Obituaries

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...

Dec 2, 2023

Elder Aaron Lamont Moss, Sr. the fourth and youngest child of Blanchie Nell Moss, was born May 20, 1960 in Canton, Ohio.

He completed his high school education at McKinley in the class of 1978 and studied the Word of God extensively rising to being ordained as Elder.

He enjoyed working fairly recently at Gibbs...

Dec 2, 2023

Monica M Halsell 60 years old passed away on December 2, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Hospital surrounded by loving family and friends. Monica was a lifetime resident of Akron, Ohio.  She graduated from East High School in 1981. Monica worked at Mueller Electric for many years, then moved on to work at Wal Mart in Fairlawn Ohio for over...

Dec 1, 2023

Corey Lynn Haynes went home to be with the Lord December 1, 2023 at age 65, while working in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Corey was preceded in death by his father, Charles Haynes Sr.; mother, Phyllis Porter- Mosley and Niece, Erika.

Corey leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Crystal Michelle Haynes; daughters, Coral and Roxanne...

Nov 28, 2023

On Tuesday, November 28, 2023 the angels began to sing as our almighty God gently took Cathy's hand and lead her into eternal rest after a valiant battle with cancer. She was seventy years old. Cathy Marie Clay was born in Akron, Ohio on October 14, 1953 to Flora Bell Clay and Howard John Washington Sr. She was educated...

Nov 27, 2023

GILBERT STIGGERS SR.

Sunrise: September 29, 1948             Sunset: November 27, 2023

Gilbert George Stiggers Sr., 75, passed on November 27, 2023. He was born September 29, 1948, to his parents Horace and Gladys Stiggers in Akron, Ohio. Gilbert graduated from North High School. He served in the Marine Corps after high school, he was a...

Nov 27, 2023

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

Nov 27, 2023

Tammi Raquel Fisher, born on July 9, 1969, in Akron, Ohio, moved to Lansing, Michigan in 1983, graduating from Eastern High School in 1988. Tammi excepted Jesus Christ in her early years.

Dedicating her life to caring for the elderly and disabled, Tammi was a certified caregiver, driven by a profound passion for her work. Her commitment...

Nov 26, 2023

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

Nov 25, 2023

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

Nov 25, 2023

Berma Kaye Autrey was born on October 27, 1970 in Canton, Ohio to Marcia Chenault and James Houston.  She received her heavenly wings on Saturday, November 25, 2023 after a lengthy illness.  She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.

Berma was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School where she was a majorette.  She furthered her...

Nov 23, 2023

Sherri L Williams, 61 of Akron, Ohio passed away on November 23, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on January 28, 1962, in Akron, Ohio. Sherri was a loving individual who adored cooking and spending time with her family. She worked as an STNA before falling ill.

Sherri will be deeply missed by her husband, Benny...