Obituaries

Jul 31, 2023

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

Jul 31, 2023

Patricia Ann Smith, 78, went home to be with the Lord on July 31, 2023. Patricia was born on February 8, 1945 in Yantley, Alabama to the late Para Lee Gaines and was blessed with two fathers, Dempsey Gaines and Oscar Johnson. She moved to Akron, Ohio with her family when she was 8 years old, in October 1953....

Jul 30, 2023

Kameela Farrakhan, age79, of Canton, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023.  She was born on November 18, 1943, to William Henry and Bettie Mae (Martin) Bell and was a graduate of McKinley Senior High School, class of 1962. She continued her education   attending Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio.

Kameela was an active member of...

Jul 28, 2023

Ronald Edward Lee II, affectionately known as Pig, was born on April 4, 1966 to Susan A. Mayle and Ronald Edward Lee Sr. Ronald attended Canton South High School where his sense of humor made him the "class clown." Ronald graduated in 1984 and soon after went to the Navy Reserves. Ronald lived in various cities but returned home...

Jul 28, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Evon Grogan. She was born in Meridian, MS to Vincent and Ruth Armstrong. In her early twenties she migrated to Akron, OH where most of her siblings were.

Evon served for several years in the healthcare field where she cared for those who were ill and elderly. Evon retired...

Jul 28, 2023

Victor C. Parker Sr. (Coach Parker) passed at the age of 81 peacefully in his sleep at Bath Manor Nursing Home on Friday July 28, 2023. He was Born to the late Ernest Parker Sr. and Edna E. Parker on Sunday October 19,1941. Born and raised in the Akron Community all of his life, Victor graduated from North High...

Jul 27, 2023

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

Jul 26, 2023

Jeanette Carter passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 26, 2023. She was born on February 27th, 1935, to Georgia and Israel Martin in Fairfax, Virginia. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Luther Carter, her siblings Willie Mae Harris, Foster Perkins, Annie Mae Wilson, Johnnie Mae Cuningham, Clifford Cummings Jr., Tremayne and Loretta Stone....

Jul 25, 2023

Juliette Bradford passed away on July 25, 2023 peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

She was born the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Hunley) Bradford, born on August 18, 1940 in Talladega, Alabama.

Mama was always a caregiver.  Mom's first job was working at the car wash in 1961; from there, she became a director...

Jul 24, 2023

Mary Lee Wilson (Sister Mae) was born Aug 29, 1924, to Castoria Worsham and Monroe Gates in Parkin, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Wilson; mother, Castoria Darling; stepfather, Jessie Darling; father, Monroe Gates; stepmother, Willa Mae Gates; grandmother, Gertrude Maxwell; daughters Joyce Walker and Linda Cottman; son, Larry Taylor; sisters Loretta Webb, Margret Gates,...

Jul 23, 2023

In Loving Memory of Duval Peyton Flippen  Duval Peyton Flippen, lovingly known as "Dad," left us on Sunday, July 23, 2023, surrounded by his beloved family. He was 80 years old.

Duval came into this world on May 3, 1943, in Roanoke, Virginia, the cherished child of Mary Alexander Flippen and Thomas L. Flippen Sr. At a...

Jul 22, 2023

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

Jul 22, 2023

W. Esther Bryant was born in Graham, Alabama on August 15, 1940, to the late Jethro and Minnie Pittman.  A 1959 graduate of Washington High School, she attended Kent State University. Having had more than one career she ultimately decided to pursue her love of beauty and fashion. She graduated from Washington Beauty Academy in Akron, Ohio where she...

Jul 19, 2023

Loreen Michele Cleveland, 61, of Canton Ohio transitioned from this life on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Columbus Ohio after a long battle with Cancer.

Loreen Michele Cleveland was born in Canton, Ohio on March 8, 1962, and accepted Christ as her savior at Pentecostal Temple Church of God Christ in Canton, Ohio. She attended Plain Local...

Jul 19, 2023

Ruby Williams went home to be with The Lord on July 19, 2023.  She is proceeded in death by her parents; Naomi and Sterling Williams Sr. and special aunt; Lee Salzman. She was born on December 27, 1943, in Memphis, TN and spent her early childhood in Gould AR, relocating to Akron, OH in 1951.  Ruby graduated from South...

Jul 18, 2023

Jesse was born in Barberton, Ohio on January 27th 1963, to the late Nancy A. Sullivan and Clyde E. Grayson.

During his childhood, Jesse attended Washington Elementary School in Barberton, Ohio. Later, the family moved to Akron, Ohio, where he attended various schools. As a teenager, Jesse enjoyed skating at the Rollercade, with his brother and friends....

Jul 18, 2023

Beverly Ann Tyler-Owens, affectionately known as "Bebee" went home to be with The Lord on July 18, 2023.

Born to Johnny Lee Tyler and Cellia Mae Tyler on April 30, 1960, she attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from Buchtel High School in 1979.  After High School, Beverly relocated to Los Angeles, CA where she attended El...

Jul 18, 2023

Dorothea Marie (Cruse) Hunt, was born August 7, 1946 in Akron, Ohio. She was an only child to her mother the late Dorothy Cruse.

Dorothea lived and resided in Akron majority of her life. She attended Grace Elementary school, West Jr. High school and Central Howard High school.

Dorothea attend the Jesus Christ Church of...

Jul 18, 2023

Life's Journey

"For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." 2 Corinthians 5:1

On July 18, 2023, Pastor Wallace James Fleming, Sr. completed his mission here on earth and transcended to be with the...

Jul 17, 2023

Kody Maurice Ingram passed away Thursday July 17, 2023.  Kody was born on January 1, 1991 to Kimberly Ingram in Canton, OH.

Kody loved spending time with family and friends, listening to music by favorite artist, Rod Wade. He loved sports: Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bulls.

Kody was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alice...