Obituaries

Jan 10, 2024

Recardo "Slikk" Varnell Williams- Hale, entered this world on April 29th, 1967. Recardo was the living son of Wialliam and Mary Hale, he attended Akron Public Schools, graduating from Garfield High School in 1985. Recardo accepted Christ at an early age while attending Shiloh Baptist Church.

Recardo was employed by ESP Rubber for 20 years, he embraced...

Jan 10, 2024

Our beloved Aretta Anna Dubose- Earley peacefully entered eternal rest on January 10, 2024. She was born on March 21, 1939 in Akron, Ohio, attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from North High School, Class of 1957. She worked for Barberton City Schools until her retirement in 2002. Under her mother's guidance, Aretta began attending church at a young...

Jan 10, 2024

Sharon Ann Priuett transitioned from this Earth January 10, 2024 at 1:55pm while surrounded by her family.  Sharon was born July 22, 1956 to Lugeania Eberhart and Charles Moore in Twinsburg, Ohio.

While growing up, Sharon held several different jobs but will mainly be remembered for her 20+ years at  NMG Aerospace.  Her hobbies included road trips,...

Jan 9, 2024

Stephanie Dishawn Smith, age 51, left this earthly home on January 9, 2024. She was born on June 5, 1972, in Akron, Ohio to the union of Marilyn L. and Howard W. Cooper, the second of two children. She was a member of the Akron community for over fifty years.

She attended Marget Park Elementary School, St....

Jan 9, 2024

Anthony "Tony" D. Hickman was born on January 16, 1962, in Akron, Ohio at Akron City Hospital, to parents Eddie and Betty Hickman. Tony grew up on 7th Avenue on Akron's Eastside before moving to the Westside on Norma Avenue. Tony attended Robinson and Rankin Elementary Schools, West Junior High School, and Buchtel High School. Tony enjoyed playing basketball...

Jan 7, 2024

Dwayne Watts was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on Thursday, April 10, 1958 to Edward Ray and Ida Mae Watts. He left this life following a sudden illness on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Dwayne was the 4th of 12 siblings. He was the only one of his siblings to attend McKinley High School graduating in 1976 choosing to go there...

Jan 6, 2024

Joseph R. Moore, also known as JR, age 64, departed this life on January 6, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Ida B. Moore and Lloyd L. Moore, Sr. To this union were born eight children, Joseph being the sixth. They were raised in South and East Akron.

Joseph graduated from Buchtel High...

Jan 6, 2024

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

Jan 5, 2024

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing."  II Timothy 4:7-8

Jimmy...

Jan 4, 2024

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

Jan 4, 2024

Adrienne Lynn Richards went Home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2024 after dealing with a long illness. She was a lifetime resident of Akron, Ohio where she attended South High School. She worked various jobs but talking you out of your money was her best one!

Adrienne was preceded in death by her parents,...

Jan 3, 2024

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

Dec 31, 2023

Edwin O. Cain Jr. was the first child born to Edwin and Mary Cain, On December 4th, 1955, in Akron, Ohio. He attended Schumacher elementary, Perkins junior high, and Buchtel high school. He left Akron to attend the Job Corps and be trained in carpentry. Shortly after that, he joined the US Marine Corps. He was employed after his...

Dec 30, 2023

Tracey Renee Ruffin was born in Canton, Ohio on March 23, 1962. She was a bright and precocious child, who loved to read and imagine life's great possibilities. Her love of learning was insatiable and helped her to excel in her academic studies. She was a proud graduate of Timken Senior High School, Class of 1980. Shortly after graduation,...

Dec 28, 2023

James "Jay" Edward Blakeney 34 of Boston passed away on 12/28/2023 in Boston at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center. Jay was born in Massillon Ohio to Tara Hall and James Blakeney,  Sr. on July 14, 1989. He went to CANTON South high school where he played percussion in the band and was on the basketball. He graduated from...

Dec 22, 2023

Lee Andrew Sims, 76, was born in Barberton, Ohio on July 3, 1947, and was the eldest of nine children born to Andrew and Earlean Sims.  Lee united with The Livingstone Baptist Church in Barberton on June 18, 1958, and was baptized on July 6, 1958.  He graduated from Barberton High School in 1966.  He attended Ashland College on...

Dec 21, 2023

Taniesha Renee Phinnessee, 43, passed away 21st December 2023 from natural causes at her home in Akron Ohio.

Taniesha was born on January 8th 1980 in Akron, Ohio. She grew up on the East Side in a very lively and joyous household with her mother, father, sister and brothers. She graduated from Central Howard high school and...

Dec 21, 2023

A true warrior in life and death I have fought a very good fight , I have finished my course and kept the faith.

2 Timothy 4:17

Linda Bernise Brown (Jeffries) was called home to be with the lord on December 21, 2023. She was born to parents Lela Bell Lacey (Jeffries) and Earl Frank...

Dec 21, 2023

Mattie L. Brown was born on May 7, 1945 in Yantley, Alabama. She was a resident of Akron for over 60 years.

Mattie was a homemaker, a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.

She is preceded in death by her dad, Jerry Brown; mother, Mamie Taylor; sisters, Louisa Walker, Lily Foster, Mamie Spidell,...

Dec 21, 2023

James Alvin Vaughn affectionally known as "Al", entered

into rest on December 21, 2023.

He was born to the late Jessie and Lillian Vaughn on

March 31, 1930, in Barberton Ohio.

He was inducted into the United States Army in 1951,

serving 2 years in the PRC Infantry, 2nd...