Obituaries

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...

Mar 24, 2020

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

Mar 24, 2020

Condolences may be sent to 3384 Prange Dr., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223.

Mar 24, 2020

Patrick N. Anderson also known as P.A., passed away on March 24, 2020 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Akron, Ohio on October 24, 1969 from the marriage union of the late Richard and Sadie Lee Smith-Anderson. At an early age he was baptized by the late pastor Frank Williams at Macedonia Baptist Church. He was very...

Mar 20, 2020

Lyn E. Fears, 65,a lifetime resident of the Akron, OH community, departed from this earthly life on March 20, 2020. Preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Mary Thornton, she leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Norman Fears; son, Tony Thornton; daughter, Ronda Rears; brother, Donald Thornton; sister, Mary Schuller (Lawrence); brother-in-law, Vernon Fears; sister-in-law, Karen Fears; granddaughter,...

Mar 19, 2020

Dawud Abdullah Siddiq (David Tyrone Brown) AKA "Puddin ," went home to be with the Lord on March, 19, 2020, surrounded by his wife and family.  He was born on January 5, 1956 to Father, Johnnie Brown (deceased) and mother, Carrie Brown, the fifth of seven children.

He was an active member of the Islamic Society where he taught...

Mar 19, 2020

Brenda Cheryl (Broy) Burch came into this world on August 23, 1952 in Tacoma, Washington to Arnethia and George L. Broy, Jr.  She transcended her earthly body on March 19, 2020.

Brenda graduated from McKinley High School in 1971 where she excelled in athletics, particularly track and field. Brenda was the definition of an avid lifelong Bulldog...

Mar 18, 2020

Ronald L. Gillespie, Sr. was born September 3, 1954 to the late Percy V. Sr. and Josephine Gillespie.

Ronald L. Gillespie affectionately known as "Skeet" was employed with Canton Health Care for over 35 years.

Skeet was a city champion for the Mighty Mite Climalene Phillies, where he was home run leader in the league. ...