Obituaries

Dec 20, 2023

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

Dec 19, 2023

Evelyn Marie Simmons was born on June 30, 1968, in Akron, Ohio to the late Christine Marie Jones and Everett Lee Robinson. She was called to eternal rest on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

Evelyn graduated from Garfield High School, and she then furthered her education by attending Omni Technical Hair School.

Evelyn loved being a...

Dec 19, 2023

Charles M Kyser Sr. also known as Chili, was born in Atmore, Alabama to Alton and Mary Kyser. In life, he was a man who was no-nonsense, diligent, tough, understanding, kind, and loved to laugh. Growing up, he enjoyed boxing, hockey, ice and roller skating and going fishing in Canada. He attended Inkster High School, playing football and basketball,...

Dec 18, 2023

Cheryl Delores Franklin, affectionately known as Angel was born September 29, 1983 in Akron Ohio to parents Letitia "Trish" Franklin and Johnathan "Butchie" Franklin Sr. The only daughter, she grew up being doted and loved on by all of her family and those around her. As she grew that same love is what she poured out to nourish the...

Dec 18, 2023

Marilyn B. Hale

Sunrise-March 15th 1955                                                   Sunset- December 18th 2023

Marilyn was born on Tuesday, March 15th, 1955, one half of a set of twins (Carolyn) to Joseph and Virginia Bailey in Akron Ohio.

Marilyn attended Schumacher Elementary, Simon Perkins Jr. High and graduated from Buchtel High School in 1973.

In...

Dec 15, 2023

Earl Lee Cooper, 71 years of age, was born August 6, 1952, in Selma, Alabama; and later moved to Canton, Ohio. He departed this life Friday, December 15, 2023. Earl graduated from McKinley High School. He went to college and was a licensed, professional cosmetologist. Earl enjoyed music, cooking and doing hair. He had a beautiful relationship with family...

Dec 15, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for KING DAVID KAL-EL GREER. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 14, 2023

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

Dec 14, 2023

Robert Randolph Averiett, 73 years old went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2023 after an extended illness at The Arbors of Fairlawn. He was born October 8, 1950, in Akron, Ohio to the late Petuce (Paul) and Lucy Averiett. Robert graduated from Buchtel High school in 1970. Robert was also a DJ working for Pearl...

Dec 13, 2023

Alene Denise McCloude, 59, passed away on December 13, 2023. She was born on February 25, 1964, to the union of Barbara and William McCloude. Alene was a lifetime resident of the Akron Community. She was a 1982 Alumni of North High School. Her Passions were going to bingo and playing the slot machines. She enjoyed her daily morning...

Dec 11, 2023

Carol Lynn Howard, age 68 years, 2 months 9 days of Canton, Ohio passed away December 11, 2023. Carol Lynn was born October 2, 1955 to James Louis & Willie Mae Wood Howard in Orrville, Ohio. She  attended Orrville City Public Schools.

Carol Lynn loved writing poetry, loved dressing up and wearing her Jewelry. Most of all,...

Dec 11, 2023

Our beloved Joyce Ann Mitchell-Melton peacefully enter into   eternal peace surrounded by her loving family on December 11, 2023. She was born on January 29 ,1946 in Oberlin, Ohio she     attended Akron Public Schools. Joyce graduated from South High School in 1964, after high school she pursed her career as a Data Processor Analyst for Oneil's Department Store until...

Dec 10, 2023

Dorothy Mae Robinson, born Dorothy Bogan, 87, went into eternity December 10, 2023, after a short illness. She was born September 18, 1936, in Stanton, Missouri. Dorothy came to Akron, Ohio at the age of six and attended Akron Public Schools. She was the oldest of nine children born to the union of Hazel Lee and Hessie Bogan.

Dec 9, 2023

Robert L. Bowman Jr., 61, was born in Akron, Ohio to Robert and Mary Bowman on October 2, 1962. He was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. After a brief illness he passed away peacefully at home on Saturday December 9th, 2023. Robert, as he took his journey through life, was baptized and accepted the Lord at a young...

Dec 5, 2023

Deloris Smith, known to friends and family as "Lo Lo - Lowdown," was born July 12, 1956, to her late parents Jimmy T. and Mary Lee Mangum (who preceded her in death), in Detroit, Michigan. She was the fourth youngest of seven siblings.

Deloris graduated from Southeastern High School. In her early years, Deloris accepted Christ under...

Dec 4, 2023

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

Dec 3, 2023

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

Dec 3, 2023

Omar "Dink Dink" "Dinky" Demitrius McCorvey, 44, named after his great-grandfather Omar Alexander, passed away on December 3, 2023, in his hometown, Akron Ohio. He was born the oldest of five children to Fredrick Hayes and Grace McCorvey on October 18, 1979. Tommie Stone acted as Omar's father, helping him become the man we all know and love today....

Dec 3, 2023

Antonio M. O'Neal, Jr., affectionately known as "Yaiyo" was born on April 28, 1993. He gained his wings on December 3, 2023. Antonio was born in Cleveland, Ohio but was raised and lived his life in Akron and graduated from Garfield High School. Although he played baseball he really enjoyed AAU basketball and you could always catch him somewhere...

Dec 2, 2023

As a believer of Christ, everlasting life was given to Eugene Dozier on December 2, 2023.

On January 17, 1936, Eugene Dozier was the second child born to Olen and Inez Dozier in Gadsden, Alabama. At an early age, he cultivated a love for music, learning to play drums which led him to becoming the drum major...