Obituaries

Sep 14, 2021

Joseph S. McCarthan II, age 40, affectionately known as Joe, passed away unexpectedly September 14, 2021.  Joe was born on November 26, 1980, in Canton, Ohio to the late Joseph S. McCarthan and Georgia Biggums.

Joe was a 1999 graduate of McKinley Senior High School.  Joe was a hard worker, a big Cleveland Browns fan, a loving...

Sep 14, 2021

Scipio Bomar transitioned from this life on September 14, 2021.  He was born October 25, 1921 in Canton, Ohio.  He served in the United States Army and a former member of the Iron Workers Local 550.

He is preceded in death by his wife Gloria Lee; parents, Rosie Arrington Bomar and Guy Bomar Sr.; (2) sisters, Evelyn...

Sep 13, 2021

Michael Gerald Lacy, 65, a lifelong resident of Akron, OH, was born October 21, 1955 and passed away at home on Monday, September 13, 2021, after a brief illness.

Michael graduated from John R. Buchtel High School in 1975. A year later he started his career at Akron City Hospital (now known as Summa HealthSystem) where he...

Sep 13, 2021

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

Sep 13, 2021

Cora Mae King was born May 2, 1960 to the late Walter Johnson Sr. and Queen Esther Wells. Cora confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age, attending as an active member of Pentecostal Temple C.O.G.I.C. She later joined and became a faithful member of Community Life C.O.G.I.C until she took her heavenly flight on September...

Sep 12, 2021

Pamela Y. Jones was born August 16, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to Gladys L. Jones and Arthur Jones. She departed this earth on September 12, 2021 due to complications of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and Dementia.

Pamela was a University of Akron Graduate and a retiree of Summit DD after working for them for over 30 years....

Sep 11, 2021

Brenten D.  Biggums passed away Friday, September 10, 2021.  He was born May 12, 1993 in  Canton, Ohio to the late Comer Lee Biggums and Cherry Jarrett.

He committed his life to Christ at an early age and was baptized at Cathedral of Life by Pastor Dana Gammill.

Brenten graduated from Canton McKinley Senior High...

Sep 9, 2021

Genesis Santana Milan  was born on May 8, 2021 to Chyna McClinton and Javion Milan and went home to be with the Lord on September  9, 2021.

Genesis was a loving blue eyed baby and will be missed.

He was preceded in death by his great grandmother, Peggy Mayfield; great grandfather, Robert Milan, Sr.; and...

Sep 9, 2021

T. Prophecy Dorsey, born Tre'Quan Darrell Dorsey was born in Cleveland, Ohio at St. Luke Hospital on August 14, 1975. He passed away suddenly on September 9, 2021.

He is survived by his mother and father, Kennetta Dorsey and Stephen Phillips of Akron, Ohio; sister, Marlena Dorsey; brother, Trantrell Dorsey; children, Prophecy Dorsey, Harmony Dorsey, and Christian...

Sep 9, 2021

Sep 7, 2021

Phillisha C. Warner passed away on September 7, 2021.

She is survived by her mother, Carolyn Scott; father, Phillip Warner, Sr.; brothers, Tierace Scott, Phillip Warner, Jr.; sister, Jerrika Paden; god mother, Camille Windham; special cousin who helped raise her, Eva Johnson; and a host of family and friends.

Sep 7, 2021

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

Sep 5, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for EUGENE HILL, JR.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 4, 2021

Gloria Smith. Sr., 65, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 4, 2021, in Tampa, FL surround by her children.  She was born in Akron on January 1, 1956, where she spent most of her life.

Gloria is survived by her 3 children, 8 grandchildren, and her husband, Kevin Smith Sr. She was an incredible person...

Sep 4, 2021

Robin Ann Morgan, 59, passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2021 and went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born on November 1, 1961, in Baltimore, MD, to the union of Wesley and Naomi Morgan.

Robin attended the Baltimore City Public School System and graduated from Southern High School.  Her career...

Sep 3, 2021

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

Sep 3, 2021

Pearl L. (Lowery) Tuck went home to be with our Lord, September 3, 2021.  She was born on October 11, 1931 in Luverne, Alabama to Rosa L. (Steele) Lowery and E.L. Lowery.  She was raised in Massillon, Ohio.

Pearl retired from the Hoover Company.  She was a faithful member of Mount Calvary 2nd Missionary Baptist Church.  She...

Sep 1, 2021

Nancy Ann Benson (Rowe), affectionately known as "Mama Rowe", transitioned into eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 1, 2021. Nancy was born September 4, 1942, in Jackson, Mississippi, to the late Mollie and John Benson. In 1957, Nancy relocated with her family from Jackson, Mississippi to Akron, Ohio, where she graduated from Central High...

Aug 31, 2021

Monte Ray Reid Aka Montego Bay, 48, went home to be with the Lord after a brief illness at Summa Health System.  He was born in Akron, Ohio at Akron City Hospital and he was a lifetime resident an attended East High School.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, socializing and playing spades.  He also enjoyed working...

Aug 30, 2021

Mr. Curtis Sims of Medina, Ohio departed this life on August 30, 2021. He was born on September 1, 1954 in Barberton, Ohio to Eleanor and Esau Sims, Sr.

Better known later in life as Captain Curtis Sims or CAPT, he was a very hard-working man who loved and supported his family.

Curtis loved to...