Obituaries

Jan 29, 2023

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

Jan 29, 2023

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

Jan 28, 2023

Pearlie Mae Deloris Clemmons, 79 years old received her wings on January 28, 2023. Pearl was affectionately known as Lois, Twank, and Lo Pearl was born in Mobile, Alabama to the late Sidney & Martha Cook on October 20, 1943. She was the 5th oldest child of 13 children. She was very proud of her family. Pearl was mostly...

Jan 27, 2023

John Robert Whorton III was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 31, 1978, to Evon Whorton (Turner) and John Robert Whorton II. Always a smart and charismatic young man, John excelled academically and was athletically inclined from a young age. Trained by his oldest brothers as a Golden Gloves boxer, John was the youngest boy of eight children and...

Jan 26, 2023

On January 26, 2023, John L. Smith Jr. peacefully went home to be with The Lord at the age of 66.  He was born May 13, 1956, to the late John L. Smith Sr. and Winnie Smith.

John is preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Eva Robinson and Renae Smith.

He leaves to cherish...

Jan 26, 2023

Elwood Palmer, also known as "Woody," was born at Barberton Hospital on November 8, 1950 to the late Garfield and Aleia Palmer. He graduated from Barberton High School in 1969 where he played both football and basketball, and then attended the University of Akron. He later joined the United States Army receiving an honorable discharge.

On September...

Jan 25, 2023

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

Jan 24, 2023

Martel T.  Tatum (Boosie), life long resident of Akron, OH, passed away unexpectedly on January 24th, 2023 at the age of 32. He was born in Akron, OH, on January 16th, 1991. He was a devoted father who loved and cherished his family, He loved watching scary movies, listening to music riding around the city and spending quality time...

Jan 23, 2023

Lucille Hamilton, 80, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2023, surrounded by her family.  She was born February 25, 1942, in Floyd, Virginia to the late Harry and Katherine Vaughn, she was one of six children.

Lucille graduated from Christianburg Institute in Cambria, Virginia.  After graduation, she relocated to Akron, Ohio where she met the love of...

Jan 22, 2023

Tyonna Baxstrumn, was called home on January 22, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was a gift from God to Lataundra Baxstrumn and Paul Woods on December 16, 1990, in Ravenna Ohio. She grew up in Kent with her grandmother (mommy) , having fun with cousins and family. She attended Roosevelt High School where she developed lifelong friendships. She...

Jan 21, 2023

Tywanna French was born on July 06, 1947, to the late Lee French and Lillie Pearl Merkerson in Birmingham, Alabama, later moving to East Cleveland, OH at the age of 4.

Tywanna attended East Cleveland Public Schools. She was an advent swimmer and excelled academically before graduating from Shaw High School in 1965. Tywanna continued her education...

Jan 19, 2023

Sherry Anne "Auntie" Boyd, daughter of the late Helen (July) Ely and Ezekiel Boyd was born May 14, 1964, in Allen, Alabama. She was a graduate of Central-Hower High School and attended The University of Akron. At an early age she professed her faith in Jesus Christ. She joined Good Shepherd Missionary Baptist Church where she was a dedicated...

Jan 18, 2023

Gwendolyn L. Hobdy, born November 1, 1960, in Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully with her sisters at her side on January 18, 2023, at University Hospital Lakeside.  With Gods love, strength, grace and mercy, she courageously battled against cancer for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents Douglas Hobdy Sr. Freddie L. Person, Margaret...

Jan 18, 2023

Melvin Antwan Kelly was born on June 16, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois, but was raised in Alliance, Ohio.  Antwan (as he was affectionately known) went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2023 surrounded by family at his home in Canton, Ohio.  He received Christ as his Lord and Savior on December 9, 2020.

Antwan...

Jan 17, 2023

Darian Lamar Junius-White was born on April 18, 1995, in Akron, Ohio to Willie White and Stephanie Loraine Junius. He passed away on January 6, 2023.

Darien is preceded in death by his mother, Stephanie Laraine Junius; Grandfather, Steven George Junius, Sr.; brother, Dante Andrews and Perry; and sister, Sheriese Caffey.

He leaves to cherish...

Jan 16, 2023

LaShon Jeanette Spencer Mitchell graced this world with her shining light on December 4, 1974, in Akron, Ohio to mother Francine Spencer of Akron, Ohio and Father James Allison of Pacoima, Ca. LaShon was lovingly Nicknamed "Sunshine" by her favorite aunt Mary Spencer Henry, who preceded her in death.

LaShon gently took Gods hand on January 16,...

Jan 14, 2023

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

Jan 13, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for GREGORY L. DARDEN, JR.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 13, 2023

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

Jan 12, 2023

Cassie Lee Anderson, 100, went to her great reward on Thursday, January 12, 2023.

Cassie Lee was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 19, 1922. She moved to Akron with her family and attended Akron Public Schools.

Cassie worked as an operator for Ohio Bell and retired in 1992 after 21 years.

Cassie...