Obituaries

Oct 12, 2021

Tommy Pope peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 11, 2021. Tommy was born on March 3, 1950 in Clinchcoe, Virginia to the late Daniel and Elsie Pope. Tommy's family moved to Akron, Ohio where he attended North High School . He worked at Home Centers and Ohio Foundry for many years.

Tommy...

Oct 11, 2021

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Oct 9, 2021

Marie Francis Logan, affectionately known as "Polly" and "Grandma Boo" to family and friends, was a caring mother, granny, aunt, and friend. She left this world surrounded by loved ones on October 9, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital. Marie was the only child born on September 6, 1944 to Pearl Fields and Charles Logan. Marie was a...

Oct 9, 2021

Kenneth Evanda Slater was born September 5, 1971 in Canton, Ohio, the only child of Debbie Slater.  Kenny was baptized at the age of 13 at Deliverance Christian Church, under the pastorate of Rev. Warren P. Chavers.

Kenny graduated from Jackson High School in 1989, where he excelled in many sports including wrestling, baseball, and football.  After...

Oct 7, 2021

Timothy William Shearer, 56, affectionately known as "Tim or Hook", passed away unexpectedly on October 7, 2021.  Born on May 20, 1965 to the late Hurley and Sarah Shearer.

Tim graduated from Trinity Christian High School.

In addition to his parents, Tim was preceded in death by his (3) sisters, Shirley Pye, Sylvia Hooten, and...

Oct 5, 2021

Rodney Sales, 62, passed away October 5, 2021.  He was born January 16, 1959 in Roanoke, VA to parents Margaret Sinclair and Robert Little.

He was preceded in death by his father and sisters, Chantina Sinclair and Arnetta Williams.

He leaves to cherish his memory mother, Margaret Sinclair, sons, SirReese and Asonta Sales all of...

Oct 4, 2021

Mother Alberta Oliver was born in Macon, GA July 24, 1935 .  She was called to eternal life on October 4, 2021.  She was a native of Mobile, AL  and a longtime resident of Akron, OH.  Mother Oliver retired from the Holiday Inn and was a faithful member of Zion Temple Baptist Church.

She is preceded in...

Oct 4, 2021

Derek Daval Green, age 53, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 4, 2021, following a brief illness.  Derek was born November 28, 1967 to Barbara and the late John H. Green of Canton, Ohio.

Derek served in the U. S. Army with honor, pride, and distinction. He was a fireman in Bloomington, Illinois...

Oct 2, 2021

David Mitchell Nicholson passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 2, 2021.  Mitch retired from Timken Steel in 2018 after many years of service.  Mitch was formerly active in midget football league as an assistant coach for the Bears.  He was formerly an active member of Greater Bethel Apostolic Church having served as a church usher, Sunday school teacher and in...

Oct 1, 2021

Gwendolyn W. Gaines was born August 27, 1945 to the late William F. Smith, II and Luresa Smith in Akron, Ohio.

She was educated in the Akron Public School system, graduating from Garfield High School and the Washington Beauty Academy.  She was employed and retired from the Walton Hill Ford Stamping Plant.  President of the Ford Breakfast...

Sep 29, 2021

Eugene Moss was born on May 9, 1946 in East Prairie, Missouri. He was the sixth child of thirteen children born to Louis and Fannie Moss.

Eugene grew up in Missouri and worked on the family farm until he graduated from East Prairie High School. In 1965, at the age of 18, he enlisted in the United...

Sep 29, 2021

Thomas "Tommy or T"  Franklin Fox went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.  Thomas was Born in Akron, Ohio on August 27, 1953 to the late Edward C. Fox, Jr. and Bessie M. Fox-Carter.

Thomas was educated in the Akron Public School System.  Upon graduating from South High School, Thomas enlisted in...

Sep 29, 2021

Derrick T. Palmer "Butchie", 32, of Barberton, Ohio passed away on September 29, 2021 suddenly in his home.

Derrick was born on January 30th, 1989 at Barberton Citizen's Hospital. He attended Barberton Public Schools where he excelled in sports. Derrick played Pee Wee football with Coach Jimmy Ferguson and along with his other teammates, they won a...

Sep 27, 2021

Arthur L. Bell, 75, passed away on September 27, 2021.  He was born on November 1, 1945 in Akron, Ohio to Juanita Ryles and Arthur Lee Bell.  He attended North High School and retired from the Akron Water Department after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Elmon D. Moore. He leaves...

Sep 27, 2021

Elizabeth Berkley passed away on September 27, 2021. She was born July 19, 1925 to Robert and Dolly Bugg in Washington, DC. She was a former member of Second Baptist Church and Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and New Hope Baptist Church. She was a member of Ed Davis Senior Group and was president for 18 years.

She...

Sep 26, 2021

Torrey Anthony Burris was born on June 8, 1974 and went home to be with the Lord September 22, 2021.

Torrey Anthony loved to do tattoos, it was his craft. Torrey Anthony loved his family, especially his sister Peggy, they were like two peas in a pot. Torrey loved to make people laugh and I mean he...

Sep 25, 2021

Mattie B. Floyd was born in Petrey, Alabama on January 2, 1942.  She was the third child born to parents Earsie Lee and Ernest Tom Pitts Sr.  Mattie departed this life on September 25, 2021 after a brief illness.

Mattie me Christ and accepted Him as her Savior at an early age.  She received her formal education...

Sep 23, 2021

Karen Renee Williams, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2021.  She was born on November 30, 1956 in Canton, Ohio to the late Alice and Norman Jackson.

Karen was a warm, compassionate, and sweet woman.  She lived a simple life.

Karen adored her daughter Willa.  She was a loving...

Sep 23, 2021

Jesse Jake Jones, 92, passed away peacefully at 11:00 PM on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Astoria Nursing Home after a brief illness.  Jesse was born on August 27, 1929 to the late Joseph and Sallie Jones.  After some time, he and several of his siblings migrated to Canton, OH.

Jesse was a proud graduate of Canton...

Sep 23, 2021

Dianne Swain Giles was born March 17, 1952 to the late Bertha Mae Swain and Emford Garrett. She attended the public schools of Talladega County and was a graduate of Childersburg High School. In 1970 she moved to Akron, Ohio which she eventually called home. She was united in Holy Matrimony to her lifelong partner, Milton Giles on July...