Obituaries

Mar 13, 2021

Sensei' Samuel Ibn Muhammad was born on January 13, 2011 to parents Tia Fitch and Samuel Muhammad. He went home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio Sensei' was a fun loving child who enjoyed life. He loved his family and friends at school. His fascination was his trains, cars and especially his...

Mar 13, 2021

Jerry  Leon (Disco) Turner, Sr. , 88, went home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2021,  while in hospice care.

Jerry was born in Asheville, Alabama on May 17, 1932, and was a long time Akron resident.  He served in the Air Force, from 1949 to 1953, during the Korean War and received an Honorable...

Mar 13, 2021

Sylvester Rodgers, 69, a life time resident of Akron, OH departed from this earthly life on March 16, 2021.

Mar 13, 2021

Denson M. Sales, Sr , 87, passed away March 13, 2021.

He was born in Scranton, PA and was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corp. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Condolences may be sent to 1190 Joy Ave., Akron, OH 44306.

Mar 12, 2021

Aqualie D. McWain, age 44, passed away suddenly on March 12, 2021 in Akron, Ohio.

She was born at Akron General Hospital on April 23, 1976 to Marion F.  McReynolds and Ronald D. McWain. Aqualie lived all her life in Akron Ohio,  and was a 1994 graduate of John R. Buchtel High School where she was a...

Mar 12, 2021

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

Mar 11, 2021

Magnolia (Cook) Crockett was born August 15, 1922 to Willie Norman and Louise (Ike) Cook in Indianola, Mississippi.

On March 11, 1939 Magnolia was united in holy matrimony to the love of her life, Johnnie B. Crockett.  They made their home in Mashulaville, Mississippi and later relocated to Alliance, Ohio.  Together they had seven children that led...

Mar 8, 2021

Samone "Monie Love" Felding , 49,  departed this earthly life on March 8, 2021.   She was a lifetime resident of the Akron, OH community and attended North Hill Community Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by mother, Oreatha Level, father, Jerry Crockett; son, David Johnson, and cousins, Anthony Felding and Dorian Graham, she leaves to treasure her memory,...

Mar 8, 2021

Hattie Lee Cunningham went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2021.  She was born in Thomasville, Alabama on August 16, 1930 to the late Lemar and Laura Autery.  She attended Selma University and moved to Akron in 1954 with her husband, Cecil Cunningham.

Hattie worked for the Board of Education as a paraprofessional for...

Mar 4, 2021

Walter M. Bristow was born on December 17, 1951. He went home to be with the Lord on March 4, 2021. Walter Bristow has been a resident of this community for several years and he retired from Sunoco Products after 44 years.

Walter Bristow is preceded in death by his parents Walter and Bernetha Bristow and grandson...

Mar 3, 2021

Tonya R. McCraney "T-Mac"

Tonya R. McCraney, affectionately called "T-Mac", earned her heavenly wings and departed this life on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. She was born on August 23, 1965 to Larry and Cynthia McCraney in Barberton, Ohio.

She attended Akron Public Schools where she graduated from Akron Buchtel High School and attended Mansfield Business...

Mar 3, 2021

John J. Mitchell , 83, went home to be with the Lord on March 3, 2021. He was born on September 13, 1937 to the late Clarence and Mary Mitchell in Springfield Township.  He was the third child born of seven children.

John graduated from Springfield High School in 1955.  He attended college studying courses in Psychology. ...

Mar 2, 2021

Blanche Donald was born on September 5, 1933 and departed from this life on March 2, 2021. She was born in Newbern, AL to the late Deacon Al and Willie Herring. She accepted Christ at an early age. Blanche joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church and later attended New Fellowship Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Dr. Luther...

Mar 1, 2021

Exie L. Smith, age 95, of Canton, Ohio passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021.  She was born in Huntington, West Virginia on July 7, 1925 and was the daughter of the late Henry Bracey and Betty Duncan Bracey.  She was married to the late Thomas J. Smith and from that union six children were born.  Exie was a...

Feb 28, 2021

On November 21, 1956, Claude James and Easter Mae Ferguson welcomed Diana L. Ferguson into the world.  On February 28, 2021, Diana completed her life's journey to join her Heavenly Father.

Diana was an Ohio resident for 64 years.  She graduated from South High School in 1974 and attended The University of Akron and earned her  Associates...

Feb 28, 2021

John Lewis Wiggins Jr.  ("Pee Wee") 68, went to be with The Lord on February 28, 2021.

John was born on April 28, 1952 to John L. Wiggins Sr. and Mary Small in the city of Barberton, Ohio. John was the oldest of 4 children and a resident of Akron, Ohio most of his life. John understood...

Feb 27, 2021

Dennis DeAires ("DooDoo") Alexander, Jr. , 25, was born on July 10th 1995 in Barberton, OH to Jennifer Vaughn and Dennis Alexander Sr.  DooDoo, as he was called by everyone, attended Barberton City Schools and was a very skilled football player. DooDoo's favorite pastime was playing PlayStation with his children, listening to music, and spending time with his family...

Feb 26, 2021

Eloy Anthony Lopes passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 26, 2021.  He was born April 24, 1969 in Canton, Ohio to the late Eloy Sr. and Helen Lopes.

After graduating from McKinley High School, Eloy served in the United States Navy and traveled all over and received his Masonry Certification.

He was engaged to his...

Feb 25, 2021

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

Feb 24, 2021

Deloris A. Hill, age 59, departed this life on February 24, 2021 in Canton, OH. She was born on November 3, 1960 to the late DeLee Hill and Joe Sanders. Deloris leaves to cherish her memory her sisters, Nora L. Hill and Kracia Williams; brothers, Lawrence J. "Lonnie" Hill, Marc A. Hill, Joey Sanders, Jamie Sanders and Troy Sanders;...