Obituaries

Feb 10, 2025

Jeffrey Lyn Holly, passed away after a short battle of cancer, February 10, 2025. He was born  April 25, 1957 to the union  of Luther J. Holly Sr and Rosie Bartee Holly, who preceded him in death. He is survived by sisters Josephine Patten, Sharon (Willie) Howard, Marilyn Hayward, Marquerite (Gregory) Dixon. Brothers Frank Holly, Eugene Holly, James Holly, Benjamin...

Feb 5, 2025

Annie Will Owens passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, at the age of 87. She was a beautiful wife, mother, sister, friend and just loving lady. Born July 31, 1937 in Birmingham, Alabama to Mrs. Rosa Mae Grayson and Mr. William Grayson Sr. She attended the public school system where she graduated, married and move to Akron Ohio in...

Jan 30, 2025

In Loving Memory 

Sherman M. Sullivan

August 27, 1952 - January 30, 2025

Sherman Milton Sullivan, 72, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, in Akron, Ohio. He fought strong. Sherman was born August 27, 1952, to S.B. and Ethel Sullivan in Akron, Ohio. He was a product of Akron Public Schools and attended South High School. Sherman spent many years working hard...

Jan 28, 2025

Marlene Welch was born September 4, 1968 to Darlene and Karl Theodore Welch Sr. Marlene was a lifetime resident born and raise here in Akron Ohio she attended Buchtel High School.

Marlene was a dedicated warrior of Christ. She was a devoted member of The House Of The Lord and attended on a regular basis. Marlene was a kind, loving and...

Jan 27, 2025

Latisha Shounta Burton-Norris, age 47, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2025, holding her mother's hand. She was born on January 19, 1978. A lifelong resident of Akron, she attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from Garfield High School in June 1997. Latisha confessed to Christ early and joined Zion Temple Baptist Church. 

 

Latisha was an excellent cook. In her...

Jan 23, 2025

Diante Anthony McCowin received his wings on January 23rd, 2025. He was a happy teenager with a lot of love to give. He loved watching cartoons, being silly, participating in school, and attending therapy. He loved everyone around him who showered him with affection and loved showering it back. Diante was the social butterfly of our lives. God blessed us...

Jan 21, 2025

Jason Louis Garden

January 6,1980 – January 21, 2025

Jason Louis Garden was born on Sunday January 6, 1980, at Akron City Hospital to Louis and Debra Garden. At the age of 45 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer, his final heartbeat came to pass in the same hospital on January 21, 2025, at 3:22 PM. Jason left this earthly...

Jan 20, 2025

Michael Todd Wootson, Sunrise December 21, 1970, Sunset, January 20,2025.

Born to Janet Wootson, and Earl Wootson of Akron, Ohio. Michael was a profound child, often deep in thought, early as a child he was drawn to music, and the arts, influenced by his older siblings and cousins (Marquetta, Earl, Andre, Belita…). You see Michael was the baby of the bunch,...

Jan 17, 2025

Jan 15, 2025

Robert James Grier born September 22, 1963 sadly passed away on January 15, 2025. He was born in Akron Ohio. He served in the US Marine Corps from 1981-1983. He was truly one of a kind. Rob loved music and would always say " Y'all better join the band with me" Rob married Lisa in the summer of 1985 and...

Jan 13, 2025

Marlon James Brooks 52, was called home on January 13 2025. He was born in Akron Ohio to Lula Brooks and the late James Robinson.

He attended Akron Firestone High School and Graduating in 1991 from Ellet High School. He was an avid sports fan, boasting and bragging on the Pittsburgh steelers. He was last employed with plastic material inc. He...

Jan 12, 2025

Jenene LaStarr Grays peacefully departed this life on January 12th,after a long illness. Jene was a graduate of Ravenna High School. After graduating from high school Jenene was employed at Giant Eagle. Sixteen years ago she and her daughter moved to Georgia. Jenene was Employed at Home Depot until her health declined and she was no longer able to work....

Jan 9, 2025

Clara Mae Sheppard (Davis), 76, a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and devout Christian, returned to the Lord on January 9, 2025.

She was born in Burkville, Alabama on July 22, 1948 to the late Annie and Jonas Davis. She graduated from Brighton High School in 1969. She retired from Acro Tool & Die with over 30 years of...

Jan 3, 2025

Katie L. Neeley went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2025.

Katie was born in Litroe, Louisiana on May 3, 1953. She attended school in Louisiana, and graduated from Marion High School in 1971. She worked at Akron General Hospital for over 25 years, where she was a part of the housekeeping team. Katie was an exceptional seamstress,...

Dec 31, 2024

Charlene Clay was called home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2024, in Akron, Ohio. Born March 20, 1956, in Akron, Ohio, to her late mother, Flora Bell James, A 1975 graduate of Akron's North High School, Charlene enjoyed a distinguished 37-year career at Akron City Hospital, progressing from housekeeping to EKG technician before her retirement in 2012.

Charlene...

Dec 26, 2024

Harvey Lee Wells, 79, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday December 26, 2024. Harvey was born in Louisville, Mississippi on October 31, 1945. He was the youngest child of four born to Sam and Ruby Wells. At age 10, his parents moved their family to Ashtabula, Ohio, where Harvey began attending school in the fourth grade.

Harvey had...

Dec 23, 2024

Juan Lavestque Rollin was born in Akron, Ohio on October 18, 1968 to Paul and Ellen Rollin. He was the oldest of three boys. He was always a child who had a mind of his own. At times that included refining his toddler cooking skills while attempting to make breakfast for his mom or being a role model of what...

Dec 22, 2024

Deidre ‘DeeDee’ Reneé Lee (Sperling)

November 23, 1970 - December 22, 2024

The first-born child of Gwendolyn Reneé Poole Chambers and Jerry Lewis Arnold, Deidre ‘Dee Dee’ Reneé Lee (Sperling) was born in Washington, D.C. on November 23, 1970. Growing up in Akron, Ohio, Dee Dee loved hanging out in her grandfather’s game room and attending summer camp at the Akron Urban...

Dec 14, 2024

Alonzo Caine II passed away December 14, 2024 he was born in Columbus Mississippi July 3, 1942 to his late father Alonzo Caine I and Mattie Lucille Butler. 

He was proceeded in death by Emma Lorraine, and Voncille. Brothers Roosevelt (Cornette) and Leroy. Children Flora aka pebbles, Curtis and grandson Toby.

He is survived by Margaret (Arthur), Gilbert (Pearly) of Racine, Wi....

Dec 14, 2024

Amanda Brazelton, a remarkable woman whose heart was as wide as her enduring

faith, entered into eternal rest on December 14, 2024. Born to Henry and Martha

Ridgill in Manning, South Carolina, she lived a life characterized by devotion, love, and

service.

After graduating from Manning Training School, Amanda courageously migrated to

Akron, Ohio. Two years later, she completed her secretarial studies at Actual

Business College...