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Stanley Wadley
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....
John Henry Bibby
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...
Alan P. Henson
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...
Daymere M. Dabney, Sr.
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...
Clark Floyd
Aug 7, 2022
GRAVESIDE SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT EVERGREENS CEMETERY IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.
Sheryl Pressley “Dottie”
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...
Vaughn R. Hammond
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...
Fannie F. Gibson
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...
Henry B. Johnson
Aug 5, 2022
An obituary is not available at this time for HENRY B. JOHNSON. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Classie R. Colvin
Aug 5, 2022
Classie R. Colvin, born November 28, 1933, passed away on August 5, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband David Colvin, daughter Beverly Jackson, son, David Jackson, grandsons, Michael Lee Turner and Sullivan Jackson. She leaves to cherish her memory, children, Shirley Turner, Ralph Jackson, Barbara Tolliver of Akron, Oh and Willie (Darla) Jackson of Wooster, Oh....
Renea Morton
Aug 4, 2022
Renea Morton transitioned from Labor to Reward on August 4, 2022 at the age of 69. She was born October 16, 1952, and lived in Fort Washington MD. She was a member of Ebenezer AME Church where she actively and tirelessly served in multiple ministries over the years including: Â Exceptional Person Ministries, Missionary Ministries, Pew Ministry, Potter's House/ Warm...
Bettye J. Sanders
Aug 4, 2022
Bettye J. Sanders passed away into the arms of our Lord and Savior on August 4, 2022 after a long illness at the age of 71.
Bettye was born on March 22, 1951, to the late James and Darlena L. Sanders in Dubach, Louisiana. She moved from Ruston, Louisiana to Akron, Ohio where she stayed for over 30...
Daniyah Murray
Aug 1, 2022
An obituary is not available at this time for DANIYAH MURRAY. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Larry Rodgers
Jul 29, 2022
Larry Rodgers was born in Marshallville, Georgia to the late Rev. Lawrence and Louisa Rodgers on April 5, 1936. He passed away on July 29, 2022 after a long illness.
Larry, with family of brothers and sisters moved to the Akron area in 1948 and soon enlisted in the US Army on July 1, 1962, Honorably Discharged...
Minister Robert William Allen
Jul 28, 2022
An obituary is not available at this time for MINISTER ROBERT WILLIAM ALLEN. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Marilyn D. Murkins
Jul 28, 2022
Our beloved Angel Marilyn Denise Murkins received her heavenly wings on July 28, 2022.
Condolences may be sent to 930 Austin Ave. Akron, Ohio44306
MASK ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL SERVICES
Markeda M. Dawkins
Jul 26, 2022
An obituary is not available at this time for MARKEDA M. DAWKINS. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Ronald James Roberson
Jul 24, 2022
An obituary is not available at this time for RONALD JAMES ROBERSON. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Cedric M. Coleman
Jul 23, 2022
Life Story of Cedric Maurice Coleman
Saturday, July 23, 222 was one of the Coleman Family saddest days as a link in the family chain was broken when the Baby Boy passed away.
Cedric Maurice Coleman was born October 28, 1965, to the union of Filmore (deceased) and Byrdine Coleman. Cedric as he was affectionately...
