Obituaries

May 29, 2021

Joe Nathan McGhee was born on Saturday, March 25, 1950, in Opelika, Alabama, to Lucille (nee Blackmon) McGhee-Davis and Frank McGhee.  When Joe was 11 years old, he moved to the southwest side of Akron, Ohio.  He attended Thornton Elementary, Thornton Junior High and graduated from South High School, Class of 1968.  In his younger years, Joe had a...

May 27, 2021

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

May 27, 2021

Lisa J. Woodall, 44, passed away on May 27, 2021. She was born on July 28, 1976 in Akron, OH. Lisa attended Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her son, Deontae Woodall; brothers, Reggie and Brian Woodall; and sister, Richelle Woodall. Lisa leaves to forever cherish her loving memory, daughters, Chanel and Sherell McAlister; son,...

May 26, 2021

Mack L. Blanks, was born May 22, 1955 to Walter L. and Juanita Blanks, Sr.. He departed this earthy life on May 26, 2021, after a long illness. He was born in Barberton, Ohio. Mack attended Akron public School System, graduating from Buchtel High School. He served in the National Guard and was employed by Fazios Grocery chain for...

May 25, 2021

Our beloved brother, uncle, our last man standing, Dwight M. Robinson, age 58, departed this earthly life on May 25, 2021. Although born in Welch, WV on June 6, 1962, to Pauline Robinson (deceased) and Obie (Randy) Hariston, Sr. (deceased), Akron, OH was his home. He attended Akron public Schools.

In addition to his parents, Dwight was...

May 25, 2021

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

May 25, 2021

Rita I. Jones, 87, passed away on May 25, 2021. She was born on November 10, 1933 in Akron, OH. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Jones; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mack; children, Gregory, Cynthia and Mariam Rebecca Jones. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, sons, Osmond and Daniel Christopher Jones; daughter, Vikki Renee Jones;...

May 24, 2021

Tito Lamar Conner was born on December 26 th , 1973 in Canton, OH to Melinda Andrews. He grew up and lived in the greater Canton area all his life. He attended both Canton South High School and GlenOak High School where he met and made many friends along the way. He was raised at and accepted Jesus Christ...

May 24, 2021

Carter Sanders Jr. was born on September 24, 1936 to the late Carter Sanders Sr. and Lottie Hopper in Decatur Illinois.  He went home to  be with the Lord May 24, 2021.

Carter was a high school graduate and worked for J&L Steel Company for over 30 years.  After retiring he gained employment as a door greeter...

May 24, 2021

Cameron Murray passed away suddenly on May 24, 2021.  He was born in Akron and was a lifetime resident of the community where he worked as a landscaper. Cameron leaves to cherish his loving memory his mother Cassandra Murray; father, Darin Johnson; beloved sisters,  Cymphyne, Ashley and Ayesha other relatives and friends.

Condolences may be sent to...

May 22, 2021

From  home, Bertha Lee Williams, 95, was ushered through the Pearly Gates of Heaven on May 22, 2021, out of the arms of her daughter, Althea.  She was born December 3, 1926, to the late George and Fhennie Simpson in Snead, Florida.

Mother Williams worked outside the home as an elevator operator at Akron's downtown Jacobson retail...

May 22, 2021

Christine Mobley, age 94 of Akron, Ohio , departed this life on May 22, 2021 at Hickory Ridge Nursing Home after an extended illness.

Christine was born and raised in Akron, Ohio, the second oldest child  to the late Mr. Chester and  Mrs. Inez Grundy on April 6, 1927.

While attending the 12th grade at...

May 19, 2021

Darrell Edward "Man" Weems was born June 9, 1959 to Clyde "Buster" Weems Sr and Lovytta Weems in Akron, Ohio. Darrell was affectionately known as Gangster because he was so fly from an early age. Man knew what he wanted and how it to achieve it from a young age. He was an  astounding athlete excelling in football and...

May 19, 2021

Johnny Frank Jackson, affectionately known as  "Toonie", was born on April 26, 1942 to the late Johnnie Mae (Caldwell) and Robert Lee Jackson.   A member of Bethel CME Church, Johnny had many talents and interest.  He had a green thumb and was a great gardener.  He was an artist who loved to draw and some times he would paint. ...

May 18, 2021

Ruth (Brunner) Slay age 80, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center.

She was born in Columbus, Mississippi on October 12, 1940 to the late Sythera (Kidd) Brunner and Delbert Brunner, Sr.  Ruth was the fourth of twelve children born from this union, affectionately called...

May 18, 2021

Terry Lee Allen Sr. was escorted home to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 18, 2021.  Terry was born in Warren, Ohio and later relocated to Canton, Ohio.  Terry was born to the late Robert Allen and Millie Bell Allen of Warren, Ohio.

Terry owned Allen Auto Body in Warren, Ohio for over 45 years and later...

May 17, 2021

Annie Lois McClain-Mitchell age 88 of Canton, Ohio passed away after an extended illness on Monday, May 17th, 2021 at her daughter's home.

She was born in Shorter, Alabama on March 31st, 1934 to the late Frank Jordan Sr. and  Essie Gorings. She attended McKinley High School and played in the marching band for   2 years. Annie...

May 16, 2021

Cindy Mae Townsend (Gory), was born on September 22, 1955 to Robert Townsend and Eula Mae Lowe in Warren, Ohio. She was the youngest girl of 14 brothers and sisters. She moved to Cleveland, Ohio at a young age. During this time she met her husband of many years, Arvis Gory, and to their union had four children.

May 16, 2021

Gloria Stevenson Leonard was born on February 18, 1935 to the late William and Rosalie Craig Stevenson and went home to be with the Lord on May 16, 2021.  A lifelong resident of Canton, Ohio, Gloria was 86 years old when she passed.  She graduated from Timken High School and also graduated from Mercy Hospital 's LPN School where...

May 16, 2021

Jack Eugene Sherman, age 60, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on May 16, 2021.

He was born June 16, 1960 to his wonderful and beautiful mother, Elsie Mae Sherman.

Jack graduated from Buchtel High School in 1980.  He started his journey of work at Bessemer's Farm, as he continued his journey he...