Obituaries

Jan 26, 2021

Javon M. Hood (Jackson) 23, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on January 27, 2021.

He passed away in the home he shared with his loving girlfriend Malasia and his young daughter Javéa.

Javon was born in Canton to Regina Bowman and Jeremiah   Jackson. He grew up with 9 sisters and 5 brothers, Passionate, Fred'Dreka, LaCena,...

Jan 25, 2021

Shirley Ann Stokes Johnson and the cherished memories that will live on in our hearts and mind; we share our grief and sorrow at the loss of our loved one.  We find comfort in that sharing and rejoicing that one who has trusted in the Lord has inherited her eternal reward.

Shirley Ann Stokes Johnson, 83, was...

Jan 24, 2021

Virginia Jamerson (Oliver) was called home on January 24, 2021 and we celebrate her homegoing with the memory of her life.  Born on March 22, 1928 to Henrietta Irene Booze and Walter Frederick Oliver in Canton, Ohio. Virginia graduated Canton McKinley High School in 1947, marrying William Shephard Jamerson in 1948.  The couple went on to have, six (6)...

Jan 21, 2021

Cortez Lee Davis, Sr. was born on August 9, 1985 in Canton, Ohio to Delonda (Davis)  Glover and Douglas Carter. He was raised in Akron, Ohio. Cortez loved to draw at a young age, then moved on to being an entrepreneur. Cortez also earned his G.E.D.. He enjoyed traveling, shopping and having fun with his loved ones.

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Jan 21, 2021

Jerome Lockett , 91, earned his wings and transitioned to glory on Thursday; January 21, 2021 in Akron, Ohio.  He was born on October 27, 1929 in Albany, Georgia to the late Reverend Bennie and Lula Lockett, Sr.

Jerome was a God-fearing man and accepted Christ at an early age.  Jerome migrated from Albany and moved to...

Jan 21, 2021

Mrs. Clydie D. Benson , 91, went home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2021. She was born on April 6, 1929 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her two siblings, Robert Lee Overton and Bessie Razor. She married the love of her life, the late Rev. James Madison Benson, Jr. Clydie and James...

Jan 21, 2021

Michelle Revier, 57, passed away on January 21, 2021. She was born on July 20, 1963 in Cleveland, OH. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, husband, LaCarlos Revier of Barberton; sons, Sylvester Brown of Colorado, LaCarlos Revier, Jr. of Chicago, and Brandon Revier of Cuyahoga Falls; daughter, Jackolyn Revier of Barberton; brother, Curtis Johnson of Wadsworth; sister, Cornelia...

Jan 21, 2021

Viola Smith-Reaves was born on July 13, 1934, the 4th and middle child of the late Elder Adolphus Elliot Smith and Lady Augusta Dorthelius Banks Smith in Cambridge, Ohio. Hearing the call of the Lord to leave the pastorate in Cambridge, Elder Smith moved the family to Canton before Viola's first birthday. Elder Smith accepted the pastorate of Christ...

Jan 19, 2021

Claude James Ferguson, affectionately known as "June Bug", passed away on January 19, 2021at the blessed age of 84.  He was born in Cincinnati, OH to James and Lela Ferguson on January 18, 1937.

He is preceded in death by parents, James and Lelia Ferguson; son, James E. Ferguson (Mickey) and daughters, Claudine Ferguson and Sharon Cole....

Jan 19, 2021

Lucille Palm, 63, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on January 19, 2021. She was born on January 19, 1958 in Akron, Ohio to CJ and Flora Mae Palm.

Lucille is preceded in death by her parents, CJ and Flora Mae Palm; daughters, Renee and Crystal Palm; son, Derrick Palm; brothers, Levone, David, Johnny, CJ...

Jan 19, 2021

Helen A. Freeman (nee. Dennis), age 106, passed away January 19, 2021.  Born October 11, 1914 in Sumter, South Carolina, to the late Ella (nee.) Cohen and Abraham Dennis.   She was the youngest of seven children.

After the death of her parents, she moved to New Castle, Pennsylvania and was raised by her late sister, Annie Williams....

Jan 18, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for JESSE NELSON BURNS "SLIM AND BUCK". We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 18, 2021

Pastor Harold Hopkins, 96, a true servant of God, made his transition on Monday, January 18, 2021 at 3:30 a.m.

Pastor Harold Hopkins was born on September 5, 1924 in Thomasville, Ga., to Roxie Morrow. He was raised by his loving grandparents, Gilbert & Mary Jane Hopkins, and was saved July 1934 at Springhill Baptist Church in...

Jan 17, 2021

Johnny Wright, 64, parted from this earth o January 17, 2021.  He was born July  28, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio to Johnny ad Margaret Wright.  He was a resident at McKinley Health Care Center he enjoyed playing bingo with other residents and having a nice cold Pepsi with his meal. Survived by one son, Raymont Schaundel Coleman; Margaret Jones;...

Jan 16, 2021

Merle (Hightower) Martin, 76 passed away after a long battle with dementia on January 16, 2021, surrounded by her family at her home.  Merle was born February 17, 1944 in Eastman, GA.  The family moved to Akron, Ohio in 1946.   She was educated in Akron Public School System, and was a proud 1961 graduate of Central High School.  Merle...

Jan 15, 2021

Nathaniel Rodgers Jr., lovingly known as " Big Nate" , age 70, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 15, 2021 after a short illness.

Nathaniel was born in Akron, OH to the late Nathaniel Rodgers Sr. and Carrie Rodgers on December 3, 1950.

Nathaniel worked as an accountant for 20 years...

Jan 14, 2021

Shawntey Patrece Snell passed away unexpectantly on January 14, 2021 at the age of 36.   Shawntey was born on June 27th, 1984 in Canton, OH. Shawntey graduated from McKinley Senior High School and went on to pursue her love for doing hair and obtained a certification in Cosmetology. In addition to doing hair, Shawntey also worked in the direct...

Jan 14, 2021

Sheila Jones, 60, departed her life January 14, 2021 after an    extended illness. She was born August 2, 1960 in Canton, OH, to the late David P. Jones and Gladys J. Jones.

Sheila always had a passion for working with kids. She worked at Allen School as a lunch and recess monitor, and at Canton Daycare Center...

Jan 13, 2021

Mother Grace B. Haslam went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Mother Haslam entered this life on April 20, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan. She was one of eighteen (18) children born to "the late" Bishop John and Mother Callie White.

Mother Haslam along with her husband, "the late" Elder Landers...

Jan 12, 2021

Wilbert Ollison transitioned from this life into the presence of God on January 12, 2021.  He was born to Sammie and Plummie Ollison in Greenville Alabama on October 1, 1924.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Howard and Sammie L Jr. and sister, Juanita Donaldson and Johnnie Mack Roper.

His memory will forever...