Obituaries

Jan 8, 2021

Cynthia L Hill – McCraney earned her heavenly wings and departed this life on Friday, January 8, 2021. She was born on January 7, 1941 to the late Charles Hill and Virginia Prestwood in Barberton, Ohio.

She attended Akron Public Schools where she graduated from South high school. Shortly after completing high school she became employed at...

Jan 8, 2021

As the spirit moved from his body Dr. Bishop Eric Ruple transitioned his life on Dec 28, 2020.  Preacher, master mind of all trades, walking bible, walking encyclopedia, will preach to the highest level of expectations.

Our father, daddy, uncle and brother is gone.....in his years of being on this earth he accomplished many things.  Dr. Bishop...

Jan 7, 2021

PHYLLIS Y. LIDGE, 53, a lifetime resident of Akron, OH, departed this earthly life on January 7, 2021.

Jan 7, 2021

Gloria Jean (Taylor) Graves, age 78, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 7, 2021.  Gloria was born on January 9, 1942 in Canton, Ohio to the late Cola and Daisy Taylor.

She graduated from McKinley High School.  After graduation, Gloria married the love of her life Arthur Graves.  To this union...

Jan 7, 2021

Constance E. Dillard, 62, went to be with the Lord on January 7 ,2021 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital. Constance Dillard is survived by her two daughters Angela Dillard-McNeil and Carmen Dillard; grandchildren, Nevaeh Carey and Isaiah Dillard all of Akron; Sisters, Evenlyn Cory of Atlanta, GA., Celia Reynolds of Lima, OH., and Cynthia Davis of Columbus, OH...

Jan 5, 2021

Dorothy Mae Becton, earned her wings and entered the gates of heaven on January 5, 2021, while at Western Reserve Hospital in Cleveland Ohio at the age of 89. Dorothy was born August 24, 1931 in Memphis Tennessee to the late union of Samuel and Armittie Guy, She was educated in the Tennessee Public School System and accepted Christ...

Jan 5, 2021

Donald "Donnie" Lee Hall, went home to rest with the Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Donald was born on December 18, 1950 to the late Flora Mae and John W. Hall Sr. He attended McKinley Senior High School, where he played football. Donnie was employed by DLH Industries and the City of Canton.

Donnie, known to...

Jan 3, 2021

Marc Lance Allen was born November 6, 1971 in Massillon, Ohio to George Allen and Bernadine Pittman Carruth.   He passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 3, 2021 in Dallas, Texas.

Marc attended Massillon City Elementary Schools and Canton South High School.  He went on to complete the State of Ohio Department of Health Nurse Aide Training Program and...

Jan 3, 2021

Enoch Ray Ray Banks, Sunrise March 12, 1956 to Sunset January 3, 2021.

Enoch was born and raised in Akron, OH but resided in Cleveland, Ohio.

He was an Alumni of Akron's Garfield High School then proceeded to the United States Coast Guard military service.

He's survived by Brother, Sylvester Rodgers, Sisters, Carolyn...

Jan 2, 2021

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

Jan 1, 2021

William Nesby Watts, affectionately known as "Bill", "Uncle Bill" or "Bro. Bill" 80, departed this earthly life on January 1, 2021.  He was born to the late Thomas E. and Doris E. Watts on September 8, 1940 in Cherokee,  Alabma.

He was a graduate of South High School, worked and worked for Conrail Railroad.  He  was a...

Jan 1, 2021

Eric Graves, age 57, passed away on January 1, 2021, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio from complications with pneumonia after a long term stay at Hanover Healthcare Center in Massillon, Ohio.  He was born on October 9, 1963 in Canton, Ohio to Gloria (nee. Taylor) and Arthur Charles Graves.

Eric graduated from Canton McKinley High School...

Jan 1, 2021

Gary Lee Uhl, Jr. was born April 17, 1973 in Barberton, OH and went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2021.

Gary attended Central Howard High School in Akron, OH. and worked at Rubbermaid to which he dedicated 5 years. Gary was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. He will always be remembered for his...

Dec 31, 2020

Johnny Frank Bentley, also affectionately known as John or JB earned his heavenly wings on December 31, 2020.

John was born October 31, 1940 in Roberta, Georgia to Willie and Mary Bentley. He was educated in the Crawford County School System, graduating in 1956.

John was joined in holy matrimony to Wilhelmena Colbert. At the...

Dec 30, 2020

Michael Anthony James Henry Rogers was born March 12, 1959 to the late Jennie Rogers-Hardnett and the late Mac Blair.  He departed this life unexpectedly on December 30, 2020 at the age of 61.

Michael served in the U.S. Army for three years and was honorably discharged. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church, he loved...

Dec 29, 2020

Annie Ruth Davis, affectionately called Annie D. or Mrs. Ann, made her earthly transition being called home to  our Heavenly Father, on Wednesday, December 30, 2020.  Annie was born in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Katherine and Eddie Davis Sr.

Leaving the south at a young age, Annie resided in Waynesburg and Malvern, Ohio.  After moving into...

Dec 29, 2020

"This Is My Story, This Is My Song.  Praising My Savior, All The Day Long!"

Reverend Everett Maxwell Jackson was born in Waynesburg, Ohio on November 26, 1937, to the late James S. and Maggie Lena Lowery Jackson, as the ninth child.

He transitioned to join his family in Heaven on Sunday, December 27, 2020...

Dec 28, 2020

Melvyn Douglas Meadows passed away to be with the Lord on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the age of 80. He was born on April 24, 1940 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Earl and Elizabeth Meadows.

Melvyn served as the Superintendent of the City of Canton's Sanitation Department from 1983 to 2009.  He was also a...

Dec 28, 2020

WILLIE FRED AUTREY, 73, departed this earthly life on December 28, 2020.

He was born in Repton, AL and truly enjoyed the sport of bowling and will be truly missed.

Preceded in death by parents, Howard and Connie Autrey; brother, Willie H. Autrey and sister, Wilsen Richardson is survived by brothers, Walter L. (Gwendolyn) Autrey...

Dec 27, 2020

Kirby Freeman went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 27, 2020. One of eight children, born to Willie James and Gertrude (Crump) Freeman on March 8, 1932 in Greenville, Alabama, he was raised in Birmingham Alabama.

Growing up in Birmingham's West End neighborhood of Grasselli Heights, Kirby's outgoing personality allowed him to make many friends...