Obituaries

Aug 23, 2022

Kingston Juelz Terry passed away at the age of four on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. He loved superheroes and became a real   superhero by giving life to two families through organ donations. Kingston will    forever live in the hearts of all who loved him, laughed with him, and was touched by his life. He will be missed by all....

Aug 22, 2022

Shirley E. Feaster (McDonald) went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2022, at the age of 64. She was born in Akron Ohio on June 5, 1958, to Mary McDonald-Buckner and the late Kenneth McDonald.

Shirley (or "Mom") graduated from Buchtel High School in Akron, OH class of 1977. She later earned her associate...

Aug 22, 2022

Edward G. Buchanan, 77 of Lithiona, GA passed away on August 22, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Eddie was born in Massillon, Ohio to the late Havey and Pauline Buchanan.

He worked for many years at Republic Steel in Massillon, Ohio.  Eddie is known for his sense of humor, his love for all things science fiction, jazz...

Aug 19, 2022

Gregory A. Sanford "Fat Man", 41, went Home to be with the Lord on August 19, 2022. He was born in Akron, Ohio to Gregory Mills of Snellville, GA and Andrea Sanford of Akron on April 10, 1981. He leaves to cherish his memory, both his parents; daughter, Amari Skipper-Sanford; sisters, Lawanas Sanford and Latasha Smith both of Akron;...

Aug 16, 2022

Robert Lee Roberson was born on March 20, 1943 to the late Saul Roberson and Macy (Caldwell) Roberson in Jefferson City, Missouri.  Robert was born the third child of seven.  His family eventually moved from Portageville, Missouri to Cleveland, Ohio. Robert went to school in Ohio and received his G.E.D. from East Technical High School.  He joined and served in...

Aug 14, 2022

Known by many and loved by all, Mrs. Daisy Jeter Chandler's smile was her trademark.  She believed let my life speak for me and most assuredly it did. She was born in Shorter, Alabama into a Christian family of five July 16th, 1924. James and Florine Jeter along with their two sons and one daughter welcomed their second daughter...

Aug 14, 2022

MASK ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL SERVICES

Aug 14, 2022

Tremayne Aldred Dortch, affectionately known as "Tre" to some, and "Boomerang" others, age 72, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022.

Tremayne was born in Akron, Ohio to the late George and Catherine Dortch on April 6, 1950. He graduated from East High School in 1968 and then attended the University of Akron. On September 6, 1974,...

Aug 14, 2022

Marcus A. Freeman departed his temporary home on August 14, 2022.  He was born on August 27, 1964 to John and the late Cynthia Freeman.  Marcus attended West Jr. High and Buchtel High school where he participated in football and other sports.  Marcus had a great since of humor and could always bring joy to our family.

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Aug 12, 2022

Ida E. Jack, 88, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on August 12, 2022, after a life well lived.

Ida Maxine Eiland was born December 21, 1933, to Bernie Eiland Williams and Robert A. Eiland, Sr. in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.  She graduated from Coleman High School in 1951.  She initially attended Arkansas AM&N (now the University of Arkansas...

Aug 10, 2022

Becky C.  Richardson Williams was born September 24, 1965, in Akron, Ohio to Rev. Joseph L Richardson Sr. and Ella F (Hayes) Richardson of Akron, Ohio. She migrated to Killeen, Tx from Akron, Ohio in 2018 where she became a member of Open Fire International Fellowship. She loved working with children and worked as a teacher within the childcare...

Aug 9, 2022

Stanley Wadley was born on June 25, 1948, to the late Elijah Wadley and Ida (Brown) Wadley in Chicago, Illinois.  Stanley was brought to Akron with his parents in 1951.

He was raised in North Akron with his four younger siblings, where he met most of his friends while attending Jennings Junior High and North High Schools....

Aug 9, 2022

John H. Bibby was born in Harrisburg, PA to Robert and Beulah Bibby on April 4, 1930.

John enlisted in the United States military at the age of 17 where he started his career in Cleveland, Ohio on August 13, 1947.  He was honored to serve in the Air Force for over 21 years.  During his time...

Aug 9, 2022

Alan Pierce Henson, 75, transitioned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 after a lengthy illness. He was born on March 14,1947 to the late Rev. Paul and Doris Henson.

Alan accepted the Lord at a young age.  He was a 1964 graduate of Central High School.  He was an Army veteran and worked in...

Aug 8, 2022

Daymere M Dabney Sr AkA "Black", born November 15, 1990, gained his wings August 8, 2022. He attended and graduated from Kenmore High School, and lived his whole life in Akron, Ohio. Daymere was a "Momma's Boy" who was stern but yet had one of the biggest hearts who loved his only child Daymere M. Dabney II, his family, his...

Aug 7, 2022

GRAVESIDE SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT EVERGREENS CEMETERY IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.

Aug 7, 2022

Sheryl "Dottie" Pressley transitioned to eternity on Sunday, August 7, 2022. She was born on September 30, 1958, to Stephen and Mary Evelyn Pressley.

Dottie began singing with her siblings under her mother's training at a young age. This led to her singing around the city with them as she came into her own as what you...

Aug 6, 2022

Vaughn Revere Hammond (age 81), of Canton, Ohio, was a 1959 graduate of McKinley High School.  Revere worked for the Timken company right out of high school as a Millwright for 30 plus years.  He  was a faithful member of Trinity Gospel Temple for several years, and a member of the Promise Keepers Evangelical Christian men's organization.  Revere had...

Aug 6, 2022

Fannie F. Gibson departed this earthly life on August 6, 2022 at the blessed age of 77.  Fannie was a homemaker for her family and devoted Chrisitan family of New Mission Missionary Baptist Church until her health failed.

She was preceded in death by her parents Pearl Harbour and Henry Dean, her loving husband of 53 years...

Aug 5, 2022

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