Obituaries

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...

Apr 13, 2024

Ella Lue Evans was born July 11, 1941, in Demopolis, Alabama, the eldest daughter of Joseph Jr and Lue Ella Gaiters, whom she cherished until their passing. She moved to Akron, Oh at a young age, where she was educated in the Akron Public School system.

She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph Jr and...

Apr 13, 2024

Ann D. Crosby was born to the late John Henry & Mabel McWilliams on February 2nd, 1935, in Evergreen, Alabama. She was the ninth of eleven children. She was married to George F. Crosby for over 25 years and that union produced 6 children.

Ann was preceded in death by her son Ronald A Crosby, parents (John...

Apr 12, 2024

Michael Anthony Elkins, affectionately known as "Cat" was born April 24, 1963 in Barberton, Ohio to his parents Muriel Elkins and Roosevelt McKinnie. He was raised and lived in Barberton until he decided to reside in Akron, Ohio. He attended Arnold Elementary School and UL Light Jr. High School. He graduated from Barberton High School in 1981. Michael loved...

Apr 12, 2024

Reva Delores Dudley was born on August 24, 1932, to union of Willard Frank Dudley and Rebecca Elizabeth Walker Dudley in Oserfield, Georgia. Her family moved to Atlantic Beach, Florida when she was 4 months old and she lived with her parents and sister, Minnie Louise.

She attended Atlantic Beach Elementary School, Douglas Anderson Jr. High and...

Apr 11, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for WILBURN F. MARTIN. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 10, 2024

Gloria Peal Dancy made her transition on April 10, 2024. She was born on July 8, 1941, to William and Mildred Dancy. Gloria was born and raised in Wadsworth, Ohio where she also attended school. After high school, she worked as a housekeeper for many years.

Gloria was an outspoken woman and would always let you know...

Apr 7, 2024

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, auntie, cousin and friend, Angela Deloris Gibson. She will be truly missed as she made her transition from labor to reward on April 7, 2024.

Angela Deloris Gibson (Askew) was born August 11, 1968 in Rome,   Georgia to the late Bobby L...

Apr 4, 2024

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

Apr 4, 2024

On Thursday, April 4, 2024, Sarah Lee Green-Bell made her peaceful transition from labor to reward at the age of 83. She was born December 4, 1940, in Sycamore, Alabama to her parents the late Levie Thomas and Mary Lee Green-Griffin. Sarah accepted Christ at an early age and was a longtime member of Mountain Home Baptist Church in...

Apr 2, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for DOROTHY J. KELLY. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 1, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for SHIRLEY ANN CROSS. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.