Obituaries

Dec 5, 2013

Lonnie Wilson, 71, died on Thursday, December 5, 2013, after living for several years with diabetes and high blood pressure. Lonnie was born in Cairo, Illinois on June 17, 1942.  His parents, Albert J. and Alma Ruth Wilson brought him to Akron when he was a month old.  Lonnie was the second of their three children.  Lonnie attended North High...

Dec 4, 2013

Faye M. Calhoun was born April 8, 1952 in Akron, Ohio. She was a US Army veteran.  She was the second daughter of  Rebecca Calhoun and Homell Calhoun Sr.  Her two siblings were Romona Calhoun (preceded in death), Homell Calhoun Jr. and Paul Rodgers.  Faye was a graduate of the Akron Public School system.  She was an accomplished interior designer,...

Dec 3, 2013

Dec 2, 2013

Charles E. Neal Sr., 46, passed away December 2, 2013.  He was born in Houston County, AL. He is survived by his wife Christine Neal; sons, LaShawn, Dejuan, Ebben, Charles Jr.; daughters, Danielle, Jazmyn, Breonnah, Savannah, Alissia and Alexis; father Morgan Neal of Florida and mother Margie Neal of Akron; brothers, Chester, William and Bobby Neal; sisters, Penny Shropshire, Martha...

Dec 1, 2013

Helen B. Gaffney-Vinson, went home to be with the Lord on  December 1, 2013.  She was born on June 6, 1956 in Akron, Ohio.  She attended West High School. Helen enjoyed knitting, cooking and spending time with her grandkids.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mattie Gaffney. She leaves to cherish her memories, daughter, Monica Gaffney;...

Dec 1, 2013

Zola B. Brooks, 70, went home to be with the Lord December 1, 2013 at Akron General Medical Center. Born in Shreveport, LA she had lived all her life in Akron.  She had been employed as a Nursing Assistant and was a member of New Millennium Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her mother, Rev. Muriel Jackson, brother, Herman Jackson,...

Nov 30, 2013

On November 30, 2013 Arthur Ivey took a journey form earth into heaven at Akron City Hospital Palliative Care Center.  Arthur was born in Union Springs, AL. to the late George and Pauline Ivey.  He moved to Detroit, Michigan as a teen where he graduated from high school.  He returned to Montgomery, AL. for a few years before moving to...

Nov 24, 2013

Jennie Lorene (Jackson) Albright was the fourth of eleven children born to the late Robert and Johnnie Mae (Caldwell) Jackson of Talladega, Alabama, September 2, 1933.  Jennie made her transition from mortal to eternal life on November 24, 2013.  Jennie moved to Cleveland, OH where she met and married Alfred Morgan Albright, March 26, 1955 and March 26, 1996. Alfred...

Nov 24, 2013

Sgt. Shannon T. Fletcher passed away unexpectedly November 24, 2013.  He was loved by all who knew him.  He was a graduate of McKinley Senior High School and had attended Tiffin University and Arizona State University.  He served in the Army National Guard where he faithfully served his country.  He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Fletcher and...

Nov 22, 2013

Samuel Brown, 65, past away November 22, 2013 at Akron City Hospital.  Born in Barberton, OH, he was a lifetime resident of this community.  He was retired from the City of Akron, Recreation Dept.. Preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Shearl Brown; sons, Richard Brown of Akron, James Brown of Ft. Worth, TX; Teddy...

Nov 21, 2013

Robert Henry Bryant, 83, went home to be with the Lord November 21, 2013 at Akron General Medical Center.  Born in Lithonia, GA, he had lived most of his life in this community.  He was a US Army veteran, had been employed and was retired from BF Goodrich after 27 years of service and was a member of ST. Paul...

Nov 7, 2013

AK and Ban-lo Dupree Kerney, 36, departed this life on November 7, 2013.  He was a lifetime resident of this community.  He attended Buchtel High School, was a licensed plumber and most recently was employed at Gasoline Alley in Akron.  He loved football, cooking and had a beautiful smile that would brighten everyone's world who was around him.. Preceded in...

Oct 23, 2013

Chase Taylor Watson Age 15, was born August 26, 1998 in Alliance, Ohio to Antonio Watson and Robin Duke. Chase was a Freshman at Marlington High School and a member of the Football Team and Track Team.  He was an honor student and attended all honor classes.  He was an active member of Maranatha Church of God of Alliance.  He...

Oct 18, 2013

Roy Lee Coleman, 74, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Center with his wife by his side on October 18, 2013.  Roy was a retired Postal worker, newspaper deliverer for the Akron Beacon Journal and a veteran of the US Army.

Oct 14, 2013

Lorene W. Skipper, 82, passed away October 14, 2013 at Akron City Hospital.  She was a lifetime resident of this community.  She had been employed as an Intake worker at Jobs & Family Services.  She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church and  Mary Chapter #47 OES. She is survived by daughters, Michalene Skipper of Seville, OH, Zenobia Skipper...

Oct 10, 2013

Charles Solomon, 64, passed away October 10, 2013 at Akron General Medical Center.  He was a lifetime resident of this community.  He had been employed at Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. for 25 years and for the City of Akron. Preceded in death by his father Henry Solomon Sr.  He is survived by his children, Charles Jr. (Renee), Antonio, Dirk,...

Oct 10, 2013

TOGETHER AGAIN Vera Mae Coy, born May 26, 1934, passed away on October 10, 2013 in Canton, OH. She is preceded in death by her husband, Theodore V. Coy, Sr.  She leaves to Cherish  her memory, her daughters, Nora Bennett and Dolores Coy; sons, Theodore Coy and  Joe Coy; grandchildren, Jimmy Chelsi, Lisa McKitrick, John Coy; son-in-law, Steve Bennett and...

Oct 8, 2013

On Tuesday October 8th our beloved father, grandfather,Uncle and nephew, Timothy L. Foster of Akron Ohio, exhausted from a courageous fight with cancer, was welcomed in the loving arms of his mother. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Thelma Foster, brother Fred Jr., Marshall and Richard Foster.  He is survived by special friend  Carolyn Ellis, sons...

Oct 8, 2013

Jewell E. Breedlove, 89, passed away October 8, 2013.  She was a lifetime member of this community, former member of Second Baptist Church, entrepreneur of Smiling Heart Enterprise and author. Preceded in death by her parents Roscoe and Susie Johnson, husband,  Karl Breedlove, brothers, Charles, Roscoe Jr., Harold, William, Carl and James Johnson and sister, Lucy Mae Johnson, and granddaughter,...

Oct 7, 2013

Ivory C. Smith, Jr., "Smitty" was born on May 23, 1926 to Ivory and Zella Smith in Louisville, KY. His family moved to Canton, Ohio in 1928. Ivory married Iphagenia (Amilee) Williams on January 19, 1955.  He was a World War II Veteran in the United States Army. He also worked at Chrysler for 15 years as a mechanic.  Ivory...