Elsie Marie Robinson Byrd was born June 21st, 1940 in Akron, Ohio. She was sixth of nine children born to the union of Harry and Viola Robinson. Elsie attended Akron Public Schools and was a life-long resident of Akron.  Elsie held a variety of jobs such as candy stripper at St Thomas Hospital, salesclerk at Charlotte West Boutique, attendant at Broadview Medical and assembly line worker with Ford Motors Company, however the majority of Elsie’s life was spent as a housewife,...

Dorothy Yvonne Dubose (lovingly known as “Diddy”) was born August 18, 1948 in Akron, Ohio. She made her transition from labor to reward on April 27, 2024. Dorothy was the sixth of nine children born to Emmanuel and Thelma Dubose. She attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from North High School. Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her family and babysitting for her family and friends. She was known for her fried chicken and fixing a grand breakfast because that is the meal...

Riley “Buddy” Phillips, age 70, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on April 26, 2024 at Belden Village Nursing and Rehab. Born in Canton, Ohio to the late Jack and Annie Phillips; he is also preceded in death by 3 brothers, James Jr., Henry and Gregory Phillips; and 1 grandson, La’Riyah Bennett. Buddy was a 1972 graduate of McKinley Senior High School. During his younger years, he was an orderly at numerous nursing homes in the city. He was an avid music lover, with his favorite...

Wanda Jean Clift-Green, 65, was born December 4, 1958 to the late Albert Fritz and Hattie Jean Clift.  She passed away April 26, 2024 at a local hospital. Wanda, a Chattanooga, TN native, attended Chattanooga Public Schools.  In her early adult life, she moved her family to Akron, OH and remained there until God called her home.  She worked various jobs and eventually retiring from Summa Health Care.  She truly loved and enjoyed spending time with her family.  She...

Mary Julia Grant,105, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Mary was born December 25,1918 to the late Samuel and Lillie Rice in Milledgeville, Georgia. The family moved to Akron, Ohio in1930 when Mary was 12 years old.                                                                       ...

April 22, 2024, Marvin Cheatham, Jr. answered his heavenly call, and is now resting in the arms of Jesus. Marvin was born October 8, 1965, to the union of Marvin Sr. and Carolyn Cheatham. He was a proud and devoted father to his daughter, Genevia Cheatham. He was her provider, best friend, and loved her unconditionally.    Marvin was a lifelong member of the Barberton community and graduated from Barberton High School in 1985. He was a devout member of the Abundant Life Christian...

Tony T. Marsh transition on April 22,2024. he was born May 31,1962 to Birdie and Henry Marsh in Wadsworth Ohio. Tony was a U.S Veteran he served his first term with the U.S Marine Corps and served his second term with the U.S Army. Tony passed away with his long-term girlfriend Angel Knighton by his side. Tony enjoyed going to special events that nieces and nephews were involved in. Tony was well known to people by T. Marsh. He had a caring heart but kept it as he would say "100"...

James E. Virden (Bop Daddy), age 80, was born on January 11, 1944, to the late Wilmer E. and Landen Elizabeth Virden. James was born in Choccolocco, AL and was a graduate of Central High. He retired from Babcock and Wilcock (B&W). "Bop Daddy" was a long-time member of the east and south side community. He loved boxing and playing chess and he was a connoisseur of relaxation, but most importantly he loved to be around family. "Bop Daddy" was loved by everyone he met;...