Obituaries

Feb 3, 2025

Jesse Wilbur White, Jr. (Skipper), 82, was born in Akron, Ohio on July 7, 1942. He passed away surrounded by family and was deeply loved. Jesse confessed his belief in Jesus Christ at a young age, while attending Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He also attended Morning Star Baptist Church where he was chosen to serve as a Deacon under...

Feb 3, 2025

Arthur (Shady) Shade was born in Jefferson, Alabama on June 11, 1937, to the late Luetta (Robinson) and Willie Shade.  He resided in Franklin Township, Akron, OH for more than 40 years before he left this life on February 3, 2025.

Arthur lived a quiet and private lifestyle.  He retired from Chrysler after 30+ years.  Arthur, a...

Jan 29, 2025

Elizabeth Jackson was born on December 9, 1929 in Americus, Georgia to Henry Gordon and Dora Drake. She was the oldest of 5 children. Elizabeth was married to Roy E. Jackson over 50 years and together had 6 children. Elizabeth and Roy moved to Ohio in the early 1950's. She loved her family and worked hard to provide a...

Jan 28, 2025

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

Jan 25, 2025

The Celebration of Life for Edgar Robert Fenner Jr. will be forthcoming at a later date.

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which in Heaven."

Matthew 5:16

A wonderful Soul has left a void in all our lives for us to...

Jan 24, 2025

Victoria Leeann Payne received her Heavenly wings on January 24, 2025. She was born in Akron, Ohio on November 11, 1985, to mother, Chyeena Payne and father, Micheal Banks. She was raised in Canton, Ohio and attended Timken High School.

Victoria enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, cooking, creating new hair products, singing and reading....

Jan 24, 2025

On Friday, January 24, 2025, Essie Lula King passed away peacefully at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born on September 18, 1935, in Siloam, Georgia, her childhood home; and then moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee in her teen years, where she attended and graduated high school. She worked as a babysitter for a couple years before moving with her...

Jan 23, 2025

Albert Dee Hopkins was born in Columbus, Mississippi on  April 20, 1947 to Willie and Mary Hopkins. As a child, the family moved to Birmingham, Alabama.  He confessed his belief in Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized at Beulah Baptist Church.  Known as Dee or Big D. to family and friends, he attended Parker High School....

Jan 23, 2025

Life Reflections:

Gregory Alan Morton was born October 9, 1953, in Akron, Ohio.

He was educated within the Akron School System where his mother, Hazel Morton, made sure that he never missed a day and was never tardy, truly a feat and a testament to the force that Hazel Morton truly was! He graduated from...

Jan 23, 2025

Lewis Milton Johnson, Jr., was born in Akron, Ohio on October 12, 1941, to Lewis Milton Johnson, Sr. and Evelyn Sain. Lewis graduated from Garfield High School and shortly after that he joined the United States Army where he received a general discharge. Lewis was also a Golden Glove Champion. He retired from Chrysler and was a member of...

Jan 22, 2025

Reginald "Reggie" "Redman" Spear, 46, was born to Sheila Spear and Robert DuBose on August 23, 1978, in Akron, Ohio. Reggie closed his eyes on January 22, 2025.

He attended North High School and a Vocational Business School and soon started Spear Power Washing. Some of his hobbies that he loved to do included shooting pool, bowling,...

Jan 21, 2025

Elmore Dowdell, Jr. passed away on January 21, 2025. He was a fun loving human being with an upbeat attitude. He grew up on a farm in Alabama and moved to Ohio at 18 years old. He was a butcher for 30 years and raised a family. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, playing bingo, and having a nice car to...

Jan 21, 2025

Mary E. Jones was born on February 25, 1924, to the late Bowmar and Alnetter Jackson in Versailles, Kentucky.

Mary graduated from Simmons High School in Versailles, Kentucky and she took a few college courses at the University of Akron. Mary was on the prayer board for 12 years; she served on the deaconess board and was...

Jan 21, 2025

Brandon affectionately known as "Spank" or "Uncle" was called home to be with the lord on January 21, 2025. He was born to his mother Jeanette Gail Woods and father Thomas Lidge on October 2nd, 1978. Brandon graduated from East High School in 1997 and was a current resident of Akron Ohio. Brandon loved old school music, cooking and...

Jan 20, 2025

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

Jan 20, 2025

Mr. Fletcher Pierce was born to Joe and Ida (Askew) Pierce on June 22, 1942 in Brickley, Arkansas. The family later moved to Massillon, Ohio. Fletcher attended Massillon City Schools and graduated from Washington High School. Fletcher enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps after graduation and was a part of the first platoon to arrive in Da Nang, South...

Jan 19, 2025

Laura Mae Culver went home to be with the LORD on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Laura was born and raised in Akron, Ohio where she attended Akron Public Schools.

Laura loved the LORD, her family, astrology, music, a good cup of coffee and she was an avid reader. Laura loved the outdoors; if you knew...

Jan 18, 2025

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

Jan 17, 2025

Gussie M. Johnson  "Buck" was born on January 25, 1960, to Edna L. Arrington (Buck).

Gussie was a lifelong resident of Akron, attending West Junior High and South High School. She was also a member of First Apostolic Faith Church.

Preceding her in death were her mother, Edna L. Arrington (Buck); mother-in-law, Iola Milbry; brother,...

Jan 17, 2025

Geneva Wheatt Taylor gained her wings on January 17, 2025, at the age of 79. Geneva was born on November 3, 1945, in Montgomery, Alabama where she graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. She later moved to Akron, Ohio where she met her late husband Willie B. Taylor.

She was employed by the Doylestown Health Care...