Obituaries

Dec 26, 2021

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

Dec 25, 2021

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

Dec 25, 2021

Leroy B. Tyler departed this earth on Saturday, December 25, 2021, after an extended illness. He was 78 years of age.  Leroy was born on January 7, 1943, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Leroy loved to tell his younger siblings about his life as a young child in Mississippi, how he helped on his grandma Sarah's farm early in...

Dec 23, 2021

Gregory L. Spears, 73, passed away peacefully December 23, 2021. Greg served proudly in the US Army and retired from the Wade Park VA Hospital, which he held close to his heart. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Fred and Rose (Harris) Spears; brothers, Larry and Darrell; and sister, Shirla Greco. He leaves behind to mourn his...

Dec 23, 2021

Marilyn Williams was born to Hezikah Williams and Cora Mae Rush on June 2, 1948, in Akron, Ohio.  Marilyn passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at the age of 73 years old.  Leaving a void in her community of family and friends.

Marilyn grew up in Akron and attended Akron Public Schools.  She was employed and...

Dec 22, 2021

Quentin Jackson was born October 12 1968 to Arthur Jackson and the late Bessie Jackson. Quentin leaves to cherish his memory his wife Erica Gurley- Jackson, son Quentin Stokes, daughter DaMya Gurley, and a daughter in Florida. His father Arthur Jackson, Sister Natasha Martin(Frank)and Felicia Jackson. A special nephew Jevon Suggs. A host of nieces, nephews, Aunts, Uncles, cousins...

Dec 21, 2021

Ronda Mathis, 66, of Canton, Ohio passed away on December 21, 2021 after a brave and courageous battle with Covid.

Ronda was born on January 11, 1955 and is now reunited with her loved ones: parents - father, Richard Spears; step-father, Augustus (Gus) Graves; mother, Geraldine Graves; brother, Melvin (Gus) Graves; sister, Jacqueline Smith; cherished son, John...

Dec 20, 2021

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

Dec 19, 2021

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

Dec 18, 2021

Sesseley  (Riggins)  Finn passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 18, 2021.

She lived a vibrant life with a beautiful soul.  She was intelligent, a hard worker, a loving, and supportive mother.  She could light up a room with her captivating smile, sparkling personality, and great sense of humor.

She loved to dance, sing...

Dec 17, 2021

Carol Ann Brantley-Muhammad was born August 4, 1944 and went to be with the Lord December 17, 2021 after an extended illness. Carol devoted her whole life to being a homemaker and taking care of her husband Omarr and she attended Akron Public Schools. She worked at Goodwill Industries as a seamstress. Carol loved to travel and hang out...

Dec 16, 2021

Doris Brown-Dixon was born September 26,1966 to Joanne Crook and Dorin Dixon. She was preceded in death by her father Dorin Dixon and her Dad Ed Doris is survived by her husband who loves and misses her so dearly Brodrick Brown, Son Louis Dixon, Daughter Keondra Brown-Dixon (Malvin Powell 3rd), Grandkids Cierra Dixon, Tierra Dixon, Mariah Dixon, Malik Dixon, Ky'Zaia...

Dec 16, 2021

Ralph E. Maupin Sr, 83, went home to be with the Lord on December 16,2021. He was born in Richmond, Kentucky. Lexington, Kentucky was his lifelong home until moving to Fairlawn,Ohio in 2014. Ralph served on the Deacon Board at Bethel Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky. He loved the fellowship he had with the Brotherhood. Ralph loved and served...

Dec 14, 2021

Mary Lee Reid departed this life on December 14, 2021. She was born to Willie B. and Minnie Lee Reid on January 10, 1953, in Tuskegee, AL. She moved to Akron, OH as a young girl where she became a lifelong resident. She was preceded in death by her mother and father; brother, Onzell Russell; sister, Debra (Wayne) Bell;...

Dec 14, 2021

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

Dec 13, 2021

Constance B. Talley, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on December 13, 2021.  She was born on May 9, 1950 to the late Robert and Emma (Cameron) Cundiff in Alliance, Ohio.

Constance was employed by Faircrest Attention Center for fifteen years as a cook until she retired.  After her retirement, she enjoyed cooking, taking...

Dec 11, 2021

On December 11, 2021, Our Heavenly Father called a Beautiful Angel home, Amber Nicole Dent; AKA "Ambie", "Bam Bam", "Brosia" "Munchicho" & A. D.  She was born to Elizabeth Dent and Lonnie McCullars Sr. on November 7, 1985, in Akron, Ohio.

Amber attended Irma Jones, Arlington Christian Academy and graduated from Walsh Jesuit High School with High...

Dec 11, 2021

Leroy Whitlow Jr, age 59 years and 1 day, passed away on December 11, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital after complications from pneumonia.

Born in Canton, Ohio on December 10, 1962 (brother ~ Nathan Armstead was born on December 10, 1978) to Sandra Mosley Whitlow Armstead and the late Leroy Whitlow Sr.

Leroy...

Dec 10, 2021

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

Dec 10, 2021

Ralph was born to Janie and Carey Peters on May 14, 1922, in Atlanta, Georgia.  On the death of his father, the Peters family moved to Bessemer, Alabama and later to Akron, Ohio when he was 12 years old.  Ralph passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, after a wonderful life.

Ralph, a resident of Akron, Ohio for...