Obituaries

Nov 4, 2022

Gwendolyn Johnson, 74, passed away November 4th, 2022. Born May 5th, 1948, in Akron, Ohio, Gwendolyn was the second child of LaCorinia and Robert                          (Bob) Prince. She grew up and spent her lifetime in the city of Akron. She was a mother to three children of her own Michelle Prince, April Johnson and                              Rachel Cargle, nee Brooks. Gwendolyn also...

Nov 3, 2022

Gerald Reed was born August 7, 1945, in Greenville, MS to the late Sallie Roland and Walter Reed.  Gerald moved to Akron, Ohio at a young age and graduated from South High School where he was a star on the track team.  After high school he took on amateur boxing where he earned the name "Rooster" which led to...

Oct 31, 2022

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

Oct 30, 2022

Orlando LeRoy Green, 52, of Akron, Ohio graduated to GLory on October 30, 2022. He was born on November 28, 1969 in Cleveland, Ohio to Ronald and Rose Green.

Orlando grew up in Akron, Ohio and attended Buchtel (1040) High School, a true Griff. He also attended Walsh University and was employed at Dick's Sporting Goods for...

Oct 29, 2022

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

Oct 29, 2022

Linda Lynn Felding was born on November 9, 1952, in McBean, Georgia to Thad and Hattie Felding Jr.  She was the oldest child.  On October 29, 2002, our Almighty God called Linda to her final resting place.

Linda attended Akron Public School and graduated from North High School.  She was a loving and caring person with a...

Oct 26, 2022

Amita Bether Bryant, 57, was born on January 16, 1965 in Balikpapan, Indonesia and went Home to be with the Lord on October 26, 2022.

She relocated to Akron, Ohio in 2004 after marrying her husband, Donald Bryant. Amita gave her life to Christ as a teenager and actively served Him until He took her home. Amita...

Oct 26, 2022

Chandra Faye Carpenter was born June 10, 1972 in Canton, Ohio to the union of Morris and Yvonne Carpenter. She received her formal education with Massillon School District, graduating from Washington High School with the Class of 91. Chandra accepted Christ at an early age , was baptized and received her Christian education at Friendship Baptist Church under the leadership...

Oct 25, 2022

Bessie "babe" L. Brown

Bessie will forever be remembered for her strong belief in The Lord, family and education.  She took pride in being a loving wife, mother and educator; helping to shape the lives of many children throughout the community.  Bessie graduated from North High School, the University of Akron with a Bachelor of Arts in...

Oct 25, 2022

Sallie Burton departed this life on October 25, 2022.  She was born on June 24, 1923, to the late Floyd Chappell and Sallie (Evans) Chappell.  She was preceded in death by her parents, six siblings – Floyd Jr., Wilmer and Dock Chappell, Hazel (Chappell) Green, Corrine (Chappell) Grant, and Maxine (Chappell) Hammond.  She was also preceded in death by...

Oct 25, 2022

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

Oct 23, 2022

Louise Geneva Jackson (Redrick), 88, of Canton went home to the Lord on October 23, 2022. Louise was born on August 8, 1934, to the late Humphrey and Lillie Redrick. Louise served the community and enriched young minds by teaching with the Massillon City School District for 30 years. She treasured the visits by former students in her retirement....

Oct 23, 2022

Tyrone Kirkland was  born on January 3, 1955 to Gladys Kirkland and Joseph Ingram. Tyrone went home to be with the Lord on October 23, 2022.

He graduated from East High School in  1974 and completed one year at the University of Akron. He was employed for a short time at Goodyear and B-Dry    Systems. His last...

Oct 22, 2022

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

Oct 22, 2022

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

Oct 22, 2022

Donna Renee Sherman, 60, entered into the Heavenly Gates on October 23, 2022.  She was a loving, genuine and caring person.

Our Mother greeted anyone that she came in contact with.  If you knew our mother, you already know Renee loved her lottery and scratch-offs…Period!  She was our rock, and she will be truly missed.

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Oct 22, 2022

Horace Lee Vinson Jr departed this life and went to his eternal home on October 22, 2022. A native of Akron, Ohio he was the son of the late Horace Lee Vinson Sr and Sarah Vinson. He served as a cab driver at CYC, later being promoted to manager of CYC transportation, where he had many years of great service....

Oct 21, 2022

Ramon Lawrence Andrew Fields affectionately known as "BIG MONE" passed away suddenly on Friday, October 21, 2022.  He was born on February 28, 2000, to Laurene (Sharise) Hopkins and Robert Fields, Jr.

Ramon graduated from East High School CLC in 2018, where he played JV/ Varsity Football for East Dragons obtaining a full-ride scholarship  to Tiffin University....

Oct 19, 2022

Myrtle Peters went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 19, 2022, after a wonderful life.  Born May 24, 1929, in Talladega, Alabama to parents Franklin and Lizzie Mae (Wills) Twyman, Myrtle was the fourth child and second girl in a family of ten siblings (Minuard, Hardin, Earlene, Lovell, Lonnie, Oliver, Paul, Frank Jr., and Joe Twyman).

Oct 19, 2022

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