Obituaries

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...

Oct 21, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for ALICE KATE (TYSON) CROCKETT "CHICKEN". We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 20, 2023

Dr. Francis E. Dorsey was born Mar. 4, 1951, in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Carl Lester Eugene Dorsey Sr. and Elanye Juanita Dorsey.

In life, Dr. Dorsey achieved eminence through hard work, dedication, the pursuit of higher knowledge, and remaining consistently involved as an advocate and pillar of his community. Dr. Dorsey received...

Oct 20, 2023

Kevin W. Merritt transitioned peacefully from his earthly home on October 20th, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. He is now resting comfortably in the arms of the Lord.

Kevin was born in Bronx, NY on September 25,1952 to the late Willie Merritt and Ardelia Wyatt. Kevin spent his formative years in Bronx, NY where he attended High...

Oct 20, 2023

Betty (Garrett) Miller went home to be with the Lord on October 20, 2023.  She was born on February 24, 1934 in Gadsden, Alabama to the late Selmo and Julia Garrett Lanier and moved to Akron at a young age.  She graduated from North High School in January 1951. She married Raymond Miller, her high school sweetheart, on December...

Oct 19, 2023

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

Oct 18, 2023

Bernice Winn 89, of Canton, Ohio Went home to be with the Lord Wednesday October 18, 2023. Bernice Was born in Canton, Ohio November 26, 1933 to the late Paul Sr and Ida Mae Winn. She was a graduate of Mckinley High School.

She was preceded in death by siblings Paul Winn Jr., Sterling Winn Sr., Donald...

Oct 18, 2023

Kim Michelle Moore, 55 was born in Akron, Ohio on September 17, 1968.  Kim sadly left us on October 18, 2023, with the love and support of her family at her side. She was born to Nellie Rasberry and the late Otis Moore.

Kim was a 1987 graduate of East High School.  She furthered her education at...

Oct 18, 2023

Duane Bivins, born 12/12/50, in Akron, Ohio, the 5th Child of the late, Homer and Johnnie Mae Bivins, Sr. He lived in Akron his entire life. He was educated in the Akron Public School System.

Duane was an excellent Artist and loved Animals. He could freestyle draw anything he set his mind on. From his youth, he...

Oct 17, 2023

James Luthian Gray Sr. was born to Christine Gray and Fletcher Shelby on February 25, 1949, in Lucas, Ohio. He was called home to the Lord on October 17, 2023. James was known for his famous one word saying, "Later". He would say this after his conversation with you because he told us to never say good-bye. He cherished...

Oct 17, 2023

Duane Carver Ford was born on August 1, 1967, in Akron, Ohio to Geraldine (Ellis) Ford and the late George Carver Ford. At the age of one his father passed away. Duane was the heart of his mother, and he affectionately called her "honey" (the name she called him when he was little). He was very protective of her....

Oct 17, 2023

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