Obituaries

Feb 4, 2023

Robert Williams was born November 11, 1946 in Akron, OH to the late Thelma and Willie Williams. God called him home on February 4, 2023 after a brief illness.

Robert graduated from Central High School and retired from AMHA after 20+ years of service. Robert played basketball for Central High, he was fast and quick which earned...

Feb 3, 2023

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

Feb 2, 2023

Cynthia Yvette Davidson departed this life on February 2, 2023. Cynthia was born on August 01, 1959 in Canton, Ohio to  Benjamin and Jacquelyn Davidson. She is a 1977 graduate of Timken High School and worked at the McKinley Health Center in the Dietary Unit serving patients in the facility. Cynthia is preceded in death by her father, maternal...

Feb 1, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for SECOND LIEUTENANT WAKEE VANG. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 1, 2023

Sandra (Jackie) Johnson was born on February 8, 1938, in Bluefield, West Virginia.  She received her heavenly wings on February 1, 2023.  Sandra loved shopping, especially yard sales, thrift stores or just looking for something for her grandchildren who she loved unconditionally, making cookies for the family and whoever came, and she also crocheted afghans and loved bingo.

Jan 31, 2023

Leroy Brooks, 70 went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday January 31, 2023. Leroy was born on January 31, 1953, in Akron, Ohio where he resided all his life. Leroy loved singing, sitting at the lake (fishing), riding in his car (sanging his heart out to his old school jams). Leroy is preceded in death by his...

Jan 30, 2023

Patricia Walston went home to be with the lord on January 30th 2023 in Akron, Ohio. Patricia loved Jesus and spending time talking and laughing with her family and friends. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, as well a host of siblings, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Jan 30, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for ROBIN ERIC FLOYD "TONY". We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 29, 2023

Latrena Maria Graham was born on October 3, 1976, in Akron, Ohio to Charles Robinson and Shelley Ann Graham.  She graduated with a GED and took College Classes to be a Social Worker.  Latrena looked forward to spending time with family and friends.  She also enjoyed listening to gospel music and watching and listening to the Word of Ministry,...

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...