Obituaries

Sep 10, 2018

Marian June (Newsome) Longshore, age 82, was peacefully called home by The Lord on Monday, September 10, 2018 at Akron General Hospital, following a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded and comforted by her loving family.

She was born to Mary K. (Starks) Newsome and WilliamNewsome in Canton, Ohio, on June 24, 1936. Marian was...

Sep 4, 2018

William E.  "Bill" Mabry Sr. passed away on September 4, 2018 at home.  Bill was born   September 10, 1937, in Magnolia, Ohio, to the late Lincoln, Sr.  and Johnnie Mae Mabry.        In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Johnny Mabry and great grandson Jeremiah Wilson.

Bill was the patriarch of the...

Sep 1, 2018

On Saturday, September 1, 2018,  Rev. Dr. Luther Charles Cooper made his peaceful transition from labor to reward at the age of 78. He was born on April 2, 1940 in Columbus, Mississippi to his parents, Flozell and Earlene Cooper. He served as the pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church for 42 years and recently became the founder and...

Aug 29, 2018

Helen Shelton, went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2018 at the precious age of 90. She was born on March 29, 1928 in Montgomery Alabama. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her mother, Hannah Sumpter and cousin, Betty Bargainer. She will forever be in the hearts of...

Aug 28, 2018

Devon (Bon Bons) L. M.  Pinkney Jr., was 21 years old when he    transitioned to be with the Lord Jesus Christ after a courageous   battle with cancer on August 28, 2018. Devon was born on February 27, 1997 to Devon Pinkney, Sr. and Tamika R. McCollum. Devon was baptized at an early age and recently re-dedicated his life back...

Aug 27, 2018

Renee M. Davis, 67, went home to be with the Lord on August 27, 2018. She was born in Akron, Ohio, to the late Hortense and John Davis Sr. She attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from East High School in 1969. She attended Business College. She worked as a secretary for the City of Akron, Ohio Bell, Cuyahoga...

Aug 27, 2018

On Monday, August 27, 2018 the Lord called home our beloved husband, son, father, brother, grandfather and friend. Jimmie Thomas II at the age of 52. He was born on April 19, 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio to his parents, Elsie and Jimmie Thomas. Jimmie was a member of Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon....

Aug 26, 2018

Justin Michael Thomas was born November 12, 1992 in Canton, Ohio.  He departed this life on August 26, 2018.  He is preceded in death by his grandparents Lillian and William Maxwell.  Justin leaves to cherish his memory his beloved son Justin Thomas;  mother, Lisa (Rodney) Bomar; father, Kevin (Francis) Thomas;  fiancée, Tasha Bulstrom Diano; (5) siblings, Trai Thomas, Chancen...

Aug 25, 2018

Willie Jr. Gardner, 72, passed away after an extended illness on August 25, 2018. He was born in Jasper, Alabama and was a long time member of the Akron community. He also was a U.S. Navy veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie Sr., and Izora Gardner; one brother and three sisters. He leaves to cherish...

Aug 24, 2018

Keisha Chardale Short, 37, earned her wings and transitioned to glory on Friday, August 24, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Keisha Chardale Short to the American Cancer Society by going to their website at www.cancer.org or call

(800) 227-2345 .

Aug 23, 2018

On Thursday, August 23, 2018 Georgia M. Wallace went home to be with the Lord at the age of 66, she was born on July 15, 1952 to her parents, George Parker and Ella Mae Brown. She was a member of Open Door Assembly Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, George Parker and Ella Mae Brown;...

Aug 22, 2018

Debra D. Smith, went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2018 at the age of 60. She will be missed by her family and friends. Condolences may be sent to 918 Reed Ave., Akron, Ohio 44306.

Aug 20, 2018

Alhmond Sherrick Ugene "Juice" Davis, age 27, passed away unexpectedly on  August 20, 2018 in Los Angeles California.

Alhmond affectionately known as "Juice", was born on December 29, 1990 in Canton, OH to Sesley H. Williams.  In his early years Juice had a passion for cars, he could name the make and model of any car he...

Aug 17, 2018

Willie Bush Sr. was born on April 4, 1927 in Noxbee County, Mississippi to the late Emmit and Luedella Bush. He passed away peacefully at home at the age of 91 on August 17, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Emma Bush; parents, Emmit and LueDella Bush; sisters, Martha Jane Jackson and Luella...

Aug 14, 2018

Gregory Smoot passed away on August 14, 2018. He was born on October 23, 1952 in Akron, Ohio after a courageous battle with cancer. Gregory passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and loved ones. Gregory graduated from Buchtel High School in 1972. Gregory was employed by the City Of Akron for a short term. Gregory was helpful to...

Aug 13, 2018

On Monday, August 13, 2018 Etta M. Barker went home to be with the Lord at the age of 80. She was born in Pinehill, Alabama to her parents, Isacc and Forence Mason on May 12, 1938. She is preceded in death by her parents, Isacc and Forence Mason; sons, Rodney and Reginald Barker; and her brother, Stanley Mason....

Aug 11, 2018

Raymond  L. Strain , affectionately known as "Baby Ray", age 64 departed this life on  Saturday, August 11, 2018 at his home with family.  Born April 13, 1954 at  Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio to the late Catherine E. and Raphael R. Strain.

He became a member of Bethel CME Church at a very young age.  He...

Aug 9, 2018

On August 9, 2018, Cleaster C. Hagler, went home to be with her Heavenly Father.  Born in Riceville, Tennessee on January 10, 1919 to the late Lee and Emma Cash. She was the District Missionary of the Ohio South Jurisdiction for 5 years under the leadership of Bishop Floyd E. Perry.  Mother Hagler had been a foster parent for...

Aug 7, 2018

Kenneth Barry Woods, went home to be with the Lord on August 7, 2018.  Kenneth was born on December 22, 1946 to the late Lois Cash and Charles Woods.  In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his stepfather, L.V. Cash; brothers, Lavander Cash, Stanley Cash; nephew, Curtis Andre Cash. Kenneth is survived by his children...

Aug 6, 2018

Celeste Beatrice Irvin was born August 21, 1953 in Tuscaloosa, AL, the fourth child of Mamie and the late Lenzo Irvin, Sr.  She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Beulah Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, AL.  Later as an adult, she was baptized at Bethel Pentecostal Church in London, OH.

Celeste was an active...