Obituaries

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...

Jan 16, 2025

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

Jan 14, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for BARBARA A. BERRY. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 13, 2025

Wayne Bowden age 70 passed away on January 13, 2025, Wayne was born May 25,1954 he was a lifelong resident of Akron Ohio.

He attended Akron public schools, graduated from North High School in 1972. He enjoyed reading, playing football but most of all he loved teaching youth about the game.

Wayne loved his nieces...

Jan 13, 2025

Darlene Atchinson, 67, was called to Eternal Rest on January 13, 2025, at Western Reserve Hospital. Darlene was born in Birmingham, Alabama and moved to Akron, Ohio at an early age. She graduated from North High School and worked at Northcoast Behavioral Hospital retiring several years ago.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Authreen Cooper;...

Jan 11, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carmilla Brazil. She was born on July 18, 1967, and passed away on January 11, 2025, at the age of 57; she was a long-time resident of Akron, OH. Carmilla was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend; a beautiful soul who would help anyone. She enjoyed...

Jan 11, 2025

On January 11, 2025, at the age of 65, Sandra Denise Calhoun transitioned to her eternal home with the Lord. Sandra, affectionately known by many as "Mama Calhoun," was born on September 16, 1959, to parents Leroy Calhoun Sr. and Betty (Walker) Calhoun. She was raised in Akron, OH, alongside her four brothers. As the only girl, she developed...

Jan 10, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for LUCY RAYE MCCORMICK. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 10, 2025

Brian A Thomas, age 59, passed away on January 10, 2025 in Canton, Ohio. Brian was born on July 15, 1965 in Jersey City, New Jersey. He is preceded In death by his loving mother Sheila Howard and his father S.V Thomas. Brian's favorite hobbies included working on cars with his nephew and niece, fishing, camping and stupidvising any...

Jan 9, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for BRIAN C. JUNIEL. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 9, 2025

Patricia Louis Coppinger-Gardner was born in Akron, Ohio on March 23, 1952. She went Home to be with the Lord peacefully in her sleep on January 9, 2025.

Patricia was an ordained minister for over 30 years, and she also worked as a nursing assistant. Patricia served as a Black Panther in her community during her early...

Jan 9, 2025

Richard F. Aldridge, 78, of Canton, Ohio, peacefully entered eternal rest on Monday, January 9, 2025. Born on August 6, 1946, in Marion, Alabama, Richard was the cherished son of the late John and Marian Aldridge. Richard graduated in 1966 from Lincoln High School in Marion, Alabama. As a young boy, Richard relocated to Canton, Ohio, where he built...

Jan 6, 2025

Gloria J. Goodwell (Daggett) was born June 6,1941 to Minnie and L.C. Daggett in Montgomery, Alabama.  Raised on the Eastside of Akron, Ohio, she attended Akron East High School graduating in 1959. On January 6, 2025, she was called to rest in God's garden of eternal rest.  She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend.

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Jan 4, 2025

Thomas Garfield McCorvey passed away on January 4, 2025, after short illness. He was born in Akron, Ohio on March 10, 1951, and attended Akron Public Schools, graduating from Hower High School.

Thomas went on to graduate from Lane College in Jackson Tennessee.  He attended Lane College on a full basketball scholarship where he also joined the...