Obituaries

Dec 8, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for ELDER ALETHEA LYNN (COLLIER) CROCKETT. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 8, 2025

Margaret Rose Jones was called home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2025, at 1:08 PM, following a sudden illness. Margaret leaves to cherish her memory her loving children: Jessie Wright, Shelia Wright, Margo Avery, John Avery. She was a devoted grandmother to Raymont Coleman, Jaren Wright, Shelia King, Gary Lindell King Jr., Denzell Faulk, Roger Faulk...

Dec 7, 2025

On May 27, 1937, in Lineville, Alabama, Mattie and Dallas Boykin were blessed with a daughter they named Josie Lee Boykin. In 1940 the Boykin family relocated to the Kent, Ohio area, where Josie finished high school and enlisted into the United States Navy. There she met her husband Robert, and they had 3 beautiful children.

After...

Dec 7, 2025

Born July 5, 1936 in Opelika, Alabama to the late Turner and Wazie Bell (Adkins) Watson, Dorothy "Dot" Jackson, age 89, transitioned from earth to glory on Sunday December 7, 2025. Dot received her education through Canton City Schools. She was employed by the Republic Stamping and Enameling Co. and later at the Hoover Co. However, she is best...

Dec 6, 2025

Brenda Marie Hawkins transitioned from this life at the tender age of 77 on Saturday, December 6, 2025. She lived a full and meaningful life. Brenda was born on June 30, 1948, to Henry and Delores Hawkins in Alliance, Ohio. She attended Alliance City Schools and accepted Christ at an early age. She lived most of her life in...

Dec 6, 2025

Mattie Bell Ables Johnson was born September 5, 1926, to late Annabell Ables Brown and Arlander Ables.

Mattie worked at the V.A. Hospital, Ted Wood Cleaners, Koozs Cleaners and retired from Bridge Park Nursing Facility after 32 years of dedicated service. She was a lifetime member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, where she was the oldest member....

Dec 3, 2025

Andre Reed was born November 20, 1948, in Akron, Ohio to the late Sallie Roland and Walter Reed, Sr. He attended Akron Public Schools, graduating from South High School.

In 1967 he joined the U.S. Navy where he served until 1973. During his time in the Navy, he became a champion boxer, boxing was his passion. On...

Dec 2, 2025

Douglas M. Edmondson Jr., affectionately known as Doug E. Fresh, age 59 passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side December 2, 2025.

Douglas M. Edmondson Jr. was born to Mary E. and Douglas M. Edmondson Sr. in Akron, Ohio. He attended Firestone High School, where he was a proud graduate in 1984, and went...

Dec 1, 2025

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

Dec 1, 2025

Delores Hammond, 83, went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2025. The second eldest of twelve children, she was born on September 27, 1942, in Canton, Ohio to the late John and Viola (Winn) Bush. A lifelong resident of Canton, Delores attended Canton City Schools and graduated from McKinley High School in 1960. After graduating, Delores...

Nov 30, 2025

Mrs. Deloris Evans, affectionately known as Lois, was born on December 2, 1942, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Alice Blair and Rev. Herbert Hilton. In 1945, she moved with her parents to Akron, Ohio, where she received her elementary and secondary education in the Akron Public Schools, attending Bryant Elementary, West Junior High School, and South High School.

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Nov 29, 2025

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

Nov 28, 2025

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

Nov 28, 2025

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

Nov 27, 2025

Brenda Joyce (Noel) Connelly, 78, of Akron, Ohio, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Brenda was a remarkably strong, giving, and dedicated woman whose warm presence left a lasting imprint on all who knew her.

Brenda was a lifetime resident of Akron and was educated in the Akron Schools.  She was a majorette for...

Nov 25, 2025

Beverly Stallworth, 66, passed away peacefully around her loving family on November 25, 2025. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Katie and Charles Mapp on July 28, 1959. She attended the Akron Public Schools and graduated from Garfield High School, Class of 1976. Beverly was married to her high school sweetheart Michael Stallworth for nearly 50 years.

Nov 23, 2025

Latricia Ann McDowell, affectionately known as "Chief," was born on April 19, 1954. She lived as a teacher of life—honest, loyal, strong in truth, and devoted to family above all else. Chief's love was bold, unapologetic, and real. If she corrected you, it was because she cared. If she loved you, she loved you fiercely. Chief was preceded in...

Nov 21, 2025

Curtis D Warren, a beloved son, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 21,2025 at the age of 70.

He was born on September 14,1955 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Florence P Wallace and Curtis R Warren. He later moved to Akron, Ohio where he attended Akron Public Schools and later joined the...

Nov 21, 2025

James A. Sanders was born on January 11, 1970, to the late James W. Sanders and Florence Smith Sanders.

James passed away on November 21, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio.

James was a graduate of East High School. He played football, ran track, flag football, and even coached little league football....

Nov 21, 2025

Donald Eugene Chambers, age 79, of Canton Ohio, peacefully entered eternal rest on November 21, 2025. Born to the late Elisabeth A. Henderson and Henry Trent Skillern, Donald lived a life marked by simple joys, steady routines, and a gentle spirit that left an imprint on everyone who knew him. He is lovingly remembered by his brother Raymon (Bernice)...