John Robert Whorton III was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 31, 1978, to Evon Whorton (Turner) and John Robert Whorton II. Always a smart and charismatic young man, John excelled academically and was athletically inclined from a young age. Trained by his oldest brothers as a Golden Gloves boxer, John was the youngest boy of eight children and a beacon of joy for all his family with a personality to match. After graduating from Whetstone High School in 1996, he was awarded a basketball...

Elwood Palmer, also known as “Woody,” was born at Barberton Hospital on November 8, 1950 to the late Garfield and Aleia Palmer. He graduated from Barberton High School in 1969 where he played both football and basketball, and then attended the University of Akron. He later joined the United States Army receiving an honorable discharge. On September 30, 1972, Elwood married Teresa (Meadows) the love of his life and was recently blessed to celebrate their...

On January 26, 2023, John L. Smith Jr. peacefully went home to be with The Lord at the age of 66.  He was born May 13, 1956, to the late John L. Smith Sr. and Winnie Smith. John is preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Eva Robinson and Renae Smith. He leaves to cherish his loving wife of 37 years, Barbara Smith, brother Dewayne Smith, sisters, Diane, Diedre and Paris Smith, children, Anthony “Tony”, Gloria and William Lee, special sister-in-law, Michele Coleman, 18...

Martel T.  Tatum (Boosie), life long resident of Akron, OH, passed away unexpectedly on January 24th, 2023 at the age of 32. He was born in Akron, OH, on January 16th, 1991. He was a devoted father who loved and cherished his family, He loved watching scary movies, listening to music riding around the city and spending quality time and exchanging laughs and jokes with his friends and family. All he talked about was his daughters and loved being a father and taking time out...

Lucille Hamilton, 80, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2023, surrounded by her family.  She was born February 25, 1942, in Floyd, Virginia to the late Harry and Katherine Vaughn, she was one of six children. Lucille graduated from Christianburg Institute in Cambria, Virginia.  After graduation, she relocated to Akron, Ohio where she met the love of her life, Jim Hamilton and would have been married 60 years.  Lucille was an excellent wife, mother and mother figure to...

Tyonna Baxstrumn, was called home on January 22, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was a gift from God to Lataundra Baxstrumn and Paul Woods on December 16, 1990, in Ravenna Ohio. She grew up in Kent with her grandmother (mommy) , having fun with cousins and family. She attended Roosevelt High School where she developed lifelong friendships. She attended North Coast Medical Training Academy, where she studied Nursing. Tyonna had a very outgoing personality and always made everyone laugh....