Obituaries

Jan 9, 2022

Donna Bell Chavis passed away on January 9, 2022.

Donna was born on April 2, 1947 in Blue Creek, Alabama. Donna was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin, friend, and so much more! She was also a dedicated school bus driver retiree of Akron Public Schools.

Donna truly enjoyed spending...

Jan 9, 2022

Tracy Lamont Gadson, also known as Yashiv Ben Israel, was born July 12, 1975, to Anne and Fred Gadson, in Akron, Ohio. He departed this life on Sunday, January 9, 2022.

Tracy attended Akron Public Schools, initially attending Buchtel High School and later graduating from Central Hower High School in June 1994. Tracy played football and wrestled...

Jan 8, 2022

James “Bone” Ellis, 58, left our lives January 8, 2022 after a short battle with Cancer. James was born August 17, 1963 in Greenville, MS. He was an easy going hardworking man who worked the majority of his life in the Food Service Industry as a Cook.

He was preceded in death by parents David and Mary...

Jan 7, 2022

Our dearly beloved Beverly “Bev” Perkins departed this life on January 7, 2022 after a short illness. She was born on March 6, 1967 to the late Margaret M. Jenkins and Jake Rice.

Beverly graduated from Garfield High School and also received her Associates Degree from the University of Akron. Beverly was an amazing singer and loved...

Jan 2, 2022

Andre G. Edwards (November 13, 1957 - January 2, 2022)

Andre G. Edwards departed this life peacefully on January 2, 2022, in Akron Ohio.  He was 64 years old.  Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Andre is preceded in death by his father Arthur Edwards, Sr. and mother,  Alberta Edwards;  sister, Jacqueline Saffo and brothers Jimmy Hanks,  Arthur Edwards-Hanks, and Tyrone...

Jan 1, 2022

Miss Helen “Vett” Smith “Austin” went home to the Lord at the age of 60 on January 1, 2022. She was born on August 17, 1961.

She really lived a great life. She had the best cars, the biggest houses, and extraordinary jewelry. She was the best at what she did, only some will understand that. More...

Dec 30, 2021

Matricia Denise Armstead took her final step on the stairway to heaven December 30, 2021, in Akron, Ohio. She was born March 2, 1969, attended Richmond Community Schools. She lived in Richmond Indiana until her early adult life, moved to Akron, Ohio until her untimely death.

She was an avid music lover, loved to dance, and had...

Dec 30, 2021

Sherrie L. Stokes, 62 years old was born January 19, 1959 and left to be with Lord as a guardian, December 30, 2021.

Sherrie accepted Christ at an early age. She graduated from Buchtel High in 1976 as a 4.0 student. Sherrie enjoyed helping others, nobody was stronger than her.

She was preceded in death by...

Dec 27, 2021

Lurel D. Gilbert passed away December 27, 2021. Announcement later.

Dec 21, 2021

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

Dec 21, 2021

Ola Mae Jones went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2021. She was born, February 23, 1938 in Selma, Alabama to Mary L. Collens and Phillip Jones. She later met and married Luther J. Robertson, Sr. and they were married for over 40 years before his passing. From that union they had five children. She was loved by...

Dec 20, 2021

Orlando LeShon Powe was born March 3, 1970, in Akron, Ohio to the late Billy Covington and Willa E. Johnson. He graduated from Central-Hower High School with a concentration in commercial arts. His family members and childhood friends called him “Shon”, classmates knew him as “Orlando”, but most people lovingly called him “Powe.” No matter how you knew him,...

Dec 17, 2021

Our dearly beloved Alexander “Bud” Perkins departed this life on December 17, 2021, in Akron, Ohio after a short illness. He was born on September 1, 1953, in Camden, AL to the late Robert Perkins, Sr. and Minnie L. Link.

In 1960, the family relocated to Akron, Ohio and he attended Akron Public Schools, graduating from Buchtel...

Dec 15, 2021

Gabor was born in Tatabánya on May 3, 1977 to Laszlo Baranyai and Dr Enikő Szentirmay. He attended Szechenyi lstvan University where he received a Bachelor’s in 1998 and Budapest University of Technology and Economics 2002 where he received his Master’s degree in Engineering.

He met the love of his life, Tamara, in October 2000 at Target, having their first date at...

Dec 8, 2021

Connie L. Williams passed away unexpectedly December 8th, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband Stanley Williams, mother Bessie L. Knight, father Willie Gordon, cousin William “Glen” Jeanette, and Aunt Lula Jones.

She is survived by her sister Judy (Richard) Brownlee, brothers Jackie (Nita) Gordon and Johnny Gordon, and Aunt Ann Johnson. Her daughters Tonja...

Dec 8, 2021

Elijah “EJ” Vickers III, a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on December 8, 2021 at the age of 33.

EJ was born in Akron, Ohio on November 8, 1988 to Elijah Vickers Jr & Crystal Thompson.  He attended Central Hower and graduated from John R Buchtel High School.  After high school, he attended Stark State where...

Dec 5, 2021

Gwendolyn C.(Beck) Clisby was born in Akron, Ohio July 24 1954 to parents; Patricia (Stanford) Lindsey and Sylvester T. (Ted) Lindsey. Gwen was raised in Youngstown, Ohio by Great- Grandparents, Ina Hattie and Wade Lacey where she attended Monroe Elementary School and Channey High School and excelled as a seamstress and learned how to make patterns where later in life she made custom clothing, wedding...

Nov 29, 2021

Minister Seslee Ann Dancy (Stiggers) gained her wings on November 29, 2021. She was born in Akron, Ohio on June 28, 1944 to Horace and Gladys Stiggers. She graduated from Akron Public Schools. She earned a nursing degree and worked for 28 yrs as an LPN at Valley View nursing home, now known as Hickory Ridge. Seslee was a...

Nov 27, 2021

Mary Lou Agnes Barton Marshall was born March 2, 1937, to Marcus and Pearl Barton Sr. in Asheville, N.C., and passed away peacefully on November 27, 2021.  She will always be the perfect mother and will be immensely missed.

Mary was a 1957 graduate of Stephens-Lee High School in Asheville, NC. She also had possess the gift of playing beautiful notes on the piano. She worked...

Nov 17, 2021

Deborah (Debbie) Marshall- Graves, was born September 9, 1960, to William and Mary Marshall, Sr. and passed away suddenly on November 17, 2021.

Debbie was a graduate of Buchtel High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. She was also known for her gift of sewing as she was a great seamstress.

She...