Obituaries

Jun 26, 2022

Atavia Renee Lynn Robinson was born May 02, 2002, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Gary A Robinson and Leah Russell.   Atavia passed away too young, on June 26, 2022 she gained her heavenly wings.

Atavia affectionately known as Tay Tay danced to the beat of her own drummer.  She had great dreams and ideas for her future...

Jun 22, 2022

Ivory Louis DuBose, 89, affectionally called "Louie", was called to eternal rest on the evening of Wednesday, June 22, 2022. She was born March 1, 1933, in Randolph, Alabama, the seventh of twelve children, to the late Thomas and Belzie Shelton.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; John, Sr., son; John, Jr. and granddaughter; Cheney Green....

Jun 22, 2022

Rose Earline Stevenson, 80, of Akron, OH, passed away on June 22, 2022. Rose was born July 21, 1941, to the late Arthur Dickerson and Margaret Jean Lashley, in Wheeling, WV. She moved to Akron as a teenager and was raised by her stepfather, Clyde Beard. She was a member of First Apostolic Faith Church. Rose graduated from North High...

Jun 22, 2022

Zebbie D. Adkins, 88 , passed away on June 22, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born on May 13, 1934 in Wetumpka, Alabama to the late Henry and Ruth (Peavy) Adkins.

He attended Elmore County Training School, which was part of the network of Rosenwald Schools, which educated more than 700,000 black children in the...

Jun 22, 2022

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

Jun 21, 2022

Grace

AKA

Ms. Boss Gracie

"Gracie"as she was loving called by family and friends touched many lives whether with her affectionate smile, blunt opinions or "say whatever" attitude. Grace was educated through the Akron Public Schools Systems; last working at Hickory Ridge Nursing Home.

Grace was proceeded in death by her...

Jun 21, 2022

Gregory Eugene Palmer, 65, was born in Akron, Ohio on September 13, 1956 to Mary Ann and William G. Palmer.  His earthly journey came to an end on June 21, 2022 at Hickory Ridge Nursing Home.  He graduated from East High School in Akron, Ohio.  Gregory relocated to Oakland, California in 1978.  He moved back to Ohio in 1984. ...

Jun 19, 2022

Michael D. Hughes affectionately known as "Ike Love" was born to Marica Hughes in Akron, Ohio where he attended Akron Public Schools.

Ike was a gentle giant who filled any room with his smile, laid back demeanor, and soft/raspy voice.

He loved to cook and called himself "Chef Boy-R-Ike, a real chef." He'd love to...

Jun 11, 2022

Milton Thomas Kindell, went home to be with the lord on June 11, 2022.   He was Born, December 15, 1942 in Tuskegee, Alabama to the late John and Amanda (Reeves) Kindell.

Milton attended Public schools in Tuskegee until the moved to Florida then New York, and finally to Canton, Ohio in 1955.  After graduating from McKinley Sr....

Jun 11, 2022

John Jackson Jr. was called home June 11, 2022.  He was born November 4, 1942to W. Frances Jackson and John Jackson Sr. in Ragland, Alabama.

At the age of 11 he migrated to Akron, Ohio with his family.  He was a graduate of Garfield High School and enlisted in the Army soon afterwards.  He worked for BF Goodrich and...

Jun 9, 2022

Gwendolyn Louise Terrell affectionately known as "Glenda or Lou" to family. Gwendolyn was born on September 23rd, 1946, to T.K. Portis and Maggie Portis in Cuba, Alabama.

Gwen grew up in Toomsuba, Mississippi and Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Northeast High School in 1964. Gwen married her high school sweetheart Willie James Terrell Sr. Out of this...

Jun 8, 2022

Our beloved Arthur "Art" T. Johnson transitioned from earthly to heavenly on June 8, 2022. He was born on August 16, 1947, in Tennille, Alabama, to the late Edna Lee (Frazier) Sanders and Arthur Liptrot Sr. Art was a proud graduate of McKinley Senior High School. After graduating, he served in the United States Army and then went on to...

Jun 7, 2022

Esther (Ethel) Lee Wilson passed away on June 7th, 2022 at her home in Akron, Ohio. She was born in Temple, Texas to Robert Shores II and Poshia Shores on April 29th, 1952. Ethel was the youngest of 7 siblings. She was the wife of Johnnie Wilson and they shared more than 50 years of marriage. She was the...

Jun 6, 2022

James Roy Bickley Sr., Big Daddy, age 89, went to his heavenly home at his residence on Monday, June 5, 2022. Roy was born to the late Clara Bell Bickley-Lett on May 13, 1933, in Tallassee, Alabama. He accepted the Lord at an early age.

After an outstanding career at Monton High, in his native Tallassee, AL,...

Jun 6, 2022

Mother Thelma Walls was born December 19, 1925 in Canton, Ohio to the late Henry and Diana Nelson.  On June 6, 2022 Mother Walls gained her wings, when her Heavenly Father came to take her home.

Mother Walls was an active member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, where she was an outstanding usher and treasurer for...

Jun 3, 2022

Gregory Allen Burnett, a local barber and life-long resident of Canton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly in his home June 3, 222 at the age of 65.

Gregory was born on August 17, 1955 in Canton, Ohio. He graduated from McKinley Sr. High in 1975. Gregory was employed with Republic Steel in the late  1970's and early 1980's. ...

Jun 3, 2022

Ola Mae (Ingol) Washington was born December 13, 1930, in Barberton, Ohio to the union of Frank and Amanda Ingol.  She passed away on June 3, 2022. Ola Mae was proceeded in death by her parents Frank and Amanda Ingol, two brothers and seven sisters. She will be missed by her children, Brenda (Isaac) Pickett, Annetta White and Anthony (Sarah)...

Jun 1, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for EDNA RUTH BISHOP "SWEET PEA". We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 1, 2022

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

Jun 1, 2022

Birdena (Dena) Marcia Cheatham, 59, courageously transition into eternal life after a brief illness on Wednesday June 1, 2022. She was born in Barberton, Ohio on September 1, 1962, to the union of the late Elder Arnold Cheatham and Ola Mae Cheatham.

Birdena accepted Jesus Christ into her life as her personal Savior. She was a member...