Obituaries

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.

Aug 21, 2021

Tremune Tibé  Turner affectionately known as Tré, transitioned from this life on August 21, 2021 at the age of 44.  Tré was born on July 28, 1977 in Canton, Ohio to Lynette Andrews and the late Toney Turner.

Tré was raised in Washington D.C., then later moved back to Canton, Ohio in 1997.  He was baptized at...

Aug 19, 2021

Francine Cherry, affectionately known as Franny to her family and friends, passed away on August 19, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center.  Francine was born on January 24, 1957, in Canton, Ohio, to the late George and Daisy Cherry.

In addition to her parents Francine was preceded in death by her daughter Adawona Lenà Cherry, and...

Aug 19, 2021

Vanessa Lynn Peterson, affectionately known as Nette, made her Heavenly transition from this earthly home with her family at her side on August 19, 2021 at the age of 53.  Vanessa was born on August 19, 1968 to the late Susie Peterson and J.D. Peterson in Canton, Ohio.

Vanessa was a strong, loving mother, devoted to her...

Aug 19, 2021

Marchelle Mary Griffin, 64 passed away August 19, 2021. She was born December 10, 1956, in Canton, Ohio to the late Curley Griffin and Eleanor Scott- Griffin. Also preceded in death by sisters Veronica Massey and Peggie Austin, brother Preston Hale, godparents,  Homer & Ora Mae Sherrell, nephew, Michael Massey,  god brother Homer Sherrell,  Jr.

Marchelle leaves...

Aug 16, 2021

Hillard Odd, Jr. was the fifth son out of thirteen children born to the late Hillard Odd, Sr. and Maggie Clayton Odd. The angels peacefully ushered him into eternal rest on Monday, August 16, 2021, after months of declining health.

Hillard was born on April 3, 1944, in Chicago, IL. The family relocated to Alliance, OH where...

Aug 16, 2021

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

Aug 12, 2021

Jemion LaVell Parmer was born in Akron, Ohio in January 10, 1988. He was the second son of Camille Parmer and little brother of Tavares. Born into a loving and close family, Jay, as he was called, was a loving, big hearted and kind soul whose smile was not only contagious but illuminating. With it he could change the...