Obituaries

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...

May 14, 2021

Gary Bruce Marshall, age 66, was born June 2, 1954 to the late Bud James Williams and Barbara Jean Marshall.  He departed this life on May 14, 2021.

Gary was number five of ten children.  He was truly a loving person who was gifted in drawing people to him.  He loved the Lord and was a member...

May 13, 2021

In the name of God the most merciful and the eternally merciful, Jonathon Deon Gurley went with his creator on May 13, 2021 after battling an extended illness.

Born in Alliance, Ohio on November 15, 1977 to his parents  Sidney Lilly Sr. and Mary Gurley.

Deon attended Montevallo High School, graduating in 1997.  He became...

May 12, 2021

On the morning of May 12, 2021, MaShawn passed away at Mercy Hospital at the age of 33 years old.

MaShawn was born in Canton, Ohio on October 10, 1987 at Aultman Hospital.  He was the first child of Terri Raine and Mason French.

MaShawn was a man who loved his family.  He especially loved...

May 11, 2021

Pamela J. Rackley, 71, passed away on May 11, 2021. She was born on August 30, 1949 in Barberton, Ohio to William and Mary Rackley. Starting at the age of 8 Pam was raised in the church be her grandmother Skylar Rackley of Mother Smith Church. Pam loved to sing and play with her children, nieces, and nephews. Hide...

May 9, 2021

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

May 5, 2021

Otis Perry "Pete" Bell departed this life after a brief illness. He was born November 23, 1947 to the late John T. Bell and  Wyona Whitehurst.

He attended McKinley High School and was a proud Bulldog.  After a brief stint in the Vietnam War, he returned stateside and after extensive travels decided to settle in Hawaii for                  ...

May 5, 2021

Tom England "T-Bone", 62, departed his earthy life on May 5, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. He was employed by Cardinal Company of Barberton, Ohio until his illness.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Bessie England.

He is survived by his sisters, Sandra and Barbara England; brothers,...