All Obituaries

Annette L. Jones Parson began her earthly  life on December 20, 1962 in Akron, OH and went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2019.  A lifetime resident of the Akron, OH community, Annette was employed by Wright Tool Co. of Barberton, OH for over 28 years and was also a Real Estate Agent, licensed with Sanders Home Realty. Her favorite pastime was enjoying the Casinos.  She had a great sense of humor and always kept everyone laughing. Preceded in death by her parents,...

Ola  Mae Thompson leaves to cherish her precious memory her children, Jessie Mae Thompson, Roosevelt Thompson, Shirley Ann Thompson, Elaine (Darrell) Frazier, Jacqueline Thompson, James K. (Janice) Thompson, and Sophia Gooden-Thompson. Ola is also survived by her grandchildren, Lamar, Ciprian, Jaime, Cressenthia, Brandon, Chyna, David, Shekinah, Darshanette, Brian, Constance, Travis, Traveon, Odyssey, Odeysha and a host of great-grandchildren.  

Christine R. Cooper, 62, passed away on November 2, 2019. She was born on May 22, 1957 to Benjamin Summers and Patricia Stanford. She is preceded in death by her parents as well as her foster parents, George and Rosie Hightower; and brothers, Nikita Benson and Herbert Hamilton. She leaves to forever cherish her precious memory, loving husband Eric Cooper; daughter, Erica Cooper; son, Randall Cooper; grandson, Jesiah Cooper; brothers, Gary Stanford and Christopher Hightower; sisters, Deborah...

Patricia C. Dubose, 68,  a lifetime resident of the Akron, OH community, gained her heavenly wings on November 2, 2019. Condolences for the family may be sent to Rhoden Memorial Home.

Dorothy Keyes, 76, passed away November 1, 2019. She retired at Arbors of Fairlawn and worked many years at Shadyrest nursing home. Preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, three sisters, and two sons. Dorothy is survived by daughters, Barbara and Connie Keyes (Esmond),and Glenda (John) Stevens; sons, Joey, Timothy, and Neil Keyes, sisters, Charlene Keyes-Mirza and Florence Keyes.  Condolences may be sent to 274 Haven Barberton, Ohio 44203. 

Mamie L. Herring was born November 2, 1929 in Midway, Alabama to the union of Reverend Willie Penick and Lottie (Robbins) Penick.  She accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Azure Baptist Church and upon moving to Akron, Ohio join Antioch Baptist Church.  After over 30 years at Antioch, she moved her membership to New Hope Baptist Church and attended faithfully until her health declined.  Her favorite song was “Walk With Me Lord”.  On November...

Adrian W Adrian Walker passed away on Wednesday, October 30 2019.  He was 84 years young.  Adrian was born in Rougemount, North Carolina on June 23, 1935, and was the youngest of twelve children born to the late James Coy and Lizzie Day-Walker.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Clara Burton, Mable Walker-Brandon, and brothers Jack...

Deborah A. Bell, 63, gained her heavenly wings on October 28, 2019. She was a lifetime resident of the Akron community and a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otrey Bell; parents, Lawrence and Charlesetta Byers, Sr.; brother, Lawrence Byers, Jr.; sister, Robin Byers and step-son, Odrice Bell. To cherish her memory, she leaves, daughters, Ashanti Byers and Odreasha (Kenneth) Bell of Akron; Brother, Walter (Kathi) Byers of N. Canton;...

Harriett D. Taylor, 58, gained her heavenly wings on October 25, 2019 in Columbus, OH. She was born March 21st, 1961 in New Orleans, LA and was a beloved long time resident of the Akron, OH community before spending the last couple years in Columbus.  She was a beauty advisor at Walgreens on Copley Rd. and S. Hawkins (where she never met a stranger).   Harriett leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children, Brandon (Nadirah) Caine, Cortney Taylor and Rae (Terrance) Hill;...

Rock D. Bailey went home to be with the Lord on October 24, 2019 after a brief illness. He leaves to forever cherish his memories, sons, Armond and Justin Bailey of San Antonio, Texas; sisters, Margo (John) Posey of Arlington, Texas and Dia Lawson of Savannah, Georgia; nieces, Mercedes Posey, Nadia and Olyvia Lawson; nephew, Jesse Lawson of Savannah, Georgia; 3 grandchildren, Mya, Miranda and Justin Bailey of San Antonio, Texas.    Condolences may be sent to 939 Amelia Ave...