Obituaries

Sep 7, 2024

Bruce G. Biggums, 72, formerly of Waynesburg, OH; and residing in Canton, OH, passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2024.  He was the youngest of 7 siblings, born to the late Willie J., Sr., and Essie Hall Biggums.

Bruce was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.  He loved the Lord and his family with all his heart. ...

Sep 5, 2024

John Malone, Jr. was born on October 3, 1951. He passed away on September 5, 2024, after an extended illness. John was a graduate of South High school in 1970. John worked for Up John Dow Chemical as a mechanical repair specialist for over 30 years. John enjoyed riding motorcycles, gambling, and drinking Wild Irish Rose. He was always...

Sep 5, 2024

Dorothy L. Johnson was born April 3, 1933 in Hayti, Missouri to the union of James E and Etherlene Weir.

Dorothy was the 4th child of fourteen siblings, and was a twin of Doris C. Weir.  After graduating from high school, Dorothy moved to Chicago, IL. There she met her husband Austin L. Johnson. After marrying, they...

Sep 4, 2024

Lolita is survived and will be dearly missed by her husband Cecil Frazier, stepsons Cecil Smith, Ernie Isle, Treny Davidson and stepdaughter Alexis Thornton.

She is also lovingly remembered by her brothers Ricardo Josue, Renato Josue and her sisters Paula Carrasco and Tarita Ignacio.

Lolita will be forever in our hearts and cherish her memories....

Sep 4, 2024

Cheryl Van Simmons, age 70, was born to the late Leo R. Simmons and Sara F. Simmons on May 23, 1954 in Barberton, Ohio. She was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio until she departed this life on September 4th, 2024.

Cheryl attended Barberton High School and was employed as a nurse's aid for many years. She...

Sep 2, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for DOUGLAS W. SMITH. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 1, 2024

Phyllis J. Miles, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 1, 2024 after a long illness. She was born December 7, 1948 in Akron, Ohio to the union of Charlie and Annie Miles. A lifetime resident of Akron, Phyllis was a graduate of South High School class of 67. She dedicated many years as a social worker...

Sep 1, 2024

Christine Alberta Bates was born on June13, 1932 to Leatrice Bates and Israel Williams in Greensboro, Alabama. She went home to be with the Lord on September 1, 2024.

At an early age Christine moved to Akron, Ohio with her grandmother Sara Alice Bates. She attended Spicer Elementary where she attended special classes for the blind, Goodyear...

Aug 31, 2024

Calvin Haslem Jr., affectionately known as "Buddy," was born on November 26, 1957, in Marshallville, Georgia. He was the sixth of eight children born to Calvin Haslem, Sr., and Mary Jane Haslem. He attended school in Macon County Georgia, and at Findley Elementary, Jennings Junior High, and North High Schools in Akron, OH. During his high school years, he...

Aug 30, 2024

Robert Caery , 80, of Akron , OH, passed away after a short illness on August 30, 2024. He was a member of Zion Temple Baptist Church. Robert was born and raised in Alabama. He is survived by wife Celestine Carey, His children Thomas Hill(Tommy), Troy Hill, Deone(Dee-Dee) Hill, Donyele Carey(Benton) and Bobbi Carey(Simpson) Demeatric Blackwell, and Dinell Blackwell...

Aug 30, 2024

Esau Sims Sr. was the 9th child of Essie and Andrew Sims. He was born on May 28,1934 in Notasulga, Alabama. He was married to the late Eleanor Sims for 70 plus years. He transitioned in Spring Hill, Florida on August 30, 2024. He confessed Christ at an early age.  A Man truly after God's own heart loved to...

Aug 29, 2024

LeRoy Holmes, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2024. He was born on November 11, 1955, in Chicago, IL. to LeRoy Holmes and Constance (Scott) Holmes.

He is preceded in death by his parents LeRoy and Constance Holmes, and half-brother David Holmes, his in-laws: Otis and Mary Frances Jewell, and his sister-in-law...

Aug 27, 2024

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

Aug 26, 2024

Our beloved sister Gwen Thomas went Home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2024. She was born on May 29, 1956, in Akron, Ohio to Mr. Floyd Edwards and Bernestine Edwards. She attended Akron Public Schools, Margaret Park, Thornton Junior High School, and graduated from South High in 1975.

She married Keith Thomas in 1980...

Aug 25, 2024

Angelo F. Jones-Thomas, lll, 11 years old, passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2024. Angelo was born on October 26, 2012, in Akron, Ohio to his mother, Chereliah Lindsey and his late father, Angelo "Gig" Jones, Jr. Angelo has just started school this year as a 6th grader at Capstone Academy.

For the past four and a...

Aug 21, 2024

Floyd Lee Beverly received his Heavenly wings on August 21, 2024, at the age of 63 years old. He was born on February 14, 1961 in Akron, Ohio to Sandra Y. Woodard and the late Floyd Brewer. Floyd graduated from South High School where he was known for his unique artwork, magnetic personality and great sense of humor.

Aug 20, 2024

Dewayne L. Cooper went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 21, 2024. He was born February 5, 1958, in  Akron, Ohio.

Dewayne accepted Christ at an early age and had been a    member of Mt. Haven Baptist Church Akron, Ohio.

God created Dewayne as an extraordinary being who touched the lives of...

Aug 19, 2024

Nadyne Princess (Purdie) Hopson departed this earthly life on August 19, 2024 at Akron Summa Hospital.  Nadyne was born to the late Nathaniel Purdie Sr and Margaret Purdie in Akron, Ohio.  A devoted wife, to Allen Hopson Sr, mother and grandmother, she was affectionately known as Big Mama.

Nadyne graduated from Garfield High School in Akron, Ohio...

Aug 19, 2024

​Willa Marie Swofford was born on October 23, 1938 in Enterprise, Alabama to the late Wallace Lightner and Robbie Lightner.

She went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 19, 2024 surrounded by her beloved husband of 59 years of marriage,Thomas Swofford, daughters: Melissa, Allison and Amy, grandsons Robbie Smith, Curtis Swofford, neices: Robbie Lytle,...

Aug 18, 2024

Wilhelmina Stokes Caughman was born August 25, 1923 in Akron Ohio to William Stokes and Mattie L. Wilkinson. She graduated from Akron Public Schools and Akron Beauty Academy, where she excelled as a Beautician here in the Akron and New York area. She did a lot of volunteer work in Harlem and received the Kennedy award for her volunteer...