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Margaret L Davis-Evans
May 14, 2026
Margaret Davis-Evans, also known as Safiyyah Muhammad, passed away on May 14, 2026, at the age of 84.
Born February 16, 1942, in Akron, Ohio, Margaret attended Akron public school. She was very talented with her drawings, which was passed down to her oldest son Harlan Davis. She also loved to sing and to sew. In her early 20's she married...
Messiah Ahmed Campbell
May 14, 2026
Messiah Ahmed Campbell was born on May 14, 2026, at Akron General Hospital. Though Messiah's time with us was brief, he brought immeasurable love and joy into our lives. His presence, though fleeting, left an indelible mark on all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Larry Garrett.
Messiah is deeply treasured and forever remembered by his parents,...
Derrick Felton
May 13, 2026
On February 13, 1958, Derrick Felton, affectionately called "Butch" entered this world to proud parents Thomas and Sandra Felton.
Derrick served in the National Guard after graduating from Central Howard High School. He worked at Russell Products for five years. He retired from JoAnn Fabrics after 25 years of faithful service in 2021.
He was a dedicated fan of the Cleveland Browns...
Margaret Henderson
May 11, 2026
Margaret Henderson, 93, was born on November 4, 1932 in Hollandale, MS to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ed and Carlene Jenkins. She relocated to Canton, OH. She was a hard-working mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She gave 17 yrs of service to Blairs in Downtown Canton. She also worked in the local Timken Mercy Hospital.
She was a great woman....
Armonie Davis
May 10, 2026
Armonie Dazhan-Anthonay Davis, known to many as "MINI", was born on November 24, 1997, i n Akron, Ohio. She is the 3rd child of 10 children born to Erika Davis. Armonie attended Woodridge High School. She was a beautiful, loving, free spirited, loving woman. Armonie loved to smile, that smile of hers would light up any room she walked in....
Bobbie May
May 10, 2026
Mrs. Bobbie May was born on March 5, 1944, in New Hebron, Mississippi, Simpson County, to the late Leslie Johnson and Mamie Johnson. She departed this life on May 10, 2026.She was educated in the Simpson County School District and graduated from New Hebron Attendance Center in Pinola, Mississippi.In her early years, Bobbie met and married the love of her...
Christy D. Wilkinson
May 9, 2026
Christy Dionne Wilkinson of Akron, OH, departed this world on May 9, 2026, after a courageous battle with end-stage kidney disease. She was born on November 25, 1971, in Clarksburg, WV to Mavis Hairston-Wilkinson and Mike (Mary) Cox. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Charles (Jeanette) Wilkinson, Harold Cox, and Katherine Jenkins Cox Shields. Aunts and uncles Donna...
Sandy Williams Jr.
May 8, 2026
Sandy Williams, Jr., “Sandman," 80, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Born in 1945 in Akron to Sandy Sr. and Mary Williams, he was their third child and eldest son. He lived on the East Side all of his life.
Deeply devoted to his family and friends, he looked out for and supported his siblings, extended...
Christine Ruggs
May 8, 2026
Christine Ruggs was born on April 9,1934, in Macon Georgia, to the late Charlie and MaeBerta Shoates. She was the fifth of eleven children and was lovingly raised in a large family filled with faith, strength, and resilience.
In 1950, Christine moved to Akron with her family, where she attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from East High School. On May...
Wilson Trevillion, Sr.
May 7, 2026
Wilson Trevillion, born on March 29, 1942, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026. Throughout his 84 years, Wilson lived a life marked by quiet dignity and steadfast dedication to the values he held dear.
While details of his professional and personal journey remain private, those who knew Wilson remember him as a figure of calm strength and unwavering resolve. His...
