Obituaries

Karla Harris

Mar 13, 2013

Karla Harris, 62, passed away unexpectedly March 13, 2013.  She was a lifetime resident of this community. Preceded in death by both parents, Isham and Kathyrn Harris.  Karla leaves to cherish her memory, daughter, Kimberly Twitty; grandson DeShawndre Twitty, both of Akron, OH.; sisters, Victoria Harris of Cleveland, OH and Marla Manning of Chicago, ILL; brothers, Leonard Manning of Chicago,...

James Hill Iii

Dec 31, 1969

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

Felecia Diane Norwood

Sep 5, 1953

Felecia Diane Norwood departed this life on February 28, 2018 at  Astoria Nursing Home.  She was born in Canton Ohio to Wilburn Wallace and Johnnie Mae Henderson on September 5, 1953.  She was a resident of Canton for over 60 years.  She attended and graduated from Timken High School.  In later years she was a certified nurses assistant in...

Geneva Barker-King

Dec 18, 1945

Geneva Barker-King went home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2017 at the age of 71. She was born in Akron, Ohio on December 18, 1945 to her parents. She was a lifetime resident of this community. She is preceded in death by her parents. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Kenneth King; son, Johnathan...

Jack L Marsh

Mar 18, 1934

Jack L. Marsh was born in Akron, Ohio on March 17,1934. He made his transition from his earthly home to his eternal home on Sunday June 18, 2017 in the care of Wyant Woods Care Center. He was a lifetime resident of Akron, attending East High School, a veteran of the US Army and was employed for many years...

Minnie Mitchell

Jun 26, 1922

Minnie Mitchell was born June 26, 1922 in Atlanta, GA to the late Phelix and Nellie Peters. At a young age the family relocated to Akron, Ohio where she was raised and resided all her life.  In 1943 she was united in marriage to the late Charles Mitchell Sr. To this union were born four beautiful children William II,...

Ruby Mae Woods

Ruby Mae Dennis Woods, a woman whose heart knew no bounds and whose family was her greatest joy, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, in Toledo, Ohio—born on January 31, 1937, in Minter, Alabama, a small town outside of Selma. She was the daughter of Tommie and Lueida Nickles Dennis. Growing up in a bustling household, Ruby was...

Robert Lee Edwards, Sr.

Robert Lee Edwards, Sr., age 81, passed away peacefully in Macedonia, Ohio, on August 3, 2024. Born on July 25, 1943, in Birmingham, Alabama, Robert was the beloved second son of the late Lizzie Edwards (Hill) and Johnnie Edwards Sr. Raised in Birmingham and later in Cleveland, Ohio, by his grandparents and parents, Robert's life was deeply rooted in...

Taylor Dezlarai Robinson

Taylor Dezlarai Robinson, also known as  "Bear," "Boo Boo," or "Tay Tay" was born  January 28, 1994 in Akron, Ohio to Carmilla Robinson  amd Winslow Sanders, Jr. Taylor was  a "busy bee". She volunteered as an office worker at Kenmore High School; and played volleyball, softball, track; and lettered 2 years in a row in football.  She studied early childhood...