Obituaries

Nov 13, 2024

On March 28, 1933, Myrtle Irene Smith was born to the late Thom and Alice Smith in Russellville, AL. Shortly after Myrtle migrated to Ohio, she met and fell in love with Booker Person, Jr. in 1951. The two became one in holy matrimony on March 8, 1962. To this union, 7 beautiful children were born. Myrtle and Booker were...

Nov 8, 2024

Jerrold Lee Scott Jr., 34, affectionately known as Jae Biggz, and G-Man was born September 18, 1990, to parents Jerrold and Lisa Scott. Jerrold a lifelong resident of Akron attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from Barberton High School in 2008. After high school Jerrold attended The University of Toledo. Jerrold was a young man who loved the Lord, The...

Nov 7, 2024

Jamar Emerson Franklin 29 passed away on November 7,2024 he was born September 22,1995 to parents Sharon Franklin and Dwayne Matthews. 

Until his passing, Jamar enjoyed being an music producer, spending time in the studio making music and videos, swimming, riding his scooter through the neighborhood but most of all spending time with his family and friends.

Jamar is preceded in death...

Nov 6, 2024

Ya'Sin Sherieef Ingram was born June 30th 1997 in Akron, Ohio to Terrance and Sarah Ingram. He departed this earthly life on November 6th 2024. Ya'Sin had a smile that could light up any room. He had a big heart and a pure soul. He loved to spend quality time with all the kids in his family becuse he was...

Nov 1, 2024

Betty Louise Johnson (Peoples) passed away from this earthly life to her home of eternal rest on November 1, 2024 after her extended illness. Betty lived in Marion Ohio with her husband William M. Johnson raising her son William M. Johnson ( Teddy B) and daughter Nina Johnson. She relocated back to her hometown Akron, Ohio after her husband passing...

Oct 27, 2024

Lee Caldwell was called home to eternal rest  on October 27, 2024. Lee was born to Corrine and Earnest Caldwell on December 23,1980. The family moved back to Long Island New York  where he grew up. During his school years he loved to play basketball. Lee graduated from Wact Whitman High School in 1998 after high school lee worked various...

Oct 15, 2024

Heavenly Lurlene Nichole McGowan of Akron Ohio, Passed away on October 15 2024. Heavenly AKA "Heavie" blessed this earth on January 11 2020 to Mother Cassandra Heller and Father Andre McGowan. Heavenly attended Crouse CLC, which she loved very much To know Heavenly was to love her. She was like our own little piece of Heaven on Earth. So full...

Oct 8, 2024

Oct 5, 2024

Paul Ellis Rollin was born in Houston Mississippi on September 14, 1943 to Mary Ellen and Lannie Rollin. He was the second oldest of six with an older brother Freddie, and younger siblings Victor, Patricia, Merancia “Randi” and Michelle. The family eventually moved to Akron, Ohio where Paul attended West Junior High and South High School. He was a standout...

Sep 5, 2024

Danyele Denise Brown came into this world on January 30, 1980 She from birth was always full of fire and life. She attended memorial elementary school afterwards attended highland middle school. After middle school she attended East High. She also attended and graduated from Remington Academy as medical assistant. She worked in home care for a while and was with...

Sep 2, 2024

Anthony Duane Wilson was given his wings on September 2, 2024 he was surrounded by his loved ones. Anthony was born on November 29,1953 to Delores L. Ware and Allen P. Wilson. He attended South High School and worked off and on for 45 years until his health took a turn. Anthony leaves to cherish his memory with his wife/life...

Aug 31, 2024

Born January 18, 1991 Kenneth Marshon Gay Sr. was called home to be with the lord on August 31, 2024. Kenneth was a beloved son, father and brother. Kenny or as his friends called him “Ken Pen” received his GED in 2019 and was employed by Mac discount. He dedicated his life to his family and helping those in need...

Aug 16, 2024

On August 16, 2024, God called Richard to his eternal home. Richard Lewis Craig was born on November 9,1939 in Yantley, Alabama. The eldest son of Richard C. Craig and Thelma Craig. Richard was proceeded in death by his parents and four sisters: Dorothy Hawkins, Carliss Parker, Bonnie Daniels, Marie Tindel and four brothers: Baby Craig, Alfred Craig, Quinten Craig...

Aug 4, 2024

La’Shon A. Rose, 55, entered Eternal Rest on Sunday. August 4, 2024. She was born July 23, 1969, in Hinesville, Georgia, to the late La’Shon Smith-Campbell and Willson Campbell.

La’Shon, affectionately known as Red, moved to Akron, Ohio, at an early age. After graduating high school, she started a family and began a career as a State-Tested Nursing Assistant that spanned...

Aug 3, 2024

From childhood Freddie wanted to drive big rigs. From dump to straight to flatbeds to semi-trucks he accomplished them all retiring from A. Duie Pyle.

A definite car guy, he enjoyed restoring classic cars to their original form. He also collected die cast cars.

Freddie is known for his smooth style of being best dressed, meticulous cars & music presentation. From the...

Aug 3, 2024

Susie Mae Stephens (Davis, Waters), 76, went home to be with the Lord on August 3, 2024. She was born in Burkville, Alabama on July 22, 1948 to the late Annie and Jonas Davis.

The family moved to Akron, Ohio in 1969. She graduated from Brighton High School in 1969. Susie truly loved the Lord and confessed Christ at an early...

Jul 22, 2024

Leah McKinney was born to the late Willie and Gwendolyn McKinney on July 13,1963 in Akron Ohio. She was one of 5 siblings. Leah departed this life quietly in her sleep on July 22, 2024.Leah was raised and educated in the Cleveland area graduating from Warrensville Heights High school. Leah was a retired quality control specialist where she worked for many...

Jul 18, 2024

Symere Saint Brandon was born on January 9, 2023 at 1:18 pm and departed to become an angel July 18, 2024 at 3:31 am. 

Symere was born to mother, Curea Louise Boggs and father Maureece Dominique Brandon. He was a beautiful baby born with a heart condition but that did not deter him from being a bubbly active baby. Symere enjoyed...

Jul 5, 2024

Rae’Ell Da’ Miracle Owens gathered her wings on July 5th, 2024. Surrounded by her loving family. Rae’Ell proceded in death by Robyn Richardson. She leaves to cherish her memories with her mother and father Jameisha Carr and Rabreese Owens. Brothers Dezmond Robinson Jr, Rabreese Owens Jr. and Raymere Owens. Grandparents Andreana Richardson and Jeffery Carr, Renee Owens, Larry Arnold. Godmother...

Jun 22, 2024

Gwendolyne Bernita Norment, affectionally known as Gwen, was born on March 01,1951 in Memphis, TN to the loving parents of David C, and Ida L. Norment. After a long & mighty battle, God called her home on June 22, 2024 @ 5am. At the tender age of 2, Gwen, her big brother David, Ma & Daddy moved to Akron, Ohio, where...