Obituaries

Dec 16, 2020

Rosella "Peggy" Terrell passed away on December 16, 2020. She was born on August 15, 1950 in Akron, Ohio. She was a devoted member of the New Covenant Grace Church. She worked as a bar hostess throughout the Akron Community for 30 years retiring in 2001. She is preceded in death by her parents, L.W. and Ruby Mae Clark....

Dec 15, 2020

Kenneth Artnez Richardson passed away suddenly on December 15, 2020. He was born in Mobile, Alabama on March 17, 1960. He was preceded in death by  his mother Dorothy Richardson. However he was raised and loved by his aunt Carolyn Jones in Akron, OH. He leaves to cherish his loving and devoted wife of 25 years Tammy Richardson; daughters,...

Dec 15, 2020

Willie J. Culler, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on December 15, 2020.  Born on November 14, 1944 to the late Jimmie Lee and Arlune Culler Sr.

Willie will be fondly remembered by his family and friends as a loving    father, always bringing joy and laughter, generously helping others, asking for nothing in return. ...

Dec 13, 2020

Anthony Wayne Sams, Sr., affectionately known to many as Tony, Pops or Unc was born on April 3, 1959 to Robert and Delois Sams in Akron, Ohio. He was suddenly taken away from his family and those who loved him on December 13, 2020. Pops was an Akron native. He attended North and East High Schools and graduated in...

Dec 13, 2020

Rejá Marie Sistrunk, a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend passed away at age 29.

Rejá was born February 15, 1991 in Canton, Ohio to Reginald Sistrunk I and Eljoree Wise.

She graduated from McKinley Senior High School a year early with her son Ja'Marcus cheering her on.  After graduation, she attended Stark State College...

Dec 13, 2020

Tyrone Rory Johnson, age 72, made his transition on Sunday, December 13, 2020 in Cleveland Clinic after a brief illness.  He was born on January 21, 1948 in Massillon, Ohio to the union of the late Johnnie and Lillian (nee. Joiner) Johnson.

Tyrone was educated in the Massillon City School District, graduating from Washington High School, where...

Dec 12, 2020

Rhonda G. Sherman, a loving mother passed away at age 64 on December 12, 2020. Rhonda was born April 6, 1956 to the late Jeannette (Edwards) Reed and Kenneth Reed.  She was preceded in death by her parents Jeanette and Kenneth Reed along with her son Ronnell Reed. She is survived by her children RaShaan Reed and Troy Sherman...

Dec 12, 2020

Pamela Annette Terrell passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family after a short illness. Pam was born on July 17, 1956 in Akron Ohio to Geraldine Terrell and the late Wilbur Terrell. She was a 1974 graduate of South High School where she was a cheerleader. Pam was an outgoing person who loved keeping up with former...

Dec 12, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for WILLIE MAE NASH. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 11, 2020

Karen King passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020, at the age of 62. She was born on July 27, 1958, and raised by Jethro and Pauling King, Karen graduated from Copley High Schools and lived in Akron most of her life. Karen dedicated 47 years as a volunteer for Akron Children's Hospital and she attended St. Ashworth Temple...

Dec 9, 2020

Jamila Samara Miller, age 1, went home to be with the Lord December 9, 2020.  Jamila was born on February 2, 2019 in Canton, Ohio to her parents Diamond Keaton and David Miller

Jamila leaves to cherish her memories to her parents; her siblings, Kaiden Newell, LaVeyah Miller, David Miller, and Karma Miller; grandparents, Maria Trent, Fannie...

Dec 9, 2020

Herbert Hoover Sutton, Sr. "Dave"

Herbert Hoover Sutton, Sr., affectionately known as "Dave" to family and friends was called to his home of eternal rest on December 9, 2020.  He was born May 9, 1932 in Columbiana, AL.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lilly Swayer Sutton, father, George Sutton; sisters,  Ida and...

Dec 6, 2020

Pastor L.C. Cleveland was born July 2, 1932, in Centerville, Alabama, to the parentage of  Nick and Mattie Lee Cleveland of Brent Alabama.  He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ, Canton Ohio in 1969. He was employed at Quality Casting Inc. Orrville, Ohio for 42 year. Pastor Cleveland's earthly life...

Dec 5, 2020

The sunset on Mary E. Wright (Mae) on December 5, 2020. Mae was born on May 22, 1939 in Meridian, Mississippi to General and Mamie Robinson.

Mae was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend who manifested goodness and kindness. Her love of caring for others made her days full of joy, peace and happiness. Always being...

Dec 5, 2020

Solomon J.L. Cooks Sr. went home to be with the Lord on December 5th 2020 at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. He was born to Annie (Clanton) Cooks and Humphrey Cooks on April 6th 1925 in Shorter, Alabama. He was a  member of the S.E. Church of Christ since 1951 and some of his many responsibilities included: Deacon, Assistant...

Dec 3, 2020

Eldora L. Grandison-Martinez was called Home on December 3rd, 2020.  She was born in Akron, Ohio to Mary Lee and the late Richard Grandison, Jr.  Eldora attended John R. Buchtel High School and she also attended the University of Akron before she later graduated from Brown Mackie College.

Eldora was a lifetime member of Mt. Haven Missionary...

Dec 2, 2020

Christopher L. Kane, 31, passed away on December 2, 2020. He was born in Akron, Ohio to Mary Ann Kane. He was a member of East Market Street Church of God. Chris was very talented he loved to draw, write and also make art. He loved to spend time with his family. His sons, nieces, nephews were his world....

Dec 2, 2020

Gene Webb was born to John Henry Webb and Avilee Webb on October 28, 1944 in Clemson, South Carolina.  Gene was called home on December 2, 2020.  He is preceded in death by parents: John Henry Webb & Avilee Webb; sister Helen Jackson; brothers Jimmy Webb, and Larry Webb.

He graduated from Barberton High School in 1962. ...

Dec 1, 2020

Raphiel Carter Jr., age 75, went home to glory  on December 1, 2020. He was born May 19, 1945 to the late Raphiel Carter Sr. and Rosie Carter.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers George, Paul, Silas, and Willie Carter, as well as a sister Martha Harvey.

Raphiel...

Nov 30, 2020

Donald "Donny" Carl Oliver , 53, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord November 30, 2020. Donny was born March 13, 1967, an Akron native who attended Buchtel High School (1986). He pursued a career in truck driving mainly because of his love for traveling. Donny was a truck driver for over 23 years and was employed...