Obituaries

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...

Dec 9, 2021

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

Dec 9, 2021

The proverb says "It takes a village", Gloria Dunivant has been an entire village to so many people.

An Educator, sister, auntie, cousin, role model, and friend.  Gloria Jean Dunivant was called home to be with God on December 9, 2021.  As the eldest of 8 siblings, Gloria's entire life was devoted to her family, proudly fulfilling...

Dec 8, 2021

Adale Shell, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.  He was born on June 9, 1933, in Akron, Ohio to the late Calvin and Lydia (Owens) Shell.  After graduating from Central High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged.  Adale retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.  Preceded...

Dec 8, 2021

Scott Anthony Williams, the 7th child, of the late Velia and Felder Williams was born on July 7, 1950, making him the 7th child, born on the 7th day of the 7th month.

Scott departed this life suddenly on December 8, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center.  He spent his childhood in Waynesburg, Ohio.  Scott graduated from Sandy...

Dec 7, 2021

Maxine Grant, 78, passed away on December 7, 2021. She was born on June 10, 1943 in Birmingham, AL to Elisha and Alberta Holliday. She is preceded in death by her both of her parents; twin sister, Marian McCullough; brother, Barney Holliday; and grandmother, Jennie Thornton. She leaves to forever cherish her loving memory, daughter, Gwendolyn (Eric) Salter of...

Dec 6, 2021

Ziyear Rhys Mincy was called into God's hands on December 6, 2021.   He was born on December 6, 2021 at 2:11 p.m. at Aultman Hospital to Fara Mathews and Javaz Mincy.

Ziyear will forever be missed and will never be forgotten by his parents and family.  Although his time was brief, he was a brilliant ray of...

Dec 5, 2021

Cedric Dwight Cravanas was born January 16, 1951 in New Orleans, Louisiana and departed us on December 5, 2021. He is preceded in death by parents Samuel and Ella Louise Cravanas; siblings Rene and Darryl Cravanas, Colette (Myers) Cravanas and son Cedric Vynndra Ervine.  Cedric is survived by daughters Dedra Ervine and Shannon (Calvin) Thompson, son Cedric (Petrina) Mize,...

Dec 5, 2021

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

Dec 5, 2021

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

Dec 5, 2021

Emma (Tucker) Black departed this earthly life on December 5, 2021, at Cleveland Clinic hospital.  Emma was born in Akron, Ohio on September 13, 1947 to Emma and Dorsey Tucker.  Emma graduated from North High School in 1966.  Emma also graduated from The University of Akron with an associate in community service in 1994.   She received her undergraduate degree...

Dec 5, 2021

Paul E. Taliferro of Canton, Ohio was the sixth son of the late Ethel Woodford Taliferro and James Albert Taliferro, Sr., and the grandson of Martha Coleman Woodford, was born January 5, 1955, at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, Pennsylvania. After a lengthy illness he transitioned to eternal peace on December 5, 2021, at the Glenwood Care and Rehabilitation...