Obituaries

Apr 12, 2023

Mary Louise (Lucy) Barnes McKinser was born January 23, 1930 to the late Fuller Barnes and Mary Frances Robinson in Alexander City, AL. She was the first daughter and second oldest out of eight children.

She was united in holy matrimony to James McKinser in 1949 in Sylacauga, Alabama, and they later moved to Akron, Ohio. Even...

Apr 12, 2023

Mom….

Veronica (Roni) Shippe, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, auntie, and friend, departed her earthly body for her heavenly home on April 12th, 2023, at the age of 73.

Preceded in death by parents Walter and Nora Mae Scott, and her beloved grandson Jayden Shippe.

Veronica leaves to mourn her passing brother Neal...

Apr 10, 2023

Shirley Mae (Bingham) Price, 88 of 3320 Columbus Dr., Holiday, Florida, passed away on  Monday April 10th at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus Ohio.

Mrs. Price was born on May 5, 1934 in Salem, Ohio to parents William Stanley Bingham and Marietta L. Johnston Bigham Jones.  Mrs. Price resided most of her life and raised all her...

Apr 10, 2023

Barberton, Ohio — Jermaine (Big Maine) Johnson Sr, a long-time resident of the Barberton community, died Monday April 10, 2023 at Summa Health Hospital - Barberton Campus at the age of 42. Jermaine attended Barberton City Schools and was widely known throughout  Barberton and surrounding areas, mostly due to his large family and many friends. If he wasn't at...

Apr 10, 2023

Ozell JR. Varnadore was born to the late Jackie Mitchell and Gladys Williams on October 17, 1955 in Canton, OH.  Ozell was loved and raised by his parents, Charles and Wanita Williams. Ozell was funny, charming, a sharp dresser and confident.  Ozell retired from Republic Steel.  He enjoyed spending his time with family and friends, attending sports games and...

Apr 7, 2023

Tyrone Reed, 72, shipped into the loving arms of the Lord on Friday, April 7, 2023 after a long illness. Tyrone was born in Barberton, Ohio on February 27, 1951 to Doretha Peterson. Tyrone was a welder, he detailed cars, was a scrapper and he loved to bake pies and cobblers. Tyrone was such a gentleman and he loved...

Apr 7, 2023

Bryson O'neil Barksdale, age 35, was born on July 12, 1987 in Canton, Ohio to Tracy Barksdale and Horace Rubin, Jr. He departed this life on April 7, 2023.

Bryson was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School.  He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church where he accepted Christ as his Savior.

Bryson was...

Apr 6, 2023

Emma J. Hamilton-Shropshire was born on June 30 1934 in Russellville, Alabama to the late Thom and Alice Smith. On April 6, 2023 she was called to her Eternal Home of Rest at the blessed age of 88.

She confessed Christ at an early age and was a member of The Greater Bethel Baptist Church.

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Apr 4, 2023

Lawrence was born September 23, 1942 to Lewis Milton Johnson Sr. and Virginia Evelyn Sain.  As a small child he got the nickname of  "Cadillac"         because he could run real fast.

"Cadillac" graduated from East High School and shortly afterwards he joined the United States   Navy where he was stationed in Brooklyn, New York as a Dental...

Apr 4, 2023

Jessie McCroskey (45) of Alliance, OH, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Jessie (known as J-Mugs), was born to the late Jessie Robinson and Genelle McCroskey in Alliance, OH.

Jessie could light up a room with his beautiful spirit.  He loved to take care of his kids.  He would have them together playing video...

Apr 3, 2023

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our loving, kind, brave, caring & dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Tara Ja'Net Williams (Fry), who passed away unexpectedly on April 3rd, 2023. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by her sudden death.

Tara was born on September 20, 1974, in Petersburg, VA...

Apr 2, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for MADISON JENKINS-JOHNSON. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 1, 2023

LaTonya Coreen McGhee, aka "Tee" 34, was born in Akron, Ohio, on May 22, 1987 to Videssie L. McGhee and Wesley L. Washington. She gained her heavenly wings unexpectedly on April 1st, 2023.

Tee attended Akron Public Schools. She loved God, going to church, traveling with her children and entertaining family and friends. As a lover of...

Mar 31, 2023

Siobhan P Martin (Bonnie Bell) of Akron Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on March 30, 2023 at the age of 43. Bonnie was born January 8 1980 she attended Goodrich middle school and later received her GED she worked for World travel Holdings as a customer service rep. Bonnie was especially dedicated to her children, family...

Mar 31, 2023

Erik D. Mahone

A.K.A "Bay, Bubba"

Erik D. Mahone was born September 23, 1979, in Akron, Ohio to his Mother Francetta Lewis and Stepfather Frank McCray.

Erik received his GED after he opened his own   business "Mahone's Landscaping".  He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and enjoyed playing basketball and spending...

Mar 29, 2023

Tierra Latese Snipes-Terrell was born May 18, 1989 in Akron, Ohio to Henrietta Gisselle Terrell and Phillip Snipes. She attended Akron Public Schools and joined the workforce as soon as she was old enough to work. She moved to Columbus, Ohio in 2020 where she worked in the hospitality business until her untimely passing on March 29, 2023.

Mar 27, 2023

Mother Pearl Myers

A celebration of an abundant life

Pearl was born to Gyde and Willie Mae Carter on November 20, 1928 in Akron, OH. She was the second oldest daughter of four born to this union. Pearl was a graduate of Akron East High School. She furthered her education at Ohio State University and...

Mar 27, 2023

Shirley A. Johnson was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 10, 1964, to Roosevelt and Gertrude Overstreet. Eventually, the family relocated to west Akron, where Shirley attended both Saint Hilary Parochial and attended and graduated from Buchtel High School. Shirley later attended medical school for nursing but found pleasure in customer service for over 30 years at Speedway in...

Mar 26, 2023

FREDERICK SIMEON CLEGHORN JR. 02/16/40 to 03/26/23

Early in the morning on March 26, 2023, Frederick Simeon Cleghorn Jr., age 83, climbed the Stairway To Heaven. By his side as he parted this world was his one and only partner, wife, love, and soulmate of almost 61 years, Gloria Gay Cleghorn. His last words were "Lord please...

Mar 26, 2023

Helen L Getz Steele, age 89, of Parma, Ohio

On Sunday, March 26, 2023, God called Helen home with her family by her side. She truly earned her wings and is resting in the arms of the Lord Saviour Jesus Christ. Helen was born March 19, 1934 in Youngstown, Ohio. She was the second child of Samuel...