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Le'Don D. L. Brown
May 30, 2024
An obituary is not available at this time for LE'DON D. L. BROWN. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Kenneth Ray Nelson
May 30, 2024
Kenneth R Nelson, born May 23, 1955, received his call on May 30, 2024, for his new home in heaven. Kenneth Ray Nelson born to the late parents of John W and Addie Nelson (Shelly) on May 23, 1955. A life resident of Akron, Ohio, Kenneth departed this life on May 30, 2024. Kenneth was educated in Akron Public...
Debra Vonalie Davenport
May 28, 2024
Debra Vonalie Davenport, born on September 24, 1953 to the late Nannie Mae and George Davenport, transitioned on May 28, 2024 at the age of 70.
Debra graduated from McKinley High School where she decided to further her education in business management at Mansfield Business College.
Debra had a passion for cooking as well as...
Virgil L. Brown
May 28, 2024
Virgil L. Brown, 81, adored husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, mentor and friend, departed this earthly life surrounded by his heartbroken family on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
Born June 16, 1942, to Robert and Gracie Pearl Brown in Dorothy, W. VA., he was raised and educated in Akron, Ohio. Virgil Brown was an active lifelong Akron resident,...
Betty J. Pettaway
May 27, 2024
Betty Jean Taylor Pettaway, 73, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 27, 2024, at Summa Akron City Hospital surrounded by family and friends. She was born on July 7, 1950 in Akron, Ohio to the late Wesley and Dorothy Taylor and has lived in this community all her life. Betty was an exceptional Seamstress and...
Anita L. Jones
May 23, 2024
Anita Latrice May was the second child born on December 28, 1976, to James and Luegussie May. Anita departed this life on Thursday morning, May 23, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital. She met and married Nathaniel Jones and to this union three boys were born, Kaa'ri, Noble and Brad all of Akron, Ohio.
Anita joined...
Clarron Glennis Wright "Mamee"
May 23, 2024
"Mamee" was born on September 4,1961 in Baltimore, Maryland to Kiki Jones- Reagan and Edward Reagan. Clarron gained her wings on May 23rd, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. She spent her early years in Baltimore Maryland and Columbus Ohio but spent the remainder of her life here in Akron Ohio and was a graduate of John R...
Emmitt Earl Martin
May 22, 2024
Emmitt Earl Martin was born on January 29, 1945, Yazoo City, MS, to the late Emmitt Martin, Sr. and Robert Lee Fouche' Martin. He was self-employed as a Carpenter. He served in the United States Army for 4 years and retired as a Veteran. On May 20, 1974, he married Dorris Jean Martin nee Payne, whom he shared a...
Vivian Irene Pender
May 22, 2024
Vivian Irene Pender began serving the Greater Canton area in 1951 as a cosmetologist at Irene's Beauty Salon. In 1953, she founded Pender's Beauty Nook, serving the community for sixty-one years as an African Americanbusinesswoman/Entrepreneur. Currently, she is the oldest active African Americanbeautician serving in the greater Stark County area.
Mrs. Pender was a member of the...
Rhodnee L. O'Neal
May 21, 2024
An obituary is not available at this time for RHODNEE L. O'NEAL. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Delilah J. Davis
May 21, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Delilah Joy Davis, who exchanged mortality for immortality on Tuesday May 21st surrounded by her loving family. She was a woman of devout faith and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with loved ones.
Delilah was born on April 20, 1964 in Alliance, Ohio to...
Mary Edna Mayes
May 20, 2024
Mary Edna Mayes went home to be with the Lord on May 20, 2024 from an extended illness. She was born January 18, 1931 in Prince- ton, Illinois to the late Benjamin J. Riley and Mother Estella J. Riley. She grew up in Pomeroy Ohio, down on the Ohio River, where she was also baptized. She started playing piano...
Wayman T. Cash, Jr.
May 19, 2024
An obituary is not available at this time for WAYMAN T. CASH, JR.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Treviel S. Cody
May 19, 2024
Treviel S. Cody, aged 48 of Akron, Ohio entered into eternal peace on May 19, 2024. He was the son of Gwendolyn Cody and Walter Jones, born August 30, 1975 and was a proud graduate of East High School.
"Trez" (as he was known to loved ones) was a business owner, founder of the East High Booster...
Frances M. Franklin
May 18, 2024
Frances Mae Harvey was born January 7, 1939, in Pennsylvania to Elwood and Anna Lee Harvey. She was called home on May 18, 2024.
She was the fourth of five children. Frances's enjoyment came from helping people, which led to a career in the healthcare field. She worked as a nursing assistant for many years. Frances genuinely...
Annie Bell Hunt
May 18, 2024
Annie B. Hunt was born in Oxford, North Carolina on May 30, 1931, to Viola Carrington and Willie Edward Harris. She was a longtime resident of Akron since relocating from North Carolina in the late 60s.
Annie accepted Christ as an early age and rededicated her life to Christ before her passing. Annie was a staple in...
Catherine (Anderson) Wooten
May 17, 2024
Catherine "Kate" or "Katie" (Anderson) Wooten was born September 12, 1935, in Sutton, West Virginia, to the late John Henry Anderson and Elsie Anderson. She passed away May 17, 2024, at Rose Lane – Sprenger Healthcare, Massillon Ohio.
Kate went to school in Sutton, West Virginia, where she won a coveted "Golden Horseshoe Award", which was presented...
Marie V. Mitchell-Price
May 15, 2024
Marie V. Mitchell-Price peacefully entered into eternal peace surrounded by her loving family on May 15, 2024. She was born on September 22, 1943 in Oberlin, Ohio and she graduated from South High School.
Marie worked for Western Reserve Hospital for 31 years until her retirement. She was on the committee of Alcoholic Anonymous, where she had...
Barbara Brown
May 14, 2024
An obituary is not available at this time for BARBARA BROWN. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Jacqueline Carter-Ray
May 14, 2024
Our Heavenly Father has again reminded us of the uncertainty of life by calling from us our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.
Jacqueline Carter Ray was born on June 19,1947 in Akron, Ohio to Joann Carter and James Blair. Jacqueline was best known to loved ones as "Jackie". Jackie accepted Christ at an early...
