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Juan E. Wilson
Jul 28, 2026
Juan Earnest Wilson was born July 29, 1964 in Ravenna, Ohio. He departed this life July 28, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He grew up in Akron, Ohio and graduated from North High School.
Juan loved the Lord and accepted Him as his personal Lord and Savior. He was a beloved son, father, brother, nephew, cousin and...
Robert H. Younge II
Jul 24, 2026
In Loving Memory of Robert Younge II
Robert Younge II peacefully departed this life in his sleep on Friday, July 24, 2026. Born on December 1, 1960, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania he spent 65 years defined by compassion for those he loves, persevering through life’s battles, and an unwavering commitment to provide wisdom.
Robert was born to the late Robert Humes Younge and...
Mary Lorraine Mack
Jul 23, 2026
Mary L Mack went home to be with the Lord July 23, 2026. She was born on March 25, 1956, in Akron, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by parents, Charles R. Mack Sr. and Josephine E. Mack-Cook; brother, Kenneth A. Mack and brother, Howard (Tina) F. Mack; aunt, Florence (Jesse) Haskins; uncle, Howard F. Brooks.
Mary leaves to carry on her...
James B. Walker
Jul 21, 2026
James B. Walker, age 49, of Canton, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Born December 19, 1976 in Fairview Park, Ohio to James Richard Walker and Audra Virginia (Poling) Walker, he was a loving son, uncle, and nephew to many. Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his sisters,...
Danielle P. Mosley
Jul 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of Danielle Patrice Mosley
Danielle Patrice Mosley, beloved daughter of Juan and Patricia Terrell-Mosley, passed away on July 21, 2026, after a courageous battle with heart disease.
Born on July 12, 1978, in Akron, Ohio, Danielle was a proud lifelong resident of West Akron. She attended Schumacher Elementary School, Perkins Middle School, and Buchtel High School. As a young...
Angela R. Whorton
Jul 21, 2026
Angel was born on November 28, 1979, to Karla and Ronald Burnham in Montclair, California. As a toddler, she relocated with her mother and brother, Ramon, to Medina, Ohio, where they began a new chapter in their lives. They were embraced by a welcoming community whose kindness and generosity quickly transformed neighbors into family. The lifelong kinships formed there became...
Rhion S. Stanford
Jul 18, 2026
“He came into this world fighting. He left this world fighting.”
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rhion Samuel Stanford, who departed this life
on July 18, 2026, at the age of 20.
Born on June, 12, 2006, Rhion entered this world as a fighter. Born with two holes in his heart,
he underwent open-heart surgery at just three months old. From...
Delores Marie Freeman
Jul 17, 2026
Delores Marie Freeman, 93, went home to be with the Lord on July 17, 2026, in Barberton Summa Hospital. Surrounded by loved ones.
The beloved daughter of Reverend John Henry Hale and Rowena (Gladman) Hale. She accepted Christ as her Savior as youth in her father's church. A life-long resident of Ohio. She attended Bryan Elementary, North High School and resided...
Millard McLeod
Jul 16, 2026
The children of Millard McLeod would like to inform you of the passing away of our beloved father, who peacefully left this earth on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the ripe age of 74.
He was born in Canton, Ohio, on September 11, 1951. Although born in Canton, he grew up in Waynesburg, Ohio, where his childhood instilled a lifelong passion...
James R. Bickley, Jr.
Jul 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of James Roy Bickley Jr.
James Roy Bickley Jr., 61, of Akron, Ohio, peacefully departed this life on July 15, 2026.
James was born on August 6, 1964, in Akron, Ohio, to the late James Roy Bickley Sr. and Mary Ann Bickley. After graduating from East High School, James answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in...
Kathryn Anderson
Jul 15, 2026
Kathryn "Kay" Anderson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on January 10, 1951 in Massillon, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of the late Henry James Bullock and Mattie Lee Bullock. Kay lived with a deep love for the Lord and was known for her strong, dramatic, and unforgettable personality. Firm yet...
Adonis D. McCloud
Jul 14, 2026
Forever In Our Hearts
Rest Peacefully
Adonis Darrell McCloud was born March 6, 2007, to his parents Carla Buchanan and Aaron McCloud, and to his brother and sister Avery and A’anikah McCloud.
He attended Akron Preparatory Academy, NIHF STEM middle school, and North High School.
Adonis had a beautiful and selfless soul. He had a passion to help others and was known for his...
Cedric Richards
Jul 12, 2026
Cedric Lanier Richards was born on March 16, 1972, and was called home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2026, after courageously battling an illness.
Cedric was a proud graduate of Central-Hower High School in Akron, Ohio, and he severed in the U.S. Navy. He was well known for his towering height, his love of basketball, and his outgoing...
Estell McCall
Jul 12, 2026
Estell McCall Sr., age 81, went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2026. He was born January 19, 1945, in Meridian, Mississippi.
Estell moved to Akron, Ohio at a young age. He was always known for putting in hard work and his full effort into whatever he was working on. Estell worked as a laborer and in construction for...
BillieJean Mitchem
Jul 9, 2026
BillieJean Mitchem, born on January 24, 1961, peacefully departed this life on July 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, compassion, and devotion to her family.
She was affectionately known as “Sunshine,” a nickname given to her by her first granddaughter, Michaela Powers, because BillieJean often used to sing “You Are My Sunshine” to her when she was a...
Gary A. Barton
Jul 9, 2026
On Thursday: July 9, 2026, our beloved Gary Allen Barton, affectionately known as "Big G." peacefully answered God's call and entered into eternal rest. Though our hearts are heavy with sorrow, we rejoice knowing he is now in the presence of the Lord whom he faithfully trusted.
Gary was truly a mighty man of valor. He was a man of courage,...
Bishop Vester L. Morrison, Sr.
Jul 4, 2026
Bishop Vester L. Morrison Sr., 94, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and the faith that guided his life.
Born on July 26, 1931, Vester grew up alongside his siblings in the south, in Carthage North Carolina, where he developed the strong work ethic, perseverance, and devotion to God that...
Ella Mae Beverly
Jul 1, 2026
In Loving Memory of Ella Mae Ray Beverly
Ella Mae Ray Beverly, age 89, peacefully went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2026.Ella was born on May 23, 1937, in Rock Run Station, Alabama, to the late Charles and Julia Ray. In the early 1940s, she moved with her family to Akron, Ohio, where she attended Akron Public Schools.Ella...
Monique I. Edwards
Jul 1, 2026
In Loving Memory of Monique I. EdwardsWith profound sadness and unwavering faith, we celebrate the life of Monique I. Edwards, who peacefully entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Surrounded by love, Monique passed away peacefully in her sleep after a wonderful season filled with laughter, fellowship, and cherished memories. While our hearts grieve, we rejoice knowing she is...
