Obituaries

Sep 1, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for REGINALD MCCULLOUGH "REG". We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 31, 2023

Gloria Jean Woods-Parker, age 71, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2023.  She was born on June 27, 1952 in Ripley, TN.  She loved cooking for her family and friends; and she enjoyed dancing and spending time with all of her grandkids.

Preceding her in death is her father, Ralph Curry; and her...

Aug 30, 2023

Through God's love and grace Rickie Lamar Brooks was born on November 4, 1990, to a doting mother, Tanisha Brooks, and to his late father Rickie Moss. Rickie attended Akron Public Schools.

Rickie's birth was a joy to both families as his life provided us a blessing from God. He is Tanisha's first-born child and the first...

Aug 29, 2023

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

Aug 29, 2023

Evelyn Joan Shepherd (Rice), 81, passed away on August 29, 2023, in    Madison, NJ.

Evelyn was born on November 27, 1941, in Akron, Ohio to the late Ulysses and Bessie McCray Rice.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Josephine Rice Deitchman; son, Steven Shepherd; other family and friends.

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Aug 29, 2023

Beatrice Carol Broadus, affectionately known as "Miss Bea" to some and "Red" to others, was the youngest of seven children born to Elmore and Susie Jones on February 13th, 1939, in Akron, Ohio.

Her love for Christ was cultivated at an early age. She confessed Jesus as her Lord and Savior, and was baptized at Mount Zion...

Aug 26, 2023

Robin Denise Thrist, 62, went home to be with The Lord on August 26, 2023.  She was born on December 10, 1960, in Akron, Ohio.

She graduated from Central High School in 1979, after high school she joined The United States Army for three years and then The Army Reserve for another three years.  In addition, Robin...

Aug 24, 2023

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

Aug 23, 2023

Mrs. Margie Ann Chancellor Owens was born on January 29, 1938, in equality to Orise and Lizzie B Huntley Chancellor. She was one of five children to this union.

She was employed by Akron City Hospital as a nurse and later employed by Valley View Nursing Home for over 28 years. She departed this life on August...

Aug 22, 2023

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

Aug 19, 2023

Mrs. Willa Mae Osby Hern the daughter of Willie James Osby and Rosie Lee Osby was born September 18, 1933, In Tuskegee, Al. She accepted Christ at an early age.  She attended the Tuskegee School System.  She left the south and made her home in Cleveland, Ohio with her Auntie Elnora. She worked at Phoenix Dye works until she...

Aug 16, 2023

LaCorinia Prince was born April 3,1924 and departed this life August 16,2023 at the age of 99. She was the youngest of three daughters born to John and Leona Nelson-Byers in Akron Ohio. Shortly after graduating from high school, she became employed by Goodyear Aerospace during World War 2 as the first black female riveter of newly built fighter...

Aug 16, 2023

Altermease Anita Marsh, 64, transitioned peacefully from this life to her Eternal Home with the Lord on August 16, 2023. Altermease, who was affectionately called "Missy" by her family and friends, was born December 17, 1958 in Akron, OH to Elias and Mary Alford.  She was one of seven siblings and the youngest daughter. Missy graduated from St. Vincent-St....

Aug 14, 2023

Gone too soon was David LaMont Holt, born in Akron, Ohio on November 24, 1969, David was called to his final resting place on August 14, 2023.

David was a graduate of Akron Garfield High School class of 1988 and was employed with Keys Landscaping Lawn Service.

He enjoyed watching and participating in various sports,...

Aug 14, 2023

Christopher C. Vance was born on June 26th, 1967 to James and Naomi Vance in Canton, Ohio, and he went on to be with The Lord on August 14th, 2023.

Christopher was very bright. He graduated from Timken Senior High School in 1985, and he went on to go to college in Florida to play basketball. Christopher...

Aug 13, 2023

Leon Hall Jr., 85, passed away peacefully in his home on August 13, 2023.  He was born on March 3, 1938, to the late Leon Hall Sr. and Julia Robinson.

Leon attended school in Augusta, Georgia until he moved to Ohio at an early age with his mother and grandmother.  While in Ohio, he worked over 32...

Aug 12, 2023

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

Aug 12, 2023

Harold David Taylor arrived in this world on November 1, 1946, in Akron, Ohio as a beloved son of Moses and Ruby Taylor, who proceeded him in death.  He, along with his five brothers: James, Clarence, Sterling, Robert, Larry and four sisters:  Carolyn, Dorothy, Mary Ann, and Janice shared the union of a loving family.  Harold departed this life...

Aug 11, 2023

Olee (Kinlow) Nucklos was born in rural Arkansas to William and Louise Kinlow on April 25, 1926. She was the eldest daughter of 12 children.  Olee was called Honey, Mama, Granny, Mother, Pastor, Soul Winner, and Friend. No matter how you knew her, To Know her was To Love Her. Olee was a person of Faith, Strength, and Perseverance....

Aug 9, 2023

And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove!  For then would I fly away, and be at rest. Psalms 55:6

JoAnn Richardson was born on August 15, 1955 in Canton, Ohio.  She departed this earthly life unexpectantly on August 9, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital at the age of 67.  JoAnn loved to...