Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

May 10, 2024

Homegoing service for Jeanett Townsel will take place Friday, May 24, 2024, 11:00 am at Christ Centered Church 719 Clark Rd Gary, IN 46406. Visitation will be held beginning at 9:00 am until 11:00 am. Interment held in Ridgelawn Cemetery Gary, IN

Memorial Service will be held at a later date for family and friends in Akron,...

May 10, 2024

Daron Aunshai Davis, Sr., born on October 3, 1996, was the son of Jonetta Ross and Damon Daron Davis in Canton, OH.

Daron was a graduate of the Canton McKinley Senior High School, class of 2015.  After high school, he went on to attend the Ohio State University, on a full academic scholarship through the Ohio State...

May 10, 2024

Shamika Arkim Smith was born on January 16, 1977, in Montgomery, Alabama to Rosemary S. Gist and the late Marion P. Davis. She was baptized at an early age at the Morning Pilgrim Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. She attended the University of Akron receiving two associate's degrees in Small Business and Marketing & Management. Shamika was working on...

May 6, 2024

Josephine Jeffery, age 60, was born on February 12, 1964, in Akron Ohio to Eloise Chatman and Joseph Jeffrey. She went Home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2024.

Josephine loved to play pool and spending time with her family. She was a true comedian, loved to sing and dance, and was the life of...