Obituaries

Jan 11, 2023

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

Jan 11, 2023

William T. Smith Jr. (Billy) was born on April 30, 1942 to the late William Sr. and Ella Smith in Birmingham, Alabama, later moving to Akron at the age of 2. Billy attended Akron Public Schools. He played football and graduated from East High in 1961. Billy also graduated from welding school. Billy married Patricia Ann Gaines on July, 29,...

Jan 11, 2023

Ronnie T. Mills was born April 11, 1958, in Akron, Ohio to the late William T. Mills Sr. (Chip) and Ella Casselberry-Mills.

Uncle Ronnie was the life of the party, he loved his family, he loved to cook and dance.

Preceded in death by his parents William and Ella Mills, siblings, JC, Arthur, William T....

Jan 9, 2023

Sandra D. Martin, was called to eternal glory on January 9th at the age of 60.  She was born on June 23, 1962 in Panther Burn, Mississippi and was the seventh of twelve children born to Essie B. King.

Sandra and her family moved to Canton, Ohio when she was just a child.  Education was extremely important...

Jan 9, 2023

Karl A. Brewton was born September 13, 1960 in Brewton, Alabama to the union of Donald and Dorothy Brewton. He later graduated from J.F. Shield High School in Beatrice, Alabama in 1978 and soon after he attended UAH in Huntsville, Alabama.  In 1981 he joined the United States Air Force where he received an honorable discharge in 1982.

Jan 9, 2023

Nicole Louvenia West Jeffries was born on January 22, 1972, to the late Clarence West and Allene Mitchell West and departed this life on January 8, 2023. Nicole had an outgoing character and loving spirit. She was full of life, boisterous and genuine.

Under the teaching of her father, she became a third degree black in Wae...

Jan 8, 2023

Ezjehn Leonte' Moss "Frank" was born March 12, 2000 in Akron, Ohio to the union of Edward and Shante Moss.  Ezjehn departed his earthly life unexpectedly on Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Ezjehn was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and attended Akron Public Schools, he later relocated to Cleveland, Ohio.  Ezjehn was an old soul, a true...

Jan 8, 2023

Celebration of Life Michael Harper Jr, age 44 sunrise 2/15/78 sunset 1/8/23 unexpectedly. Survived by his parents Michael Harper Sr and Nadine Harper (Johnson), his family (son Michael & Christina Brown), two siblings Terence Harper and Jean Zahir, and a host of loved ones. Mikey will be remembered by family and friends for his fun loving comedic personality. His celebration...

Jan 5, 2023

Lawrence Wynn Sr. passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2023, at the age of 57. Lawrence was born July 27, 1965, to Gwendolyn Nesby & Seve' Wahi in Akron, Ohio. Lawrence was a 1983 graduate of Buchtel high, after graduating he entered the US ARMY where he received an Honorable discharge after serving two years. Anyone that knew Lawrence...

Jan 4, 2023

Mother Rosie Lee "Betty" Cleveland entered everlasting peace on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at her home in North Canton, OH where she resided since 1976surrounded by her family.

Mother Cleveland was born Monday, September 23, 1935 to the parentage of the late Rosa Ann Williams, and Ezekiel Givhans in Plantersville, Alabama.

Mother Cleveland confessed Christ...

Jan 3, 2023

Samuel David Lee was born on April 15, 1965, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Reverend Clennie L. Lee and Frances Clark - Lee. Sam passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in Sun City West, Arizona.

Blessed with a loving family, Sam and his five siblings grew up in Canton, Ohio. Throughout his childhood, he...

Jan 3, 2023

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

Jan 1, 2023

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

Jan 1, 2023

Deloris A. Johnson, age 79, transitioned from this life into eternity during the early morning hours of January 1, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with COPD.  She was born, Deloris Ann McAlpine, in the city of Akron, Ohio on June 4, 1943 to loving parents Frank and Sallie McAlpine Jr.  She enjoyed a happy childhood as one...

Dec 31, 2022

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

Dec 31, 2022

Dorothy Faye Gatlin (Boyd), 70, of 315 S. Maple St., passed away suddenly on December 31, 2022.

She was born in Akron, Ohio and lived in the community all of her life.  Dorothy was a caring individual and had a heart of gold.  She enjoyed watching movies, listening to music, sewing and spending time with her family....

Dec 31, 2022

Herbert John Reynolds "Herb, DaDa, Dad, Herbie" passed from death to life on December 30, 2022.

Herbert was born September 18, 1963, in Lima, Ohio, to Cecil and Ruth Reynolds, who preceded him in passing from death to life.

He was a God-fearing, motivated bible believing, well-studied bible teaching, active member, leader, and board member...

Dec 30, 2022

Wanda's journey of life began on December 24, 1952, to the late Nathaniel and Rosie Mae Rodgers, Sr and completed her journey on December 30, 2022, after a short illness. She was a life resident of Akron and attended Akron Public Schools. She was wedded to Curtis Lewis, Jr and to this union they had three children. She accepted...

Dec 29, 2022

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

Dec 28, 2022

Prince Marvin James Tyler transitioned December 28, 2022. Prince was born on March 20, 1987, in Akron, Ohio. Prince was a lover of all things health and committed to the healthy lifestyle. It was such a big part of his life that he went on to become a personal trainer. Prince loved to gain knowledge and learn new things...