Obituaries

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...

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...