Obituaries

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...

Mar 25, 2023

Baby Kingston M. Fuller was born on March 9, 2023, and passed away March 25, 2023.

Kingston was preceded in death by his grandparents, Aruthur Ivey & Bernice Fuller.  He leaves to cherish his memory, parents, Christopher & Brittanie Fuller; brothers, Deveon Mitchell, Keiyon; sisters, Saige Fuller, Jazzaire and Ja'Niha Stafford; God mother, Kayla Phor; God father,...

Mar 24, 2023

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

Mar 22, 2023

The Reflections of Life Carrie Mae Brown was born in Choctaw County, Alabama to the parentage of Orange Johnson and Lucille Thompson on September 30, 1930. Peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, she answered God's call to her eternal home. Carrie was educated in the Choctaw County School Systems in Alabama. Carrie accepted Christ in her life at an...

Mar 21, 2023

Bobby Lee Smith was born August 17,1940 to Peter James and Ella Smith in DeKalb County, Georgia.

Bobby was the first of seven kids.  He went to Rollin Senior High School, and then to East Tech of Cleveland, Ohio.  He retired from Akron Tire Supply Company in 1991.  He joined church at an early age at the...

Mar 21, 2023

Debbnae Jasmine Nicole Stone, 33, passed unexpectedly on March 21, 2023. She was born to Tamra Stone in Akron, Ohio on December 21, 1989. Debbnae graduated from North High School in 2012. After graduation She attended Summit DD until she unexpectedly passed away.

Debbnae was a beautiful soul that was put on this earth to make people...

Mar 19, 2023

As loved ones stood around her bedside at Aultman Hospital on Sunday, March 19, 2023, Sameika Ann Carpenter Johnson said "Yes" to the Angels who came to take her from labor to reward. Sameika was born April 28, 1975  in Massillon, Ohio to Darrell Wartley and MaryAnn Carpenter. Together, along with her grandmother,  Yvonne Carpenter Grace, she was  raised...

Mar 18, 2023

Curtis Edward Wright, 65, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on March 18, 2023. Curtis was born on September 26, 1957 in Ravenna, Oh. to his father James Edward Wright and beloved mother Patricia Louise Griffin.

Curtis attended North High School. He was a   welder by trade and a light to the Akron community as...