Obituaries

Jun 24, 2023

Paul Andre Gary "Paulie" was born April 25, 1981, and he was called back home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 24th, 2023. He was preceded in death by parents, Rosemary and Fred D. Gary Sr.; Daughter Paradice Gary; grandparents Fred and Rosie Gary; Wille and Gertha McIntyre; Uncles Paul D. Gary and Eric...

Jun 18, 2023

Leon E. Motley, Jr., 93, of Canton, OH, passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2023. He was born in Canton, OH to Elder Leon E., Sr. and Maud (Gardner) Motley on April 19, 1930, one of nine children. After attending McKinley High School, he began working at Republic Steel from where he retired after 38 years. His...

Jun 18, 2023

Almatto  "Maita" Head departed this life on Sunday, June 18, 2023.  She was born to the late Deacon Lawrence and Eula Drake on August 12, 1942 in Jefferson County, Alabama.  She was the last of  fourteen children born to this union.

Maita moved to Akron, OH in 1944 with her family and attended public schools in Akron...

Jun 16, 2023

Regina Lidge-Porter (Happy Faye) of Akron, Ohio unexpectedly passed away on June 16th, 2023.  She is preceded in death by her parents Charlie & Nancy (Provo) Lidge, brother James "Sonny" Lidge, sister's Sherry and Phyllis Lidge, niece Sierra Lidge and great nephew Nazonte Anderson-Blair. She is survived by husband Richard Porter, Aunt's Ruby and Nancy Lidge, sisters Jannie, Melissa...

Jun 14, 2023

Florence Mae Wheeler was born to Jessie Crankfield and Willie Pierce on March 7, 1926 in  Chicago, Illinois,  She relocated to Akron, Ohio.

She worked at B.F. Goodrich and SWAP.  After retiring she was a daycare provider.  She was a    member of First Apostolic Faith Church, a Sunday School Teacher and a member of The Women's   Auxiliary....

Jun 11, 2023

Gayle Ellen Lee-Barnes, 59, unexpectantly went home to be with our Heavenly Father on June 11, 2023. She was a lifetime resident of Akron, Ohio, survived by her husband, Marvin Barnes and sister Mildred Rutledge. She leaves her legacy daughter's Kisha Lee, Brittany Tate, only son Anthony Sulivan; 8 grandchildren; Brittane'y, D'Wayne (DJ), Dequan, MrDaiveon, NiKisha, Briasia, Brielle, and...

Jun 11, 2023

On the eve of Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital Willie L. Moses, Jr., age 66, crossed the victory line transitioning from labor to rest after an extended illness.  He fought a good fight and spoke the words of the 23rd Psalm as he transitioned.

Willie was born in Canton, Ohio on Friday December...

Jun 11, 2023

Naomi White Carter 87 was born in Shreveport Louisiana to Samuel B. and Zenobia White on April 7, 1936.  The White family relocated to Akron, Ohio in 1937 where She became a lifetime resident.

She went Home to be with the Lord on Sunday June 11, 2023, surrounded by her family after a brief illness.

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Jun 10, 2023

Reginald E. Glover Jr., 29, was born April 12, 1994, in Akron, Ohio to the parents of Jasand Harrington (Patterson) and Reginald Glover Sr.  He attended McEbright Elementary where he played the Viola in Orchestra.  He then went on to attend Stewart Afrocentric School to study his African Heritage.  He attended Garfield High School also training in the R.O.T.C....

Jun 8, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for AARON ATKINSON, SR.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 7, 2023

Nnamdi means "My Father Lives."

Nnamdi Charles Isichei, Jr. was born on May 6, 1988, in Akron, OH. The first son and middle child of three children born in the marriage union of Toni (Skipper) and Nnamdi Charles Isichei. From the beginning Nnamdi was full of "Life and Love".  Nnamdi's early education began in Akron Public Schools...

Jun 7, 2023

Martha G. (Pope) Bryant, age 81, departed this life on June 7, 2023 at the Laurels of Massillon.  She was born on January 13, 1942 in Rienzi, Mississippi to the late Lucille (Gilmer) and Eugene Pope.

Martha attended Washington High School and graduated from Massillon Beauty School to become a licensed beautician for many years.  She also...

Jun 7, 2023

Reta Lamore Evans was born to parents, Walter Merrell James and Arthurreen James on January 28, 1943, and was granted her wings on Thursday, June 8, 2023.  Reta worked in administrative roles for Bank of America in Los Angeles,      California, as well as the Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio. When in Columbus, Ohio, she spent time assisting   thousands...

Jun 7, 2023

Solomon Jones was born on April 28, 1950, to the late William and Emma D. Jones. He worked as a security guard for majority of his life at Akron Children's Hospital and Children's Services Board just to name a few. He retired from CSB after working there for 25 years. Because of his love for the game of basketball,...

Jun 3, 2023

Zoletta Jean Stevens Jones, 91, was born on November 3, 1931, to Johney Stevens Green, (deceased) and James Edward Stevens, (deceased) in Akron, Ohio. She departed this earthly life surrounded by her loving children on June 3, 2023. She attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from The Akron Practical Nursing School. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse for over...

Jun 3, 2023

Deacon Moses Ray was born on January 5, 1944, in Minter, Alabama to the late Sarah F. (Charles) & Jimmie Ray, Sr. His mother named him after her brother, Moses Charles, whom she loved dearly. Mose, as he was affectionately called, moved to New Orleans, LA, as a young boy with his uncle Henry Charles, and he returned to...

Jun 1, 2023

James Louis Peebles, (Jimmy ) 77, passed away on June 1, 2023 in Newcastle Pennsylvania after a short illness at UPMC Hospital.

James preceded in death by his sister Cathy Fears; parents Vivian Fears and James Fears; brother Allegro Fears.

James is survived by his siblings, brother William L. Fears (Billy); sisters Ruby Green and...

Jun 1, 2023

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

May 31, 2023

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

May 30, 2023

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