Obituaries

Apr 30, 2021

Lois (Thompson) Bailey was born on May 11, 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio.  She was the sixth of eight children to Edward and Norma Thompson.

She attended school at John Adams High, where she studied College Preparatory Courses.  Lois possessed a loving and gregarious nature, with a with a welcoming attitude toward anyone and everyone who knew her. ...

Apr 28, 2021

Ruth Cole, age 83, of Akron, Ohio, gained her heavenly wings on  April 28, 2021, surrounded by her family after an extended illness.  She was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Henry and Florence Matthews on December 20, 1937.

Ruth attended South High School and entered the workforce shortly thereafter.  In 1972, she began working for...

Apr 27, 2021

My beautiful and loving daughter Andrea Lynn Shropshire affectionally known as "baby sister", "Drea" or "Dreba" entered her journey on November 19, 1980 and finished her race on April 27, 2021. Jesus is so awesome and loving to grant her 40 years of living.

Andrea graduated from John R. Buchtel High School in 1999. Her greatest accomplishment...

Apr 24, 2021

Alan Calhoun earned his heavenly wings and departed this life on Saturday, April 24, 2021.  He was born on January 22, 1951 to Scott and Annie Ruth Calhoun.

He was a lifetime resident of Akron, Ohio where he attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from  Akron Buchtel High School in 1971.  He was last employed as a...

Apr 23, 2021

Diamond Lee-Amaglo was born in Akron, OH on June 22, 1993 to Wendy Carter and Eric Taylor.

Diamond graduated from Columbus  State University in 2020.  She had a gift of writing poems, talking and bowling.

Preceded in death by her grandmother, Betty Mitchell (BAM), grandfather, Oliver Mitchell, Sr., and brother, Tino Mitchell, she leaves to...

Apr 23, 2021

Lester B. Ellis, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 23, 2021, after a brief illness.

Lester, the eldest of 12 was born on November 30, 1935 in Sallis, Mississippi to the late Lester and Sue (Ball) Ellis.

Lester worked at Goodwill Industries for several years and later retired from...

Apr 22, 2021

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

Apr 22, 2021

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

Apr 22, 2021

Willie James Montgomery, Jr. was born August 22, 1951 in Montgomery,  Alabama to the late Willie James Montgomery, Sr. and Laura Montgomery.  He was called to Heaven's gates on April 22, 2021, where he joined his parents; sisters, Vernetta Pinson, and Deborah F. Wittenberg, as well as his late wife Gloria Gene Montgomery.

At an early age...

Apr 21, 2021

Heaven has gained another angel in our loved one, Emma Lou (Redvine) Oliver-Darby, age 85, of Canton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on April 21, 2021.

Emma was born to Alma (Joiner) Redvine and M.C. Redvine on August 20, 1935, in Carrollton, Georgia.  She was a resident of Massillon, Ohio for many years.

Apr 21, 2021

Patricia A. Douglas-Gyasi, 71, passed away on April 21, 2021. Patricia was born on May 24, 1949 in Barberton, OH to Napoleon and Dorothy Douglas. She is preceded in death by both of her parents; daughter, Deborah Shropshire; grandson, Terrence Crumby, Jr.; two sisters, Juanita Young and Doris James; and two brothers, Lawrence and Gerald Douglas. Patricia leaves to...

Apr 19, 2021

Mark Edward McDew II  passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at the age of 50 from a brief illness.  He was born on December 30, 1970 in Canton, Ohio to the late Christine Ann Leighton and Mark Edward McDew Sr.  He attended McKinley Sr. High School.  He would go on to graduate from beauty school and became a...

Apr 19, 2021

Ethel Arlene Foster-Seymour, age 62, passed away on April 19, 2021.  Ethel, affectionately known as Edie, was born to the late Beulah and James Foster on January 27, 1959 in Canton, Ohio.

Edie was a beautiful person inside and out.  She was a queen of all trades. Edie loved music, dancing, bargain shopping, concerts, fishing, yard work,...

Apr 17, 2021

Shamiya L. Davis-Johnson affectionally known as "Shoe" was born at Akron City Hospital to Lorraine Davis and the late Jerry James (Kimbrough) Johnson. She attended Buchtel High School. She loved her family and friends and didn't play about any of them. She loved the outdoors, decorating and if you knew her she loved music, especially gospel. Most of all...

Apr 17, 2021

Mrs. Rachel Young was born on September 22, 1931 to the late Abraham and Lula Zimmerman. She was called to her Eternal Home in Heaven on April 17, 2021. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Millie Brandon and Rosie McCall; three sons, Walter, Jr., Abraham and Andrew Young. Mrs. Rachel leaves to cherish her memory, her husband...

Apr 17, 2021

Hershel L. Haines departed this life on April 17, 2021.  He was born on December 4, 1948 in Akron, OH to the late Hattie and Herbert Haines, Sr..

Hershel attended Akron Public Schools graduating from East High School.  He served in the US Army with an honorable discharge and was employed by and retired from the Akron...

Apr 15, 2021

Flora Jean McCormick-Mills, a life time resident of the Akron, OH community, passed away on April 15, 2021 at the blessed age of 84.  Her memory will be forever cherished by her family and friends.

Apr 14, 2021

Mother Maud Josephine (Norris, Griffin) Amos journeyed to her Heavenly Home on Wednesday evening, April 14, 2021; which was her Teacher's and Prayer Meetings night. She was born on September 20, 1934 to Willa Mae Culbreath and Elwood Guess Norris in Steubenville, Ohio.  At the age of 9, her mother passed away and she was separated from her older...

Apr 12, 2021

Kimberly Sue Cromwell went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2021. Kimberly was born to Barbara Gail Taylor and Harry Cromwell on November 14, 1971 in Akron, Ohio.

Kimberly attended Akron Public Schools where she was very popular for her beauty. She worked as a security  officer with Willows Security and cleaned offices for  ...

Apr 11, 2021

Richard Lee Edwards was called home on April 11, 2021 with his wife by his side.

Richard worked at BBS auto sales where he bought and sold cars. He loved anything that had to do with cars. He was a graduate of Garfield High School in Akron Ohio. He loved playing and watching basketball with his friend...