Obituaries

Apr 22, 2023

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

Apr 21, 2023

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

Apr 20, 2023

On Thursday April 20, 2023, Mr. James Willie Lawrence, 72, passed away surrounded by his loved ones. He mounted on the wings of an eagle and flew to his heavenly home.

Lawrence was born March 3, 1951, in Grenada, Mississippi to the late Rufus and Addie B. (Evans) Lawrence Sr.

He was a former member...

Apr 19, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for HILDA ANN (JONES) BURNS. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 18, 2023

Ida Lee Robinson was called home on April 18, 2023 as she was surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born to Hesse Mary-Magdalene Dabbs and Hazel Lee Bogan on March 28, 1940, in Saxten, Missouri.  In her early childhood, Ida and family came to Akron, Ohio and here is where she met her loving husband, Jesse...

Apr 17, 2023

Rodney Lamont Caine, Sr.65 years old, was born on September 5, 1957 to parents: Willie and Jermie Lee  Caine. Rodney departed this earth on April 17, 2023.

Rodney attended Akron Public Schools, graduating high school after entering the United States Marine, serving three tours with an Honorable Discharge from service.

Rodney was preceded in death...

Apr 16, 2023

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

Apr 14, 2023

John Carlos Mills (Carl) was born on January 18, 1962 to Alma Jean Mills and the late John Brook.  Carl attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from John R. Buchtel High School.  He then obtained a bachelor's degree from The University of Akron.  Carl was employed by Akron City Hospital with The Housekeeping Department for several years, most recently...

Apr 14, 2023

Anthony Greene was born January 18th, 1957 in Barberton, Ohio, the youngest of three boys born to the late great Mable McNair. He grew up in the Barberton school system, playing football and baseball in his earlier years, and as a member of the track and wrestling teams during his time at Barberton High School. Graduating in 1975, Tony...

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...