Obituaries

Sep 4, 2019

Lavel Love Sweet "34" passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. He was born on October 19, 1984 to Sarah Sweet and Faron Robinson in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Kenmore High School in 2003. He worked for the city of Akron, and then returned into truck driving with Western Express and Trans AM. Lavel enjoyed watching wrestling, listening...

Sep 1, 2019

Cheri Denise Gregory, 62, departed this life on September 1, 2019.

Condolences may be sent to 289 Noble Ave., Akron, OH 44320.

Sep 1, 2019

OBITUARY PENDING

Aug 30, 2019

Pastor Thelma R. Hatchett,  age 80 of Canton, Ohio transitioned from this life on August 30, 2019.   She was a true servant of the Lord. Pastor Thelma R. Hatchett was true to her calling and served with compassion and grace.  She was an amazing daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend.  You always knew when she entered a room...

Aug 29, 2019

George D. Bowens was born on January 27, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to George and Bea Bowens. He attended Bryan Elementary, West Junior High and South High School, where he ran track, played football and basketball, and was also the class president of South High School class of 1966. After high school he went to work for Goodyear Aerospace...

Aug 27, 2019

Jewell M. Lewis, went home to be with the Lord on August 27, 2019 at the blessed age of 91.  She was born May 21, 1928 in Seney Polk County, GA to the late James and Elzora Mitchell. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church for 50 years and...

Aug 22, 2019

Lillian Phinnessee, 62, departed this life on August 22, 2019. She was born in Akron, Ohio and has been a resident of the community for 63 years. She graduated from Central-Hower in 1977. She is preceded in death by her parents James T. and Sarah E. Phinnessee; sister, Renee Phinnessee; and brother James T. Phinnessee Jr. She leaves to...

Aug 21, 2019

Charles "Chico" Minson of Akron Ohio passed away on August 21, 2019 at the blessed  age of 84

He was born on July 4, 1939 in El Mira, New York

Charles retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber and Summit MRDD and  was an avid basketball and pool player and he loved restoring classic Jaguars as...

Aug 21, 2019

Mrs. Mary L. (Johnson) Dunn entered into this life in Lowndes County, Alabama, on June 17, 1936. Our Beloved Auntie Mary earned her wings on August 21, 2019.

Mary graduated from Brighton High in Brighton, Ala. and moved to the Akron community in 1957. Mary was joined in Holy Matrimony to Henry Dunn on October 31st, 1959....

Aug 21, 2019

Mary Lee Townsely Moody was born September 7, 1953 in Paducah, Kentucky to the union of the late John D. Townsley and Ora Lee Townsley.  Mary graduated from McKinley High School in 1972.  She then found an interest in the skin, hair, and nail care business which landed her at Gerber Beauty College in 1982.  Mary showed no signs...

Aug 21, 2019

Mamie (Willis) Irvin was born May 21, 1927 in Hale County, Alabama the 11th of 18 children of James and Mamie Nash Willis Sr. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Gallion, Alabama.  Later as an adult, she was baptized in Jesus Name at Bethel Pentecostal Church in London, Ohio,...

Aug 21, 2019

Gladys (Foster) Campbell, 100, was the second child of Georgia and Joseph Foster on May 22, 1919 in Macon, Georgia. She was married to Orlander "Buster" Campbell which produced 3 girls, Donna, Aleta (Deta), and Sherry. She worked as a store window decorator at Humerous Stores on south Main street in Akron, while rearing 3 girls. She is preceded...

Aug 20, 2019

Jovona "Jody"  Tuck received her heavenly wings Tuesday, August 20, 2019.  Jody was born on June 24, 1959 in Canton, Ohio to Ernestine (Brown) Tuck  and the late Vernon Tuck, Sr. Jody was raised in Canton and attended Canton City Schools. She graduated from Canton McKinley Senior High school in 1977.  That same year she moved to Columbus ,...

Aug 20, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for NATHANIEL MICHAEL STOKES, JR.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 19, 2019

PRESTON LAWRENCE  Devante'WADE

On Thursday February 4th 1993, the world was blessed with a  gift in person of Preston Lawrence Devante' Wade.

Preston was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was raised by his loving mother Bernadine Wade and Larry Wade Sr. in Canton, Ohio.  Preston was the 7th of 9 children however from birth ,  ...

Aug 18, 2019

Betty J. (Powell) Manley Jones was born to Joe and Clara Powell on November 7, 1941 and was a lifetime resident of the Akron community. Betty was a graduate of East High School. After graduation she worked as a librarian in the public schools. In 1973 she was employed by Babcock & Wilcox and later at Sumner Nursing Home...

Aug 17, 2019

LeMontee R. Stevenson, affectionately known as "Montee" was born December 21, 1999.  At the age of 19, he was greeted in the sky by his beloved big brother LeMichael, and he crossed over into his eternal rest with the Lord due to a tragic event on August 17, 2019.

Condolences may be sent to 640 Arden Place,...

Aug 14, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for TION J. ANTHONY "JAHON BOSWELL". We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 14, 2019

BETTY ANN MITCHELL ("Bam") Betty Ann Mitchell, affectionately known as "Bam", departed this earthly life August 14, 2019 at the blessed age of 73, and She will be greatly missed.

Condolences may be sent to 1101 Himmelright Blvd., Akron, OH 44320. In lieu of flowers, the family requests planters.

Aug 14, 2019

Frances C. Lee entered into eternal rest with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.  She was born on April 24, 1935, in Beckley, West Virginia to late parents of Minnie and Professor Benjamin T. Clark, Sr.   She surrendered her life to God at an early age, was baptized in Jesus name, and was a...