Obituaries

Jul 26, 2019

Alonza Alexander, at the age of 95, still got down on his knees to say his daily prayers.He passed away quietly on July 26, 2019. He was born April 8, 1924 to the late Mary and Alonza Alexander Sr. in Crawford County, Georgia.

Alonza was a long time resident of Akron Ohio, he worked at Firestone (Bridgestone ...

Jul 23, 2019

Eloise Chatman answered the call of her Lord and Savior peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. She was born on October 29, 1943. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother she cherished her family and friends and loved spending time with them at amusement parks and family reunions. She also enjoyed playing bingo and cooking. Eloise was often the life...

Jul 23, 2019

Deacon Alcee Butler, Sr - Obituary

Alcee Butler, Sr., age 89, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, July 23, 2019 following a short illness.

Deacon Butler was born in Wesson, MS on August 16, 1929 to the union of the late Henderson Butler and Sarah Miller-Butler. He completed 12 years of...

Jul 23, 2019

Eddie took God's hand on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Eddie Williams Sr. was born on June 9, 1927 in Milledgeville, GA to the late Ruth Ross and Croft Williams. He graduated from high school in Milledgeville, GA and joined the Army, serving six years during the Korean War. Eddie then married the love of his life, Annie Laura and...

Jul 22, 2019

Lovie Lee Smith Jr. age 70 passed away July 22nd, 2019. He was born July 31st, 1948 in Clio Alabama to Orie Mae Smith and Lovie Lee Smith Sr.  In addition to his parents, Lovie Jr. was preceded in death by brothers Roy Smith, William Smith, sisters Ola Smith, Annie Eunice Smith and special friend Jimmie Lee Burks Sr. ...

Jul 20, 2019

Stewart Anthony Jones, 56, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 20 after a long illness.  His suffering is over and eternal life has now begun in the presence of God.

Stewart was a 1980 graduate of John. R. Buchtel High School.  He also attended and graduated from a security training program.

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Jul 19, 2019

Aaron D. Clopton passed away on July 19, 2019.

Condolences may be sent to 2213 6th St Akron, Ohio 44314.

Jul 19, 2019

Mrs. Alleavia "Boogie" Ivery (McTier) was born to the late Mr. Solomon McTier, Sr and Mrs. Lula McTier on August 3, 1938 in Montgomery, Alabama. After completing high school she moved to Detroit, Michigan. While in Detroit, Alleavia met and married the late Franklin Ivery, Sr. They then relocated to Akron, Ohio.She is preceded in death by her mother...

Jul 18, 2019

Charlie Mae Jones was born in Gasden, AL on February 24, 1944 the 3rd children born to Charles Sr. and Mary Beverly (Vinson).  On July 18, 2019, she was called to her home of eternal rest at the blessed age of 75.  She was Preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, Columbus and Adell Vinson; son, Tyron Jones; great...

Jul 18, 2019

William Felton Hall, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 18, 2019, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

William accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior at an early age.  He was born on October 20, 1944 in Canton, Ohio.  William attended Canton City Schools.  He was employed by the Timken Co....

Jul 18, 2019

Joel P. Wells, 31, departed this earthly life on July 18, 2019.  Joel was a lifetime resident of the Akron, OH community and was employed as a Trucking Co. manager.  To cherish his memory, he leaves, daughters, Breona, Zoey, Harlem, Pheonix and Heiress Wells, all of Akron; mother, Paulette Wells-Robinson (Paul) of Uniontown, OH; father, James Wells of Akron,...

Jul 16, 2019

Baby girl Talaya D. Webb-McCormick, 8 months, passed away on July 16, 2019. She was born on October 29, 2018 to Amari Webb and Terrance McCormick. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, brothers Terrance, Amir, Termonte and Omari; sisters, Shaterra, Treasure, Soraya and Amiyra; grandparents, Tracey (Darnel), Ugenda, Flora, and Pearl; and special aunt, Traynell. Condolences may be...

Jul 15, 2019

Adrianne (Ray) Auls, 62, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2019, surrounded by her loving family and was a lifetime resident of the Akron, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gloria and John Jones; sister, Angie and grandson, Brian Auls. To forever cherish her memory, she leaves, her husband of 44 years, Willie Auls; two children,...

Jul 14, 2019

William Henry "Fly" Fitzgerald was born on October 17, 1962. He peacefully transitioned to glory on July 14, 2019. William was preceded in death by his father, Henry Fitzgerald. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Remonia Fitzgerald; brothers, Barry (Tunya), Darnell, and David (Dionne); sister Annette; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins,...

Jul 13, 2019

Annie Pearl (Kindell) Randle  was born August 29, 1931 to the late John Kindell Sr. and Amanda Reeves-Kindell in Tuskegee, Alabama.  She attended elementary schools in the south. Annie married the late Johnny Lee Randle Sr. in 1947 and to that union six children were born. She moved to Canton, Ohio in 1952 where she raised all of her...

Jul 13, 2019

The Almighty God though His suffering and permissive will, has called another of His children to eternal glory. We, the members of her family bow our heads and say, "Lord Thy will be done." Muzette was born March 11th, 1925 in Statham, Georgia to the late Robert and Mary L. (Sims) Hunter. She left us on July 13th, 2019...

Jul 11, 2019

Claudette C. Coates was on July 27, 1935 and was called to her home of eternal rest on July 11, 2019 at the blessed age of 83. She was a life time resident of the Akron, OH community and attended Akron Public Schools.  She is reunited with her husband, Fendell Coates, Jr. and her daughter Claudine Coates and leaves...

Jul 11, 2019

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Jul 11, 2019

Mrs. Mae Bell Davenport was born on February 9, 1934, in Carlton, Georgia to Sebell and Thad Mattox.  She made her heavenly transition to be with the Lord on July 11, 2019 at 10:07 p.m.

Mae moved to Canton, Ohio in 1955 where she joined St. Mark Baptist Church.  She later joined True Light Christian Ministries  Well...

Jul 11, 2019

Annie Ruth Hall departed this life at the blessed age of 91 on July 11, 20129.

Condolences may be sent to 1024 Jefferson Ave., Akron, OH 44313.