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Gloria Hunt Ross
Oct 16, 2026
Forever Loved, Forever Remembered
With heavy hearts, we celebrate the life and cherish the memory of Gloria Hunt Ross, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend whose love and presence touched the lives of so many.
Born on May 29, 1948, to Walter Hunt and Lila Mae Bivins, she was a woman of strength, dedication, and love. Throughout her life, she demonstrated...
Antoinette R. Jones
Oct 16, 2026
Antoinette “Netta” Renee Jones, age 54, of Kent, Ohio, passed away suddenly on October 16, 2026, in Kent, Ohio.Antoinette was born on November 19, 1971, in Ravenna, Ohio, to Willie Lewis Johnson and Patricia Ann Jones.
Antoinette was a hard worker who loved her family deeply and spending time with her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt,...
Beth A. Isaiah
Oct 11, 2026
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Beth Ann Isaiah
June 3, 1974 – October 11, 2026
With hearts full of love and cherished memories, we celebrate the life of Beth Ann Isaiah, who entered eternal rest on October 11, 2026, at the age of 52.
Beth was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, aunt, and friend whose life touched countless people. She was known...
Tivoli L. Smith
Oct 9, 2026
Tivoli L. Smith was the widow of Pastor Bell Smith, Pastor Emeritus of Mt. Lebanon Church, mother of two daughters, two grandchildren, two great-grandsons, and a resident of the city of Akron. Tivoli was a devout Christian and a loyal and devoted member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday School teacher, president of the Missionary...
Christopher Allen Duck, Sr.
Oct 9, 2026
Christopher Allen Duck, Sr. was born September 12, 1968, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, to Dorothy Brewer, Raymond Duck, and Roosevelt Jackson. On Friday, October 9, 2026, at the age of 58, he departed this life at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and Southside brothers.
Chris was raised on the Southeast side of Canton, Ohio, affectionately known as the...
Reginald Watson
Oct 8, 2026
Reginald Watson was born February 2, 1949, in Akron, Ohio to the late Julius and Josephine Watson. Thursday, October 8, 2026, he was called to his ETERNAL HOME of rest at the blessed age of 77.
He confessed Christ at an early age. Reginald served in the United States Army as a chef. He was employed by BF Goodrich for many...
Oscar J. Tates
Oct 8, 2026
Oscar Tates, 78, of 382 Howe St., Akron, Ohio, transitioned into eternal life on October 8, 2026, from complications of a short-term illness.
Oscar was born October 1, 1948, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Gertude Tates and Oscar Dutton. He moved to Pennsylvania in 1966 and then later moved to Ohio where he resided for over 20 years.
Oscar retired from...
Louise Mitchell
Oct 8, 2026
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF
LOUISE MITCHELL
Louise Mitchell, affectionately called Momma-Lou, went peacefully to her heavenly home surrounded by her loving family on October 8, 2026, at the age of 99.
Louise Mitchell was born September 7, 1927, to the late Floyd and Ollie Mae Traylor in Ozark, Alabama. She accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Mariah Baptist Church in Clopton,...
Renee Keyes
Oct 7, 2026
In Loving Memory
Renee Keyes, age 59, was born in Akron, Ohio, to Charlene Keyes-Mirza and the late Robert Perdue, Sr. A lifelong resident of Akron, Renee built a life filled with love, laughter, faith, and cherished relationships.
Renee attended Innes Junior High School and graduated from Kenmore High School, where her vibrant personality and school spirit shone brightly as a cheerleader...
Carolyn C. Barker
Oct 6, 2026
The family of Carolyn C McGowan Barker is deeply saddened to announce her passing on October 6, 2026. She was born on March 16,1948 in Akron to Rufus McGowan and Odessa Flowers. She graduated from The John R Buchtel High in 1966. Later she went to x-ray school at St Thomas Hospital. She worked at St Thomas for 20 years...
