Mrs. Jacqueline Hedgespeth, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 7, 2026, following a brief illness. Jackie was born October 28, 1954, in Canton, Ohio to Jack and Lula Mae Clax. She resided in Canton her entire life. Jackie was graduate of Timken Vocational High School where she earned accreditation as a licensed cosmetologist. Jackie retired from Aultman Hospital. Jackie was married to Carlston Hedgespeth for 37 years. A true believer in Christ, she was a former ...

Shaylah “Shaymoney” Jones, a beloved high school student-athlete, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, friend and teammate to so many passed away on Thursday, March 5th, 2026, at the young age of 17. Known for her energetic, sassy, goal getting attitude and dedication on the court and in the classroom. Shaylah had many athletic abilities such as cheer, dance and soccer. However, in the 7th grade she found her love for basketball. She was a standout player who brought a lot of heart, ...

Jobe Wardlaw came into this world at Akron City Hospital, the youngest of three children to Bennie and Johnsie Ree Wardlaw. Growing up, he made his mark at Garfield High School and Springfield High School—not just in class, but on the football field too. At 19, Jobe took his talents to the United States Army, serving as a heavy machinery artillery gunner. After five years, he hung up his uniform and joined his dad Bennie and brother “Cle-Bo” at East Akron Casting Company, ...

Kenneth James Wallace was born on August 14, 1963, in Akron, Ohio. He was raised in Ogden, Utah, where he spent much of his childhood. Kenneth later served his country honorably in the United States Navy. After completing his military service, he returned to Akron, Ohio, where he worked in industrial labor for many years. Kenneth enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved watching sports, listening to his old-school music, and relaxing with classic television shows and westerns such as ...

Louise (Ransom) Griggs was born in Sparta, Georgia, on August 13, 1932, as the oldest daughter of James Ransom Sr. and Rutha Mae Williams Ransom. At a young age, she was a devoted member of Brown Chapel AME Church. She married Marshall Griggs, and from this union, was born 2 children, Leon Griggs and Shirley Ann Griggs. She moved to Canton, Ohio, to pursue a better life for her and her children. She worked at and retired from the Hoover Plant She was a devoted member of Peoples Baptist ...

Lanh Phoummalavy, lovingly known as “PoPo,” passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, in Akron, Ohio. Born on June 1, 1953, in Laos, Lanh served in the Vietnam War before immigrating to the United States in 1980, seeking a new beginning for his family. He first settled in Illinois before making his home in Akron Ohio in the late 1980s. During his military service, Lanh married Nou Bales. Though they later divorced, they remained connected through family and shared ...

Rachelle Janine Barclay received her heavenly wings unexpectedly yet peacefully on February 20, 2026, in Akron, Ohio, at the age of 54. Rachelle was born on August 10, 1971, to Bernice Cobb-Benson and Anthony Benson. She was her mother's only daughter. Rachelle attended Buchtel High School and proudly earned her GED in 2018. She was currently employed with the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. Over the years, she held several positions, including Head Hunters, case manager and ...