Obituaries

Nov 13, 2023

Sister Lela M. Phillips, a cherished resident of Akron, Ohio, gracefully entered this world on February 13, 1939, in Union Springs, Alabama, to the late Willie and Tena Phillips. On November 13, 2023, she peacefully transitioned to eternal life at home, surrounded by the warmth of family and friends, including her special great nephew, Marquise Wallace. She confessed her...

Nov 11, 2023

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

Nov 9, 2023

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

Nov 9, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for JEWEL MOORE, JR.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 9, 2023

James D. Harris, 71, departed this life unexpectedly on November 9, 2023. He was born in Warrenton, North Carolina and attended John Graham High School. He joined the United States Marine Corp in 1967 until 1971 and served during the Vietnam war.

James came to Ohio in 1971 after an honorable discharge from the Marine Corp. He...

Nov 6, 2023

Bettye (Baskin) Grant, age 75, went home to be with The Lord, November, 6, 2023. She was born in Egypt, Mississippi, January 7, 1948. Bettye graduated from McKinley Senior High School, and the University of Colorado.  She retired from Stark County DD (Board of Developmental Disabilities).

Bettye was a devoted and faithful member to True Light Christian...

Nov 3, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for BENJAMIN A. GULLEY, SR.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 2, 2023

Benjamin Raymond Brown was born in Washington, D.C. on May 25, 1973, to Elizabeth A. Brown and the late Benjamin Mitchell.  He was the first born, followed by his sister Felicia S. Brown, with whom they were very close.

Benjamin lived in Oxon Hill, Maryland and also Capital Heights, Maryland.  In 1989, the family relocated to Akron,...

Nov 2, 2023

LaShawné Nicole Lee departed this life suddenly on November 2, 2023.  LaShawné was born on February 7, 1980, in Akron, Ohio to the late Anthony Johnson and Patricia Lee.

LaShawné came into this world fighting at 2lbs 15oz and 15 inches long. When the Doctors gave a negative report, LaShawné had other plans and with the help...

Oct 31, 2023

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

Oct 29, 2023

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Oct 28, 2023

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

Oct 27, 2023

Barbara Ann Brown-Shepherd was born to Clarence and Mabel Brown on May 19, 1943, in Akron, Ohio.

She attended Akron Public Schools graduating from Akron South "Big Blue" High School class of 1961. Barbara received a scholarship to an HBCU Philander Smith University in Little Rock, AR, through the aid of Centenary United Methodist Church. After graduation...

Oct 25, 2023

Leon Tallmadge Ricks passed away on October 25, 2023 at the age of 87. He lived a long, blessed life with his high school sweetheart, Thema. A dedicated husband and father, he always found time to laugh, tell a story, or impart some words of encouragement to others. Leon was born in Barberton, Ohio to Leona and Tallmadge Ricks....

Oct 25, 2023

Donald Stephen Carrington began his life on November 15, 1939, at 837 Carpenter Street, Akron, OH 44310 to Clarence Carrington of Roanoke, Virginia and Grace Naomi Smith of Akron, Ohio.  At age 83, he answered and accepted the call to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 25, 2023.

He graduated from East High...

Oct 24, 2023

Johnny Ray Travis was born April 6, 1954, to the late Argustavia (Gus) and Lue James (Big) Travis in Akron Ohio.

He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at an early age.  He attended Akron Public Schools and worked many years in customer service at various Lounges in the City of Akron.

Oct 23, 2023

Cornelia E Deck, 97, passed away on October 23, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by her children. Cornelia, a native of Asheville, NC, was born April 28, 1926, to John Turman and Sadie Maude Finley. She was married on June 27, 1946, for 54 years to Everett W Deck, Sr. and together raised five children. Cornelia moved to Akron,...

Oct 23, 2023

On October 23 rd , 2023, Robin D. Edwards Sr., passed away at Rose Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on September 6 th , 1959, to the late Ernest E. and Evelyn J. (Peterson) Edwards. He graduated from Massillon Washington High School and later joined the United States Army, where...

Oct 22, 2023

Rosetta Patricia Singfield, affectionately known as "Cookie," passed away peacefully at Akron Summa Hospice on Sunday, October 22nd after a relatively brief bout of sickness. While she was in the thick of it, she handled this illness with fierceness, determination, and grace until the very end.

Rosetta was born March 30th, 1940, the loving daughter of Leona...

Oct 22, 2023

Robert  Anthony Johnson, 79, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2023. He entered this world on July 14, 1944 in Prairie Point, Mississippi, born to Robert Johnson and Berthalee Mustin. Robert was a resident of Alliance, OH.  Robert was a long time employee of the Monarch Rubber company in Hartville, OH. Robert enjoyed watching football, he was a devoted...