Obituaries

Earl R. Kidd Iii "Butchie"

Apr 22, 2020

Earl R. Kidd III, 44, went home to be with the LORD on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Earl, affectionately called "Butchie"  was born on July 24, 1975 in Akron, Ohio to Earl and Joydie Kidd. He graduated from Copley High School and the University of Akron. He was employed by Dominion Energy.

Butch was preceded in death by...

Ervis Johnson "Bean"

Apr 21, 2020

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Gloria Dean Jackson "Deanie"

Apr 20, 2020

Soldier. Warrior. Ambassador. Matriarch.

Mrs. Gloria Dean "Deanie" Jackson, loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother,  great-grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend and most of all a warrior for the cause of Christ; entered this earthly place February 25, 1939, and peacefully made her transition on Monday April 20, 2020 in the comfort and care of Novant Health Medical Center...

Raynard Dotson, Jr.

Apr 19, 2020

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William James Clifford

Apr 17, 2020

William James Clifford, age 80, departed this life on April 17, 2020.  He was born unto the late Sam and Lailure Clifford. In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by (1) brother, J.V. Clifford and (4) sisters, Sammie Dawson, Jessie Mingo, Lillie Pearl and Evelyn Grafton.  He leaves to mourn his passing (3) sisters, Daisy Truitt,...

Rufus Jackson

Apr 17, 2020

Rufus Jackson passed away April 17, 2020.  He was born October 30, 1926 in Forkland, Alabama to the late Cato and Laura (Redrick) Jackson.  He served inWorld War II.  Rufus loved sports but baseball (Cleveland Indians) was his favorite. He worked at Republic Steel for over 40 years.  Rufus loved and was married for 60 years to the late...

Sarah Lue Taylor

Apr 17, 2020

Sarah Lue Taylor, 94, transitioned and gained her heavenly wings on April 17, 2020. Sarah was born April 9, 1926, to the late Amos and Essie McKenzie. Sarah was preceded in death by loving husband Howard Taylor, son Virgil A. Greer and daughter Mamie L. Blanks. She was loved and will be missed by children Ruby Johnson, Mack L....

Maria Clark-Harris

Apr 16, 2020

Maria Clark-Harris was born on August 3, 1965. She fought a long battle with cancer over the years. April 16, 2020 she was finally able to stop fighting. Maria went to Our Lady of The Elms which she absolutely loved! She also advanced her life at The University of Akron, studying business. Maria was preceded in death by her...

Mariah ("Marie Thorpe") Holiday

Apr 15, 2020

Mariah Holiday also known as Marie Thorpe, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 5, 2020. She was born on July 24, 1919 in Eufaula, Alabama to E. Holiday and Mariah Richardson. Mariah was a member of Greater Bethel Baptist Church in Akron. She is preceded in death by her father, E. Holiday and mother, Mariah...

Jesse Clark, Jr.

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...

Clarine Jones

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 ...

Gaynell Lewis

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,...

Francine Mcclain

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,...

Sarah Mitchell

Apr 11, 2020

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Annie Rose (Holcombe) Roberson

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...

Norman Fears

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...

Clarence Thomas

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...

Valerie Louise (Evans) Spruill

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...

Linda K. Taylor-Sommerville

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....

Elnora Dorsey

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...