Obituaries

Jul 3, 2023

Ernestine Annette Stallings, AKA Onion and Ern Money 34, was born October 19, 1988, to the late Willie James Terrell Sr. of Toomsuba, Mississippi and Annette Stallings of Akron Ohio.

Ernestine is preceded in death by her loving father, Willie James Terrell Sr. Grandparents Leslie B. and Booker Stallings of Akron, Ohio. Quernie and Grady Terrell Sr....

Jul 3, 2023

Sarah F. Henry was born in Steens, Mississippi to the parents of Joseph and Lillie Pearl Sturdivant. On July 3, 2023, the Lord ushered her in through His pearly gates. We know she is rejoicing to see our Heavenly Father face-to-face because He died on Calvary Cross so that mom (and others) can spend eternal life with Him.

Jul 2, 2023

Lillie Mae Greene, 100, went home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2023, surrounded by her family.  Born in Piney Grove, NC, she was a long-time resident of the Akron Community.

Lillie was a member of Providence Baptist Church serving on the Nurses Guild, Mother's Board and the food Pantry.  She was loved by all...

Jun 29, 2023

Gordon (G-MOS) Ellison Mosley went to join his son, mother, and father on June 29, 2023.

Born on July 24, 1972, Gordon was affectionally known as "Gordy" by his family and friends; he lived in Akron, Ohio, most of his life, also residing in Indianapolis with his daughter, Madison, for some years. Gordy was a diehard "Eastsider"...

Jun 27, 2023

StanDaisha Unique Glover was born August 23, 1987, in Los Angeles, CA to Sherron Williams and Stanley Glover.  She was raised in Akron, OH but resided in Redland, CA for the last five years.  Daisha ran track and loved to model at a young age.  She graduated from Central Hower High School and received her Medical Assistant degree from...

Jun 27, 2023

Cremation has already taken place.

Jun 27, 2023

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

Jun 25, 2023

Theresa lived her life as a mighty warrior for Christ. Her relationship with God could be seen throughout all aspects of her life. She served as a faithful deaconess for most of her adulthood at Restoration Church and Worship Center. Even when Theresa was not actively serving she could be found meditating in God's Word. Her love and devotion...

Jun 25, 2023

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

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...