Obituaries

Mar 20, 2021

Leland C. Ware age 68 of Canton went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Saturday March 20, 2021. He was born February 16, 1953 in Youngstown, Ohio   to the late Cicero and Luella Floyd-Ware.

Leland was a 1970 graduate of South High School in Youngstown, Ohio. He was a retiree of Republic Steel where he...

Mar 19, 2021

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

Mar 18, 2021

Naomi Owens was born on May 8, 1961 and went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2021. Naomi was a loving mother to Fredrick Owens, with a big heart and a beautiful smile. Naomi is preceded in death by her father, Willie Perry and loving brother, Dwayne Hammond. Naomi leaves behind to celebrate her beautiful life,...

Mar 17, 2021

Tyrone G. Perdue, age 59, a resident of Manatee County, Florida departed from this earthly life on March 17, 2021 from complications caused by COVID-19.  He was extremely careful about wearing a mask and following COVID-19 safety protocols. Tyrone's charismatic personality meant that he had plenty of friends. In his free time, Tyrone enjoyed  engaging his friends and family,...

Mar 16, 2021

Elizabeth Ray Love departed her earthly life on March 16, 2021. Elizabeth was born on March 14, 1928 to Jimmie and Polly Ray. Elizabeth attended and graduated from Akron Public Schools after which she attended nursing school and became a LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse). She worked and retried with many years of service from Ohio State University's     department of...

Mar 15, 2021

Derrick D Travis, age 29, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Monday, March 15, 2021. He was born to Trina McGavock and Derrick Waters on March 9, 1992 in Akron, OH. Derrick is a graduate of East High School and was a committed employee at AJAX. He loved playing video games (teaching Minecraft to Christopher and...

Mar 14, 2021

Riccardo "Jay" Evans went home to be with the Lord on March 14, 2021 after a long illness. Jay was born on October 12, 1966 in New Philadelphia, Ohio to parents Michele and Clarence (Pete) Evans.

Jay moved to Akron at an early age. He attended Akron Public Schools graduating from Buchtel High School in 1985. He...

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...