Obituaries

Jun 17, 2019

On April 13th 1972, the late Willie F. Jones and the late Evangelist Diane Peterson (Ma Pete) were gifted with the life of their beloved daughter Tammy Jones, affectionately known as “Slammy Tammy”. Not only were Tammy’s parents and family gifted with her presence, but anyone blessed to meet Tammy couldn’t help but be captivated by her beautiful smile.

May 18, 2019

U.L. “Bubbles” McKinnie 70, was born July 16, 1948 in Whitesville, Tennessee to Urles “Pony” McKinnie and Virginia Louise McKinnie. Bubbles passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2019.

The family relocated to Akron, Ohio when Bubbles was young. He was educated in Akron Public Schools, completing his education at Central Hower High School.

Bubbles worked...

May 12, 2019

Damon “Frost” Campbell passed away unexpectedly May 12, 2019, due to complications from pneumonia. He was born March 12, 1975 to Evelyn Campbell and Armstead Land. Damon graduated from Central Hower High School and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and exceptional barber, artist and comedian.

Damon is survived by his loving mother, wife Kimberly Campbell, son...

May 9, 2019

Emanuel McMillan, born March 31, 1959 passed away on May 9, 2019 at age 60. Funeral services will be held on Friday May 17, 2019 at 11am. Family will receive friends from 10-11am at Wilkinson Funeral Home 1158 S. Arlington St. Akron, OH 44306. Interment Mt. Peace Cemetery.

Apr 18, 2019

Wanetta D. Sherroll was born October 12, 1959 to Corrinne L. Turner and Matt Sherroll in Akron, Ohio.  She attended Schumacher Elementary School and graduated from North High School. She was a long-term member of Macedonia Baptist Church, where she volunteered in the open kitchen. Wanetta worked as a professional tow motor operator for many years until she decided...

Ms. Cynthia Rochelle Winston

Cynthia Winston closed her eyes and passed away May 26, 2020.

An Akron, Ohio native she loved her hometown but also loved travelling around the country. She recognized Christ at young age and as her Savior all her days.  Cynthia was a proud graduate of John R. Buchtel-The Class of 1975. ...