Obituaries

Mar 31, 2024

Marlee Shenay Middleton, 32, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, March 31, 2024. Marlee was born October 5, 1991 in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Patricia Ann Middleton and Mark James. Marlee graduated from Timken High School in 2010. She received her bachelor's degree from Kent State University in 2016. Marlee was a social worker for Stark County...

Mar 31, 2024

Gearline Holman, also well known as "Gerri", Age 82, went home to be with the Lord after a brief illness and stay at Astoria Nursing Home on March 31, 2024. She was born on November 22, 1941 in Canton, Ohio to Frank Howard and Rosa Lee Taylor. Gerri attended McKinley Senior High School. She worked and retired from the...

Mar 28, 2024

Joseph Orlando Averiett Jr., age 53, entered eternal rest at his home on March 28, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a native of Akron, Ohio, born on November 4, 1970, to Joseph O. Averiett Sr. and Cynthia M Averiett. Joe's journey began in Akron, where he spent his formative years cultivating lasting relationships within his community....

Mar 27, 2024

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

Mar 26, 2024

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

Mar 24, 2024

Deborah Ann Lindsey-Golding (Debbie), passed away in the early morning of Sunday March 24, 2024. She was born to the late Sylvester Theodore Lindsey (Ted) and Patricia Ann Stanford on July 31, 1953 in Akron, OH. Growing up she attended the Akron Public School System, later receiving her G.E.D. Debbie had remarkable bonds with all of her siblings, but...

Mar 24, 2024

Connie Camilla Chapman affectionally known as "Chilly Chap" passed away peacefully into her eternal resting place March 24, 2024.  Born to Mildred (Bronner) Powell and Gates Powell on April 1, 1939, in Atlanta Ga. Connie retired from the Akron Public Library. Connie spent her life doing it her way, enjoying life and always putting "FAMILY FIRST."

Connie...

Mar 23, 2024

Life is like the leaves of the mighty oak tree. It withstands the wind of time for a season, but the autumn comes, and it must go back to mother earth. So was the life of Frederick (Freddie Eugene Gates. On Saturday, March 23, 2024, our Heavenly Father called him home. He was bom November 25, 1951 to the...

Mar 21, 2024

Nitti'Aire N. Hackney was born to parents, Zipporah Alford and Ezekkio Moore on March 9, 2018 and was granted his wings on March 22, 2024.

Nitti'Aire was preceded by Stepfather, William Hackney; Grandparents, George and Sharon Jones; Uncle, RayShawn Hamilton; Aunts, LaJoy Alford, Shalanda Hamilton, Reta Evans and Brenda Brummell.

Nitti'Aire is survived by his...

Mar 21, 2024

Nathan entered the world on October 14, 1933 with amazing grace. His parents both deceased are Mary (Charlie) Patten and Nathan Winfield. Nathan as a young man was taught that family, respect, honesty, and attentive work ethics were important attributes to have. Nathan accepted Christ at an early age. As a young man he met, feel in love with,...

Mar 21, 2024

Larhonda Elizabeth Curry, was called home to be with her heavenly father on March 21, 2024.

Larhonda was born on November 25, 1971 in Akron, Ohio on Thanksgiving Day.  While everyone was sitting around eating Thanksgiving Dinner, our family welcomed a beautiful baby girl.

She graduated from North High School, earned her Medical Assistant Diploma...

Mar 20, 2024

Our adored James Stewart Williams, Sr., 72, was suddenly called to his final resting home on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

As a child he was given the nickname "Butch" and it stuck with him for life. He was born on November 24, 1951, to Cleazeal Williams and raised by his grandmother, Pearlie Williams, in Akron, Ohio. Butch...

Mar 17, 2024

Sonya R Cutler was born August 4, 1965 in Canton, Ohio to Thomas Clark and Patricia Young. She departed this life March 17, 2024 following an extended illness. Sonya graduated from Green High School in Franklin Furnace and continued her education at Central State University. She received an Associates degree in psychology and was a member of Delta Sigma...

Mar 17, 2024

Roland J Williams was born on March 8, 1983 to Roland Bivins and Leisha Williams.

Roland was proceeded in death by Roland Bivins (Father) Fred and Cheryl Mayfield and Leon "Rasheed" Bray (Grandparents) (Aunt) Tracy Mayfield and  (Uncle) Tony Williams.

Roland is survived by his beloved mother Leisha Williams, the love of his life his...

Mar 17, 2024

John Steven Lykes affectional known as AKA Johnny Boy and Uncle J.B. went home to be with the LORD on St. Patrick's Day March 15th 2024. Mr. Lykes was born on July 4th, 1933, in Akron Ohio to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lee Lykes. John was the youngest of eight children. John graduated from Central Hower High School in...

Mar 15, 2024

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

Mar 12, 2024

It is with the heaviest of hearts to announce that our beloved Monty Angelo Johnson Sr. went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Fairhill Specialty Hospital in Cleveland, OH. Monty's life began on April 13th, 1966 in Akron, OH to his parents Odie & Dorothy Johnson whom he loved dearly. Throughout Monty's life,...

Mar 11, 2024

Sabrina Ninette James-Hayes gained her wings on March 11, 2024 in Akron, Ohio. Sabrina was preceded in death by Grandmother, Gertha Lee Collins, uncles Wiliam Plowden Jr., Robert Ford, and Charles Tell. Sabrina leaves to cherish her memories, mother Teresa E. James-Ford, husband, William Hayes, children, Lorenzo Patterson, Ziarah Patterson, and Leomiah Patterson. Sisters, Delicia James, Samantha, and Dora...

Mar 10, 2024

Sharena M. Spencer was born to Jiles P. Smitherman and Bernice Banks in Flower Fifth Avenue hospital in NYC on December 16th 1955. She departed her life on March 10th 2024 following an advanced chronic lung illness at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center in Canton Ohio. Sharena Spencer was born and raised in Brooklyn NewYork she attended Eastern District...

Mar 9, 2024

Wanda Jean Proctor was born to the union of George Cambell Proctor and Gertrude Milton Proctor on December 16, 1938. She departed this world on March 9, 2024, at 85 years young.

She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Gertrude Proctor; her sister, Mary Proctor Murray; and her oldest son, Rodney Proctor.

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