Obituaries

May 12, 2017

Catherine "Kitty" Walters, went home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2017. She was born on February 10, 1953 to the late Rosa Davis- Walters. She attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from East High School in 1971.Kitty united with Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in 1995. She was a faithful choir member "Voices of Galilee" also serving...

May 12, 2017

Beverly Ann Gainer, age 65 departed this life on Friday May 12, 2017 after a brief illness with her mother Margaret, brother Doug, sister Cherie, brother-in-law Maurice, niece Janese, sister/best friend Chris Smith and other close friends and family members Mary/Henry Ash, Odette Martin, Tom Mathis, and Carrilyn Long by her side. Beverly was born August 22, 1951 in...

May 10, 2017

Thad Mattox,  Jr. transition to his heavenly home on May 10th2017 at the Mercy Medical Center.  Born to Thad Mattox Sr. and Sebell  (Faust)Mattox in Carlton, Georgia on April 21st , 1930.Thad will be remembered for his sense of humor quick wit and love of children. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Dorothy Jane Mattox, and step-sons Dennis...

May 9, 2017

Stacy Da'Shaan Parker, 27, departed this life on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Stacey was born on June 28, 1989 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Jeri Williams and Steven Parker. Stacey grew up in Barberton, Akron and attended Barberton and Akron Public Schools. He was employed at Walmart. Stacy was an avid sports fan. He particularly loved the CAVS and Lebron...

May 9, 2017

Hattie Lee Roper, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2017.   She was preceded in death by her parents Willie Cleveland and Hattie Howell; her four siblings; beloved mother in law and father n law Annie D. and Earnest Roper; son, Theodore L Roper, Sr.; and grandson, David D. Roper. What can one say...

May 8, 2017

Mary Jane Strachan, age 83, went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2017 after a brief illness.  She was born February 25, 1934 to the late Willie L. Mackey, Sr. and Catherine Mackey.  Mary was a retiree from the Timken Company.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband...

May 6, 2017

Maggie Lena Jones departed this world suddenly on May 6, 2017 at Akron General Medical Center surrounded by her family. Maggie was born December 13, 1938 in Akron, Ohio to the late John (Daddy Jack) and (Mom) Ruth Daniel. Maggie attended Akron Public Schools, and was a lifetime resident of Akron. Maggie made friends wherever she went with her...

May 5, 2017

Loukisha "Kisha" Bradley May 5, 2017 "Kisha" Loukisha Bradley smiled her last smile as she gracefully entered the eternal hereafter, after a hard fought battle with a brief illness.  She courageously entered the arms of Christ as she stepped across Salvation's Threshold.  Kisha was 43 years old.  She was born November 21, 1973, in Buffalo, New York to her...

May 4, 2017

Leroy Robinson, Jr. "Daddy Bud", age 91 went home to be with the Lord on May 4, 2017.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Susie and Leroy Robinson, Sr.; his wife, Elizabeth Robinson; brother, James Robinson; sisters, Elizabeth Singletary, Alice Baker, Lillian Brown; ; daughter, Mary (Jim) Robinson, Cecelia Robinson.  Leroy is survived by his children  Peggy...

May 4, 2017

Sharon J. Valentine, 62, passed away on May 4, 2017 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. She earned her platinum wings into the land of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born in Akron, Ohio on May 7, 1954 to William E. Valentine Jr. and Barbara J. Valentine. She attended Buchtel High School and graduated in...

May 4, 2017

Fritzee Alycia Yanosik, 73 of canton Ohio, decided that she had enough and peacefully slid into eternity to be with her late husband Ronald Yanosik, father Leroy Walker, mother Alice Walker, Brother Leroy Walker Jr., sister Judith Bozeman, Nephew Ricky Bozeman, Niece Kia Walker and Sister in-law Alma Owens. Fritz leaves her sister Ondra Walker (Baltimore MD) and brother...

May 1, 2017

William Mitchell II, (Billy), 69, departed this earthly life on May 1, 2017. He was a life time resident of the Akron community where he worked many years for the City of Akron in the Sanitation Department. William was a member of the Children of The I AM Church and a graduate of South High School class of 1965....

May 1, 2017

Kieondre J. Simmons-Russell " Teddy" went  home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2017. He attended Hills Temple Church and he was a 2015 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. He is preceded in death by his great grandparents, Bishop Kenny and Mother Catherine Simmons, Anna M. Russell-Taylor and Joe R. Russell, Bishop John B. and Rachel...

Apr 30, 2017

Dennis Dean Hooten, was born on October 13, 1954 in Massillon, Ohio.  He was the fourth of seven children born to Willie Lee and Ethel Mae Hooten.  He made his transition on Sunday April 30, 2017 in Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, Minnesota. He received his education in the Canton Public School system.  Growing up, he enjoyed sports but...

Apr 27, 2017

Ricki Lamar Reynolds was born in Canton, Ohio on March 16, 1947.  Ricki departed this earth on Apri 27, 2017.  Ricki loved his family and friends. He had a deep appreciation for art and jazz music. Ricki had a wonderful sense of humor. He was       preceded in death by his parents Charles S. and Anne Reynolds; brother, Charles S....

Apr 25, 2017

Aundrey Maurice Robinson was born March 5, 1974 in Pomona Valley, California to James Robinson and Dorothea Lee. He went home to be with the Lord April 25, 2017. He attended Ravenna High School where he participated in football and basketball. Dre lived in Akron, Ohio after a short stay in Ravenna. He worked in a janitorial service in...

Apr 25, 2017

Saundra Jean House Robinson Jackson was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 28, 1940 to Joe and Jamesetta McCord House. She attended Louisville Public Schools until the 8th grade when she relocated with her family to Cleveland Ohio.  Saundra graduated second in her class from East Technical High School in 1957 where she participated as a varsity cheerleader and...

Apr 24, 2017

Cheryl Lee Moore, 59, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 24th2017. Cheryl was born in Akron, OH on December 24th 1957 to the late Percy L. Bady and Mollie C. Bady (Prentice).Cheryl graduated from St. Vincent - St. Mary High School in June 1976. She met and married the love of her...

Apr 24, 2017

Mary Frances Love was born on November 28, 1925 to Joseph and Elsie Small in the city of Clarksville, Virginia. She had 5 siblings they are all deceased. Mary worked for the Extention Service where she taught nutrition and cooking classes for young mothers and families. Mary was very well loved by everyone in the south Barberton community. She...

Apr 19, 2017

Deborah L. Flowers was born July 21, 1949 to the late Marka and Antonia Flowers. Growing up she attended Antioch Baptist Church with her mother under the leadership of Pastor Henderson. In later yeas Deborah attended Grace Christian Fellowship. As a child Deborah spent a lot of time in Aultman, Ohio running through her grandfathers garden. She would later...