Obituaries

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...

Aug 17, 2024

Michael D Jones, 54, went home to be with the Lord on August 17, 2024, he was born in Akron Ohio on February 19, 1970, to Brenda B Watson (Herbert) and Elijah E Bartee. Michael attended Akron public schools where he wrestled and played football he graduated from East High School June, 11,1988 immediately after graduation he joined the...

Aug 15, 2024

Mildred A. Stewart, 66, passed away on August 15, 2024. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 10:00am at Parkway Gardens Christian Church, 6600 S. MLK Dr. Chicago, IL 60637. Condolences for the family may be sent to 8029 S. Avalon Ave. Chicago, IL 60619.

Aug 15, 2024

Elder Robert Thomas Stone, Jr. was born on February 5, 1959, to Robert and Bernice Stone. Robert was the youngest sibling, and his sister Nola would say, "Yes he was spoiled."

Elder Stone graduated from Garfield High School in 1977. He worked many jobs and even had his own clean out business. Last working for Acro Mills....

Aug 13, 2024

Annie Ruth was born November 3, 1920, in Hughes, Arkansas to David and Classia Burns. The family moved to Blytheville, Arkansas where she was raised and attended school in the Blytheville school system. She met and married Hezekiah Lenzy. They were married on December 25, 1937. To this union 18 children were born; six died in infancy. They raised...

Aug 12, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Pratt was born in Carlton, GA on February 1, 1953 to the late Mae B. Davenport and LeEbb Davenport. Also caring for and raising Mary was Mr. Willie Slay (her dad). At the age of two (2) Mary and her family moved to Canton, Ohio. Upon graduating from McKinley High School in June of 1971, Mary was...

Aug 8, 2024

Bobie Jean Seymour passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2024 at St. Luke Lutheran Home in Canton, OH.  Born March 22, 1943, she was the second of eight children blessed to Robert and Bertha Seymour.

Bobie graduated in 1961 from McKinley High School in Canton, OH.  That summer, she entered into a long and prosperous career with the...

Aug 6, 2024

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

Aug 5, 2024

Norman L. Austin was born February 17, 1950, in Canton, Ohio to George Austin Jr. and Mary Lou Austin. He was a graduate of Canton McKinley High school and was known as "Stormin Norman". He served in the U.S. Navy and was a devoted member of his church and was a Deacon. Deacon Austin loved the lord and was...

Aug 4, 2024

MaryAnn was born May 6, 1937, to Marzell and Mary Alice McMillan (Richardson) in Akron, Ohio. Her mother Mary Alice passed away at an early age. MaryAnn was the youngest of seven children, having six brothers. The family decided that her Uncle and Aunt Marie and Lee Thornton would take on duties of parenting MaryAnn. She grew up in...

Aug 4, 2024

Darin "Colb" Colbert leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Dabrielle; and three grandchildren. Darnell, Karter and Emberlee; four brothers, Davis (Felicia), Derrick (Renea), Darnell and Dartez; four sisters, Angela Gordan, Danielle, Darnetta and Darilyn Colbert; and significant other, Damita Cundiff. He is preceded in death by his parents, Darnell Colbert and Helen Miller; and his son "Handsome" and...

Aug 4, 2024

Shirley A. Edwards was born in Akron, Ohio on November 12, 1949, to Thomas and Annie Edwards. She attended Grace Elementary School, West Junior High School and South High School.

During her adolescent years Shirley enjoyed dancing, music, art and also traveling.

In her later years she loved to shop, spend time with her family,...