Obituaries

May 2, 2024

Julius A. Darden(Brother) was born in Akron, Ohio on October 27, 1959 to Julius and Annie Fann. He departed this world at the age of 64 on May 2, 2024.

Julius attended Job Corps in Sacramento, California were he a received his GED and became certified in culinary arts. Also while in California he served as a...

May 1, 2024

Elsie Marie Robinson Byrd was born June 21st, 1940 in Akron, Ohio. She was sixth of nine children born to the union of Harry and Viola Robinson.

Elsie attended Akron Public Schools and was a life-long resident of Akron.  Elsie held a variety of jobs such as candy stripper at St Thomas Hospital, salesclerk at Charlotte West...

Apr 27, 2024

Dorothy Yvonne Dubose (lovingly known as "Diddy") was born August 18, 1948 in Akron, Ohio. She made her transition from labor to reward on April 27, 2024. Dorothy was the sixth of nine children born to Emmanuel and Thelma Dubose. She attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from North High School. Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her family and...

Apr 26, 2024

Wanda Jean Clift-Green, 65, was born December 4, 1958 to the late Albert Fritz and Hattie Jean Clift.  She passed away April 26, 2024 at a local hospital.

Wanda, a Chattanooga, TN native, attended Chattanooga Public Schools.  In her early adult life, she moved her family to Akron, OH and remained there until God called her home. ...

Apr 26, 2024

Riley "Buddy" Phillips, age 70, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on April 26, 2024 at Belden Village Nursing and Rehab. Born in Canton, Ohio to the late Jack and Annie Phillips; he is also preceded in death by 3 brothers, James Jr., Henry and Gregory Phillips; and 1 grandson, La'Riyah Bennett. Buddy was a 1972 graduate of McKinley Senior...

Apr 25, 2024

Jeff Allen Dorosky a beloved Son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on April 25, 2024 born October 25, 1964, Jeff was known for his love of sports, his generosity, and his big heart. Jeff is survived by his beloved mother, Debbie Wiegreff, father Frank Dorosky, sister Shelly Kirkman, niece Caitlin McMasters, nephew's Anthony Wiegreff and James Wieggreff, many...

Apr 24, 2024

Mary Julia Grant,105, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Mary was born December 25,1918 to the late Samuel and Lillie Rice in Milledgeville, Georgia. The family moved to Akron, Ohio in1930 when Mary was 12 years old.

Mary was married March 23, 1942, to Earl Taylor Grant and they had one...

Apr 22, 2024

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Apr 22, 2024

James E. Virden (Bop Daddy), age 80, was born on January 11, 1944, to the late Wilmer E. and Landen Elizabeth Virden. James was born in Choccolocco, AL and was a graduate of Central High. He retired from Babcock and Wilcock (B&W). "Bop Daddy" was a long-time member of the east and south side community. He loved boxing and...

Apr 22, 2024

April 22, 2024, Marvin Cheatham, Jr. answered his heavenly call, and is now resting in the arms of Jesus. Marvin was born October 8, 1965, to the union of Marvin Sr. and Carolyn Cheatham. He was a proud and devoted father to his daughter, Genevia Cheatham. He was her provider, best friend, and loved her unconditionally.

Marvin...

Apr 22, 2024

Tony T. Marsh transition on April 22,2024. he was born May 31,1962 to Birdie and Henry Marsh in Wadsworth Ohio. Tony was a U.S Veteran he served his first term with the U.S Marine Corps and served his second term with the U.S Army. Tony passed away with his long-term girlfriend Angel Knighton by his side. Tony enjoyed going...

Apr 21, 2024

Mary Scott, affectionately known as "Ella" passed away surrounded by her family on April 21, 2024.

Mary, born in Akron, OH was the second born of 5 children to Wayne and Emma Jane on January 31,

1944. She graduated from South High School in 1962.

Throughout her life Mary held various jobs including...

Apr 20, 2024

Roger W. Crumley, age 78, born in Canton, OH; passed away on April 20, 2024 from an extended illness. Roger graduated from Canton South High School. He served in the U.S. Navy. He was an avid hunter; and he enjoyed fishing, horseback riding, and tinkering in his building. Roger is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Crumley (Stallman);...

Apr 18, 2024

Frank Eugene Tyson was born December 18, 1970 in Canton, Ohio to the late Thad "Junebug" and Mamie Lou (West) Tyson. He departed this life on Thursday, April 18, 2024 pleading for his life. Frank accepted Christ at an early age and graduated from Canton South High School in 1989. He was an avid reader, specifically of newspapers and...

Apr 18, 2024

Donna Clay, 49, of Akron Ohio, passed away on April 18th, 2024. She was born in Junction City, Kansas in 1974 to Rickie and Cynthia Clay. A beautiful dedicated woman, graduating from Akron U with honors.

Preceded in death by her beloved sister Flecia ; Grandson, Ivan, and survived by her children DeVaunte' Carey, TyNeeka (Lee) Clark,...

Apr 17, 2024

Loren Anthony Bowen, beloved father, brother, son, cousin, and friend suddenly departed this Earth, as the angels reached forth to take his hand into the safe and secure arms of God on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. He was 48 years old.

Loren was born on February 13, 1976, to Terrence and Cathy (née Clay) Bowen in Akron,...

Apr 17, 2024

As we grieve in our hearts, we rejoice in spirit and faith of the eternal rest of husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, cousin of our beloved Charles "Buzz" Ollison Charles was born on January 23, 1954, in Greenville, Alabama, to Sammie Ollison and Louisa B. Ollison. He went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 17,...

Apr 17, 2024

Mary Elizabeth (Haslem) Johnson (lovingly known by her family as "Littlesister") was born on August 11, 1952, in Marshallville, Georgia. She went home to be with the Lord on April 17, 2024. She attended Lamson Richardson School in Marshallville, GA, and later North High School in Akron, OH, where she graduated in 1970. Mary also attended Hammel Business College....

Apr 16, 2024

Gregory Timothy Allison, 28 was born in Canton, OH on October 7, 1995.  He departed this life on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

Gregory attended McKinley Sr. and graduated from Canton South High School and attended Stark State University and previously worked at Ironrock. Gregory attended and was baptized at Jerusalem Missionary Church at an early age and...

Apr 14, 2024

Michael Christopher Jackson, 55, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Akron, OH, surrounded by family and friends during his transition.

On December 27, 1969, Michael was born to George Jackson Sr. and Ernestine English of Akron, OH. He and his brothers were raised by their Grandparents, Jacob, and Marie Jackson. Marie purchased Michael a piano, in...