Curtis Edward Wright, 65, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on March 18, 2023. Curtis was born on September 26, 1957 in Ravenna, Oh. to his father James Edward Wright and beloved mother Patricia Louise Griffin.  Curtis attended North High School. He was a welder by trade and a light to the Akron community as he worked for Liberty Tax Service for six years as their cheerful mascot with his unmatched dance moves. As a teen Curtis loved roller skating which prompted his love of...

Adolph Rodgers, age 70, affectionately known as “Doc”, transitioned from this earthly life to his heavenly home on March 15, 2023, after a long battle with pulmonary complications at Akron City Hospital. Adolph “Doc” was born on January 28, 1953, in Meadville, Mississippi. He is the second oldest of five children born to Carrie Lee Rodgers and the late Carrel Rodgers, both of Meadville, Mississippi. The “Doctor” grew up in Akron OH and attended the Akron...

Hazel V. Smith went Home to be with the Lord on March 15, 2023, at Timberland Ridge Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born in Gloster, Mississippi on April 13, 1933. She retired from Ohio Edison after 24 year of dedicated service, last working in 1995. She loved the outdoors when it came to planting flowers and landscaping; always receiving The Beautification Award through the City of Akron. She also enjoyed taking trips to Las Vegas and attending events with the Joyful Seniors Club. She was...

We are here to celebrate The Life of Marvin Turham Rocker Jr. who was born in Akron, Ohio on March 7, 2005, at Akron City Hospital. Marvin was a very loving, social and active young man with all his family/friends.  He grew up playing sports, however, football and basketball was his favorite.  Marvin had a beautiful spirit and a handsome smile.  His extra special bond with family/friends left an    everlasting memory in each and everyone's heart. He leaves...

Mamie Ellen Coppinger was born June 16, 1930 in Greenville, SC to the parents of Levi and Alberta Sayles. She moved to Akron, OH and the age of 90 she lived a full life. She retired from the Children's Services Board. She was loved by many in the North Akron Community. She was proceeded in death by her son James "Slack" Coppinger (Redd), God-Daughter Andrea "Candy" Johnson, only Sister Earlene Lowe, and special niece    Kimberly Lowe. She leaves to...