Obituaries

Apr 13, 2020

Mr. Jesse Clark Jr., started life in Jackson County, Arkansas in the city of Shoffner on a late Saturday afternoon on the twentieth day of January in 1945. He was the second son and third child born to the late Cleopatra and Jesse Halcome Clark Sr.

In 1957, the Clark family left from the deep depression of...

Apr 13, 2020

Clarine Jones, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on April 13, 2020.  She was born September 6, 1925 in Rienzi, Mississippi to the late Fletcher and Julia Patterson. Clarine is the last of 16 children.

Preceded in death by husband Lester M. Jones Sr.; son, Lester M. Jones Jr.; granddaughter, Calanda Jones; grandson, Jerry ...

Apr 13, 2020

Gaynell Lewis went home to be with her heavenly Father April 13, 2020 at the age of 80. She was born in Opelika, Alabama to Charlie Adkins and Cecilia Davis Adkins.

At an early age, Gaynell gave her life to Christ and throughout her life, she served as faithful missionary, Deaconess, Mother of the church, choir member,...

Apr 12, 2020

Francine McClain, 65, passed away on April 12, 2020. She was born on February 14, 1955 in Akron, Ohio to Ida Hill and W.C McClain. Francine dedicated her life to helping others. She worked in the health care field for many years.  Francine is proceeded in death by Ida Hill (mother), W.C McClain (father), Donald McClain (brother), Mary, Katie,...

Apr 11, 2020

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

Apr 10, 2020

Annie Rose Roberson (Holcombe) went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, April 10, 2020. Annie was born on January 29, 1951 in Repton, Alabama. She was a resident of Akron, Ohio for over fifty years. She is preceded in death by parents, Mary L. Roberson-Bell and Chester Field-Roberson; stepfather, John D. Bell; grandparents, Rev. Samuel and...

Apr 8, 2020

Norman Fears entered this world on April 1, 1946 in Akron, OH and on April 8, 2020, God called Norman home to his eternal resting place.  He received his education through the Akron Public School system and was a graduate of Akron South High School.  He was a devoted member of Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church and was employed at...

Apr 7, 2020

Clarence Thomas, age 44,  went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2020.   Clarence was born in Canton, Ohio on May 20, 1975 to Essie (Thomas) Freeman and the late Clarence Thomas Sr.  He was a 1994 graduate of Timken Sr. High School and attended Stark State College where he successfully made the Dean's List numerous times.  Clarence...

Apr 6, 2020

Valerie Louise (Evans) Spruill was born February 14,1952 to to late Sheal and Christine Jackson in Akron,Ohio. She went home to be with the Lord on April, 6, 2020.She was educated in Akron Public schools, graduating from East High School. Valerie attended The University Of Akron and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after 34 years of service.Valerie...

Apr 6, 2020

Linda K. Taylor-Sommerville went home to be with the LORD on the 6 of April 2020 after a short illness. She passed away at her residence where her daughter Pola Taylor (PJ) and her granddaughters Dashawna and Brandona cared for her. Linda attended East High School in Akron, Ohio. While at EHS, Linda played the violin in the orchestra....

Apr 5, 2020

Elnora Dorsey, at the blessed age of 81, went home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2020, following an extended illness. Mother Dorsey was a faithful member of Unity Holiness Ministries where she served as a Sunday School teacher and on the Mother's Board. She was loved by many and a mother to all she knew. Preceded in...

Apr 5, 2020

Ola was born in Patsburg, AL on September 3, 1936.  She was the first child born to parents Earsie Pitts and Jessie Holly (both deceased).

She grew up and attended high school in Crenshaw County, Alabama where she developed the joy for singing in the church, collecting ceramic dolls and turning into the beautiful, kind, talkative person...

Apr 4, 2020

Coila A. Nation, 54, 2020, gained her heavenly wings on April 4, 2020. She was a life time resident of Akron, OH.  Preceded in death by parents, Earnest and Georgia Watson, Sr., son, Charlie Nation, Jr. and brother, Johnnie Lee, she leaves to cherish her memory, son, Quentin Watson; brothers, Earnest Watson, Jr. (Daphne Walker), Milo, Sidean, Herbert, Terry...

Apr 3, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for THEA R. HARRIS-PARKER. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 31, 2020

Samella Keys, passed away March 31, 2020 at the blessed age of 91.

Condolences may be sent to 2113 Bigelow St. Akron, OH 44314.

Mar 30, 2020

Lindsay Mertemo Hamilton Sr. (Ricochet), 94, died of natural causes on March 30, 2020, in Akron, Ohio. He was a long time resident of East Orange, New Jersey until January 2018. Lindsay was born on October 29, 1925, in Belize City, Belize to the parents of Alfred Alexander Hamilton Sr. and Edith Sophia (Pipersburgh) Hamilton of Belize City, Belize. In...

Mar 29, 2020

Gwendolyn Wheeler, 58, departed her heavenly home on Sunday, March 29, 2020. She was born in Akron, Ohio on February 28, 1962 to Hattie Walton and John Harper, Sr.. She is preceded in death by her father, John Harper, Sr.; step father, Jesse Walton, Jr.; and son, Robert Langston. She leaves to cherish her loving memory mother, Hattie Walton;...

Mar 27, 2020

Angela D. Boddy, 54, passed away on March 27, 2020. She was born in Augusta, Georgia on May 20, 1965 to Shirley Kimbrough. Angela was raised by Easter and Frank Lawrence and she came to Akron in 1965. She was employed at Kandy Kane Day Care for 10 year from 1992-2002. She then went to work for Akron Public...

Mar 26, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for EDWARD CHARLES HOPKINS. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 26, 2020

Anton D. "Tony" Milini, age 60 was called home to his resting place on Thursday, March 26, 2020.  "He fought a good fight, he has finished his course, he kept the faith ; there is laid up for him a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, shall give him on that day".

Tony was born on February...