Obituaries

Oct 16, 2023

Paul Dwaine Payne, Esq., aged 76, passed on Monday, October 16, 2023.  Paul was the son of Paul Dwaine Payne I and Frankie Henrietta Rice Payne, both of whom predeceased Attorney Payne.  Paul's paternal grandparents were the late Rev. and Mrs. John Thomas Payne, minister and first lady of Shiloh Baptist Church, Akron, Ohio. Paul's maternal grandparents were Sam...

Oct 15, 2023

THE LATE ELLA (ELLIE) MAE WINN LOCKETT was born in Dooly County, Vienna Georgia on November 28, 1928, to Willie B., Sr. and Leathie Winn. She was the third child of six children.  She departed this earthly life on October 15, 2023, at home.

Early in life, Ellie professed her trust in Christ, and on December 1,...

Oct 14, 2023

Yvette Anita Watkins was the third child born to Juanita E. (Clayton) and John H. Watkins, Sr.  Sr. in Akron, OH.  Yvette attended Akron Public Schools and took some courses at the University of Akron after graduating from South High School in 1963.  She was active in church from an early age and at the age of 16 or...

Oct 13, 2023

Renee Carlotta Scrutchings, born September 30, 1948, in Akron, Ohio. She entered her eternal rest on October 13, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois. She was the cherished daughter of Allen Fred Scrutchings and Juanita Colvin-Scrutchings and the adored sister of Dr. Cheryl Scrutchings-Sadler and Yvon (Todd) Mitchell. Renee's upbringing was steeped in love and family, primarily under the loving care...

Oct 11, 2023

Edward Ballard, Jr. was born to the late Edward Ballard Sr. and Alice L Ballard on May 17, 1955 in Gordon, GA. He was baptized at a young age at Peoples Baptist church by the late Rev William H. Cotton.

Edward Ballard, Jr. attended McKinley High School and had numerous employment opportunities, to include, Timken Roller Bearings...

Oct 11, 2023

Pamela D. Idahosa-Wheeler, 68, passed away October 11, 20223. Born July 5, 1955, in Akron, OH, to John Henry & Bernice Brown.  She was a retired Teacher from Akron Public Schools providing 35 1/2 years of service.  Pamela was a member of The Word Church and loved being a grandma to Skylar.

She was preceded in death...

Oct 10, 2023

"God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December." ~J.M. Barrie

Saundra Verinece (Knee See) Hunt (Gibbons), also known as the "Texting Queen," went home to be with the Lord peacefully on October 10, 2023.  Saundra was born to the late great Mack Neal and Ida Mae Gibbons on December 17, 1954, in Akron,...

Oct 10, 2023

Daylen (Day-Day) Dashawn Pickett, age 22 of Akron, Ohio passed away October 10, 2023 in Akron Ohio. Born and raised in Akron, OH he graduated from North High School and went on to obtain a welding certificate from Forest College.

He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend. Day-Day was a beautiful soul and will...

Oct 9, 2023

James (Jimmy) Darnell Sistrunk, 81, passed away October 9, 2023.  He was born on September 11,1942 to Helen Sistrunk in Fairmont, West Virginia.

He grew up in South Akron, Ohio and retired from Chrysler Motors, in addition, he was a devoted member NA with over 30 years of sobriety.

James is preceded in death by...

Oct 6, 2023

Mae Bell Warthen, affectionately known as "baby sister," age 79 of Harrisburg, PA, took a flight to heaven to be with the Lord on October 6, 2023 at Colonial Park Care Center in Harrisburg, PA. She was born January 3, 1944 to the late Rosie Mae & Timothy Warthen in Bartow, GA. Later her family moved to Aultman, Ohio....

Oct 6, 2023

Lorene Watson, affectionately known as "Ween" was born in Memphis, Tennessee on February 9, 1933, to the late Theodore and Ruby Becton.  At the age of 90 she made her peaceful transition to her heavenly home on October 6, 2023, surrounded by family.

Ween was a well-known beautician for over 48 years and was the proud owner...

Oct 5, 2023

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

Oct 3, 2023

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

Oct 2, 2023

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

Sep 30, 2023

Barbara Diane Woods- Barron affectionately known as "Barb" received her golden wings on SEPT 30TH 2023. Barb was born May 26th, 1956, to Jeanette Woods (Akron) and Herman Lewis (Detroit Michigan).

Barb was a woman of many hats. She was very talented in the arts and had an extremely keen eye for creating immaculate pieces whether apparel,...

Sep 29, 2023

Sarah Powell was born August 16, 1924 in Ruleville, Mississippi to the late Charles G. Powell, Sr. and the late Arrah Armenthia (Harris) Powell. She departed this life on Friday, September 29, 2023 at her home after a brief illness. She was a resident of Canton, Ohio where she worked and raised her son Gerald Powell. Following her retirement...

Sep 22, 2023

Ravon Lee Ingram or as he liked to be called "King Ray", 31 of Barberton, Ohio unexpectedly passed away on September 22, 2023.  He was born September 17, 1992.He loved basketball and football, his favorite teams were The Cavaliers and The Lakers along with The Browns and The Steelers, however, he was huge fan of LeBron James.

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Sep 22, 2023

Our beloved, Ronald Lee Anthony, went home to be with Our Heavenly Father on September 22, 2023, after a catastrophic injury.  He was born in Canton, Ohio on August 13, 1959.  He graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas in 1978.  He also attended the University of Akron.  Ron was 64 years old.

Ron loved his family and friends. ...

Sep 20, 2023

Lillian was one of eight children of Ben and Iris Stewart.  She was happy, funny and healthy during her entire life.  Lillian was born in New Boston, Texas; but spent much of her life in Tulsa, Oklahoma where she met and married the late, Pink William Watson; and to that union, had one son, Anthony "The Hero" Watson.  She...

Sep 16, 2023

Our father, Oliver James Campbell, Sr., left this world, September 16, 2023, at Astoria Nursing home, at the age of 74. He was born November 23, 1948 in Akron, Ohio to Wright and Lucy Mae Campbell.

Oliver worked at TK Morse Company until an unexpected illness.  He was a big 49er fan and loved telling jokes and...