Obituaries

Sep 4, 2021

Gloria Smith. Sr., 65, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 4, 2021, in Tampa, FL surround by her children.  She was born in Akron on January 1, 1956, where she spent most of her life.

Gloria is survived by her 3 children, 8 grandchildren, and her husband, Kevin Smith Sr. She was an incredible person...

Sep 4, 2021

Robin Ann Morgan, 59, passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2021 and went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born on November 1, 1961, in Baltimore, MD, to the union of Wesley and Naomi Morgan.

Robin attended the Baltimore City Public School System and graduated from Southern High School.  Her career...

Sep 3, 2021

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

Sep 3, 2021

Pearl L. (Lowery) Tuck went home to be with our Lord, September 3, 2021.  She was born on October 11, 1931 in Luverne, Alabama to Rosa L. (Steele) Lowery and E.L. Lowery.  She was raised in Massillon, Ohio.

Pearl retired from the Hoover Company.  She was a faithful member of Mount Calvary 2nd Missionary Baptist Church.  She...

Sep 1, 2021

Nancy Ann Benson (Rowe), affectionately known as "Mama Rowe", transitioned into eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 1, 2021. Nancy was born September 4, 1942, in Jackson, Mississippi, to the late Mollie and John Benson. In 1957, Nancy relocated with her family from Jackson, Mississippi to Akron, Ohio, where she graduated from Central High...

Aug 31, 2021

Monte Ray Reid Aka Montego Bay, 48, went home to be with the Lord after a brief illness at Summa Health System.  He was born in Akron, Ohio at Akron City Hospital and he was a lifetime resident an attended East High School.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, socializing and playing spades.  He also enjoyed working...

Aug 30, 2021

Mr. Curtis Sims of Medina, Ohio departed this life on August 30, 2021. He was born on September 1, 1954 in Barberton, Ohio to Eleanor and Esau Sims, Sr.

Better known later in life as Captain Curtis Sims or CAPT, he was a very hard-working man who loved and supported his family.

Curtis loved to...

Aug 30, 2021

Renee Paynther was called home to gain her wings on August 30, 2021.  She was born January 7, 1957 to mother, Audrey Bell-McClain and father, Thomas "Dave" Robinson. Renee was raised in Akron, Ohio where she attended and graduated from South High School and later moved and was a long time resident of Stow, Ohio. Renee was always the...

Aug 29, 2021

Catherlene T. Hansley, age 87, departed this life on August 29, 2021 after an extended illness.  She was born November 30, 1933 to the late Ressie and James Thompson in Lumberton, North Carolina.

Catherlene was employed by several companies including, Minute Man, Sarta, and Plastic Co.   She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and Canton...

Aug 28, 2021

Rhonda N. (Ford) Dixon, age 63, passed away suddenly after a short illness on August 28, 2021. Born and raised in Akron, she spent the last 12 years in Clarksville, Tn., where she found a small community of neighbors who she claimed as friends, Ben, Denita, Robin & Willie Little,  her brother Shawn  & Susan.

Rhonda enjoyed...

Aug 27, 2021

Zanden Yanis Taylor was born July 9, 2021, at Aultman Hospital Canton, OH to DarShnay Palmer. He left this world unexpectedly August 27, 2021.

Zanden was preceded in death by great grandparents, Charles Taylor, Rhonda Denise McCoy, and Robert Hall, and uncle, Donald Palmer Jr.

Zanden leaves to forever cherish his memory mother Darshnay Palmer;...

Aug 27, 2021

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

Aug 27, 2021

Sanoy McMullen, 79, passed away August 27, 2021.  She was born on November 1, 1941 in Akron, OH to Lester and Louise Bussey. Sanoy was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  She is preceded in death by her parents; daughters, Kim and Roxanne Bussey; and brother Jimmy Bussey. She leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Angela Bussey (Devron),...

Aug 27, 2021

JB Smith, age 92 of Canton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on August 27, 2021.  He was born on January 18, 1929 in Mississippi to the late Ethel Smith.

JB moved to Canton, Ohio at an early age.  He retired from Luntz Corporation as a machine operator.  JB was a lover of the Cleveland...

Aug 25, 2021

La'Daviere "Dee" Davis was born in Akron, Ohio on December 25, 2000. He attended Akron Public Schools.

La'Daviere was the eldest of three children. He was a fun and loving person; he touched many lives with his heart, personality and his comedic ability. Dee was into fashion and if you didn't have on attire to his liking,...

Aug 24, 2021

Evangelist Joyce Ann Simpson, 66, of Akron, OH formerly of St. Joseph, MO, passed away on August 24, 2021. She was born on July 1, 1955 in Akron, Ohio to the union of the late Bishop Charles and Eloise Simpson. She attended the Akron Public School System and she attended East High School and held various positions as a...

Aug 23, 2021

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

Aug 21, 2021

Samuel Baynes-Phinnessee, 69, departed this life of August 21, 2021.  He was born in Akron, Ohio and has been a lifetime resident of the community.

He graduated from Howe Vocational School in 1971.  He worked at Krispy Kreme and from there he started to work at Manning Club for 42 years, until his retirement.  He served in...

Aug 21, 2021

Terry D. Harris, affectionately known as "Slick" by friends and "Uncle Buck" by his nieces and nephews, passed away peacefully in his home on August 21, 2021.  He was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Grady Gilmer and Phyllis Harris Taylor.

Terry enjoyed being around his family, barbecuing on the grill, partying, and dancing at the...

Aug 21, 2021

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