Obituaries

Sep 23, 2018

Aleia Palmer, went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2018 at the age of 90. She was born on March 30, 1928 in Warwood, West Virginia. She was a member of St. John CME Church. She was also a member of the Democratic Club, Summit County Board of Elections for 55 years, NAACP, board member for...

Sep 22, 2018

Clifford Ricks, Jr., 71, passed away on September 22, 2018. Clifford was a life long resident of Akron at the time of his passing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Annie Margaret and Clifford Ricks. Sr. and Patricia Williams, mother of his eldest children. He is survived by Waunda Ricks, mother of his youngest children. He leaves...

Sep 20, 2018

Gwendolyn (Morris) Green, 67 joined her heavenly father on September 20, 2018.  Born to the late Olive M. (Latson) Morris and James Morris, Sr. on May 24, 1951. A lifetime resident of Akron, Ohio, she accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and became a proud graduate in the class of 1969 at South High School. Her family was...

Sep 20, 2018

Gerald Raymond Bowers lost his fight with in stage COPD. He passed away at home on September 20, 2018. He is survived by his wife and family.

Sep 14, 2018

Joseph "Joe" Ronald Lemon born December 25, 1921, died peacefully on September 14, 2018 at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights, Ohio.  He is the son of the late Moses and Anna Lemon.

Joe Lemon served with United States Military in the late 1930's that includes surviving the World War II from September 1, 1939 thru September 24,...

Sep 14, 2018

On September 14, 2018, Reverend Joseph Harkless made his peaceful transition from labor to reward at the age of 71.  He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on April 3, 1947 to the late Audrey M. Hopkins and the late Joseph T. Harkless.  He served as a Pastor of Mount Calvary Baptist Church of Massillon, Ohio for thirty one years,...

Sep 11, 2018

Willie C. Currie, age 69, went home to be with the Lord on  September 11, 2018. Willie is preceded in death by his parents Lettuce and Dave Currie, Sr. ; (2)brothers, Clarence and Willie C. Currie; (1) sister, Margaret Williams; (1) brother-in-law, Curtis Williams.  He leaves to cherish his precious memory  (2) brothers, Dave Currie, Jr. and Alphonso Currie;...

Sep 11, 2018

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

Sep 11, 2018

Our hearts were shattered when Brian Anthony Limoli was taken away from us unexpectedly on September 11, 2018. Born February 18, 1987 in Painesville Ohio to the parents of Jeanette Limoli, and Billy Tom Stewart. Brian moved to Canton Ohio in the 90's Brian attended Timken High School and later graduated. Brian was engaged to his fiancé Fanniecia Brewer...

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;...