries

Dec 4, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for WILLIAM VINSON "MEATLOAF". We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 4, 2021

Marquez Dewey Mylon Spencer known as Bubby was born October 29, 2004 Bubby departed this life unexpectedly December 4, 2021.

Marquez proceeded in death by great grandmother Velma Spencer , great aunt Mary Spencer, other grandmother Rosetta Ballard and grandfather Joe hall and Joseph Holmes.

Marquez Bubby is survived by his mother Tasha Spencer and father Jessie...

Dec 4, 2021

The Honorable Bishop Ronald Lynn Burgan Sr. has transitioned into eternal Glory on Saturday December 04, 2021, in Canton, OH. Bishop was born December 27, 1959, in Boston, Massachusetts. He's the third son of five boys, born to Walter Sr. and Kathleen (Spencer) Burgan. He's been walking with the Lord for forty-seven plus years. Bishop Burgan graduated from Buchtel...

Dec 3, 2021

De' Angelo "D Boy" Foster was born November 18, 1990 in Akron, Ohio to Angela Cooper and Arthur N. Foster Jr.  De'Angelo was the baby boy of 5.  Siblings Akita, Arthur, Daniella and Iyiesha.

From a young age De'Angelo was raised in the church.  De' Angelo was baptized and filled with the holy ghost at Ebenezer Apostolic...

Dec 3, 2021

ANTONIO DARNELL McCARTY (Tony), Born September 12, 1966 to Phyllis Kay Thompson and Albert McCarty (Nadir Sharif).  Tony leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Anna M. McCarty; mother, Phyllis Kay Thompson; sisters, Jessica T. McCarty and Knaknuu K. McCarty-Greer (Micheal); grandchildren, Dream, Presha, Lyric and Kingston McCarty; niece, Yasmine Haynes; great-nieces Tru Minton and  Ny'Lee Jones-Haynes; great-nephews, Legend...

Dec 3, 2021

Juanita Vaughn, 86, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday morning, December 3, 2021.

She was born in Cincinnati, OH on March 16, 1935 to the late James and Leila Mae (Spivey) Ferguson.

Juanita is a graduate of Barberton High School along with Michigan State University where she pursued her degree in...

Nov 29, 2021

James "Pot" Jackson was born on April 30, 1942 to Robert Gray and Amie Jackson in Selma Alabama. James was a dedicated Butcher at Difeo and Sons, Case Farms as well as a laborer at Ferguson Trucking Company in Akron, Ohio. Once James retired, he would still go help out at the car shop to do whatever he could...

Nov 28, 2021

Mrs. Diana M. Harper was born Diana M. Faulkner on May 3, 1947 to Robert and Daisy Faulkner. She passed away on November 28, 2021 at age 74 following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, and children Samuel and Antonia Harper.

Known by her loved ones as Diane, she will be remembered...

Nov 27, 2021

Jimmel was born to Jim and Clora Stinson in Massillon, Ohio on May 28, 1971. He is a 1989 graduate of Washington High School. Following high school, Jimmel went on to attend Kent State University, where he majored in Music. Throughout his life, he worked for SARTA, Canton City Schools, and Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Until the...

Nov 27, 2021

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

Nov 25, 2021

Mellissa Rivers always known as "Missy" ascended Thursday November 25, 2021. She was born a twin. The eldest by 1 minute on September 23, 1978 in Akron, Ohio to Deborah Rivers-Smith and the late Jerome Rivers.

Missy graduated from Barberton High School in 1998. She went on to pursue a career in the food industry until 1999...

Nov 24, 2021

Herbert L. Watson, 70, went home to be with the Lord on November 24, 2021. He was born in Aberdeen, Mississippi on November 4, 1951 to Earnest and Georgia Watson, Sr.

Mr. Watson was member of St. Paul AME Church. He was also in the Coast Guard for 5 years and in the Marine Corps for a...

Nov 23, 2021

William James Auls was born on September 13, 1952. He was called home on November 23, 2021

William graduated from Buchtel High School in 1970, soon after he served his country in the U.S. Army. Williams loved music and BBQ's. William retired from Firestone and RCA Rubber Company after a work injury. He loved his children and...

Nov 23, 2021

Leomia Gordon, age 29, went home to be with the Lord on November 23, 2021.  She was born in Canton, Ohio on August 18, 1992 to Michelle Gordon and Alvin Morgan.

Leomia was a bundle of joy from the day she was born.  Always sharing her beautiful smile with everyone, always there to lend a helping hand...

Nov 23, 2021

Bessie Mae Streeter Goodson, age 86, passed away on November 23, 2021 in Canton Ohio.

She will forever be remembered as our loving mother, grandmother and truly an inspiration to everyone that met her. She was beloved by her  family and many friends. Her priceless smile was a blessing to all who beheld it, as well as...

Nov 22, 2021

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

Nov 22, 2021

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

Nov 22, 2021

Lent Edward Allen was born to the late Lent E. Allen Sr and Mattie Coleman on June 3rd, 1932, in Clarksdale, MS. He peacefully went  to his heavenly home on November 22nd, 2021. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Army where he was  stationed in Denver, CO during his active service. Following his military service,...

Nov 21, 2021

Leonard Porter, Jr. also known as L.P., Pops, Bae Bro, Papa, Brother Ahmeen answered the call from Allah on November 21, 2021. Leonard a fraternal twin was born in Ferndale, Michigan on August 2, 1952 to the late Leonard and Dorothy Porter The family moved to Akron, Ohio on December 24, 1959.

Leonard was a member of...

Nov 20, 2021

We regretfully announce the passing of Annette Elizabeth (Washington) Cooke, affectionally known as Mama Cooke. She was born on June 15, 1934 and was 87 years old. Surrounded by her family she made her transition Saturday, November 20, 2021 peacefully at her home of 52 years.

Annette was a loving and dedicated wife and mother of six...