Obituaries

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...

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,...