Obituaries

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...

Nov 9, 2021

Due to COVID-19 this will be a private family ceremony. Mask is required.

Doris E. Thompson, 89, passed away November 9, 2021. She was born on July 12, 1932, in Jacksonville, FL to the late Willie H. and Mamie Bell. She moved to Akron, OH when she was 8 years old. Doris graduated from Garfield High School....

Nov 2, 2021

*Together Again*

Juliette (New) Brown left her earthly home, for her eternal home on Tuesday November 2nd 2021. Juliette was born March 2nd, 1944 in Sylacauga, Alabama, to Leona Mitchell and Thomas New. Juliette relocated to Akron, Ohio where she lived the rest of her life. Juliette attended Akron Public Schools, graduating from South High School in...

Oct 30, 2021

Doshie Gulley was born on March 6, 1944 in Akron, Ohio. She departed this life on October 30, 2021.

Ms. Doshie lived in Akron Ohio her entire life. She worked at Broadview Medical Center, Summit County Children Services, ABC School for Unwed Mothers, Planned Parenthood, Open M and Summit County Board MR/DD for over 20 years until...

Oct 28, 2021

Natasha D’Juan Fitch-Wilson (TATER) Born April 2, 1988 in Akron, OH to parents Michele Powell and Rodney Fitch, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2021 surrounded by family and friends. Natasha was a 2006 Garfield High School Cosmetology Graduate, who soon realized hair was not for her. After battling a long illness, She became a double lung transplant survivor...

Oct 27, 2021

MaryAnn Wilson-Maxwell went home to be with Lord on October 27,2021 after a long Courageous battle with breast cancer MaryAnn was born to the union of Hortense and Pete Starks on February 4, 1947 in Pomaria South Carolina. MaryAnn grew up in Ravena, Ohio and was the eldest girl of 9 siblings. MaryAnn graduated from Central high school and relocated to Akron, Ohio where she...

Oct 26, 2021

Valerie B. Buchanan was born September 6, 1980, to her mother; Opal Buchanan and John Paige, in Cleveland, Ohio where she was a lifelong resident. Valerie was the youngest of ten children and loved by all. Valerie gained her wings surrounded by her family Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Valerie humbly accepted Christ into her life at the age of...

Oct 12, 2021

Fadell ‘Scooter’ Walter, a life-long resident of Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on October 12th, 2021, at the age of 36 while on vacation in Los Cabos, Mexico.

Fadell was born in Talladega Alabama on July 8th, 1985, to Lionel and Lenay Walter.  He attended Firestone High School where he participated in varsity sports, he was known...

Oct 10, 2021

Queen Esther Walker was born on March 16,1928 in Freemont, WV. She departed this life on October 10, 2021. Mrs. Queen lived most of her life in Akron Ohio. She worked at Children’s Hospital for over 15 years until she retired, then went on to open her own business “Queens Bar B Q & Shrimp" on Copley Rd. She was a...

Oct 8, 2021

Edward M. Robinson was born on October 13, 1958, to Donald and Emma Robinson in Akron. Ohio. He transitioned on October 8, 2021, at the age of 62 after an extended illness.

He was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio, and was a graduate of South High School class of ’78. He worked various jobs throughout his...

Oct 8, 2021

Rayshawn W. Chambliss passed away October 8, 2021. Arrangements pending.

Oct 4, 2021

Barbara Janelle Purdy was born in Akron, Ohio on May 24, 1962, at Akron General Hospital to Barbara Inez Bradford and Howard Owens. Barbara departed her earthly life on June 21, 2021 at the age of 59 years young.

Janelle was a life-long resident of Akron, Ohio where she attended Buchtel High School. Janelle loved being a...

Oct 4, 2021

Ellerie Johnson, 95, of Copley, passed away on January 15, 2021. She was born on June 16, 1925 to the late Raymond and Trellis Weems. She worked as an LPN for 50 years and retired from Manor Care in Barberton after 10 years of service. In her spare time she loved traveling and gardening.

In addition to...

Oct 3, 2021

Carolyn S. Griffin (CC.), was born April 2, 1947 to William and Fadie Bell Griffin.  Carolyn went home to be with the Lord on October 3, 2021.  Carolyn attended Springfield Township High School.

Carolyn was a devoted mother and grandmother who gave love to all.  She is the mother of four beautiful daughters, Candace, Angie, Shawn and...

Oct 3, 2021

Ka’Vay Jade Louis-Calderon was born May 6, 2020, to Kirk Louis and Cristina Calderon.

Ka’Vay is and will forever be our loved baby girl. Ka'Vay is smart, she is independent, she is sassy,  and always loved to dance, Ka'Vay absolutely loved Princess and the Frog.  Ka'Vay is the most happiest, beautiful baby girl. She will always be remembered by...

Sep 30, 2021

Clarence L. Horton (LC), age 45, went home to be with the lord on Thursday, September 30, 2021 while in the hospital battling cancer.

He was born on October 18, 1975, attended Kenmore High School, and lived in Akron, OH most of his life. Clarence was selfless, kind-hearted, and always put others first. He was a shining...

Sep 26, 2021

Marlin Burros was born on April 10, 1966, to the late Leander (Butch) and Vivian Ann Burros. He passed away peacefully on September 26, 2021 surrounded by his family.

Marlin was preceded in death by his father, Leander (Butch) Burros; grandparents, RL and Irene Polk also Andy and Wennell Burros.  He leaves to cherish precious memories, his...

Sep 25, 2021

Philip Ray Greene, affectionately called Phil or Ray, 71 peacefully gained his eternal wings on Saturday, September 25, 2021.

Phil was born June 15, 1950 in Charleston, Tennessee to the late Robert and Carrie Belle Greene. He was one of three sons shared by the couple. The family resided in Charleston, TN before relocating to Medina, OH...

Sep 19, 2021

Clifford Eugene Miller was born on September 11, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Columbus Public Schools until he moved to Akron at the age of 16 when he met his wife. He served in the army and later returned to Akron where his love for basketball landed him a position as Program Director at the YMCA. He had...

Sep 19, 2021

Mary was born May 5, 1922 in Milledgeville, Georgia to Arrena (Butts) Veal and Louis Veal. Her mother died at the young age of twenty-seven and her father died at the young age of thirty-eight. Mary Burns affectionally called “Mae Lizzy” died Sunday September 19, 2021 at the age of ninety-nine.

As a young adult Mary (Elizabeth)...