Obituaries

Oct 4, 2022

Gerald Bess passed away on October 4, 2022, at Roselane Rehabilitation Center. Gerald was born on October 4, 1952 in Canton, OH.  He attended McKinley High School, then spent several years in the navy during the Vietnam War.  He worked for the Diebold company after being honorably discharged.  Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Ernestine Bess,...

Oct 4, 2022

My Dear Mother Jennifer Anne Gunther sadly passed away on October 4, 2022 at the young age of 55.  She was born to the late Barbara Helen Baugh and James Armstrong on October 29, 1967, in Trumbull County, Ohio.

Jennifer graduated from Warren G. Harding High School and was the 4th child of 7 siblings, she always...

Oct 3, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for GLORIA JEAN (MCCORVEY) STONE "GLOSSIE". We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 29, 2022

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

Sep 28, 2022

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

Sep 28, 2022

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

Sep 27, 2022

Robert Lee Shepard was born December 25, 1940, to the late Eddie Lee Shepard and Mary Alice Shepard (Ramey).  He was affectionately known as "Bobby".

Deacon Shepard grew up in New Jersey and later relocated to Akron, Ohio.  He worked for Somerville Funeral Home and Donaldson Funeral Home where he later retired.  He was currently employed at...

Sep 25, 2022

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

Sep 23, 2022

Donald Fitzpatrick Robinson III gained his Heavenly wings on Friday, 7 September 23, 2022, at Akron Children's Hospital. He was born on March 3, 2011, in Akron, Ohio to Donald F. Robinson Jr. and Jammi N Parsons.

Donald, who was affectionately known as "Donnie" to family and friends, had a passion for football. He was a current...

Sep 23, 2022

Michael D. Morale, 17 years old, was born on December 24, 2004, in Akron, Ohio. He was called Home suddenly on Friday, September 23, 2022, at home, surrounded by family.

Mike was baptized at a young age. He attended Akron Public Schools and was a 12th grader at East High School. Mike was loved by many; he...

Sep 23, 2022

Our beloved Lawrence N. Payne transitioned from this life to eternal glory on September 23, 2022.  Lawrence was born on April 23, 1952, in Akron, Ohio, to Arlean Payne.  He graduated from South High School, and retired as a machine operator from Warren Guillard Bricklayers, where he worked for over 30 years.

Lawrence married Toni Beckley on...

Sep 23, 2022

Willie Oliver Canty was born on January 28, 1969, in Akron, Ohio to the late Willie and Frances Canty.  He departed his earthly home on September 23, 222 after a brief battle with Cancer.

Oliver was always a fighter...he was a boxer in his younger days.  He played football in college, and he loved cooking.  Oliver truly...

Sep 22, 2022

Robert Lee Waters Jr., age 73, came into this world on June 5, 1949, in Vero Beach, Florida to Robert Lee, Sr. and Hattie Waters. He was affectionately called "June" by his loved ones. He made his triumphant transition to heaven on September 22, 2022, at his home,surrounded by his family and is preceded in death by his parents,...

Sep 21, 2022

Dustin Darnell Davis, age 45 was born to the late Victoria Davis and Curtis Bendson September 23, 1976 in Canton, Ohio. He departed this earthly life and gained his heavenly reward on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 following an extended illness.

Dustin loved the Lord and accepted Christ at an early age. He was baptized and a member...

Sep 21, 2022

Bliatou Eliyah Yang, 42, died early Wednesday, September 21, 2022.  He was born on July 19, 1980 to Ntsuab Chong Yang and Vang (Moua) Yang at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron, Ohio.  He graduated from North High School in 1998.  He spent his career working as a CNC machinist before his heart attack 6 years ago.

Eliyah...

Sep 19, 2022

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

Sep 16, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for KE'AUNII DEGRAFFINREED. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 14, 2022

Lillie Delores Hines passed away peacefully on September 14, 2022.  She was born in Akron, Ohio to Eddie and Zettie Golden.  She was a lifetime member of the Akron Community.

She was employed as an Administrative Assistant for The Cuyahoga County Youth Development Center and an Administrative Assistant for Cuyahoga County Medicaid Benefits Center along with several...

Sep 13, 2022

Son-Ja Yvette Smith, 55, earned her heavenly wings on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be, So, he put his arms around you, and whispered, "Come to Me" A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best. She...

Sep 12, 2022

Lydia Lou Herring "Better known as Lottie" passed away on September 11, 2022, at Mission Point Superior Woods Nursing Home, in Michigan. She was born in Newbern Alabama,  on April 10, 1937, to the late Al Herring Sr. and Willie S. Herring.

Lydia was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. She found Christ at an early...