Obituaries

Nov 25, 2019

Telah Matthew Watson, 24, departed this earthly life on November 25, 2019. He was A lifetime resident of Akron.

Nov 24, 2019

Eddie D. Lewis lll, 46, passed away on November 24, 2019.

Condolences may be sent to 546 N. Walnut St. Ravenna Ohio 44266 .

Nov 24, 2019

Laymond J. Jackson, 65, beloved son, best friend and loving father, gained his heavenly wings November 24, 2019. He attended South High School, was an avid sports lover and a Diehard Browns fan.  He was a sharp dresser, never met a hat he didn't love and was care free and kind hearted. He retired from Meyer Tire Co.  Preceded...

Nov 16, 2019

Dannikia C. Davis (Dannie) went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 16, 2019.

Dannie was born on April 29, 1981 to Daniel and Cherylalyn Davis and grew up in Akron.  After graduating from Central High, she attended the University of Akron earning her BA in Family and Consumer Science and Master of Science in...

Nov 16, 2019

Deacon John E. Dorsey, 87, passed away on November 16, 2019. Deacon John was born on December 27, 1931 in Americus, Georgia to the late Jessie and Sallie Dorsey, Sr. He was a member of Unity Holiness Church of God in Christ where he was an active Deacon. He was also a member of the UAW Local #420 and...

Nov 15, 2019

Donna Lynn Hill- Moore, age 59, departed this life on November 15, 2019.  She was born on November 30, 1959 to the late DeLee Hill and Zebedee Freeman.

Donna was  a proud veteran of the United States Armed Forces where she earned achievements as a marksman and an airborne  soldier.  She also earned degrees from Stark State...

Nov 15, 2019

Auletti DeLane Brown Sr. departed this life peacefully on November 15, 2019.  He was born on October 12, 1956 to the late Lawrence Brown Sr. and Marva jean Lewis Chambers.

Auletti attended Canton City Schools for four years, where he was a proud leader of the Canton McKinley Band, serving as the lead drummer.  He accepted Christ...

Nov 13, 2019

Sandra Kaye (Davis) Hill, was born in Dover, Ohio, January 20, 1949. She was the fifth of six children born to the late Charles and Mattie L. Davis. Accepting Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at an early age. Sandra was baptized at the First Baptist Church, Dover, Ohio under the pastorate of Rev.Laswell. She sang in the children's...

Nov 11, 2019

Charlie Randolph Nation, Jr., 31,  was born April 19, 1988 to Coila and Charlie Nation, Sr. in Akron, OH  where he remained a life time resident  until he departed this earthly life on  November  11, 2019.

Charlie attended Akron Public Schools. He was musically talented and made numerous videos.

Preceded in death by grandparents, Georgia...

Nov 10, 2019

Gladys Bozeman, 75, departed this earthly life on November 10, 2019, surrounded by her family.. She was born June 28, 1944 in Little "Rock, AR.  She attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from Hammel Actual Business School. Gladys retired from Kent State University after 30 years of dedicated service at the Dept. of Pan-African Studies as Admin. Assistant. She was...

Nov 8, 2019

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Sylvester McDaniel Jr. "SYL" passed away on November 8, 2019. He was a longtime resident of the Akron community. Syl retired from Akron Equipment and he was a member of Unity Holiness Ministries Church of God in Christ. He is preceded in death by his wife Gwen and two brothers, George and Fred...

Nov 7, 2019

Vesta Lee (Shelton) Moton was called to her eternal home the evening of November 7, 2019.  She was born April 14, 1927 in Centreville, AL to the late John Thomas and Belzie Shelton.  Better known to family and friends as "Sister", Vesta was a licensed cosmetologist, a tailored seamstress and loved cooking, gardening and traveling. She was preceded in death...

Nov 6, 2019

Gladys Marie Brown, (affectionately known as Guy), 89, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday November 6, 2019. She was born on January 15, 1930 in Ashland City, TN. She graduated from Townsend High in Winchester, TN and continued her education at Tennessee A & I, now known as Tennessee State University. She moved to Akron, OH in...

Nov 5, 2019

Annette L. Jones Parson began her earthly  life on December 20, 1962 in Akron, OH and went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2019.  A lifetime resident of the Akron, OH community, Annette was employed by Wright Tool Co. of Barberton, OH for over 28 years and was also a Real Estate Agent, licensed with Sanders Home...

Nov 5, 2019

Ola  Mae Thompson leaves to cherish her precious memory her children, Jessie Mae Thompson, Roosevelt Thompson, Shirley Ann Thompson, Elaine (Darrell) Frazier, Jacqueline Thompson, James K. (Janice) Thompson, and Sophia Gooden-Thompson.

Ola is also survived by her grandchildren, Lamar, Ciprian, Jaime, Cressenthia, Brandon, Chyna, David, Shekinah, Darshanette, Brian, Constance, Travis, Traveon, Odyssey, Odeysha and a host of...

Nov 2, 2019

Patricia C. Dubose, 68,  a lifetime resident of the Akron, OH community, gained her heavenly wings on November 2, 2019.

Condolences for the family may be sent to Rhoden Memorial Home.

Nov 2, 2019

Christine R. Cooper, 62, passed away on November 2, 2019. She was born on May 22, 1957 to Benjamin Summers and Patricia Stanford. She is preceded in death by her parents as well as her foster parents, George and Rosie Hightower; and brothers, Nikita Benson and Herbert Hamilton. She leaves to forever cherish her precious memory, loving husband Eric...

Nov 1, 2019

Mamie L. Herring was born November 2, 1929 in Midway, Alabama to the union of Reverend Willie Penick and Lottie (Robbins) Penick.  She accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Azure Baptist Church and upon moving to Akron, Ohio join Antioch Baptist Church.  After over 30 years at Antioch, she moved her membership to New Hope Baptist Church...

Nov 1, 2019

Dorothy Keyes, 76, passed away November 1, 2019. She retired at Arbors of Fairlawn and worked many years at Shadyrest nursing home. Preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, three sisters, and two sons. Dorothy is survived by daughters, Barbara and Connie Keyes (Esmond),and Glenda (John) Stevens; sons, Joey, Timothy, and Neil Keyes, sisters, Charlene Keyes-Mirza and Florence...

Oct 30, 2019

Lawrence Harvey, 64, went home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2019. He was born in Akron, Ohio. He was a Navy Veteran. Lawrence is preceded in death by parents Willie Lee and Margret Harvey; grandmother Genise Louise Williams; and daughter, Telisa Harvey. He is survived by wife, Patricia Harvey; sons, Quincy Harvey, Lawrence Christopher Munford, and...